Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The City of Clemson may need more time to determine whether its mandatory mask law in public is succeeding in lowering case numbers in one of South Carolina’s hot spots for COVID-19. The city continues to analyze results from samples of the wastewater processed by its treatment facilities. In a statement, Clemson city officials said, “Thus far, these results indicate […]
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced 1,537 new confirmed cases and no new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 38 additional confirmed deaths* and no new probable deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 48,770, probable cases to 139, confirmed deaths to 876, and 8 probable deaths. Thirty-two of the […]
Read moreSeneca Police Chief John Covington, in a statement late Wednesday afternoon, said that one of his officers was treated at an area hospital after suffering a leg injury. The incident originated as a disturbance call at Ann Hope United Methodist on Goddard Avenue, and both Seneca Police officers and Oconee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded. Deputies made an arrest, according to […]
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In mid-June, SDOC families completed a “2020-2021 Reopening of School Survey” in order to gather information about whether parents were comfortable with their children returning to school for face-to-face instruction. Results from the survey support that the school district should provide both a traditional face-to-face instructional model and an “at-home” option for students during this time of uncertainty. Option 1: […]
Read moreSouth Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents today arrested a Pickens County independent contractor and charged her with seven counts of tax evasion. According to the arrest warrants, Julie Ann Scott, 63, of Central, failed to file Individual Income Tax returns from 2012 through 2018, during which she earned $1,321,344. Scott’s tax liability for those years totals $77,538, according to the […]
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Update from Oconee Emergency Services: Oconee County Emergency Services (OCES) responded to a small float-plane crash at Lake Jocassee in Oconee County. The float-plane crashed into Lake Jocassee with a pilot and passenger on board however both occupants were rescued without injury. No other injuries to anyone else on the lake have been reported at this time. Original Story: Just before […]
Read moreOconee County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Ike Lewis, as many in the community are now aware, was the deputy injured in a recent pursuit of a suspect’s vehicle and area resident Tameka Mercer recently told Riley Johnson on City Talk that she is planning a benefit “Walk for Ike” coming up in August, with proceeds to benefit Ike’s family…
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Some customers of the Pioneer Rural Water District in Double Springs in Anderson County and Oconee County’s Crossroads Community have complained recently about the taste and smell of their drinking water. The topic was raised during a meeting of the Board on Tuesday afternoon, who said that changes are being made and improvements should be noticeable in the coming days. […]
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The idea of mandating facial coverings proved to be a sensitive topic not only around the Westminster City Council meeting table, but among audience members, some of whom argued with each other outside the meeting room. During the public comment session inside the meeting room, the mayor and council heard stark differing views from a couple of the speakers. One […]
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 934 new confirmed cases and no new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 19 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. There are currently 1,324 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. This brings the total number of […]
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