Category: News

With the approaching snow and ice headed for the Upstate, the American Red Cross is reminding residents to take several precautions amidst the winter weather, which could prompt power outages.  In addition, with icy roads, drivers may encounter other hazards. The Red Cross as a list of “Be Red Cross Ready” tips to prepare everyone for the winter weather event. […]

The Board of Directors of the Walhalla Civic Auditorium began a fundraising campaign last year for roof repairs to its more than 100-year-old building, explains Walhalla Civic Auditorium executive director Bill Chisano. “That is ongoing and it is never going to stop even when we get the Auditorium roof done, we have three other roofs that need work.  It is going to be […]

In an effort to keep the citizens of Oconee County informed, the Sheriff’s Office is using more social media sites.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “We live in the information age, I don’t think there is any question about that and folks want information and they want it quickly.  They are not necessarily going […]

South Carolina closed out 2013 with a significant drop in the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate to 6.6% in December, down from 7.1% in November. This is the first month since January 2001 that South Carolina’s unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate.  Since December 2012, the unemployment rate has declined two percentage points and the total number of […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is preparing for winter weather and urging motorists to stay off the roadways as much as possible during inclement weather.   During winter weather emergencies, South Carolina Department of Public Safety works in conjunction with State Emergency Management Division and other state agencies including the SC Department of Transportation, State Law Enforcement Division, […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces nine people killed on state roadways from Friday, January 24, at 6pm until Sunday, January 26, at midnight. As of January 26, 45 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 45 highway deaths during the same time period in 2013. Oconee County reports three highway deaths in 2014 compared to […]

With freezing temperatures, snow and a wintry mix predicted over the next few days in the area, now is a good time to take the necessary steps to prepare your home and family for potential power outages. The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) offers the following tips to keep families safe and comfortable: Include power outages in your […]

The threat of winter weather will keep state lawmakers out of Columbia this week. On Monday, the South Carolina Senate canceled its meetings and floor sessions for the week. Less than an hour later, the House followed suit. The Legislature will resume under its normal Tuesday-through-Thursday schedule next week.

Assistant Oconee County Administrator Glenn Breed is stepping down after a little more than two years on the job.  Oconee County Administrator Scott Moulder made the announcement Monday saying Breed is pursuing other opportunities.  While serving in the second highest position of Oconee County government, Breed worked closely with emergency services, the solid waste department and the roads and bridges […]