Project “Wash” now inactive

The effort to bring a large employer to Oconee’s Golden Corner Commerce Park appears to have been tabled, according to information received this morning by a committee of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority.  Jamie Gilbert of the Oconee Economic Alliance made the announcement, calling inactive the status of code-named Project Wash, previously identified as an economic development that could create […]

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Storm drainage work to take two weeks in Clemson

Contractors tackle storm drainage work tomorrow on Clemson’s Curtis Circle.  It’s a two-week project. The work, by Foothills Contracting Service, consists of curb, gutter, and driveway aprons to complete a storm drainage project started by the city in October.  When needed, the contractor will direct traffic to minimize disturbance.  If you are driving Curtis Circle, use caution.

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Clemson teen charged in armed robbery

A Clemson teenager remained jail on a combined $85,000 surety bond, after his arrest over the weekend on charges of Armed Robbery Armed with a Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Weapon during Commission of a Violent Crime. 18 year old Jasean Tyrelle Waters, of West Lane, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 1:54am last Friday, November […]

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Traffic wrecks rise during peak deer movement

A peak deer movement this week creates a driving hazard for motorists, especially in nearby Stephens County, Georgia and other north Georgia locales.  Tracking efforts by the Georgia DNR correspond with the breeding season.  Several vehicle accidents in Stephens and surrounding counties have been the result of deer encounters — either vehicle/deer collisions, or wrecks resulting from drivers swerving to […]

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New subdivision adds to traffic worries

The city of Clemson says it is in constant communication with the state DOT about new home developments and their impact on traffic flow.  At a November “Conversation with Council” night, the following question was raised:  “How will the new subdivision in Central across from the Grange on Hwy 123 impact traffic at the Issaqueena Trail/Cambridge Drive Intersection?” The city […]

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Mountain town modifies its state of emergency

The outdoor burning ban remains in effect in Highlands, North Carolina, including burning of leaves, branches and other plant materials.  However, given the recent rainfall, and after consulting Fire Chief Rusty Gearhart, the no outside burning declaration is being modified.  Outside burning in appliances, such as fired pits, fireplaces and barbecue grills that are fueled by wood, charcoal, or other […]

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Knights of Columbus donates winter coats

Knights of Columbus Council 6884 in Seneca delivered six boxes of warm coats this month to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, for distribution to needy youngsters across Oconee County.  Each box contained 12 coats in different styles for boys and girls and sizes fitting different age groups.  The Knights also sent six boxes of coats to Family Promise to be distributed […]

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Warning to the insured, as a deadline looms

“We’re currently negotiating with Prisma Health System in an effort to renew our relationship….”  That’s from a letter that insurer United Healthcare mailed to its customers who use Prisma Health, as a January 1 deadline draws closer when Prisma Health might be dropped from United Healthcare’s insurance coverage.  But, if no agreement is reached, United Healthcare is telling its customers […]

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