College Football

 Florida is altering its travel plans for the team’s season opener at No. 14 Utah on Thursday night, hoping to avoid Tropical Storm Idalia.  A team spokesperson said Monday that the Gators will fly to Dallas on Tuesday, practice and spend the night there, and then travel to Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Coach Billy Napier’s team had initially planned […]

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Evelyn Miller

Seneca, South Carolina Evelyn Miller passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Cottingham Hospice House on Friday, August 25th, after a brief but valiant battle with Cholangiocarcinoma (a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer).  Evelyn was born in Seneca, SC, and was a lifelong resident of Oconee County. Evelyn was the 3rd of six children of Simeon and […]

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MILDRED LUCILLE SMITH

Walhalla, SC — Mildred Lucille Smith, 78, wife of Wayne H. Smith, of Walhalla, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her home.   A native of Pickens, SC, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late J.D. McJunkin and Nettie Lucille Landers McJunkin. She was a homemaker and loved gardening, flowers, and working on the farm. She was of […]

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Atlanta Braves

 Patrick Bailey hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the fifth inning, fellow rookie Casey Schmitt hit his first homer in 3 1/2 months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.  Atlanta’s Marcell Ozuna hit his 29th home run to break a tie with Ronald Acuña Jr. for second-most on the team […]

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PGA Golf

The Scandinavian country Norway known more for downhill skiing and snowboarding is now home to the hottest golfer on the planet after Hovland won the Tour Championship by 5 strokes over Xander Schauffele at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday. Hovland carded a 7-under 63 in the final round.  

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Nascar

Chris Buescher won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night, eliminating fan favorite Chase Elliott from playoff contention and sending Bubba Wallace into the postseason.  Buescher and teammate Brad Keselowski finished 1-2 for RFK Racing. It was Buescher’s third victory in the past five races, making him a title contender no one could have […]

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MARIE TURPIN  

Walhalla – Marie Rackley Turpin, 49, wife of Richie “Dino” Dean Turpin, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her residence.   Born in Pickens County, Marie was the daughter of the late Doyle Grayson Rackley and Lois Addie O’Bryant Rackley.  Marie was an Administrative Assistant with Oconee County Roads & Bridges and a member of North Walhalla Church […]

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PATRICIA “PAT” ANN WILBANKS

Westminster, SC — Patricia “Pat” Ann Wilbanks, 80, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, August 25th, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.   A native of Athens, GA, Pat was the daughter of the late Ernest Sorrow and Oneida Benton Sorrow Becker. She worked for Crenshaw Tax Services for several years, later went to SNS […]

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Atlanta Falcons

Mike Tomlin didn’t waver in his decision to play quarterback Kenny Pickett and other Pittsburgh starters even when Atlanta coach Arthur Smith countered with his backups.  “I just think it’s difficult to box without sparring,” Tomlin said. Pickett and the Steelers scored an early knockout.  Pickett led two touchdown drives and showed he and the Pittsburgh starters are ready for […]

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