Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
See “A Wrinkle in Time” tonight, June 25, at the Westminster Library, explains Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) Director Blair Hinson. “On Monday, June 25, at 6pm, the Westminster Library holds Family Movie Night. The movie this time is “A Wrinkle in Time”, which is PG and family friendly. We will also have popcorn. This event is free to attend.” […]
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Strong thunderstorms Sunday night broke several poles on the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative system causing power outages to 5,500 of its members. All employees were called in to assist with the repairs. Terry Ballenger, Vice President of Communications at Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, gives an update on power restoration in the Upstate of South Carolina. “I’m sure as the folks […]
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has selected Adam Ruh as one of the resident inspectors at the Oconee nuclear power plant near Seneca. The three-unit plant is operated by Duke Energy. In 2012, Ruh joined the NRC as a project engineer in the Region II office in Atlanta. Since 2014, he has been one of the NRC resident inspectors at […]
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A faster internet network is coming to the School District of Pickens County (SDPC). The district is adding internet service that is up to 100 times faster, thanks to a partnership with Conterra Networks. The SDPC has entered into a multi-year agreement with Conterra Networks to deploy an all fiber optical network to support the data, video, and voice requirements […]
Read moreMary Anne Raymond has been named the Thomas F. Chapman ’65 Distinguished Professor in Leadership in the Clemson University College of Business, reports the Clemson University Media Relations Department. The endowed professorship was created by long-time Clemson benefactors Tom and Karen Chapman as part of their inaugural Cornerstone Partner for Academics gift of $4 million presented to the university last […]
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Crews with Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative are hard at work restoring power in the Upstate of South Carolina after strong thunderstorms moved through the area Sunday night. As of 7:30am today, June 25, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative had 460 still without power. The county breakdown is now zero customers in Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg counties; 31 customers in Oconee County; […]
Read moreThe Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) reports that a student’s moped was stolen from the Lightsey Bridge Commons parking lot on campus Friday evening, June 22. Surveillance video captured a suspect, who is described as a white male, wearing a gray shirt, dark hat and white shorts, with a red or orange book bag. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged […]
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There have been multiple bear sightings recently in the Golden Corner of South Carolina. On Friday, June 22, a mother bear and her baby were spotted near Knox Road in Seneca. Another bear sighting was reported near Miracle Circle on Frontage Road in Seneca. In addition, a bear was captured on surveillance video rummaging through a trash can at a […]
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As of 6:15am this morning, June 25, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative had 1,188 members without power. That by-county breakdown is zero in Anderson and Spartanburg counties, eleven in Greenville County, 62 in Oconee County and 1,115 in Pickens County. The hardest hit area is found in territory generally north of the City of Pickens. Fresh contract crews are now on […]
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An autopsy was performed Sunday, June 24, on the body of 84-year-old Basil Bibb of Westminster, who died at the scene of a single-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon. This collision occurred on the Greenfield Road. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reports that Mr. Bibb died from positional asphyxia due to the motor vehicle collision. Contributing to his death and most likely […]
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