Article Archive for 18 January 2018

Willie: On May 4, 2016, my son was killed in a lawnmower accident on Radisson Road.

As each of our homes learned snow was in the forecast, our children anxiously awaited the highly anticipated announcement of “No school,” and upon final confirmation, those snowflakes quickly became kisses from heaven.
William ‘Pete’ Luther Burton Jr.
January 18, 2018
DONALDS, S.C. – William “Pete” Luther Burton Jr., 73, husband of the late Betty Mae Ellenburg Burton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted …

Dr. Wayne H. Jens
January 14, 2018
EVANS, Ga. – Dr. Wayne H. Jens, 96, beloved husband of Dorothy Akin Jens, entered into rest on Sunday, Jan. 14, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at …
Ollie Smith
January 18, 2018
LAVONIA, Ga. – Ollie Marcengill Smith, 88, wife of Ernest Matthew Smith, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, at Hartwell Health and Rehab.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. …

Although holding school on Saturday is one option to deal with missing a fourth day of school Wednesday, School District of Oconee County superintendent Michael Thorsland said that is something his district has yet to talk about.

Although it was only a small amount of snow, Wednesday’s snowy and icy conditions did wreak a little havoc, and predicted freezing temperatures overnight could make travel difficult this morning.

Two days after getting final word on its returning personnel for next season, the Clemson football team learned its fall slate on Wednesday afternoon.

Members of the Oconee County Council have scheduled a special called meeting for Monday, Jan. 29, to celebrate the county’s 150th birthday.

Proceeds from a concert Saturday will help support a program that aims to foster a love of mountain music in young people.