Category: News

A Pendleton High School student, Samantha Parker, was elected vice president of the South Carolina FFA.  The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.  FFA chapters are located in middle and high schools, as well as colleges across […]

Wet soil may have led to a pair of nature mishaps last night in the Walhalla area.  A tree fell across Rock Crusher Road around 10:30 last night.  Walhalla Fire Department found itself on the go earlier when a tree and power line fell on Bluebird Court, near Meadowlark Drive.

Salem invites everyone to take in the 4th tomorrow at its celebration.  All events are free.  They start at 6 tomorrow at Eagle Ridge Field.  Six o’clock is the time to start parking for the car show.  Salem’s July 4th event will finish at 9:30 tomorrow night with fireworks. The fireworks display is paid for by donations at Town Hall.

Names have been released of the victims involved in the Thursday night Stephens County, Georgia accident that killed three persons and left a fourth in critical condition. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the vehicle was a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Tristin Helton, 18 of Clarkesville. Passengers included Kennedy Wright, 16 of Clarkesville, Jace Elijah Alexander, 17 of Martin […]

A fall late last night on Chattooga River Trail near Burrell’s Ford at Mountain Rest proved fatal to a 39-year old Spartanburg County man.  Once family members are notified, the man‘s name will be released.  According to Coroner Karl Addis, the victim appears to have been walking the trail toward Burrell’s Ford Road when he fell an estimated 15 feet, […]

The Sheriff in Stephens County, Georgia, Randy Shirley, has confirmed an accident last night killed three people and seriously injured a fourth.  By late this morning, no names had been released.  Just after midnight, the driver of a Jeep was unable to negotiate a sharp curve in the Gum Log Community and went off the roadway, striking trees and down […]

Word from Pickens is that a common pleas jury ruled in favor of the defense in a trial that alleged medical malpractice.  It was a week long trial that finished late yesterday afternoon at Pickens.  The plaintiff was Linda Loftis and the defendants were Dr. Dwight Jacobus and Oaktree Medical Center.    

The job of publicist for the Seneca Lions Club has been passed by Jim Atkinson to Nancy Bock.  Atkinson has been the radio voice for years of the many public services of the Lions.  It’s now the duty of Nancy Bock, who introduced herself today on 101.7/WGOG.  Whether it’s the sale of brooms or a pancake breakfast, the Lions remain […]

Rep. Jeff Duncan believes that public safety and national security are enhanced by the passage of two bills promoted by President Trump.  Duncan, Third District Republican, went with majority on bills that crack down on illegal immigration, increase penalties for deported felons who return to the country illegally, withhold federal law enforcement grant dollars from so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions, and give […]

A Duke Energy spokesman says the transport of a large transformer along a section of SC 130 yesterday in Oconee County went well.  Duke’s Chris Rimel says the utility is grateful to law enforcement for its help and thanks affected motorists for their patience.  The plan is to place the transformer into operation in the Keowee Hydro yard in 10 […]