Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
South Carolina’s Lt. Governor Pamela Evette spoke via ZOOM Conferencing with Joann Johnson from the Oconee Chamber of Commerce on Monday, and discussed the importance of participation by Palmetto State residents in the U.S. Census. She also talked about the restrictions on individuals, restaurants and other businesses that have been lifted by the Governor, including the Home or Work only […]
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It appears that after about ten years, an ongoing Westminster drama has finally come to an end as of Saturday, May 2nd. Reports state that Westminster’s Mayor Brian Ramey fulfilled the city’s order to remove a cabin from city owned property. Upstate Forever has an easement on the land, and their officials, as well as the Attorney for Westminster, Andrew […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is announcing an eighth arrest in a burglary investigation at the old Dunlop plant in Westminster. 26 year-old Tyler Scott Belcher of Hunting Hollow Road in Six Mile was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 2:18 am Saturday and charged with two counts each of Second Degree Burglary and Malicious Injury to Property […]
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To help ensure voters are prepared for the June 9 Statewide Primaries, the South Carolina State Election Commission reminds residents of the fast-approaching voter registration deadline. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY MAY 10* TO VOTE IN THE 2020 STATEWIDE PRIMARIES. Voters not currently registered to vote in their county of residence must register by the deadline, including citizens who: • […]
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On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 135 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 8 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,757 and those who have died to 283. Six of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals; two were middle-aged. One […]
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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 […]
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