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South Carolina DOT is opening a one-month comment period this week for questions and comments on the agency’s plans for the Clearmont Road bridge over Colonel’s Fork Creek near Westminster.  The DOT intends to replace the bridge.  Meantime, DOT wishes to hear from members of the public and will accept comments between Thursday, February 15 and Friday, March 15.  One […]

A 43-year-old Walhalla man was jailed Friday, facing multiple charges after his arrest near Seneca.  Law enforcement records identify the arrested man as Evan Michael Hood and the charges against him as breach of peace, burglary second degree, and assault and battery second degree.  After receiving a disturbance call February 9 at a home near Strawberry Road, officers used video […]

Oconeeans of the Republican persuasion are eager to discharge their civic responsibility.  The office of county elections counted 382 votes yesterday — after the first day of early voting ahead of the February 24 presidential primary.  The early voting period runs thru February 22.

Four Oconee County faith leaders are part of a list of more than 100 in South Carolina who endorse Donald Trump’s bid to regain the White House, according to a Trump campaign announcement.  The four named are pastor Steve Black, ministry leader Billy Hamilton, pastor Randy Keasler, and pastor Chris Moss.  The announcement quotes Spartanburg pastor Brad Atkins as saying, […]

At their meeting tomorrow, Westminster City Council members will consider a new working arrangement with their current city administrator.  The current contract with Kevin Bronson runs through next month.  It has an automatic renewal provision for three years, unless notice is given three months ahead of the contract expiration.  In December, Bronson gave his employers notice of wishes to renegotiate […]

Tomorrow night the talk in West Union will turn to government regulation of land and buildings.  At their February meeting, the town council is scheduled to hear a zoning presentation from Naomi Reed of the state Municipal Association. The council meeting takes place at 5:30 at town hall.

Over two days this month, an Oconee courtroom filled with state prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in what’s called the Las Senoritas methamphetamine trafficking case.  The resident circuit judge, Scott Sprouse of Walhalla, heard pleas and motions in proceedings involving attorneys from the office of Attorney General Alan Wilson.  Also, in attendance was Peggy Self, clerk of court for the […]

The state Election Commission reminds voters there’s no need to wait until the next election day, Saturday February 24.  Starting today, you can vote at any early voting center in your county.  The February 24 Republican presidential preference primary is open to eligible voters who did not cast ballots in the recent Democratic primary.  The early voting will end Thursday, […]

At countless public meetings, you can hear the cry for the need for property suitable to help meet the needs for workforce housing.  Clemson has done more than talk.  The Pickens County municipality has bought highway 76 property near the Old Stone Church Road, and city staff are at work to explore ways to develop the property to ensure that […]

Plans are set for a new community forum to allow the Oconee Sheriff’s Office to spread important word on how to avoid scams and frauds.  A forum where sheriff’s investigators will offer tips on how to protect from financial loss and the compromise of personal identifying information takes place 6:30 pm Thursday, March 7 at the Oconee Nuclear Station.  Doors […]