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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today encouraged all South Carolinians to respond to legitimate contact tracing calls and emails from public health officials, while remaining vigilant against scams. “Our contact tracing team plays a critical role in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities,” said Mike Elieff, DHEC Pubic Health Preparedness director. […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 718 new confirmed cases and 17 new deaths from the novel coronavirus COVID-1. It’s the first time since early July that the state counts fewer than 1,000 cases in a 24-hour period. One dozen new Oconee cases are reported, along with one more death—an elderly Oconeean who died […]
Read moreSandifer Funeral Home has announced the death of Linda Gail Roberts Jackson, a Seneca woman as the result of complications of COVID-19. Her death occurred Saturday at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial. She was 81. No formal services for Linda Gail Roberts Jackson. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.
Read moreSalem, SC — Mrs. Gladys Aileen Hamby Land, 91, wife of the late Melvin Land, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Rolling Green Village in Greenville, SC. A native of Oconee County, SC, Aileen was born to the late Frank and Sophia Hamby in the Fairview Community in 1928. She had a long career as a cosmetologist and practiced […]
Read moreA home burglary in Walhalla is being investigated today by the police. Chief Sean Brinson has confirmed report of the crime and says more information will be forthcoming.
Read moreYesterday morning’s 5.1 earthquake centered near the Virginia-North Carolina line could be felt in parts of South Carolina, including the 101.7/WGOG listening area. One man asleep at his Coffee Road, Walhalla home felt trembling beneath his bed. There was no damage. Others in places such as Clemson and Greenville felt it also.
Read morePerhaps as early this week the state will be asked to permit Oconee County’s long-talked about project to bring piped sewer to Fair Play and the nearby I-85 highway. On behalf of the county and the Joint Regional Sewer Authority, the formal application will be sent by an engineering firm, Davis and Floyd. Of late, surveyors have been seen along […]
Read moreThe memories of a Salem educator remain alive years after his death. Bill Hines is remembered as a teacher, coach, principal, and friend to the many who went through the now former Tamassee-Salem High School. A Bill Hines Memorial Scholarship Light the Night will take place 4 to 9 pm Friday at the Jocassee Valley Brewing Company. Wings, T-shirts and […]
Read moreA car fire around 5:30 this morning in the Mountain Rest Community. Fire fighters located the fire at Village Creek and Town Ferguson roads.
Read morePioneer Rural Water District customers no longer need to vigorously boil their water prior to drinking or cooking. This boil water advisory affected customers of the Seminole Point Subdivision in Anderson County. System pressure has been fully restored to all parts of the distribution system. Bacteriological samples have been analyzed to ensure water quality and safety. For questions or […]
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