Category: News

The National Weather Service is confirming that a tornado touched down in western Anderson County Sunday afternoon. The storm was a category EF-1 with winds up to 95 miles per hour.  The tornado cut a path along Highway 187, near the intersection with Busby Road.  Officials with the National Weather Service said the tornado stayed on the ground for about four […]

Regular sunscreen use can improve your looks. It’s not just for preventing skin cancer, although that’s a good enough reason to put it on. Dr. Adele Green of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research in Australia and colleagues measured skin changes over time by taking special molds of the tops of their hands.  The study examined what impact sunscreen had […]

Type 2 diabetes is a recognized epidemic in the United States and around the world. A new study examined whether bariatric surgery in addition to lifestyle changes and medications can help control the disease in moderately obese patients.  “In the United States patients get Type 2 diabetes on average at a body mass index of 31.” Dr. Sayeed Ikramuddin and […]

An Anderson man wanted for murder is in police custody.  The Anderson Police Department reports that Curtis Tywan Fowler was arrested Monday by deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.  He was taken into custody near the 28 Bypass. Fowler is to be arraigned in court today, a procedure where the defendant is advised of the charges against him. Fowler […]

The 2013 edition of the Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair will be held October 1- 5, at 178 Hayfield Road near Westminster.  This year’s fair will be centrally located near the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 123 across from Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative.  A challenge is going out to members of the Future Farmers of America chapters of Oconee County […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces seven people were killed on state roads and highways from Friday, May 31, at 6pm until Sunday, June 2, at midnight.  As of June 2, 278 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 360 highway deaths in this same time period in 2012.  Oconee County reports one highway fatality in […]

This year, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating efforts through the media, its website, and social media sites to publicize the cold and unsolved cases of the Sheriff’s Office.  This week, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is focusing attention on the unsolved case of Marcus Lee, who was found beaten to death on December 8, 1986. The unsolved homicide […]

The Walhalla American Legion has taken a special interest in helping “further” the Oconee County School District’s “Back Pack Program”.  Jerry Dyar, Walhalla Legion spokesman said, “At our May meeting, Post 124 presented a check for $5,000 to foundation representative John Michael Powell.  The Walhalla American Legion had donated $2,500 during the program “start up effort” a couple of years […]

The Oconee County Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee will meet on Monday, June 10 at 6pm in Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices, which are located at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla to discuss various issues.

The Oconee County Conservation Bank Board meeting scheduled for July 2 has been rescheduled to July 9 at 9am in Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices, which are located at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla.