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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians to take extra precautions to help prevent skin cancer while enjoying the outdoors this summer and beyond. Every time you go outside your skin is exposed to damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Skin cancer can affect people at any […]

On the evening of Tuesday, June 10, Deputy A.J. Taylor of the PCSO demonstrated exceptional courage and quick thinking when responding to a motor vehicle accident reported to be on fire. Upon arrival, Deputy Taylor found a semi-conscious driver trapped inside the burning vehicle. Recognizing his equipment limitations for extrication, he immediately retrieved a fire extinguisher from his patrol car, […]

A female pedestrian was struck and killed early this morning on US Highway 123 near Grace Drive in Easley, according to Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson. The fatal incident occurred around 4:00 AM. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity, and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is currently underway. Further details will be provided as they […]

Firefighters responded to a boarding home on Ashton Street just before 11:30 last night following reports of a blaze. Crews battled the fire for approximately three and a half hours. Two injuries were reported, though their extent was not immediately disclosed.

During the West Union Town Council meeting on Tuesday, June 10, Councilwoman Lisa Wilson announced her resignation due to unexpected health issues, prompting the Voter Registration office to begin calculating the timeline for a special election to fill her seat, which will coincide with the general election in November. The council also voted to maintain the current millage rate at […]

Authorities have issued a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for Jonathan William Harris, 34, of Sautee-Nacoochee in White County, who remains at large following a violent early-morning incident on Wednesday, June 11, in Toccoa’s Chopped Oak Community. Around 3:30 a.m., a Habersham County deputy initiated a traffic stop of a truck Harris was driving, which was pulling a trailer with […]

City of Walhalla water customers experienced an early morning disruption on Wednesday when a significant water leak affected the area, specifically impacting addresses along 1022-1080 Westminster Highway, Meadow Lark Road, Mountain Road, Oak Grove Road, Doyle Street, and Pitts Road. Water crews swiftly responded to the incident, successfully repairing the leak and restoring service to all affected properties. As a […]

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued a stern warning Tuesday regarding potential coordinated protests and acts of civil disobedience anticipated for Saturday, June 14, coinciding with Flag Day and President Donald Trump’s birthday. Referencing ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles, Wilson stated that groups are organizing efforts nationwide that could disrupt public spaces and provoke confrontation with law enforcement. […]

The Seneca City Council unanimously approved its more than $60 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year Tuesday evening, with no public comments or questions raised during the meeting. Mayor Dan Alexander and the council quickly passed the spending plan, which comprises several separate budgets… The largest, the Light and Water Department budget, projects revenues and expenses balancing at $44.9 […]

Following significant power outages during Hurricane Helene, the City of Clemson is actively promoting its “Down Under Electric” program, designed to help residents bury overhead power lines and potentially save thousands on the conversion. This partnership with Duke Energy, established in 2022, has already seen over 150 applications, allowing homeowners to receive a $3,000 stipend towards the cost of moving […]