County leaders concerned with traffic danger

Members of Oconee County Council are speaking out today in favor of a stronger effort at traffic safety countywide, especially on 123 between Seneca and Clemson and on 130, the two-lane highway that parallels Lake Keowee and channels motorists between Seneca and the many lakeside destinations, including home developments and the Oconee Nuclear Station.  And District Four’s Julian Davis is […]

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Truck delivery replenishes Oconee’s vaccine supply

In many parts of the country, severe weather postponed or cancelled vaccinations, but providers in Houston, Texas are hopeful today of resuming some testing and vaccine operations. In Oconee this week, eligible members of the public rolled up sleeves for the vaccine at places such as the Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital and the CVS drug store in Seneca.  One vaccine […]

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Duke’s Oconee Nuclear gets a mention in Washington hearing

South Carolina’s 3rd District representative in the U-S House, Jeff Duncan, told a Washington hearing that the electric grid instability in Texas is evidence that nuclear power plays a critical role in the quest for clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. “Nuclear energy provides a carbon-free, 24-7 baseload power supply,” Duncan said in comments to a subcommittee of House Energy […]

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Two Oconeeans moved from one jail to another

Two Oconee County residents have been jailed in Walhalla, after being held by Jackson County, North Carolina authorities.  All of this resulting from warrants issued in Georgia, a subsequent car chase February 2 on highway 11 which eventually ended in the North Carolina mountains.  The two incarcerated have been identified as Amy Denise Fleming of Westminster and Artis O’Neal Wright […]

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Large containers could make for cleaner Oconee

Ever since the pandemic, the volume of trash handled by Oconee Solid Waste has risen substantially.  This week Swain Still, the director, ascribed two factor for this:  One is the fact that, because the virus has confined many to home, county residents have done a lot of house and yard cleaning, and thus send more waste to the convenience center; […]

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Medal of Honor Day next month

A special ceremony takes place next month in front of the Oconee County Courthouse in Walhalla.  At 11 am Thursday, March 25, the Lewis G. Watkins Marine Corps League Detachment holds a Medal of Honor day, and the public is invited to attend.  Watkins, a serviceman from the Korean Conflict, is the only Oconeean to ever receive the medal that […]

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Oconee to prioritize its goals

Once again, it’s time for the policymakers for Oconee County government to prioritize their goals.  The county council tomorrow morning holds its annual strategic planning retreat.  On the agenda:  budget analysis, strategic goals, and annual review by Amanda Brock, the administrator.

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