Category: News

Parents and grandparents are encouraged to have lunch with their child on Friday, Sept. 27 in the School District of Oconee County.  Sodexo understands the importance of feeding children over the weekend and is giving the community the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.  On Friday, September 27th, Sodexo will donate half of the cost of an […]

The Board of Directors for Oconee Medical Center set the 2014 fiscal year budget at their meeting Monday night.  Projected spending was set at nearly $138 million with revenues at $140 million. The budget raises hospital charges by 5%, however, the increase applies mainly to insurers contracted to cover patients.  A budget breakdown shows $24 million allocated for supplies and […]

The School District of Pickens County reports that a Pickens Elementary Student has been hospitalized and is being tested for meningitis. Currently, the student does not test positive for meningitis, but is continuing to be monitored. The symptoms of meningitis infection may be sudden onset of fever, headache, and stiff neck. If you or anyone in your household exhibits these symptoms, […]

Details have been released in Monday morning’s accident on S.C. 130 near Oconee Nuclear Station.  Lance Corporal Bill Ryne of the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the accident occurred at Keowee River Road and involved a motorcycle driven by Tywan Smith of Central and a car driven by Glen Gendron of Six Mile. Smith required hospital treatment. The investigating trooper […]

In less than a week, the fifth annual South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair gets underway in Oconee County.  This fair is be billed as what an old fashioned country fair should be, complete with livestock displays, locally grown fruits and vegetables, cooking contests and midway rides.  Organizers are hoping for more community involvement in this year’s fair, October 1st – […]

Hollywood icon, Burt Reynolds, is coming to Seneca later this month to star in a movie filming across Oconee County.  Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander announced the legendary actor is part of the cast of “Elbow Grease”, which starts filming on September 30th. A number of area locations have been selected as the backdrop for scenes in the movie and one […]

Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw recently completed participation in the 104th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute held in Aurora, Colorado, September 8-14, 2013. The National Sheriffs’ Institute is the only national executive development program designed for sheriffs. This no-cost program is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections and the National Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Crenshaw joined 26 other sheriffs […]

This summer’s wet weather is causing mold to move in across the Upstate.  The smell is the best indicator of mold growing inside your home, however the next time you see what you think is a stain, take a closer look because it could be mold. According to the Centers for Disease Control, mold can cause lung inflammation and aggravate […]

Flu season has not started yet but doctors are already encouraging patients to get vaccinated.  Doctors say now is the best time to get vaccinated because then you know you are protected for the season. In last year’s flu season, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported more than 1,700 people across the state were hospitalized as a result […]

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation report that record-setting rains this summer caused nearly $5.6 million in damage to 132 roads across the state.  The excessive amount of stormwater damaged 15 bridges and 52 pipes. Meanwhile, 91 roads experienced washouts, while seven roads remain closed for repairs. The extent of the damage forced SCDOT to deplete their emergency reserve fund of $2.2 million.  Officials […]