Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert G. Woods, IV as Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS). Woods has been serving as the Acting Director of SCDPS since February and is a 29-year veteran of the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). “Nobody is better suited to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Safety than […]
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To protect the health and well-being of citizens and staff, and to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, Oconee County Government, effective today, December 3rd, will restrict public access for all County facilities. At least a dozen county employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since November 23 – less than two weeks ago. All tax payments will be accepted via […]
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According to estimates, between $2 and $3 million dollars will be available to spend on Oconee County’s next roads improvement project. District Five Councilman Glenn Hart, who chairs the county’s road and transportation committee, said that estimate is a good number because several Oconee roads are in need of repair…
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Before Lakes Keowee and Jocassee, outdoor fun in Oconee often centered on Lake Hartwell and, in particular, a popular day use and boat landing spot in southern Oconee. To this day, the Friendship recreation area near SC 24 is one of the more popular spots. Having grown up in Seneca, Phil Shirley said he wants to keep it that way… […]
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DHEC announced 1,297 new confirmed cases and 23 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 13 additional confirmed deaths and 10 new probable death. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 205,004, probable cases to 13,908, confirmed deaths to 4,091, and 313 probable deaths. There were 80 new cases and 3 deaths in Anderson County; 73 new […]
Read moreA donkey was hit and killed around 7:00 am this morning on Burns Mill Road near West Union. The driver of the Ford Ranger was taken to Prisma Health Oconee with what were described as non-life threatening injuries. The accident is under investigation by the Highway Patrol.
Read moreA scheduled Westminster event Thursday is one of the latest public get together to fall asunder to the surge of COVID-19 cases. Westminster Seniors Outreach announces that Thursday evening’s meet-and-greet to welcome their new city administrator, Kevin Bronson and Utility Director, Leigh Baker, has been canceled until further notice.
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The City of Walhalla is looking forward to a fun and safe Christmas parade this year. In light of the current COVID-19 cases, the Walhalla City Council has directed that all precautions be taken while continuing to host a holiday tradition in downtown Walhalla. Local merchants and restaurants have decorated for the season and will be having specials and sales […]
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WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after Attorney General William Barr notified the committee that he had appointed U.S. Attorney John Durham with the powers and authority of a special counsel. “I completely concur with Attorney General Barr’s decision to appoint Mr. Durham as special counsel regarding matters related to the Department of […]
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This is part one of a two part feature story on Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw as he prepares to begin his third term as Sheriff of Oconee County on January 1st, 2021. Part one looks back on the early part of his life and his decision to make law enforcement his career. (Special Submission) There is a picture that […]
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