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Officials at Seneca Light & Water issued a Sunday afternoon update on current status and work being done to restore power to 5,000 services as a result of the destructive forces of the EF-3 tornado which struck Seneca and surrounding areas early Monday morning. • There were 5 circuits affected with 4 destroyed by the tornado Monday morning with over […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 136 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and one additional death. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,377 and those who have died to 120. The death occurred in a middle-aged individual with no known underlying health […]
Read morePlease click on the link to find a list of resources for the tornado recovery in Oconee County… Resources Flyer 4.19.20
Read moreOCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (Saturday, April 18) – The City of Seneca and Oconee County continue recovery efforts for citizens and residents. City and County officials are urging all volunteers and citizens to utilize safe work practices during disaster recovery efforts and clean – up. Officials also urge citizens to avoid S. Oak Street between 5th Street and Daniel Avenue and […]
Read moreUpdate: Shortly before 8 am Saturday morning, a body was found adjacent to the southbound lane of I-85 near Fair Play south of Exit 4. The decedent had multiple traumatic injuries consistent with being a pedestrian struck by motor vehicle. This appears to be a hit and run fatality. Further details may be obtained from the SC Highway Patrol spokesperson. […]
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The City of Seneca has learned that Lindsey Oil Company and LifePoint church are working together to provide fuel for generators being used by those affected by Monday’s EF-3 tornado. Organizers of the fuel oil giveaway will be stationed on the grounds of Kellett School off E. 5th Street in Seneca. This is directly behind the Seneca Fire Department. Ten […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested eight subjects, seven men and one woman, as a result of a burglary and grand larceny investigation near Seneca. During the evening hours of April 13th, a deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division responded to an address on Petty Road in reference to a reported burglary to a garage. After making entry into […]
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The City of Seneca and the Seneca YMCA have formed a partnership to offer shower facilities to residents affected by the tornado. The services will begin on Friday, April 17, 2020. A total of 13 showers are available, and 3 are individual shower rooms with toilets that would be suitable for a small family. Hours of availability will be from 8 […]
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Oconee County urges all persons visiting, volunteering or working at mobile food lines and donation centers to continue safe practices to reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus. Volunteers and citizens should wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not regularly available, hand sanitizer may be used. Groups should […]
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SENECA, S.C. – The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) has been without phone, email, and internet service since Monday due to the damage caused by the EF3 tornado that struck the Seneca area during the early morning hours of April 13. A representative with the agency’s communications provider stated that it “could be several days” until the fiber optic […]
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