Duke met the protocol, says federal agency

A proactive measure move by Duke Energy satisfied an emergency protocol, in the estimation of “FERC”–the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.  After the Greenville-Spartanburg National Weather Service office predicted 3-4 inches of rain in the Lake Keowee watershed, Duke lowered the lake level.  The Maintenance and Emergency Protocol attached to the Keowee-Toxaway license allows Duke to reduce reservoir levels for high-inflow […]

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Jury to set “just compensation”

The attorney for a former Florida couple who fell in love with 40 acres near Westminster describes their property as the “jewel in a valley.”  Donald and Debbie Slisher built a home on the Dr. John’s Road in the same vicinity where a Civil War surgeon lived.  The Slishers bought their property in 1990 and, according to Attorney Samuel Albergotti, […]

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Six dogs attack two people near Seneca

Oconee County Animal Control and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a dog attack that occurred yesterday near Seneca in which one man and one woman suffered injuries.   The E-911/Communications Center received a call around 11:08am today from a woman who suffered injuries from being bitten by dogs on Burns Drive.  While on the initial victim was on […]

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New home development ceremony

A new home development that’s changing the landscape along Poplar Springs Road near West Union will cut the ribbon Wednesday for the project titled, “Poplar Ridge/Liberty Communities.”  Dari McBride, president of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce, says the public is invited to the free event at 11 Wednesday morning which will include a chili bar and the chance to tour […]

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