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Sandifer Funeral Home of Westminster has announced that Mrs. Verna Mae Walters Hunnicutt, 93, passed away Monday, October 31st. at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial. A Seneca resident, Mrs. Hunnicutt was the aunt of Lindsey Graham and is credited with having helped raise the US Senator and his sister, Darlene, following the untimely death of their parents. A graveside service will […]
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Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism department has announced their Winter Park Operations schedue. Both Chau Ram and High Falls County Parks and campgrounds will close November 14 and reopen March 1, as will the Friendship Day Use Area. Chau Ram will open daily from 9am to 4pm between November and February, except for when temps are below freezing, or […]
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Anderson County, the SC 10th Circuit Court, and their project partners have been awarded a $354,131 grant from the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, offered by the USDOJ through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The funding will be used to establish the Anderson County Mental Health Court, which will be able to divert qualifying mentally ill offenders away from the […]
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The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said two men who led deputies on a chase that started in Townville and ended with a crash in Oconee County Saturday night are facing several charges. During the pursuit, deputies said they saw a black bag thrown from the window. The driver, identified as Collin Bryant, drove […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in a counterfeit money investigation, as well as help in identifying a person of interest in relation to the investigation. A deputy responded to the Dollar General, on Wells Highway near Seneca, on October 26 in regards to a […]
Read moreUPDATE: According to Investigators, 15 year old Giselle Eve Hendershot has been located and is safe. Original story: The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a missing 15 year old girl. A family member reported 15 year old Giselle Eve Hendershot missing today. According to investigators, Giselle was last seen around midnight this past […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of the season. “It’s sad and unfortunate that we must report the death of a child in the Midlands Region from the complications of the flu. We extend our condolences to this family,” said Dr. Linda Bell, […]
Read moreThe Seneca Rotary Club recently presented its annual Ballenger Award to Dr. Mark Moore, owner and operator of Seneca Animal Hospital. Once a year, the Club recognizes a business in the greater Seneca area for achieving the high level of service advocated by Rotary. The Award is named for Mr. Grady Ballenger, the first president of the Seneca Rotary Club […]
Read moreDon’t miss the final Rock the Block of 2022! Tuesday, November 1st from 6pm to 8pm at Patrick Square. Featuring the McKelvie Wilder Band!
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Oconee Parks, Recreation and Tourism invites people of all ages for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration this Saturday from 10am until 3pm at High Falls Park on Lake Keowee. Admission is free and there will be vendors, food trucks, sugar skull decorating, a performance by Mariachi Jalisco, and at the end of the festival, a screening […]
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