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The South Carolina Drought Response Committee met Monday to update the drought statuses of all counties in the state. While no major drought impacts were reported, some members of the committee expressed concern about the potential for dry conditions due to La Nina. Winter rainfall is depended upon for groundwater and surface water recharging. “The drought statuses for 15 counties […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Sunday morning on Goddard Avenue. Around 11:30am, deputies responded to the address and discovered an 18-year-old with multiple stab wounds. According to reports, two men, the 18-year-old and a 35-year-old, were involved in the incident. No charges have been filed in the case as it remains under investigation.
Read moreYour diabetes health-care team is there to help you live well with diabetes, but you are the most important person on your health care team, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Seek support from health care professionals, family, friends, and your community to successfully manage your diabetes. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. […]
Read moreThe community is invited to the 14th Annual Hospice of the Foothills Christmas Tree Festival at St. Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Oconee Memorial Hospital Foundation Manager Cortni Nations gives details. “We’re excited to be celebrating our wonderful hospice program, GHS Hospice of the Foothills. This is a fundraising event and really perhaps the largest charitable festival in our area; […]
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A ground breaking ceremony takes place at 11am Tuesday morning at Stumphouse Tunnel Park in Walhalla on a state-of-the-art mountain biking trail system anchored by the Palmetto Trail. The key partners are Palmetto Conservation Foundation (PCF), which is building the mountains-to-sea Palmetto Trail across South Carolina; the City of Walhalla, which owns Stumphouse Tunnel Park; and the Oconee County Chamber […]
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As you decorate your home this year for the holidays make sure you check them to ensure they are working properly. Oconee County Fire Marshall and Assistant Fire Chief Shane Gibbs says holiday decorations can be fire hazards. “Any time that you are using electrical components inside or outside the house for decorations you need to make sure that you […]
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The City of Seneca’s regularly scheduled November work session meeting previously scheduled for Nov. 28, has been cancelled.
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The Westminster Branch of the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) will close one hour early this Thursday, Nov. 30, to allow staff to participate in the Westminster Christmas Parade. The branch normally closes at 6pm, but will close at 5pm to allow the Westminster Branch staff to line up for the Christmas Parade. Public Internet computers will still be shut […]
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If you are interested in learning what the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) is doing in the community, you are invited to their board meeting tonight, Nov. 27, explains OCPL Director Blair Hinson. “We have our board meeting every other month, so this will be our last one for the year. They’ll be setting the board’s meeting calendar for next […]
Read moreThe Clemson City Council meets tonight at a new location. The meeting takes place in the Clemson University Student Senate Chamber at 6:30pm. Transportation from Clemson City Hall to the University Student Senate Chamber will be provided for those wishing to attend the meeting. Among the items on the agenda are an update on the Abernathy Boardwalk community build project […]
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