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The broken line is repaired and test samples reveal no contamination. The boil water advisory for a large segment of Walhalla customers in the vicinity of Halfway Branch was lifted late yesterday afternoon. Scott Parris, utilities superintendent, says customers may resume their normal use of water.
Read moreThe first flu-associated South Carolina death of the season is being announced today by DHEC. And the state health agency says the death is a reminder that everyone, six months and older, should be vaccinated. Preventing the flu is especially important for people who are at increased risk of complications from the virus, including young children, adults aged 50 years […]
Read moreJohnny Lynn Cobb, 56, of Westminster, SC went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 14, 2020. He is the son of Charles and Florence Cobb and husband of Sheila Cobb. He is survived by two daughters, Kimberly and Danielle, one nephew, Mitchell Cox, one niece, Brittney Kirk, one great nephew and two great nieces. He is predeceased […]
Read moreA 2004 Nissan Frontier crew cab pickup stolen November 8 in Oconee’s Foxwood Hills home development was discovered this week in Anderson County. But it’s still a case the Oconee Sheriff’s Office hopes to solve, perhaps, with your help. You don’t have to give your name when you contact Crimestoppers and all info is confidential. If your tip leads to […]
Read moreSince last summer, a Seneca area man has been victimized by credit card fraud in the amount of $5 thousand. If you can help identify the suspected fraudster, you could qualify for a cash reward through the Oconee County Crimestoppers fund. Last summer a credit card was obtained using personal identifying information of the victim. A county financial crime investigator […]
Read moreFor the last six of seven days, new confirmed South Carolina cases of COVID-19 exceed 1,000 for a 24-hour reporting period. Today’s DHEC report notches an additional 1,226 cases, 21 of which are Oconee residents. The new one-day death total statewide is 22. These numbers make for nearly 187,775 cases so far. The statewide death toll has reached 3,906. So […]
Read moreThe entire West-Oak wrestling team is in quarantine after the discovery of three positive cases within the Warrior program. They may return to school Monday, November 30. “This is certainly not ideal,” says Dr. Blackwell, West-Oak High principal, “but it is what’s best for the health and safety of our students and coaches. We look forward to the team returning […]
Read moreSalem, SC — Elender Ivaline Tilson, 80, of 265 West Main Street, Salem, SC, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Seneca Health and Rehab. A native of Walhalla, SC, Mrs. Tilson was the daughter of the late Joe Dan and Pauline Lay Murphy. She retired from the Oconee County School District and was a member of Mount Carmel […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Theresa Joyce Hebert, 84, wife of the late Robert Louis Hebert, of 130 Lagoon Drive, Seneca, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of LaPlace, LA, Mrs. Hebert was the daughter of the late Sidney and Antoinette Weber Vice. She volunteered at St. Joan of Arc Thrift Shop in LaPlace, LA and […]
Read moreSouth Carolina state health officials are addressing reports today that two major drug researchers could soon produce a vaccine ready to be administered, provided the necessary safety and efficacy standards are met. The health officials are holding a media briefing in which they address a variety of questions about the number of doses to be required, who gets top priority […]
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