State House candidacy announcement

Announcement has been received of an Oconeean for the state House of Representatives.  Adam Duncan is announcing for District Two, State House of Representatives with a promise he will represent Oconeeans and not cater to special interests.  The District Two seat is held by Bill Sandifer, who seeks re-nomination in the June Republican primary.

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Rascally Raccoon Refuge on its way to Oconee

From Crystal River, Florida to Oconee County will come the Rascally Raccoon Refuge, a wildlife rescue. The plans for Rascally Raccoon Refuge are confirmed to 101.7/WGOG NEWS in an interview with Sonia Bessiere.  The Bessieres have acquired about 88 acres on SC 130/the Stamp Creek Road – where a gun range operated on property now acquired by the Florida couple. […]

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The Westminster boil advisory still in effect

“We are currently in the process of testing bacteriological samples to determine if the water has been contaminated.”  That’s in this morning’s Westminster announcement that all water customers are advised to vigorously boil their water at least one full minute before drinking or cooking purposes.  The potential contamination arises from a main water line break.  The next update is scheduled […]

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Gun range sold, seller confirms

A gun range, that has generated noise complaints, is changing hands, the seller confirms to 101.7/WGOG NEWS.  Scott Durham of Seneca, the owner, says he can confirm an agreement has been reached to sell the gun range property along SC 130, the Stamp Creek Road.  But Durham says, at the direction of attorneys involved, he will make no further comment.  […]

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Duncan casts vote in the no column

Jeff Duncan, South Carolina’s 3rd District representative, voted in the minority today on the $1.2 trillion-dollar government funding package, to avert a partial government shut down.  And Republican Duncan says, “I proudly voted NO on this omnibus because it does the exact opposite of what Americans demand from Congress” — a reference to the government’s debt and the situation at […]

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County budget workshop

John Elliott, chairman of the Oconee County Budget, Finance, and Administration Committee, opened today’s workshop by stating that he can already foresee two parts of the budget – insurance and salaries – are going to require a $2.3 million increase.  But, so far as solid budgets are concerned, County Administrator Amanda Brock cautioned the committee that the numbers they are […]

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RAZORBACK WELLNESS CENTER PLANS TO BE UNVEILED

Walhalla High School Athletic Director Allan Seigler says, “Big things are happening over here in Walhalla for our RAZORBACK ATHLETICS program…BE HERE FOR IT!!” Seigler adds, “After countless hours of research, tons of time in negotiations, and miles & miles of travel, we are ready to unveil our plans for the new RAZORBACK WELLNESS CENTER to all of Razorback Community!” […]

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