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If you so qualify, you can vote in one or two upcoming elections in Oconee County. The first is the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary that will take place Saturday, February 29. The second is an uncontested race to fill a vacated Walhalla city council seat. That special election will be Tuesday, March 3. Keith Pace is the only ballot […]
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Two men with Anderson addresses were the pair arrested yesterday after a highway 11 chase thru Oconee County that ended when their white Dodge pulling a trailer rammed thru a gate at exit 1, I-85. Kenneth Robert Clark Jr. was identified as the driver; Justin Eric Callaham, the passenger. They fled on foot, but were captured. Oconee Sheriff’s Office gave […]
Read moreOconee County Democrats have secured new office headquarters in Walhalla, on S. College Street, and will host a grand opening Saturday, February 22, details for which are to be announced within the week. A new restaurant coming to Seneca’s N. Townville Street has displaced the county party. Democrat Linda Holt said, “The timing of this move wasn’t optimal as the […]
Read moreIn the last month, prices at the gas pump have dropped by double digits. The price in South Carolina yesterday averaged $2.11 –25 cents lower than one month ago. The spokeswoman for AAA Carolinas, Tiffany Wright, says, “Lower crude oil costs, less demand and a high level of gasoline stocks are the main reasons….” Wright added this: “We expect prices […]
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Plans for the next Seneca Fest are to be discussed during a City Hall meeting tomorrow morning. The city’s Events Committee will meet at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning in the city council chambers. February 11, 2020 Dick Mangrum
Read moreThe subject of a high-speed chase from North Carolina into Oconee County was taken into custody apparently in the vicinity of the South Carolina Welcome Center. The chase started earlier this morning in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Officers there attempted to make a traffic stop of a white Dodge with a camper pulling a skid steer. The chase proceeded along […]
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An idea born back in the 20th century became reality on Saturday when the Foothills Area YMCA held the grand opening of the Cottingham Campus on property adjoining the hospital complex near Seneca. The “Y” campus is named for the Cottinghams, a couple instrumental in helping raise funds for the multi-million dollar project. Hundreds of people turned out for the […]
Read moreTo the delight of the mayor, the Seneca downtown is in line for more restaurants. The block of N. Townville, between Main and N. 1st Streets, could see two new restaurants. One is a Mayberry’s restaurant and the other, according to Mayor Alexander, is an eatery that will feature tacos. The taco restaurant is to take over space used by […]
Read moreThe weatherman says he is sorry. He missed the forecast on Saturday when a 2.5″ snow fell here . Listeners have given us the following other snowfall counts: 3″ in both Zion and Richland communities; 4″ in Mountain Rest. At the Hickory Hollow weather station in Walhalla, Official Weather Observer Barbara Wilson reported 2.5″ of snow. February 10, 2020 Dick […]
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A crowd of 300 is expected Friday at Seneca’s Family Life Institute for the city’s annual Black History Luncheon. All tickets have been taken, according to Shelby Henderson. Each year the event grows by reputation. Keynoting this year’s luncheon will be Dr. Brenda Tindall who is involved with the creation of an International African American Museum in Charleston. February 10, […]
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