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South Carolina will be without one of its top playmakers this week in receiver Antwane “Juice” Wells Jr. because of a left foot injury. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer said Wells would miss the game with Mississippi State and then be evaluated before the team plays at No. 23 Tennessee on Sept. 30. “We’ll continue to do what’s best for him […]
Read moreChipotle has partnered with Clemson University running back Will Shipley to temporarily rename the restaurant in downtown Clemson to “Shipotle”. The restaurant features new signage that pays homage to a nickname given to Shipley by his teammates last season after they noticed how often he eats Chipotle. “From growing up in the Charlotte area to my time in Clemson, South […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Mary Jane Finkenstadt, 70, of 915 Finkenstadt Lane, Walhalla, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Walhalla, SC, Ms. Finkenstadt was the daughter of the late Fred Klaren and Doris Jane Chapman Finkenstadt. She worked as a nurse at Oconee Memorial Hospital and both dialysis centers in Seneca and later […]
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The Pickens County Coroner’s Office confirmed that a person was fatally wounded in an officer-involved shooting on Tuesday night. The incident occurred near Pace Bridge Road and Pumpkintown Road around 10:00 p.m. The State Law Enforcement Division, which is investigating the shooting, has not released further details about the situation or the victim. Both the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and […]
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A fatal collision involving two vehicles took place around 2:30 pm on Wednesday on South Highway 11, at the intersection of Mountain Road and Critter Road. The accident resulted in the death of a 41-year-old man from Seneca, who was operating a motor scooter. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said Dustin “Dusty” Tyler Abercrombie succumbed to traumatic injuries and his […]
Read more“James” Edward Rogers, 63, of Westminster, S.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Seneca, S.C., James was loved and preceded in death by his mother Lizzie Mae Jones Rogers, and his dad, Samuel Elanzo Rogers; both of whom he loved dearly. He was the youngest of thirteen children. […]
Read moreRonald Acuña Jr. homered twice on his bobblehead night and stole his 67th base, leaving him one long ball shy of becoming the majors’ first 40-60 player, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Tuesday night to stop a four-game losing streak. Spencer Strider (18-5) increased his major league-leading wins total and struck out 11 to increase […]
Read moreClemson head football coach Dabo Swinney spent nearly 20 minutes of his weekly press conference ahead of Florida State talking about kickers. It certainly didn’t stoke any fires or provide any bulletin board material for the Seminoles ahead of one of the best rivalries in the ACC but it had Swinney smiling as he confirmed the news: he was pulling […]
Read moreSouth Carolina women’s basketball announced the 2023-24 non-conference schedule with 13-games slated for the Gamecocks. Nine of the 13 non-conference games are against 2023 NCAA Tournament teams with four that advanced to at least the Sweet 16. The FAMS will have the chance to see seven of the 13 games at Colonial Life Arena. The season opens with a bang […]
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At their September 18th meeting, the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees recognized two Seneca High School students, Daniel Grayden and Trevor Dawson, and Seneca area bus driver Rick Walton for their actions during a medical emergency suffered by another bus driver earlier in the month. Dr. Thorsland thanked both Daniel and Trevor for their leadership and willingness […]
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