Corps’ Hartwell Lake Office accepts Christmas trees for recycling

Nearly one-third of US home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January, according to the National Fire Protection Association, which strongly urges everyone to remove the hazards by disposing of Christmas trees promptly. The NFPA said fresh trees continue to dry out and become more flammable over time, and are involved in a much larger share of reported Christmas tree […]

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SDOC Updated COVID-19 Guidelines

Isolation & Quarantine times shortened based on DHEC & CDC recommendations The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and SC DHEC have issued new guidance that reduces COVID-19 isolation and quarantine length. The School District of Oconee County has instituted these changes in our COVID-19 Guidelines available on our website.  For students who test positive for COVID-19, the isolation period has […]

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Three Fatal Accidents in Area Over New Year’s Weekend Under Investigation by SCHP

The New Year had a deadly start in the upstate. Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway reports that two people died just after midnight on New Year’s Day as the result of a single vehicle accident in Pickens County. County Coroner Kandy Kelley has identified the victims as Stephanie Taylor Owens, 27, and Randy Jerome Hill, 29, both of Travelers Rest… Master […]

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South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell Named Top Lake in the Country by National Firm

Birmingham, Ala – In 2020, residents in crowded areas searched for home options with more indoor space for remote working and school, great outdoor options, and relaxing retreats to reconnect with family during an unprecedented pandemic. This trend continued in 2021, with nearly 7 million people searching for lake homes and lots on LakeHomes.com, the website of Lake Homes Realty. […]

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NWS Issues Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory Issued January 02 At 3:29pm Est Until January 03 At 2:00pm Est By Nws Greenville-Spartanburg …Wind Advisory In Effect From 2 Am To 2 Pm Est Monday… * What…North Winds 20 To 30 Mph With Gusts Of 40 To 50 Mph Expected. * Where…Oconee Mountains, Pickens Mountains And Greenville Mountains Counties. * When…From 2 Am To 2 Pm […]

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Upstate COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and Testing (Jan. 3-Jan. 8, 2022)

COLUMBIA, S.C. — DHEC is providing regular updates for COVID-19 vaccine clinics and testing opportunities in the Upstate Region (Anderson, Abbeville, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union counties). Most current vaccine clinic information:  scdhec.gov/vaxlocator Most current testing site information: scdhec.gov/findatest Vaccination Update  DHEC supports the CDC’s Recommendation to use the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen. The Janssen […]

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PCSO Investigating “Justifiable Homicide”

A review of evidence in the case of the shooting death December 19 of Stephen Wayne Kneece near Liberty has been determined “a justifiable homicide” by the Pickens County sheriff’s office and the 13th Greenville-Pickens Solicitor’s Office. Three subjects have been arrested due to their actions immediately following the shooting death of Stephen Kneece. A fourth subject, 26 year-old Rickey […]

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