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Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Orders Thursday, Directing state agency heads, as well as the leaders of public universities and colleges, to determine which employees should be considered essential, and to allow all non-essential employees work from home. Additionally, the order allows for all students to continue coursework online. The Governor also issued a direct order to local governments regarding […]
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South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 21 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.This brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in 17 counties. Both Kershaw and Greenville Counties have four new cases each, while one new case was reproted in each of the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Beaufort, Charleston, Dorchester, Horery, Lancaster, Lexington, […]
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In order to protect the health and well-being of our customers and employees during the COVID-19 health emergency while continuing to serve the public, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is transitioning to fully remote processing for all licensing, boat titling and registration transactions. Beginning March 19 at 5 p.m., SCDNR offices statewide will no longer be able […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man on a Fugitive from Justice charge after a traffic stop this week. 38 year old William Charles Cox, Jr. of Country Place Lane was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 4:04am Wednesday morning. Cox, Jr. has also been charged with Driving under Suspension, Operating an Unregistered Vehicle and Operating […]
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Several Oconeeans signed up for this year’s Republican primary scheduled for June. They include Mike Crenshaw for Sheriff; Thomas Alexander for State Senate, Bill Whitmire for House District One; Bill Sandifer for House District Two; Julian Davis for County Council Four; Christy Hubbard for Auditor, and Greg Nowell for Treasurer. Lee Richardson will challenge for Seat Five, County Council. David […]
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Following COVID-19 guidance from the Governor’s Office, the Center for Disease Control, SC-DHEC, and the White House, Anderson Regional Airport has decided to restrict public access to the Airport facility to Official Business only, effective at open of business on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Administrative and Management staff will available to provide services by telephone, email, and online. FBO and […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Oconee County SC Sheriff’s Foundation, is once again announcing a way that deputies and police officers can assist local business or building owners and churches in regards to open door and suspicious persons calls that come into the E-911 Communications Center. “We mentioned in our release back on February 26th that […]
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Officials with the Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Wednesday restrictions on camping and campsite and day-use area availability at its Savannah River reservoirs in order to limit interpersonal contact during the COVID19 pandemic. • Effective immediately all visitor centers are closed to the public until further notice. • Parks, campgrounds, day-use areas or other recreation areas that […]
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Last night, just after 10:00 pm, the South Carolina Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a fatal accident in Anderson County. Master Trooper Gary Miller has the details…
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South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 13 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 60 cases in 14 counties – 1 case each in the counties of Charleston, Greenville, Horry, Lee and Lexington, 2 cases reported in Beaufort County and three cases confirmed in Kershaw and Richland Counties. […]
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