Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Just what are Westminster’s needs and what should be the priorities for housing, public facilities, and economic development. The public is invited to a hearing designed to take feedback on needs, including an estimated amount to be used for activities benefiting persons of low and moderate income. The hearing will be 5:15 pm Tuesday at the fire department on Emergency […]
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A deadly two vehicle crash happened on SC-Hwy 8 near Looper Road in Anderson County Friday afternoon around 4:30pm. Master Trooper David Jones with the South Carolina Highway Patrol has more… The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 38-year-old Eric Rivera of Simpsonville.
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday shooting that happened off Rock Crusher Road in Walhalla. Sheriff Mike Crenshaw confirmed reports that deputies were on the scene at around 8:00pm last night searching from a black male who they believe was related to the incident that left someone with an injured ankle. We will have more as it […]
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Oconee County Emergency Services responders were called to Oconee waterways on Sunday for a couple of incidents. The first was reported around 2:45pm at Fall Creek Landing near Jumping Rock. Officials stated that an individual was flown by medical helicopter to Greenville Memorial Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Then, around 6:00pm, emergency responders were called to a boating accident […]
Read more(Walhalla, SC)—-With students who attend schools in the School District of Oconee County preparing to return to the classrooms on August 15th, the School Resource Officers assigned to those schools are also preparing for the 2022-23 school year. Besides providing security for those on campus, the SRO’s will also continue to build relationships with the students, as well. “With the […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Thursday, 22 Republican governors led by Governors Henry McMaster (SC) and Brian Kemp (GA) released a joint statement in response to the Democrats’ reconciliation spending bill: “The Democrats’ solution to 40-year high inflation is passing another reckless tax and spending spree to the tune of $740 billion, affecting Americans in every tax bracket. “While denying recession, Democrats […]
Read moreTimes are challenging for many right now thanks to the recession. But, thanks to a life-saving grant from Petco Love and support from Greatergood, Oconee Humane Society is offering free pet food today from noon to 4:30 and Saturday from 10- 1:30 (or while supplies last) at their adoption center, 1925 Sandifer Blvd., for those in need.
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City of Westminster water customers are being asked to please conserve non-essential water use until further notice. Westminster asks its water customers not water lawns, fill swimming pools or use large amounts of water if it’s not necessary. Westminster has an emergency water connection with the City of Walhalla that will be utilized in the short term to supply water […]
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Qualifying ended at noon on Thursday, August 4th for two non-partisan Oconee County School Board seats that are going to be on the ballot this November. Seat One incumbent Dean Bare filed for re-election, but is challenged by both Amanda Holder and Keri Unsworth. For Seat Three, incumbent Sandra Sloan filed to run again, along with candidates John Fallon, Jeremy […]
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US Representative Jeff Duncan was in Seneca yesterday and commented on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in the face of threats from Beijing and the Chinese Communist Party. Congressman Duncan said that, while no Republicans were a part of the delegation with Pelosi to Asia, he is proud of her for going and standing up for […]
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