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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 1,011 new confirmed cases and 7 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 18 additional confirmed deaths and 7 new probable deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 99,713, probable cases to 722, confirmed deaths to 1,949, and 82 probable deaths. 12 new cases were […]

Pioneer Rural Water District customers no longer need to vigorously boil their water prior to drinking or cooking. This boil water advisory affected customers of the Seminole Point Subdivision in Anderson County. System pressure has been fully restored to all parts of the distribution system. Bacteriological samples have been analyzed to ensure water quality and safety. For questions or concerns […]

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in North Carolina this morning could be felt in the Upstate, according to the USGS. No injuries or damages were reported. From USGS: Preliminary Event: M 5.1 – 3 km SE of Sparta, North Carolina: PAGER – GREEN ShakeMap – VI , DYFI? – VI, Time – 2020-08-09 12:07:37 UTC (2020-08-09 12:07:37 UTC ( at epicenter), […]

-An investigator from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has located 41 year old Renee Rowland King of Westminster and Renee is safe and okay. Renee was reported missing on July 20th and was the subject of a press release that was sent out by the Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday of this week. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office would like to […]

The City of Clemson said that on Monday, contracting company Martin and Sons will begin replacement of a sixty foot long culvert on Clarendon Drive near Shady Lane. Workers will start the five week long process by clearing the right of way of any fallen trees and shrubs, as well as finishing a minor grade and slope stabilization. The project […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Walhalla man Wednesday on multiple charges, including a Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor Charge – 3rd Degree. 48 year old Jeffrey Paul Patton, who was also charged with two counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center not long before 5:00 pm Wednesday. […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has filed additional charges against a Seneca man arrested this past weekend. On Monday of this week, the Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 34 year old David Scott Thibault on two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree. Based upon additional evidence obtained, investigators filed additional charges against Thibault on […]

Seneca Police said that a woman leaving her home Thursday backed out of her driveway and into a neighbor’s car and house. The accident happened at South Sixth and Coleman Streets. No one was hurt, however the home was moderately damaged, according to officials. Seneca Police, Fire and Prisma Health EMS all responded to the scene. No citations were issued […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 1,295 new confirmed cases and 30 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 44 additional confirmed deaths and 9 new probable deaths. Oconee County numbers were 16 new cases and one additional death—that of an elderly individual on August 1. Pickens County also added 16 new cases, while […]