Vote results certified

The Oconee Board of Canvassers certified the results today of the November General Election, with no change in the outcomes reported on Tuesday night.  An examination of the write-in votes in the contest for Seat Two, State House of Representatives resulted in 1,121 of the write-ins for Perry Smith, who lost the race to Bill Sandifer, the incumbent.  Sandifer’s total […]

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Nicole weakens

All tropical watches and warnings due to Nicole have been discontinued. A slight risk for flooding rain continues in the Upstate, mainly in the mountains, until Nicole moves away later today. There remains a risk for isolated tornadoes in the Pee Dee region, and a tornado watch is in effect for that part of the state. This morning’s tidal flooding […]

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Bonuses ahead for Oconee bus drivers?

The trustees of Oconee public schools will be asked on Monday night to consider bonuses for the district’s school bus drivers.  Controversy has raged in recent weeks over whether the school district is negligent in paying its drivers additional compensation for the routes they run to and from the schools.  Monday’s meeting of the trustees will serve as a combined […]

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Alarming increase in murder

The state police crime report for last year notes what’s called an alarming increase in murders in South Carolina.  The data collected by “SLED” show the rate of murder is at its highest level since 1991.  “I am extremely concerned by the increasing number of murders in our state, however I am optimistic to see the overall violent crime rate […]

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Oconee is a waterfall mecca

The government department that is the official welcoming office for visitors to Oconee has settled into new headquarters which gives it a main street exposure to many of those headed for adventures in the upper stretches of the county.  Visit Oconee sits in the middle part of a downtown Walhalla Main Street block.  Ken Sloan, executive director, invites those interested […]

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