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Meeting as the budget committee, Oconee County council members made no decisions last night in what was called an “open discussion” of where the county should place its spending priorities for capital projects. Last year the voters, during a referendum, said no to a long list of projects which they felt were unnecessary or too expensive. But last night County […]
Read moreDuring a budget meeting last night, Seneca’s representative on Oconee County Council proposed the county fund a permanent home for the county’s farmers market and its annual agricultural fair. District Three Paul Cain’s idea garnered some interest during an “open discussion” last night of which projects the council should make part of a bond issue for capital projects. Cain called […]
Read moreThe police say a man suffered road burns and bruises when his motorcycle skidded onto a grass median yesterday on By-Pass 123. Yesterday afternoon’s accident occurred near the Applebee’s Restaurant. Capt. Robert Tribble said the motorcyclist took evasive action to avoid a collision with slower vehicles ahead of him in the westbound lanes. The roadway was wet from an afternoon […]
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The first-year director of the Oconee Regional Airport has resigned, and the county has turned to an old hand to guide things while a replacement is found. County Administrator Scott Moulder announced the resignation last night of Sam Carver, who is returning to Mississippi to take what Moulder called a better pay opportunity. In the meantime, the county has worked […]
Read moreWest Union is ready to welcome a new member to its town council. Kelley Weiser won yesterday’s write-in, special election. Weiser received six votes. Three votes went to John Durham and Chad Martin received two.
Read moreThe students who are entering a new Walhalla High School next week are getting what’s considered a school in tune with contemporary times. Those who drive in the vicinity of the rural school can expect road improvements. One of them is the elimination of a hard right turn for school buses and other traffic. The improvement project at SC 11 […]
Read moreWeeks after a culvert washed out near Westminster, part of a state road remains closed to traffic while the state tries to find the money for repairs. The problem area, according to the DOT’s Michael Smith, is the Dr. John’s Road—between Tabor Road and Barrett’s Way. A visit by the DOT’s district engineering administrator helped determine re-construction as the necessary […]
Read moreAuthorities say a woman being held in the Oconee jail is wanted as part of an out-of-state murder investigation. The Oconee Sheriff’s Office has identified Myra Rae Lee as the 18-year old Seneca woman, for whom a warrant charging fugitive from justice was issued. According to deputies, Lee was entered into the database of the National Crime Information Center on […]
Read moreThe tax rate for this year is back as an agenda item to be considered tonight by the West Union Town Council. The council holds its regular august meeting at 6 tonight at Town Hall.
Read morePerhaps, for James Bartee, the second time will be the charm. The one-time candidate for Oconee Sheriff failed last week in his attempt to win parole from a board of three members of the state Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. He needed two out of three votes, but fell short. Bartee now awaits a second hearing next month when he’ll […]
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