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City of Seneca and County of Oconee are commending the many volunteers who’ve begun to fill a gap by bringing in meals, water, sunscreen, and other needed commodities for those who are tornado-displaced and those who are working to help the victims restore their lives. Unfortunately, the need to feed those in need of food is growing. If you can […]
Read moreWe have the following revised look at our weather today and tonight from Mark Malsick of the State Climate Office of the South Carolina DNR. “Currently the first of several upper level impulses is producing thunderstorms and heavy rain across MS-AL and western Georgia. That would be our afternoon show arriving at the GA-SC border by lunch. Thunderstorms fire up […]
Read moreBy yesterday, there were roughly 1,500 meters throughout the Seneca power territory still out of service. Crews yesterday were re-building circuits on S. 6th, Holland Ave., Utica area, Adams subdivision, and elsewhere in the system. By Friday, which will be April 24, Light and Water expects to have 95% of the primary circuits re-established.
Read moreOconee and Pickens counties on Saturday each added two new cases of COVID-19. Seven were added to Anderson’s total. Oconee’s new total is 16 cases, still no deaths. Added to statewide totals Saturday were 165 cases and three deaths. Across South Carolina the death toll from the virus rose to 119. Total cases in the state: 4,246. Public and private […]
Read moreWestminster – Phillip Eugene Hilligoss, 69, of 134 Little Choestoea Road, husband of Carol Bir Hilligoss passed away April 16, 2020 at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Anderson, IN, he was the son of the late Delbert Hilligoss and Iona Rogers Cohen. Phillip worked at US Engine Valve for 16 years as a machine operator and was a member […]
Read moreLiberty – Clyde Jay Lusk, 81, of 312 Dream Lane, husband of Elaine Edmond Lusk passed away April 17, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Dewey Hampton and Allie Faye Reid Lusk. Clyde worked in construction, was an avid farmer, gardener and was of the Baptist faith. […]
Read moreDistance learning for Oconee public school children resumes Monday. Families without power should reach out to a teacher or principal and the schools will extend grace and flexibility through their outage. Student meals will continue to be offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at all schools, as well as at several locations countywide. Classrooms remain closed through April 30.
Read moreShortly before 8 am Saturday morning, a body was found adjacent to the southbound lane of I-85 near Fair Play south of Exit 4. The decedent had multiple traumatic injuries consistent with being a pedestrian struck by motor vehicle. This appears to be a hit and run fatality. The decedent had no identification present on his person. With the assistance […]
Read moreBy yesterday, roughly some two thousand meter locations remained without power across the Seneca Light and Water system. At work rebuilding the primary distribution system were 160 linemen. Once the primary circuits are re-built, re-establishing connection will start. By Friday, April 24, Light and Water expects to have 95% of the circuits re-established. Those without are asked to try to […]
Read moreSeneca and Oconee County announce that two feeding locations, maintained by volunteer groups, remain in operation at the Community Theatre, 8001 Utica Street; and at Shaver Complex, 698 W. South 4th Street. The public may take advantage of showers at the YMCA, 380 Memorial Drive, Seneca and laundry facilities at Shaver; at Seneca Rescue, 223 Goddard Ave; and at Tiger […]
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