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Paul William Hively, Jr. “P.W.” was surrounded by family on Saturday January 6th as he came up through the waters, grabbed Jesus’ hand, and stepped free of his earthly shell into heaven. Dad was born February 13, 1940 at home in Charleston, West Virginia. He was the 4th of 6 amazing siblings and is preceded in death by […]
Read moreHere’s the state’s severe weather expert telling us to brace for a new storm Friday. Here’s the preview from Frank Strait at the DNR office in Columbia: “I hope you made it through Tuesday’s storm safely, but not everyone did. Wind gusts over 50 mph were widespread across South Carolina, the National Weather Service is surveying three areas of potential […]
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Research by an undergraduate Clemson student could help conserve an important deep-sea coral that is imperiled by a changing global climate and human activities such as fishing and oil exploration. Joshua Tucker, senior microbiology major and Goldwater scholar, developed the first genomic portrait of a reef-building coral known as the “fluted finger coral.” “It is very important that we understand […]
Read moreWalhalla City Council got a glimpse of what the job of water crew members are like, at times when there’s a line break. This photo was shown yesterday by Scott Parris to an orientation/training workshop designed for the mayor and council, especially those who’ve never served previously in municipal government.
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This year’s deadline to file state and federal tax returns is Monday, April 15. On January 29, the state Department of Revenue begins accepting individual income tax returns for the tax year 2023. Before you file, make sure you have all W-2s, 1099s, and other necessary documents. The DOR begins processing returns February 5 to allow employers time to meet […]
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The 65 outdoor warning sirens around Oconee Nuclear are to be tested for five to 30 seconds between 11 am and 1 pm today. It’s a scheduled test to ensure the sirens are sounding properly. According to Duke Energy, it may be necessary to test some of the sirens more than one time.
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At mid-day yesterday, and a pouring rain, Walhalla Fire Department personnel effected a successful rescue in flooded conditions on Razorback Lane. According to fire fighter Justin McAlister, two people, along with six dogs and eight cats, were rescued from an animal rescue building.
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Glenn Hart, the District Four county councilman, has issued a statement on what appears to be the largest Oconee County general government bond issue. And the proceeds have been received and invested by Greg Nowell. Hart’s statement is being aired today on 101.7/WGOG Newscasts.
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David Cooper returned to Westminster’s meeting room last night with his concerns about the city’s small police force. That force is now seven officers-strong, with an eighth enrolled in the state’s law enforcement academy. But Cooper said over the recent holidays, the force had been reduced to just five officers – after the resignations of the chief and another officer. […]
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At the urging of the state Municipal Association, Westminster’s elected leaders have pledged to carry out their meetings and duties in a civil manner. The resolution passed last night acknowledges that robust debate and the right to self-expression are protected by the First Amendment, yet it quotes a national survey as finding that 93% of Americans believe in-civility is a […]
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