Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its fourth annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award.

The start of school in Oconee County is a week away, and school district officials are reminding parents of some changes to expect involving new staggered start times and a viewing of the total solar eclipse.

Douglas Jonathan Burrell, 25, of 1114 W. South Broad St., was arrested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office before being booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday.

Stephen Michael Denisio, 29, of 531 Wetoda Road, was arrested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office following the incident at the Seneca store.

Clemson planning and codes director Todd Steadman said a change to the zoning ordinance approved by city council Monday night will result in a reduction in parking spaces in the city.

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Ellen Berdene Bagwell Neal
August 8, 2017
SENECA, S.C. – Ellen Berdene Bagwell Neal, 78, of 420 Neal Road, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, at her home.
Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Judy Cole
August 8, 2017
SENECA, S.C. – Judy Lynn Smith Cole, 65, wife of Danny Edwin Cole, of 1602 Cherokee Drive, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, surrounded by family.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. …

Tabitha Ann Hammond, 36, of South Burn Park Drive, was arrested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, as warrants allege ecstasy and alprazolam were also found in the Volvo she was driving during a traffic stop on Durham Road near Bird Drive for the brake light.

The future of a cabin owned by Westminster Mayor Brian Ramey on city property is uncertain after a contentious meeting on Tuesday.