Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
A deal has been made to remove 9.5 metric tons of weapons grade plutonium from the Savannah River Plant at Aiken. Congressional Representative Rep. Jeff Duncan made known his approval in a statement on the agreement between South Carolina and the Department of Energy: “I’ve been fighting for solutions to this problem for years. South Carolina is not a dumping […]
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 651 new confirmed cases and 26 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 12 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 117,333, probable cases to 1,659, confirmed deaths to 2,588, and 132 probable deaths. There were 15 new […]
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The Oconee County Council will meet tonight at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla. Due to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing state of emergency, in-person attendance by members of the general public will be limited and will be allowed on a first-come basis. Additionally, to ensure the meeting otherwise remains open to […]
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced updated recommendations for COVID-19 testing. DHEC encourages anyone who would like to be tested to get tested. In addition, DHEC recommends routine testing of individuals with known exposures or concerns about exposures. Routine testing allows public health workers to diagnose those who are asymptomatic and interrupt the ongoing spread […]
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According to arrest records, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has charged 49 year-old Billy Joe Smith with Driving on Suspended License, Giving False Information, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Methamphetamine. His combined bond amount has been set at $10,000 and he remains in custody right now at the Oconee County Detention Center.
Read moreAt about 1:30 am on Sunday an accident in Pickens County led to three Seneca residents being killed. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt said it happened on Old Cherry Road near Old Stone Church Road, about one mile south of Clemson… The Pickens County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased at the scene as 20 year-old Divonte Black […]
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Prisma Health will offer limited visits for designated care partners beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1.Out of caution, Prisma Health had limited visitation early in the pandemic in an effort to ensure patient, family and team member safety. But after a decline in community spread, Prisma Health has decided to offer additional limited visitation. The expanded policy will allow additional visitation by […]
Read moreAn electrical fire at a Lake Keowee home on Northwind Court in the Wyneward Pointe subdivision was reported around 1:15 am this morning. The Keowee Fire Department responded and said that there were no injuries reported. Officials believed that fire may have originated from a meter box.
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On Sunday, DHEC announced 1,019 new confirmed cases and 28 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 11 additional confirmed deaths and zero new probable deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 116,697, probable cases to 1,627, confirmed deaths to 2,574, and 135 probable deaths. There were 18 new cases confirmed in Pickens County, 23 in […]
Read moreA three vehicle crash in Pickens County proved fatal. It happened Sunday night around 10:45 pm on Hwy 123 near SC Hwy 124. Master Trooper Brandon Bolt has details…
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