Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Nebo Church Road will see some changes as an airport improvement project will now move forward. Oconee County Council last night approved projects totaling $357.000 that will solve two longstanding problems of the airport: Concerns over the height of the landing approach and take-off vector over the Nebo Church Road and the need for space to park planes near the […]
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At the first regular meeting of 2020, the Walhalla mayor announced about one dozen projects for which he will carry hope through the year to see accomplished or, at the least, progress to completion. One of those projects is a drive-thru window at the City Hall. Mayor Edwards says a drive-thru would be especially useful to senior citizens who could […]
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Oconee school leader Jerry Lee has been recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association for more than 30 years of board service. Lee joined 22 others from across the state in reaching at least 20 years of service to their local school board. For that, Lee gets a certificate of appreciation and a 30-year lapel pin. As the District […]
Read moreThe day set aside to remember the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King is seen by a Walhalla leader as a chance for all Americans to give back to their communities through volunteer efforts to improve life. Newly-elected city councilwoman Sarai Melendez last year organized a group from a local church to clean the Walhalla City Park. Next year, […]
Read moreThe escape of a former Ohio man from jail in Stephens County, Georgia proved short-lived. Authorities say Calvin McCoy was found just after daylight Friday, hiding under boxes in the attic of a home near the Hwy. 17 By-Pass. The apprehension resulted from a surveillance operation carried out by the Stephens Sheriff’s Office of a home on Memorial Drive.
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The Oconee Sheriff’s Office identifies one male and a female who accompanied him as its suspects in a shoplifting this month at the Wal-Mart on the Sandifer Boulevard. If you can provide the information that leads to the arrest or prosecution of those responsible, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2 thousand. The laptop computer […]
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A 30-year old Seneca man was arrested yesterday and charged with possession of stolen goods—a moped and a car that were taken in October and November. Police reports identify the man arrested as Wesley Daniel Franks of WN 3rd Street, the general area where the moped and a 1996 Lincoln Town Car belonged. The automobile was found at a residence […]
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A water main break on Ashley Road in Clemson that has caused low pressure has resulted in a boil water advisory for parts of the city. Until otherwise notified, Clemson water customers on Ashley Road, Hyde Lane, Colleton Court, Carteret Court, and Albemarle Drive should vigorously boil their water at least one full minute before drinking or cooking. Any ice […]
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An Oconee school district administrator expressed the hope yesterday that, during a meeting next month or the following, the county board of trustees will be in position to resolve where the district will build the replacement Seneca Middle School. The district identified Wells Highway property for the new school last year, but never consummated the purchase. And it’s believed the […]
Read moreAccording to one weather observer, Upstate South Carolina could see a brief period tomorrow morning of patchy, light freezing between the hours of 6 and 7 am. But any ice accumulations that might result are liable to be miniscule. What’s in play that’ll prevent any significant accumulation on roads is the fact that in the past day and a half […]
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