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The Staggering Numbers Behind Graham’s Primary Victory

Columbia, South Carolina – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-South Carolina) victory in yesterday’s Republican Primary was historic, and the numbers illustrate a party that is unified, energized, and itching for November. “I  was very honored to have received such overwhelming support among Republicans in the largest turnout of a non-presidential Republican Primary in South Carolina history,” said Senator Lindsey Graham. “What does this mean?  […]

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Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Proposal for CARES Act Funds

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today released his recommendations to the South Carolina General Assembly for how the state’s share of federal CARES Act funds should be invested. The governor’s proposal comes after AccelerateSC worked for over a month to determine, in part, how to best invest these funds. To view the governor’s letter to the General Assembly, along with his full […]

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Seneca Man Charged with Trafficking Meth

53 year old Donald Wayne Leroy of Steer Run Lane in Seneca was arrested Tuesday evening by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office after a traffic stop and charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Improper Display of a Tag, Giving False Information and Driving under Suspension – 2nd Offense. Leroy was also served an outstanding arrest warrant on a charge of Receiving […]

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DHEC COVID-19 Numbers Update

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced 528 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 7 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 15,759 and those who have died to 575. Five of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals and two were in middle […]

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Local Paper Draws Criticism From Community, Issues Apology For Publishing Nationally Syndicated Political Cartoon

A political cartoon published yesterday in the Opinion section of Oconee County’s local newspaper, The Journal, has drawn criticism from members of the community. Claudia Gail Johnson is the Vice Chair of the Oconee County Democratic Party said, contrary to the cartoon depiction, she’s not stuck with any party, and votes from the heart… Johnson went on to say what […]

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TCTC Gets Lineworker training Program Grant from Duke Energy

The SC Technical College System Foundation awarded Tri-County Technical College a second year of funding from a $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand its power lineworker training program to meet workforce demands. The 12-week power lineworker training program through the College’s Corporate and Community Education Division offers training on how to operate a bucket truck, along with pole climbing, […]

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Durham Defeats Roberts; Cleveland (D) to Challenge Duncan (R) in November

More on Tuesday’s election from Oconee County’s District Two, where the outcome was not so close. Mountain Rest resident Matthew Durham handily defeated Josh Roberts of Walhalla 1,363 to 751. Durham said it was unexpected… Most of Tuesday night’s winners should have an easy ride in the fall as it’s likely they’ll meet no opposition. In the Democratic primary, Seneca […]

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Graham: “I’m Just Getting Warmed Up!”

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) won an overwhelming victory in Tuesday’s Republican Primary. Graham issued a statement after his win last night, saying that, “I am deeply grateful and humbled by the trust placed in me by South Carolina Republicans, and I will not let them down. “I will continue tackling the tough issues facing our country through conservative […]

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