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Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw says that just because the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting virtually all aspects of daily life, it’s not a license for criminals to engage in law breaking… The Sheriff went on to say that there is a plan in place if someone who tests positive for the virus gets arrested… Sheriff Crenshaw ended his comments by […]
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SDOC will be distributing Chromebooks to all 1st – 5 th grade students to use during the extended school closure. As a reminder, all middle and high school students have already been issued a device. Elementary parents will pick up their child’s device at the school they attend. Please note that most assignments may be completed on any computer. However, […]
Read moreAnderson County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division Operating Condition level has been increased to OPCON 2, an enhanced awareness level, in response to the two patients who have tested positive. OPCON 2 means that a disaster or emergency situation is likely to affect the County. Emergency Operations Plans are implemented and the County’s Emergency Operations Center may be partially activated […]
Read moreAll area hospitals, nursing home and assisted living facilities are implementing restricted access protocols in order to help prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Starting today, those with a doctor’s order will be able to get a drive thru COVID-19 test at Prisma Health in Greenville. Prisma Health has also announced that Virtual Visits, which launched earlier this month, will […]
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South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster ordered all of the Palmetto State’s schools to close through the end of the month during a press conference held late Sunday afternoon. Gov. McMaster went on to request that all utility services to not disconnect essential services to anyone for the duration of the State of Emergency declared Friday in response to the COVID-19 […]
Read moreA spokesman for Clemson University says an individual who was in self-quarantine for the possibility of COVID-19, has tested negative for the virus. There are no plans at this time to close the university. Officials with the City of Seneca want said that the Race for the Green event on Saturday has been postponed and a new date will be […]
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In a statement issued late Monday afternoon, The School District of Oconee County said that they continue to monitor the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The district has taken several steps to help students and staff stay healthy, and they said that they have developed basic guidelines concerning students/staff returning from domestic and international travel, as well as cleaning procedures and suggestions […]
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Tonight’s full moon is the final one of winter and will appear a little bigger and brighter than usual. This year, appearing a little over a week before the official start of Spring, March’s full moon will be more than just a Worm Moon; it will also be considered a super moon. Folks that miss out on this month’s super […]
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Two possible cases of COVID-19 are being investigated in South Carolina. At a press conference on Saturday, Gov. Henry McMaster said that while it’s a serious situation, there is no reason for public alarm… Dr. Rick Toomey, director of SC’s Department of Health and Environmental Control echoed the governor by saying that the risk for the public remains low… DHEC’s […]
Read moreUpdate: The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing an investigation into a fatal shooting. It happened on Trillium Drive last Thursday night just before 8:00 pm when a 17 year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Coroner Karl Addis identified the victim as Edward Lee Eastmead. Investigators said he was visiting friends and was handling a handgun when it […]
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