Angela Hamilton compiled Adams’ history

The home development Adams subdivision behind the Seneca Fire Department is known for its single-family homes, a couple of large churches, and a nationwide distinction accorded a 20th century woman referred to last night in high esteem. It fell to Angela Hamilton to wrap a bow around the lively and spirited community meeting where Adams residents railed against Seneca’s plans […]

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Presbyterians decide to rebuild

A cause for the September fire that damaged the Walhalla Presbyterian Church still eludes fire fighters and the congregation. But a report from a structural engineer suggests that remaining walls of the E. Main Street church are sound. And that’s enough, according to church spokesman Thomas Alexander, for the congregation to rebuild at the existing location—instead of re-locating. “In a […]

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L&W complex project opposition grows

More than 100 people filled the social hall of a Seneca church last night as Adams subdivision residents and sympathetic others got the chance to question two city leaders. Whether it was a question or a statement, the audience was resilient in protest of the city’s plans to build a utilities complex on the property of the former Kellett Elementary […]

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Jury rules for the plaintiffs

The jury in the Oconee Common Pleas Court returned verdicts in favor of the plaintiffs in a trial over construction defects at their lakeside town homes. It was a verdict awarding the property owners of Stoneledge at Lake Keowee Owners’ Association a total of $5 million to pay for repairs to first phase Stoneledge town homes that sustained water intrusion. […]

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CU student arrested on drug charges

An 18-year old student has been charged with multiple drug offenses on the campus of Clemson University. The university police arrested Joseph Michael Bates of Summerville yesterday in his room. The arrest was made by officers patrolling Johnstone Hall. Bates was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and with possession with intent to distribute marijuana within proximity of […]

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Finding meaningful work for the returning vet

America’s military heroes on foreign shores sadly often have trouble finding meaningful work when they return to their homeland. Two representatives of a Washington area-based program that tries to connect returning military personnel with corporate America spoke at today’s Seneca Rotary Club meeting and urged the Rotarians to use their influence to help. Jim Hanvey and Todd Sides are part […]

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Group works to mark historic W-O District homes

Brass plaques are available to identify historic houses in the West-Oak District. It’s a current project of the seven-year old Westminster Area Historic Preservation Society. So far, 15 plaques have arrived. “They are beautiful,” says Mildred Spearman of the WAHPS. To qualify for a plaque, the house must have been built before 1930. The Historic Preservation Society is showcasing two […]

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“What I want for Christmas….”

Entries in this year’s Walhalla Christmas Parade are being invited by the Greater Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce. This year’s parade rolls through town at 5 o’clock Saturday, December 7 and will embrace the theme “What I Want for Christmas….” Categories for judging will be most inspirational, best use of theme, and best dance group. There’s no entry charge. You […]

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