Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
A day after it was announced that Richard Blackwell was resigning from the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA), the Board of Directors has named Destination Oconee Manager Janet Hartman as the new interim executive director. “Obviously, we’re sad to lose Richard, he’s been a great asset to Oconee County and has done wonderful things for economic development in our area, not […]
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Oconee County is saving over $150,000 on a new case excavator for the rock quarry. At their meeting Tuesday night, the Oconee County Council unanimously approved $588,400.02 to purchase this new piece of equipment to be used in the pit to feed the mobile jaw crusher, load haul trucks, and in all phases of overburden stripping. Oconee County Councilman Julian […]
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The City of Westminster announces that the boil water advisory imposed after a 3am Sunday morning water main rupture on Welcome Church Road, which impacted only that area, has been lifted upon receipt of the second round of water testing received Tuesday, July 17, afternoon at 3pm. Water from the Westminster system is safe to drink and use as a […]
Read moreSouth Carolina Governor Henry McMaster orders that the flags, which are flown atop the State Capitol Building, be lowered to half-staff from sunup until sundown on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, in tribute to Sergeant First Class Christopher A. Celiz, United States Army, who lost his life in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, while dutifully serving in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
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You’ve probably seen ads on TV promoting the perfect pillow to reduce or eliminate neck pain. Well, choosing the best pillow to relieve neck pain can be difficult, says David Bright, Chief of Physical Therapy at Excel Rehab and Sports in South Carolina. “We are bombarded by ads and offers to eliminate these problems and I think the underlining piece […]
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South Carolina residents and visitors who plan on engaging in outdoor activities that require a state hunting or fishing license this weekend, July 20-22, need to think ahead if they will need to purchase a license, tag or other permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Due to a necessary security upgrade and installation, South Carolina […]
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Summers in the South mean mosquitoes. Protecting yourself and your family from these insect bites also needs to extend to your pets. Many will use citronella candles to ward off mosquitoes, but these can be deadly to pets, says Angel Newman with the Oconee Humane Society. “Those citronella candles and insect coils, things that you burn to keep mosquitoes away […]
Read moreUnited States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announces that 41-year-old Jeffery Michael Patterson of Townville was sentenced in Federal Court to three years’ probation for making false statements in a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigation. The sentence was handed down by District Judge Timothy M. Cain. The facts of the case are Patterson was employed at a local FAA approved airplane […]
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The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests (FMS) are continuing to seek public input on proposed changes to camping stay limits across the forests. Stay limits are implemented to reduce impacts, ensure camping for recreational rather than residential purposes, as well as providing access to popular campsite areas for other visitors. The current FMS Forest Order for camping stay limits […]
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The South Carolina Education Lottery reports record proceeds raised to support education this year. The transfer of $434.8 million for Fiscal Year 2018 was completed last week. This surpasses the previous record by almost $30 million and exceeds the FY 2017 transfer by more than $34 million. The continued popularity of instant “scratch-off” tickets and increased interest in “local” draw […]
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