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Tuesday’s numbers from DHEC show 701 new confirmed cases and 18 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 22 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,917, probable cases to 2,553, confirmed deaths to 2,943, and 155 probable deaths. Oconee County added nine new cases, Pickens added 20 and […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Owners and operators of reservoirs statewide should check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels today and through the next several days in preparation for potential problems caused by heavy rainfall from Hurricane Sally, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. DHEC has preformed pre-hurricane season assessments of all dams […]

Heavy rain from Hurricane Sally is forecast across the Carolinas this week, which will result in higher lake and river levels across the Nantahala, Catawba, Yadkin and Keowee-Toxaway river basins. To prepare for the storm, Duke Energy is lowering lake levels by aggressively moving water through these river systems. Lake residents should prepare for possible flooding conditions and closely monitor […]

On Monday, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Klayton Marshall Seavey, who has listed addresses in both Easley, SC and in Elmira, MI, after discovering an explosive device inside of a vehicle. Seavey has been charged with one count of a First Offense Violation of the South Carolina Explosives Control Act. At this time, Seavey remains in […]

From The School District of Oconee County: As a district we believe that mental health is important and are committed to support the social emotional well being of our students, families, and staff.   In an effort to support mental health and social emotional wellness of students and their families, SDOC has developed a resource page linked on our website.  […]

Chadwick Boseman was buried near his South Carolina hometown six days after he died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press. The “Black Panther” star was laid to rest Sept. 3 at Welfare Baptist Church Cemetery in Belton, South Carolina, about 11 miles from Boseman’s hometown of Anderson, the Los […]

Walhalla may back off its mandatory mask law. The agenda for today’s city council meeting includes items to end the emergency ordinance and a resolution to encourage the wearing of masks or face coverings in public places and settings where there is risk of exposure. Dr. Linda Bell, state epidemiologist with DHEC, said that when cases start to decline, the […]

South Carolina LT. Governor Pamela Evette announced on Monday she contracted COVID-19. Via Twitter, Evette said she “began feeling unwell on Thursday morning and immediately began to self-quarantine.” Evette’s test came back positive, but said she had only minor symptoms and is feeling better, and she recommended anyone showing symptoms should get tested immediately.

From The School District of Oconee County: Due to a small cluster of COVID-19 cases within the 8th grade at Seneca Middle School, SDOC has made the decision to move Seneca Middle School 8th grade face-to-face students to distance learning for a period of 14 days beginning on Tuesday, September 15th. No 8th grade students will go to the school […]