CANDICE ROBERTS

Fair Play – Candice April Rose Roberts, 34, passed away.        Born in Oconee County, Candice was the daughter of Jacqueline “Jackie” Norris Bennett (Ricky) and the late Marty Roberts.  Candice formerly worked in the food service industry and was an artist who enjoyed drawing and painting.   Candice is survived by her mother and stepfather; daughters, Caroline Lee, […]

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Atlanta Braves

Kyle Schwarber hit a 483-foot two-run homer, and Philadelphia went deep four other times to back Zack Wheeler in a 7-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.  Atlanta lost its fourth straight, tying a season high, but was assured a bye in the playoffs and home-field advantage in the Division Series when Milwaukee lost 1-0 at St. Louis. […]

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NFL

Tony Jones Jr ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2013.  The Pittsburgh Steelers star linebackers combined for a scoop-and-score midway through the fourth quarter to pull out an improbable 26-22 victory or the Cleveland Browns on […]

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College Football

On Monday, both the ACC and SEC announced kickoff times for Week 5 of the College Football season, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 30th.  The South Carolina Gamecocks will head to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers at 7:30pm on the SEC Network, while the Clemson Tigers will hit the road to Syracuse for a game against the Orange, […]

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HUBERT SMITH

West Union– Hubert Jason Smith, 79, beloved husband, of the late Edna Gentry Smith, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Foothills Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in the Madison Community of Westminster, SC, Hubert was the son of the late Issac John Smith and Norma Hare Smith.  Hubert […]

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JAMES DORRENCE HUTCHINSON

Walhalla, SC– James Dorrence Hutchinson, 76, husband of Minnie Ann Thomas Hutchinson, of 129 Quail Haven Drive, Walhalla, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home.   A native of Troy, NC, Mr. Hutchinson was the son of Ruby Harris Hutchinson Dawkins of Lilesville, NC, and the late Harold Hutchinson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and […]

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OHS HOSTING TAILGATE PARTY SEPT. 30

Oconee Humane Society is going to have a huge tailgate party complete with all the fixins! On Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 am-3 pm, everyone is invited to the shelter at 1925 Sandifer Blvd. to enjoy a free grilled burger lunch…that’s right…a free lunch until 1:30 pm, thanks to Foothills Community Church who will be bringing their grill trailer on […]

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GUN FOUND IN MIDDLE SCHOOLER’S POSSESSION

A student at Elbert County Middle School in Georgia was found in possession of an unloaded firearm and a separate loaded magazine in their backpack, according to Principal Donna Baker. The school staff, administration, and police department were alerted by other students and were able to swiftly and safely resolve the incident. The student was taken into custody by the […]

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