Scott explains his vote

Senator Tim Scott says he voted in favor of the bill “Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers.” The bill clarifies the Communications Decency Act to ensure that websites are not provided legal protection when knowingly facilitating sex trafficking. He said, “We must do everything to stop sex trafficking….”

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Statewide litter pickup today

Hundreds of South Carolina DOT employees from county departments to headquarters are spending today in a statewide highway litter clean-up. The DOT calls it the “Spring Spruce Up.” Motorists are requested to use caution today around the roadside workers and remember the slogan, “Let ‘em Work. Let ‘em Live.”

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Nuclear workers raise funds for the United Way

Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear workforce recently presented checks to United Way agencies in the tri-county area. The Oconee United Way benefited by more than $34 thousand; Pickens County, by $27 thousand; and Anderson County, by nearly $11 thousand. This fundraising for the United Way is separate from Duke’s annual employee giving thru payroll deductions. The checks were presented at a […]

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Development loan to benefit Oconee

Santee Cooper, the South Carolina Public Service Authority, has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance for a 50,000 thousand square foot building to help Oconee attract new business and jobs. The loan was approved through the Santee Cooper economic Development Loan Program. The spec building is to go inside the Golden Corner Commerce Park on highway […]

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Homicide south of Seneca

A 43-year old man shot dead early today near Seneca is reported by the coroner to be the victim of homicide. Coroner Karl Addis says the death of Jason Edward Dalton at 641 Lands End Road in the Crossroads Community appears to be the result of the negligent handling of a firearm. And Addis is referring questions about further details […]

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Walhalla rifle team to march to Ohio

The JROTC Razorback rifle team of Walhalla High School, led by senior Matthew Smith, will return for a new round of championship competition this month at Camp Perry, Ohio. They will meet seven top teams from marine corps, navy and air force JROTC rifle teams. Col. Kevin Mangan, instructor, said it’s an amazing honor to make it to the next […]

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Big ticket items approved by Oconee County Council

Oconee County Council signed off last night to pay Trane US Inc. to fix the poorly-performing heat and air conditioning system at the county’s 15-year old courthouse. At last report, there was no heat in the building. Last night Scott Moulder, county administrator, told the council the timetable for the fix is 60-90 days, and that should be in time […]

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