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On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order that formalizes his efforts to coordinate the future roll-out of the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The governor’s order prioritizes the state’s efforts to recruit electric vehicle-related businesses to South Carolina by training the state’s workforce to be prepared for the jobs related to the industry and establishing a “one-stop-shop” at the […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a skunk found near Chattooga Lake Road and Lexington Way in Mountain Rest, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Three dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required by the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. […]

Prior to adjourning their meeting last night, the Seneca City Council held an executive session to receive legal advice regarding pending litigation between Seneca, the OJRSA and the cities of Walhalla and Westminster. Seneca Administrator Scott Moulder said the council has approved the drafting of a letter to be sent to those organizations…

The School District of Oconee’s Board of Trustees are scheduled to vote next week to create Patriot Day education every September 11 in the local school system. Dr. Michael Thorsland, superintendent, says it’s in line with a move by the state to further instill in children regard and remembrance of history, including the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington DC […]

WALHALLA, SC — A new Oconee County task force is examining the pressing challenges and opportunities ahead for residents who depend on the agriculture industry in Oconee County. Oconee County Council unanimously approved Resolution 2022-15 on August 16, 2022— establishing The Oconee County Task Force on Agriculture, charged with studying the issue and making recommendations to address the county’s farmland […]

The South Union Boat Ramp, located at 399 Boat Ramp Road in Westminster will close to the public beginning Monday October 17, 2022 for approximately two weeks for shoreline stabilization and site work near the boat ramp. The construction timeline is dependent on cooperating weather and may be adjusted as needed. South Union Boat Ramp will open as soon as […]