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On Saturday an arrest was made in connection with a fatal collision that occurred last Wednesday in Anderson County…

Following a two hour long meeting Friday afternoon, Clemson City Council passed a new emergency mask ordinance for what are considered “essential” public places. The ordinance applies to those inside grocery stores, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, as well as all public and private schools within the city limits. Council stopped short of including non-essential businesses, such as bars and boutiques, but […]

Some in the community have addressed the School District of Oconee County’s Board members regarding Critical Race Theory and whether or not it’s being taught locally. Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland addressed those concerns, and says that what is taught is mandated by the State. He said that CRT is not a part of the current curriculum in Oconee County…

Prisma Health will celebrate the groundbreaking of its new emergency department expansion at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital tomorrow morning at 11:00am on the site of the hospital’s existing emergency department. The expansion will more than double current available space, increasing capacity and improving the patient experience. Prisma Health leaders and team members will gather with community members, philanthropic partners […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a missing Tamassee teenager has been located safe in the state of Georgia and has been returned to her family, according to investigators. The Sheriff’s Office issued a release on Thursday evening, August 12th and reported that 16 year old Ashlyn Bailey Miller had left her home earlier that afternoon. Ashlyn’s information […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is providing guidance today on a question pertaining to the recently signed Open Carry with Training Act. Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw has received inquiries from some business owners regarding the legality of allowing patrons to carry firearms concealed while prohibiting the open carry of firearms inside of the business. The Open Carry with Training […]

Pickens County School District officials announced today that starting Monday, face-to-face instruction will return for all students not enrolled in virtual options. The district intends to monitor conditions closely and update protocols every three weeks into the 2021-22 year.

Company investing up to $68 million in new solar project Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek), a leading solar and storage energy company, today announced plans to grow operations in South Carolina with a new solar project in Anderson County. The company has taken the first steps to invest up to $68 million in a 50-megawatt (MW) solar facility in the county, […]

The School District of Oconee County honored sixteen students, six of whom were in attendance,  at its annual summer graduation ceremony held Monday, August 16th at Walhalla High School.   Dr. Michael Thorsland welcomed the graduates and families, sharing how proud he was of all the students had accomplished to reach the important milestone of high school graduation. Students were […]

Anderson County has been awarded $265,170 in federal CDBG funds via the SC Commerce Department.  These funds are part of a special COVID response initiative offered by the federal government for public service initiatives.  This program was competitive in nature and not part of any entitlement or direct appropriation to the county. Funding is intended to assist with community support […]