Category: News

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the publication of final regulations that will implement the “Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012,” the landmark law authored by Senator Richard Burr that ensures health care for Camp Lejeune contamination victims. Two publications are being released, one to address the care of veterans affected by the […]

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) today released the following statement on last night’s air strikes against ISIS and the Khorasan Group in Syria: “We commend President Obama for ordering last night’s air strikes against ISIS and the Khorasan Group in Syria, and the U.S. military for the skill and courage with which it carried out […]

Tuesday’s autopsy on the body of 19-year-old Tucker Hipps of Piedmont showed he died of a head injury. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis released autopsy findings that revealed the Clemson University student died Monday of a head injury was consistent with an unsupported fall. Addis added about the injury, saying, “It is consistent with him falling from one of the […]

Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw delivered this statement Tuesday afternoon regarding the investigation into the death of a Clemson University student. “There has been speculation and innuendo, especially on social media, regarding whether hazing played a part in the death of Tucker Hipps. So far, there has been no indication in the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office investigation that hazing played […]

Clemson University officials have suspended all social and new-member initiation activities of 24 fraternities in the wake of several recent reports of violations of the law or student conduct code. “It is especially prudent to suspend fraternity activities given the tragic death of Tucker Hipps. There have been a high number of reports of serious incidents involving fraternity activities, ranging […]

Sickle cell disease is a life-threatening genetic disorder affecting almost a hundred thousand Americans. The disease is associated with severe pain and several chronic complications. A review of the medical literature identifies two treatments for sickle cell disease that are effective but underused. “Blood transfusions are an extremely important treatment for people with sickle cell disease either given a single […]

Clemson’s Walker Course was ranked 14th on Golfweek’s Best Campus Course list this year. Clemson is the only new addition to the list. The course offers a full-service driving range, putting green, chipping green, fully stocked pro shop, The Clubhouse Grill, a staff of PGA professionals, group lessons, clinics and individual instruction. The last five holes are situated along the […]

Oconee County is experiencing an increase in the number of people killed on state roadways. As of Sept. 21 at midnight, the Golden Corner reports 11 traffic deaths in 2014 compared to just two in 2013. Neighboring Anderson County has also seen an increase. In 2014, Anderson County reports 27 fatalities compared to 21 in 2013. Fortunately, Pickens County is […]

Only eight days remain until Oconee Medical Center officially becomes part of the Greenville Health System. With the change comes a new name. Oconee Medical Center President and CEO Jeanne Ward announced to the Board of Directors at their meeting this week that the hospital will once again be called Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Prenatal testing can help determine whether or not a child will be born with a genetic problem like down syndrome. Many of these tests are expensive and some are invasive. A new study evaluated whether providing detailed information about these tests and also providing the tests at no cost to women, would affect the decision to undergo testing. “All women […]