Clemson’s Wright Bryan First Reporter on D-Day
June 6, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
Today, June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, where Wright Bryan, a 1926 Clemson graduate and distinguished journalist, made history with the first broadcast from the frontlines. On that day in 1944, Bryan flew over Normandy with the 101st Airborne Division, providing an eyewitness account that scooped over 600 other reporters… His report captivated America, earning praise from […]
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Seneca Native Elected to State Supreme Court
June 6, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
A Seneca High School graduate, Letitia Hamilton Verdin, has been elected to the South Carolina Supreme Court. In a unanimous 152-0 vote by the House of Representatives and the Senate, Verdin, 53, was confirmed as the newest justice. The other candidates, Jocelyn Newman and Blake Hewitt, withdrew before the vote. Verdin, daughter of the late Harry R. Hamilton and Angela […]
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Temporary Closure of Twelve Mile Park on Saturday
June 6, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
Twelve Mile Park will be closed this Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 30th annual Death Valley Open Water Swim Meet, hosted by the Clemson Aquatic Team. Teams from multiple southeastern states are expected to attend. Spectators and participants are permitted entry, and the park will reopen to the public after the event.
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2024 Hartwell Lake Charity Run Celebrates 15 Years!
June 6, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
The Hartwell Lake Charity Run, Anderson’s biggest fundraiser, will be held June 6-8 at Green Pond Landing, featuring events like “Social on the Green,” live music, a street party, and a boat blast-off. The fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels – Anderson, with food, vendors, and entertainment throughout the weekend. Green Pond Landing will be closed to the public, but the […]
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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Pickens Man on First Degree Burglary Charge
June 6, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
A Pickens man was arrested Tuesday by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office on two outstanding arrest warrants charging him with First Degree Burglary and Petit Larceny. 26-year-old Michael Anthony McCrary, of Bivens Street, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 1:31pm yesterday. McCrary was transported from the Anderson County Detention Center to the Oconee County Detention Center […]
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Two Dozen Guilty Pleas in Connection with Las Señoritas Case
June 5, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
Two dozen suspects accused of trafficking drugs in the Upstate for Mexican cartels have pleaded guilty in court. The “Las Señoritas” investigation uncovered operations in Greenville, Laurens, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties, where suspects coordinated with inmates using contraband cell phones to deliver methamphetamine from Mexico. Investigators seized over $800,000 worth of meth and 39 guns between 2021 and 2023. […]
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Sidewalk Work for Walhalla; Mayor Gets Support for New Award
June 5, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
Sidewalk repairs in Walhalla are set to begin this week on Main Street, starting at North Tugaloo Street, with sections being replaced up to Cedar Street over the coming weeks. City Administrator Celia Myers advises the public to exercise caution around the construction area, as the project aims to ensure a safe and walkable city through a $400,000 C-Fund from […]
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Seneca City Council Special Called Meeting Thursday
June 5, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
Seneca residents can learn about the financial requirements to operate Oconee’s largest municipal government during a work session and special meeting on Thursday at 6 PM at City Hall. The FY 2025 budget presentation will cover several budgets, including general city operations, utilities, hospitality and accommodations, C-Funds, tax budget, and the American Rescue Plan Act budget. The agenda includes the […]
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Elderly Upstate Woman Hurt at Yellowstone National Park
June 5, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
According to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, a bison gored an 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, near Yellowstone Lake on Saturday. Her condition has not been disclosed. The park’s announcement states that the bison, defending its space, came within a few feet of the woman and lifted her about a foot off the ground with its horns. This incident […]
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GOP Candidates Make Pitches Leading Up to Primaries
June 5, 2024 Kevin D. Hollis
Republican candidates for federal, state, and local offices gathered at South Cove County Park over the weekend to seek support ahead of Election Day. The event, hosted by the Oconee County Republican Party and affiliated groups, featured speakers addressing around 200 attendees. Sheri Biggs emphasized healing the nation, while Kevin Bishop highlighted his experience and support for former President Trump. […]
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