Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 90 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and five additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 10,178 and those who have died to 440. Four deaths occurred in elderly individuals. One new case was confirmed in Oconee […]
Read moreA motor vehicle collision occurred early Saturday morning resulting in one death. This single vehicle collision occurred on Richland Road near Richland at approximately 8:55 am. A U-Haul truck off the road striking a tree. This collision was reported to Oconee 911 Dispatchers at 8:57 am. Gary L. Wyman, II, age 46 of Westminster, died at the scene from blunt […]
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With the Memorial Day weekend holiday just around the corner, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is offering some travel safety tips to help our citizens who are traveling to remain safe. “The unofficial kickoff to summer comes this weekend, however, with the continued presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, this could be one of the most unusual Memorial Day travel weekends […]
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The public information officer for the Oconee Sheriff’s Office plans an announcement today on what’s believed to be the recovery of a stolen car. Master deputy Jimmy Watt said this morning the announcement will come later today. Apparently the investigation of the theft of a car brought county officers to a Westminster neighborhood. One man, who appeared to be handcuffed, […]
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At a meeting last week, the School District of Oconee County approved Alden Broome to take over as assistant principal of Walhalla High School next year. Broome, a Walhalla High School graduate, has taught in the district for the last seven years, including the last two at Walhalla High. Broome holds a Bachelor’s degree from Lander University in Secondary Social […]
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Emergency housing assistance is being provided by SC Thrive in cooperation with the state Housing Finance and Development Authority in the amount of $1,500 for rent in a one-time lump sum payment directly to property owners or management companies to Palmetto State residents who are facing financial hardships due to COVID-19. Those who qualify include people affected by shutdowns, closures, […]
Read moreSeneca Baptist Church distributed about 250 boxes of fresh produce Wednesday through a USDA program. About 20 volunteers were on hand to load boxes of fruits and vegetables into vehicles as they drove in line through the parking lot. If you missed out yesterday, you still have plenty of opportunities. Seneca Baptist plans to keep giving the boxes away every […]
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Due to heavy rains this week, Anderson County Wastewater has experienced Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO’s) at three pump stations – Hembree Creek, Stonehaven and Gilmer. Estimated combined overflows from the three pump stations totaled approximately 110,000 gallons, officials said. The Department of Health and Environmental Control was immediately notified, and leaders said they haven’t received any reports of anyone being […]
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 199 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 9 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 9,379 and those who have died to 416. Six of the nine deaths occurred in elderly individuals, while three were middle aged […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man Wednerday on multiple charges after responding to an alarm call at an address on South Cove Road. 26 year old Anthony Michael Griffin, who has listed addresses of Gail Court and Burkett Road, has been charged with one count each of First Degree Burglary, Petit Larceny and Possession of Tools Capable […]
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