Category: News

Oconee Medical Center named Kathy Birkett Employee of the Month for July 2013.  Birkett is a registered and licensed dietitian at Lila Doyle, the hospital’s long-term care facility. Birkett was nominated by a coworker, Angela Laney, who noted that she has never known anyone as committed to and passionate about her job as Birkett.  Laney stated, “Kathy carries a workload of almost 1.5 […]

Due to rain on Wednesday, Clemsonfest has been rescheduled for this Saturday, July 6. The 21st Annual Clemsonfest will be held at the Clemson University Beach and Outdoor Recreation Area. This years activities include live music from the Original Out of Towners, free inflatables for children, other fun activities and an extraordinary fireworks display.  Everyone is invited to enjoy this […]

A small crew was working today on the recovery of Thomas Hill from the Chattooga River. However, water levels on the river were still too high for a full operation that includes in-water or on-water operations on the river itself. The Incident Command Team has made the decision to suspend full operations for a fourth day because of weather, flows and […]

A new state law is aimed at protecting residents of the Palmetto State from home repair scams. The National Insurance Crime Bureau says contractors have been going door-to-door soliciting business, then not completing the work. Now, if you enter into a contract with a residential roofer, you have the power to cancel it within five days. In addition, contractors now have […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the delay in Obamacare implementation. “The decision to delay the implementation of Obamacare is driven by the 2014 elections.  Unfortunately, the negative effects Obamacare has on our economy cannot be postponed.  Simply delaying its implementation does not undo its fundamental flaws.  Obamacare is, has been, and will remain a financial […]

As crews begin the third week of search and recovery operations for the body of Thomas Hill, Mother Nature has forced the Incident Command Team to suspend on-water operations again on Thursday. “The river’s flows are well-above 2.0 feet again today with more rain in the forecast,” said Oconee County Emergency Management Director Scott Krein. “Each day we can’t be […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest Tuesday of a Westminster man on marijuana charges.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “45-year-old Robert Edward Landers of 112 Greenfield Road in Westminster has been charged with manufacturing marijuana. According to deputies, narcotics agents from the Sheriff’s Office, working with agents from the State Law Enforcement […]

Sirens located around Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 11:50am.  No public action is required during this three-minute test. By testing the sirens, state and county officials and Duke Energy ensure the sirens are operating properly. This full-cycle siren test is performed once each quarter. County emergency officials are responsible for sounding the sirens. Hearing a […]

The Oconee County Council will hold public hearings on an ordinance to amend Chapter 26 of the Oconee County Code of Ordinances in certain limited regards and particulars, only, as to the amendment of section 26-2, private road standards and regulations, the amendment of section 26-7(e) encroachments., and the establishment of funding and fees policy relating to encroachment policies of Oconee County; […]

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce has been awarded $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide 223 dislocated individuals with classroom and on the-job training. The grant funding is for expanded training of dislocated workers so they can acquire industry-recognized credentials that lead to new career opportunities. Funding will further support customized training, registered apprenticeships […]