Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joined John Roberts and Sandra Smith yesterday on Fox News to discuss the latest updates out of Ukraine. Senator Graham’s Office provided the following highlights from and links to the interview. Ø GRAHAM: “[Putin] is losing. The Ukrainians are amazing to me, they’re holding their own and then some. He wouldn’t be threatening his […]
Read moreThe annual Great Anderson County Cleanup (GACC) will kick off on Monday March 21st at 8:30 a.m. at the County’s Solid Waste & Recycling Office located at 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson and will run through Saturday, March 26. Anderson County government will provide all supplies need for any individual or group wishing to participate. Anyone interested in volunteering that […]
Read moreA 137-year old house in Seneca was described last night as “majestic”, but those words weren’t enough to win an appeal of the zoning administrator’s decision. The board voted 3-0 in support of the interpretation by zoning administrator Ed Halbig that 210 S. Townville Street doesn’t allow for a bed-and-breakfast in single-family dwelling, currently zoned R-10. Austin, Texas resident and […]
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New law increases distance limits between a boat, docks in many S.C. waters, prohibits wake surfing within 200 feet A new law signed into effect March 14 by Gov. Henry McMaster establishes on most of South Carolina’s major reservoirs a new 100-foot distance limit that boats underway must observe when approaching a dock, a person in the water or an […]
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Drivers may notice a slight drop in prices at the pump, however that dip wasn’t by much when compared to prices on the month and the year. Today’s national average is at $4.27, and South Carolina’s average is $4.00. That’s a two cent decline from yesterday, according to AAA, who added that a week ago the average in South Carolina […]
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The School District of Oconee County invites families with students entering K5-Kindergarten this fall to participate in our Jump into Kindergarten program. This program will introduce students and families to school administration, teachers, and give a glimpse into what a typical school day looks like for kindergarteners. Families are encouraged to attend one of the sessions listed below for the […]
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Anderson County Sheriff’s Detectives have identified 69 year old Kenny Roger Turk as the suspect in the murder of his wife, Rebecca Lacey Sorrow. Turk is currently being held at the Jacksonville Florida Sheriff’s Office Department of Corrections pending formal charges and an extradition hearing. Anderson County Sheriff’s Detectives traveled to Jacksonville last night to interview Turk and continue the […]
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Qualifying opened yesterday at noon in South Carolina for candidates to register for this year’s primary elections and declare party affiliation. Here in Oconee County, voters will have some choices to make in the Republican Primary. Both Bill Whitmire in District 1 and Bill Sandifer in District 2 are seeking re-election to represent Oconee County in the State House of […]
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Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputies said they responded last night to a Glenn Cove Road residence where a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound. Investigators added that they believe this to have been an isolated incident and said there is not a threat to the public. Deputies said no one else was located inside the home. The victim’s name has […]
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On Saturday, the City of Westminster invites everyone to come celebrate it’s 147th anniversary with an event downtown. From 11:00am until 3:00pm there will be activities and refreshments available, including free punch and cupcakes at the General Store Museum on East Main Street. Across the road at the Historic Depot, a presentation on the history of Westminster will be given […]
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