Highway work tomorrow in Clemson

Navigating the Clemson intersection of 123-College Avenue/SC 133 will require added patience for a period of four hours early tomorrow.  Workers, from 4 am to 8 am, will make road repairs in front of the corner Verizon Wireless building.  Motorists and pedestrians, along with those who work in that immediate area, should prepare for excessive noise caused by paving equipment […]

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Chairman says record numbers took part

In a former gymnasium in Seneca, record numbers of Oconeeans took part in the county party’s re-organization meeting, according to the chairman.  Bill Jerome says that on Saturday, precinct officers were elected and delegates chosen for the county convention April 10.  “At this time,” says Jerome, “it looks like 27 of Oconee County’s 31 precincts were organized and that over […]

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The reason for lower COVID-19 hospitalizations

The reason there are fewer South Carolina hospital admissions for COVID is partly because of the priority given to high-risk individuals in the state’s vaccination plan as well as the monoclonal antibody program, DHEC announced today.  While the antibody treatments are currently approved for emergency use only, data show they help reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits.  Due to monoclonal […]

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A message from the university president

In a message to the Clemson community, university president James Clements says more than 13,400 students were tested last week and the positivity fell below 1%.  Starting today, COVID testing on the main campus returns to Littlejohn Coliseum.  Partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina, Clemson will offer a vaccine clinic Monday, April 5 at Littlejohn for a limited […]

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Legislation to expand Medicare benefits

  If South Carolina’s Tim Scott and other senators have their way, Medicare beneficiaries will get access to all recommended vaccines at no additional costs.  That would include shingles and tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.  Currently, under Medicare, immunization coverage varies by vaccine.  Republican Scott, some of his Republican colleagues, and some Democratic senators introduced the Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act […]

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An apology from the Blood Connection

Walhalla councilwoman Melendez has received an apology from the Blood Connection for the cancellation Saturday of a blood drive at the Light of the World Church in Seneca.  The apology also goes out to anyone who showed up there planning to donate blood to help replenish the supply.  The Blood Connection’s Allie Van Dyke said, “This is not normal for […]

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No wheeled devices within a heritage preserve

City of Walhalla calls attention to a state regulation that forbids wheeled devices within a heritage preserve.  And, in the case of the Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park, it’s a violation to access the park thru the gated gravel road off the Ross Mountain Road.  Neither city nor the DNR recognizes the gravel gated road as an official access to the […]

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