Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,368 new confirmed cases and twelve new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 74 additional confirmed deaths and eight new probable deaths. Among the 74 confirmed deaths is that of an elderly Oconee County resident, who died Thursday. Among the new confirmed cases are 11 in Oconee […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an advisory today to our citizens regarding a law enforcement fundraising scam. A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division spoke with a citizen today who stated that a caller asked her to donate to the Oconee, Pickens, Anderson Police Officers Fund. The caller attempted to solicit not only demographic information but also credit […]
Read moreThere is concern this morning for an Oconee County hiker who failed to meet a rendezvous, and a search-rescue is being re-organized this morning at Mountain Rest. Specific details as to exactly where the hiker might be were not immediately clear. -Shared by sister station WGOG’s Dick Mangrum
Read moreA food giveaway is planned Saturday in Seneca in the parking lot of the Blue Ridge Community Center, 315 Holland Avenue. There, starting at 12 noon, the Church of Christ on Williams Street said that they will distribute food on a first come, first-served basis, until supplies run out. The church’s motto is “Serving God by Serving Others.”
Read moreClemson University announced Wednesday that they will begin the Fall semester online and will delay in-person instruction until September 21. The semester will begin as scheduled on August 19th with online instruction. No other changes to the academic calendar will be made at this time.
Read moreLocation: Bountyland Education Campus (former Hamilton Career Center). Registration Dates: August 10th, 11th or 12th from 9:00am until 1:30pm. During the registration process, students will: • Provide one of the following: valid SC driver’s license, SC ID, or US Passport • Complete registration forms • Complete high school transcript request form • Register to meet with a Palmetto Youth Connections […]
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Summer Feeding… With the delay in school starting, Summer feeding meals will be available through Thursday, August 13th. Times and pick up locations are available on the district website. Any child, 18 years and under, is eligible to receive meals. 2020 – 2021 Meal Prices School meal prices are set by the school board based on requirements from the USDA. […]
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The School District of Oconee County encourages all families to review their students’ records to verify they have all immunizations required to attend school. Students who do not have the required immunizations will not be allowed to attend school until vaccinations have been obtained. Based on grade level, students must be up to date with the following shots: Hepatitis B […]
Read moreCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a bat found near Mountain View Drive and South Glassy Mountain Church Road in Pickens, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. There is one potential human exposure to report at this time. The bat was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for testing on July 20 and was confirmed […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement regarding this week’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirming the constitutionality of South Carolina’s method of appointing presidential electors to the Electoral College: “The Fourth Circuit correctly affirmed that the approach used by South Carolina and 47 other states to appoint presidential electors does not violate the Constitution […]
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