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A late-night accident between a motorcycle and a pedestrian proved fatal and is now under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Cpl. David Jones has details…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — No holiday is more associated with food and leftovers than Thanksgiving, which is why the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages the public to take an active role in directing food waste out of our landfills and, ideally, into the hands of a food-insecure family. Food waste is the number one item thrown away by […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. —The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Evergreen Church and Shirbill roads in Starr, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. The skunk was submitted for testing Nov. 7, 2025, and confirmed to have rabies […]

Dr. Michael Thorsland, who stepped down in June after leading Oconee County School District for over a decade, has joined the South Carolina Department of Education as a liaison supporting Marlboro County and will serve as its interim superintendent following Helena Tillar’s departure; the state recommended the leadership change due to financial and professionalism considerations, with the board approving 6-1 […]

The Town of West Union in Oconee County will hold a swearing-in ceremony tonight at 5:30 for three winners from this month’s municipal elections, including new councilmember Ann Aubert taking her oath for the first time, alongside returning members Carol Mendoza and Boyd Nicholson renewing their oaths, marking the formal start of the new council term with a blend of […]

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PRT) Commission will meet on November 14, 2025, at the Administrative Services Building in Walhalla. The purpose is to discuss financial allotments from hospitality tax revenue. Key projects include trail maintenance (erosion control and signage on the Foothills Trail and Oconee Station), park improvements (ADA upgrades and playground equipment), and tourism promotion (digital […]

Pioneer Rural Water District has issued a boil water advisory for residents of Lakeview Drive, Robinhood Drive, and Sky Lane off Highway 24 in Townville, Anderson County, South Carolina, due to a water main break near these locations. Water service has been temporarily shut off to allow for repairs. Residents must vigorously boil water for at least one full minute […]

More than 200 two-angler teams will converge on Lake Hartwell from December 3-6 for the TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Team Championship, vying for a coveted berth in next year’s Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic. The renowned fishery, celebrated for its robust largemouth and spotted bass populations, is no stranger to hosting premier bass fishing events.

From SCDOT: Crews began working in September to enhance safety and traffic flow at the busy intersection of SC 28 and SC 185 in Anderson County. The route is being transformed into a T-intersection, which allows for continuous travel along SC 28 while directing the traffic on SC 185 with a new stop sign. A dedicated turn lane for westbound drivers heading toward […]

From SCDOT: As the holiday season approaches, SCDOT reminds drivers to stay alert as shorter days and changing weather make travel more challenging. Crews and contractors continue essential overnight work across the state, improving roads and bridges while traffic is lighter. Drivers are urged to slow down in work zones, obey the Move Over Law, and share the road with pedestrians […]