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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a skunk found near N. 5th Street and Wilbur Street in Easley, S.C. has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. A familiar stray cat that was never vaccinated for rabies was exposed and will be euthanized […]

A head-on collision involving a school bus occurred in Seneca on Monday morning, officials reported. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. near the Days Inn on North Radio Station Road. The bus driver and monitor were reportedly the only occupants of the bus, which belonged to the School District of Oconee County. They did not suffer any injuries. The cause […]

A DUI driver hit a church bus head-on, injuring at least 18 people, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said Monday. The driver, Joel Ajqui Cristobal will face three felony DUI charges when he leaves the hospital, Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway said. The crash happened Sunday night on Old Williamston Road. The bus had 19 people from the Labor of the Field […]

The West Union Town Council has a vision for a park on Main Street that will benefit the community. Mayor Linda Oliver held a workshop meeting Monday morning to discuss the plans for the park at 1210 W. Main Street. Councilwoman Dixie Meeks said they hope to get a grant for a park that will have a gazebo, a walking […]

A Walhalla family has a strong presence in the November election. Two sons of Councilman Grant Keehn, Micah and Jacob, are running for three full-term council seats. Their sister, Abigail, is running for a vacant council seat against Kenny Johns. Sherri Campbell, a former paralegal and a “Save Walhalla” supporter, is running for mayor. Lynn McClain, a Main Street businesswoman, […]

If you haven’t applied yet, there are only hours left to apply for deer lottery hunts (adult and youth) on public lands. Applications close today, August 15. The Multi-site, Unrestricted Multi-site, Webb Gun, Webb Archery, and South Fenwick Archery lotteries operate independently and maintain separate preference points. Youth deer lotteries do not utilize preference points. The “unrestricted” multi-site lottery application […]

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING What? Heat index values up to 108 expected. Where? The Northeast Georgia Piedmont, western and central Upstate South Carolina, and portions of the Charlotte Metro area. When? From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. Impacts Hot temperatures and high humidity […]

A woman who worked for the City of Toccoa was arrested for stealing money from an elderly man, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said that Jennifer Nicole Johnson, 35, took $2,000 from the man who came to pay for a water leak repair at the city hall. The man, who spoke limited English, later found out […]

A burglary at a store on Highway 11 is under investigation by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The Holly Springs Country Store was broken into around 1:30 a.m. on August 11. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who has information about the burglary to call (864) 898-5500.

Clemson welcomes new and returning students this week. They will check in and get their room keys at the P-8 parking lot before heading to their dorms. The move-in appointments are scheduled from 8 am to 5:30 pm, from today until Saturday, August 19. Please be aware of the heavy traffic on campus, especially on Highway 76 and Perimeter Road. […]