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As residents evacuate the coastal areas of South Carolina, Oconee County is preparing to greet some of them. The county’s three parks have hosted evacuees in the past and Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley anticipates seeing some more in the near future. “We do have a number of campgrounds here in Oconee County. It is a […]
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As Hurricane Florence inches closer to the East Coast, the chances of inclement weather on Friday have greatly increased. Therefore, Seneca and Palmetto High Schools have decided to move the varsity football game this week to Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at 7pm, tells Seneca High School Athletic Director Coach Andy Bay. “We basically agreed, it being an away game and […]
Read moreClemson officials continue to monitor weather conditions in preparation for Hurricane Florence, which is expected to impact the East Coast. Faculty, staff and students should prepare by downloading and reviewing Clemson University’s emergency closing policy and procedures so you’ll know what to do if conditions deteriorate. University officials monitor local weather conditions before making decisions to cancel classes, close offices […]
Read moreNow is the time to prepare for Hurricane Florence. Widespread damage and power outages are expected with fierce winds and torrential rainfall being forecasted. The following tips can help you and your family stay safe if the power goes out. Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized as well as trees, limbs […]
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The Walhalla Fire Department announces that it will be testing fire hydrants during the next two months as part of its bi-annual maintenance schedule. Firefighters will be checking more than 200 hydrants starting on Sept. 20. Each hydrant will be tested to ensure it produces enough water to fight a fire. In addition, the bi-annual maintenance is a requirement of […]
Read moreFor the 11th years in a row, Clemson University has been ranked among the top 25 national public universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report, reports the Clemson University Media Relations Department. Clemson is ranked No. 24 in the 2019 edition of Best Colleges Rankings released Monday. For its annual rankings, U.S. News measures institutions’ performance on […]
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As forecasts increasingly predict that Hurricane Florence is expected to significantly impact North Carolina and South Carolina, Duke Energy is preparing for the storm and urges customers to do the same. The company expects widespread damage and power outages as Hurricane Florence is forecasted to be a large and extremely dangerous storm system, packing fierce winds and torrential rainfall. Historical […]
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six people killed on state roadways over the weekend. As of Sept. 9, 676 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 685 highway deaths during the same time period in 2017. Locally, Anderson County lists 32 in 2018 and 29 in 2017. Oconee County reports 13 […]
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A Greenville County resident has died from West Nile Virus, the first such occurrence in South Carolina this year. In 2018, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed seven human cases of West Nile Virus. Five of the seven confirmed human cases are from the Upstate. Along with the human cases, there have been the detection of […]
Read moreThe Blood Connection needs donations and is encouraging people to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life. Donors are urged to give as soon as possible to ensure supply is available to meet expected demand during Hurricane Florence. All blood types are needed as the Blood Connection works to ensure all hospital partners have the supplies needed […]
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