Missing Woman Found Dead in Pickens County

The Pickens County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Dr. Carol Burger Poe, a 67-year-old woman reported missing on Oct. 15, was found dead Friday at 3:45 p.m. after apparently falling 40 to 50 feet into a ravine in a remote wooded area near Camp Hannon. Her dog was found alive nearby. The search involved Oconee County Emergency Management, Anderson County Sheriff’s […]

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Oconee School Board to Overhaul Policies at Tonight’s Meeting

The School District of Oconee County’s Board of Trustees will review 65 policies from sections C, D, E, and F of the Administrative Policy Manual tonight, covering topics such as organizational charts, superintendent evaluation, fiscal matters, and facilities planning. The board will also consider nine policies for first reading and six for final approval, including summer school, state assessments, and […]

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Clemson University Extends President Jim Clements’ Contract

Clemson University’s Board of Trustees approved a seven-year contract extension for President Jim Clements during their quarterly meeting. The extension, which adds five years to his current contract, includes his existing benefits, a whole life insurance policy, a metrics-based incentive plan, and a $100,000 retention bonus. Clements, who became the university’s 15th president in 2013, has overseen significant growth in […]

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Oconee School Board to Overhaul Policies at Tonight’s Meeting

The School District of Oconee County’s Board of Trustees will review 65 policies from sections C, D, E, and F of the Administrative Policy Manual tonight, covering topics such as organizational charts, superintendent evaluation, fiscal matters, and facilities planning. The board will also consider nine policies for first reading and six for final approval, including summer school, state assessments, and […]

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Seneca Recreation Director Resigns After Five Months

Scott Moulder, Seneca city administrator, confirmed to 94.1 The Lake News on Friday that recreation director Andy Campbell resigned on Tuesday, effective immediately, after a little more than five months in the role. Campbell, who was still in his probationary period, will receive a positive reference. Assistant city administrator Ryan Thomas is temporarily overseeing the department until a new director […]

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Seneca Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Oconee County Club

Daniel Calvin Eller, 31, of Seneca, died in a single-vehicle crash on Richland Road near the Oconee County Club golf course, according to Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis. The incident was discovered around 7 a.m. Saturday and likely occurred between midnight and 2 a.m. His death is classified as accidental, and the SC Highway Patrol is investigating. Lance Corporeal Lena […]

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Concerns Raised Over Increased Truck Traffic on Whetstone Road Amid Highway 76 Bridge Closure

Oconee County Council District 2 Representative Matthew Durham announced concerns about increased truck traffic on Whetstone Road due to the Highway 76 bridge closure, highlighting the safety risk as the Blackwell Bridge across the Chauga River is not rated for heavy trucks. Many drivers, unaware of Whetstone Road’s narrow, curvy nature, are turning onto Chattooga Ridge Road before reaching the […]

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Proposed Tax District Aims to Enhance Fire Protection Services in Corinth-Shiloh Area

Residents in the Corinth-Shiloh area could see enhanced fire protection services if a proposed special tax district is approved in the Nov. 5 referendum. The Corinth-Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department aims to establish the district to improve funding for fire protection through a 25-mill tax levy, resulting in a modest tax increase that would strengthen emergency response capabilities. The district would […]

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