Today’s South Carolina COVID-19 numbers
New cases: 2,116 (57 of them in Oconee County) Statewide, the death toll jumped by 36 people including three Pickens County residents. Of 18,525 test results received, the positivity was 14.6%.
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New cases: 2,116 (57 of them in Oconee County) Statewide, the death toll jumped by 36 people including three Pickens County residents. Of 18,525 test results received, the positivity was 14.6%.
Read moreA ceremony this week recognized 16 Oconee County students who attained high school diplomas this summer in summer school. Six of the 16 students attended the ceremony and heard Dr. Thorsland, the district superintendent, say he was proud that the students reached the important milestone on their lives. Each principal of the high school students presented the diplomas. The graduates […]
Read moreThe theft of property, including the theft of a catalytic converter, occurred early yesterday on the 123 By-Pass in Seneca, and the police are investigating. The crime occurred around 6 o’clock yesterday morning at Solar Shield, 902 Bypass 123. If you can provide information that can help solve the crime, call Investigator Terramano at 864/973-3228.
Read moreWalhalla’s official celebration of its German roots will once again return the third week of October. Preceding the festival weekend also will be Miss Oktoberfest and Little Miss Oktoberfest pageants. Miss Oktoberfest is is open to any young lady who attends high school in Oconee County, and the winner will receive a $500 dollar scholarship. Applications are now being accepted […]
Read moreWith their new administrator, Walhalla City Council will hold a special meeting this weekend. It’s planned as a Saturday workshop for department head planning, goal setting, and future budget process.
Read moreYoder’s is announcing expansion plans for an operation on the Anderson County side of Townville. According to announcement by the state Commerce Department, Top Edge Components—a subsidiary of Yoder’s—will invest $2.9 million and create 25 jobs at 7027 Highway 24, Townville. In a 22 thousand, 500-square foot facility, Top Edge will provide floor and roof wooden trusses, along with other […]
Read moreClemson’s elected leaders gather for a special meeting tomorrow afternoon. Among the reasons for the get together: discussion of an emergency ordinance for a mask mandate.
Read moreNew and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina numbered 2,487 for the count made at the end of the day Monday. Of the 2,487, forty Oconee County residents were diagnosed. Statewide, there were 14 new deaths. One probable death was reported in Pickens County. Of 16,878 test results received, the new positivity: 19%.
Read moreSalem and Westminster have been approved for money. Seneca’s turn could come next when it comes to divvying up the county’s share of “Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund” money for Oconee County. Last night the county attorney was directed to prepare a draft ordinance that could send as much as $3 million to Seneca, the county’s largest municipality, […]
Read moreIf you’ve ever thought that you might like a career in Oconee County law enforcement, tomorrow is a chance for you to explore that notion and, at the least, put in an application. Job resumes are welcome tomorrow from 10 am until 2 pm during a career fair at the county Law Enforcement Center in Walhalla. The county sheriff’s office […]
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