Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
SLED, along with local law enforcement, will be enforcing the execution of the Governor McMaster’s orders regarding restaurants and the halting of dine-in services. They will also work with DHEC and DOR on these matters. According to Sheriff Mike Crenshaw, here are some guidelines and recommendations for those who own or patronize bars and restaurants: Governor McMaster’s Executive Order (2020-10) […]
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The City of Seneca is holding a special meeting at 4:00 pm this afternoon where they will consider a resolution for a state of emergency ordinance. The city is closing this meeting to the public in accordance with social distancing measures, however the meeting will be streamed live on the city’s website, http://www.seneca.sc.us/
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 44 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 342 cases in 36 counties. Two cases have been confirmed here in Oconee County. It was confirmed Monday that a team member who had worked at both Chik-Fil-A’s in Seneca and Clemson tested […]
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The following actions will be taken, effective immediately, to limit face-to-face interactions and avoid group gatherings within Oconee County’s system of public parks: Chau Ram, High Falls and South Cove County Parks day use and campgrounds will be closed until further notice effective Wednesday, March 25th at 12:00 p.m. All camping reservations are being cancelled with full refunds through […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man late last week on a charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree. 32 year old Robert Grayson Alexander, Jr. was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center last Friday then released on Saturday after posting $10,000 bond. The charges stem from accusations that Alexander, Jr. had assaulted […]
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Despite being in a state of emergency, scam artists continue to operate. Recently, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office warned of a phone scam surrounding the coronavirus with the offer of free at home test kits, which is completely false. Now, The School District of Oconee County is warning residents that if you are approached about a fundraiser for any teams […]
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Monday Governor McMaster took further action against the spread of COVID-19 with the issuance of another executive order prohibiting gatherings of three or more people…
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Clemson’s City Council held an emergency meeting Thursday to make decisions related to COVID-19, and they enacted a voluntary curfew effective from 11pm to 6am. The Council also voted to extend the due dates for hospitality tax, hospitality fee, accommodations tax, and business license payments and to temporarily suspend late fees and disconnects for City services.
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Oconee County Government along with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is asking area churches to avoid all services that would attract large crowds of worshipers and to opt for online worship services instead during this COVID-19 Pandemic. According to St. Paul’s Catholic Church’s website, per the Bishop of Charleston, effective through April 1st there will be no Sacramental or Liturgical […]
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Even though the Oconee County Public Library is closed to the public until further notice due to COVID-19, your local library is still working to provide whatever assistance they can during this challenge. The library wants their users to know they will not have any items due or any fines accrued in this period. Book returns are still open for […]
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