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At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, President Donald Trump has declared a disaster exists in South Carolina as a result of severe storms and tornadoes on April 12-13. Residents who suffered storm damage in seven South Carolina counties, including Oconee and Pickens, may now register for disaster assistance through FEMA. FEMA Individual Assistance can help residents with eligible storm-related […]
Read moreAt a meeting scheduled for 8:00 am Wednesday in the council chambers at City Hall, the Seneca Improvements Corporation Board will consider an economic development improvement application from Salon K owners Phillip and Kandace Addington, along with a commercial building improvement application for a pizza restaurant to be located at 403 E. Main Street. Those in attendance are asked to […]
Read moreWalhalla Fire responded to a reported car fire in the 600 block of Pickett Post road round 11:00 pm on Sunday night. Engine crews arrived to find two vehicles parked side by side on fire. The surrounding vegetation was also on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, but both vehicles were completely destroyed. At 3:20 am Monday morning Walhalla Fire […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 160 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 12 additional deaths were reported to DHEC. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,258 and those who have died to 256. Eleven of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th. The governor also announced that beginning on May 4th, restaurants throughout South Carolina may provide outdoor customer dining service in addition to existing take out, curbside, and delivery services. The governor also announced that he has […]
Read moreGovernor Henry McMaster announced two appointments to the State Election Commission to fill two vacant seats on the five member panel. Mrs. Linda McCall will fill seat 3, which was previously occupied by Mr. Harold Faust, who passed away earlier this year. Ms. JoAnne Day will fill seat 1, which was previously occupied by Mrs. Amanda Loveday, who resigned late […]
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In a coordinated effort, meals will be provided to help combat food insecurity for vulnerable elders in South Carolina as part of our Emergency Senior Nutrition Program beginning now and continuing into early summer. This will be part of an initiative that currently provides five free meals on a weekly basis to any senior citizen in 4 South Carolina counties, […]
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 220 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 12 additional deaths were reported to DHEC. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,095 and those who have died to 244. Nine of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals, and […]
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Borg Warner’s public relations office issued a statement late Wednesday afternoon confirming that the company plans to resume limited production in early May at it’s Seneca plant. Borg Warner was hit hard by the EF-3 tornado on April 13, and it was the site of Oconee County’s only fatality due to the storm.
Read moreDHEC confirmed that a raccoon found near Busby Road and Highway 187 in Anderson, SC has tested positive for rabies. A dog was exposed on April 21. The raccoon was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for testing on April 22 and was confirmed to have rabies on April 23. Also, in Laurens, a skunk found near Chestnut Ridge Road and West […]
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