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Blue Ridge Electric Co-op will implement a new three-part rate structure starting in October, focusing on when energy is used rather than how much. The structure includes an unchanged account charge of $1.10 daily and an energy charge based on kilowatt usage for 21 hours a day. The new peak charge, billed at $13 per kilowatt during peak hours (3-6 […]

A water main break in Pickens, reported by the Pickens Water Department on Thursday morning, is affecting water service on Midway Road, Mountain Estates Road, Left Fork Road, Right Fork Road, and Harris Road. Water service will be interrupted until the break is repaired. And, in Walhalla, a boil water advisory is in effect for customers in the Scenic Heights […]

South Carolina has reported seven poisonings that required hospitalization associated with Diamond Shruumz or other mushroom-containing chocolate products COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning consumers not to eat, sell, or serve Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, gummies, or cones. These products, which were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June, have been linked to severe illness, […]

A train derailed Thursday morning in Anderson County, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred just after 11:30 a.m. on Beeks Road at Belton Honea Path Highway. Anderson County Fire Chief Jimmy Sutherland reported that two train cars overturned and another partially overturned, but there were no active leaks. Hazmat teams monitored the area, and heavy machinery […]

Mary Anne Grabarczyk, former First Vice Chair of the Oconee County Democratic Party, resigned after making a controversial comment on social media about an assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Grabarczyk posted, “I’m pissed he missed,” which has since been deleted. The Oconee County Democratic Party, led by Chair Rod Stipe, distanced itself from her remark and removed […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to submit dead crows, blue jays, house finches, house sparrows, and other songbirds for West Nile Virus (WNV) testing. Public participation aids in early virus detection. Handle birds with gloves or plastic bags, keep them cool, and deliver them to a DPH clinic within 36 hours or freeze until delivery. […]

At a special board meeting on Thursday, July 25, the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Stanley Antonio Scott as assistant principal of West-Oak Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland praised Scott’s strong leadership at Northside Elementary and expressed confidence in his new role. A West Oak High graduate, […]

The Seneca Planning Commission approved two rezoning requests this week. The property at 358 Garrison Road was rezoned from no zoning to planned development residential, with plans for 122 new homes near the new Seneca Middle School. The developer will seek annexation into the city. A second request from Kenneth Jeffcoat was approved despite concerns about housing density. Additionally, a […]

The first day of school is less than a week away, and several back-to-school events are planned in our area. In Anderson County, a school supply giveaway was held at Anderson Mall on Thursday. In Seneca, events include a school supply giveaway with food and a bounce house at Seneca Church of God Prophecy on July 28, and another giveaway […]

The Pickens Police Department recaptured a runaway cow after a lengthy chase from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Chief Randall Beach reported the cow was first seen on Doodle Trail and entered the city around 1 a.m. While officers managed to corral it at Pickens Elementary, it escaped when they went for a trailer. The pursuit continued until the cow, […]