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Walhalla, SC – Zorobabel Lopez, 91, husband of Maria Macaria Lopez, of 9 Keowee St., Walhalla, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021, surrounded by the overwhelming love and affection of his family at his residence. A native of Nanacamilpa Tlaxcala, Mexico, Zorobabel was the son of the late Tomas and Julia Gonzales Lopez. He was a […]
Read moreNavigating the Clemson intersection of 123-College Avenue/SC 133 will require added patience for a period of four hours early tomorrow. Workers, from 4 am to 8 am, will make road repairs in front of the corner Verizon Wireless building. Motorists and pedestrians, along with those who work in that immediate area, should prepare for excessive noise caused by paving equipment […]
Read moreOn today’s DHEC report, reflecting data for one, 24-hour period over the weekend, there were no COVID-19 South Carolina deaths as determined by the state health agency. Of 499 new confirmed virus cases, 12 were in Oconee County. Of 15,003 test results, the new South Carolina positivity was 4.7%.
Read moreA judge issued a warrant charging a Westminster area man with domestic violence first degree and possession of a weapon during a violent crime March 2 near Seneca. The warrants allege that Damon Franklin Driver, 23 years old, held a box cutter to the throat of a woman, held a pillow over her face, and choked her at a […]
Read moreIn a former gymnasium in Seneca, record numbers of Oconeeans took part in the county party’s re-organization meeting, according to the chairman. Bill Jerome says that on Saturday, precinct officers were elected and delegates chosen for the county convention April 10. “At this time,” says Jerome, “it looks like 27 of Oconee County’s 31 precincts were organized and that over […]
Read moreThe reason there are fewer South Carolina hospital admissions for COVID is partly because of the priority given to high-risk individuals in the state’s vaccination plan as well as the monoclonal antibody program, DHEC announced today. While the antibody treatments are currently approved for emergency use only, data show they help reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Due to monoclonal […]
Read moreSalem, SC – Ronnie Murphy, 53, husband of Michelle Wilson Murphy, of 320 Murphy Drive, Salem, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. A native of Salem, SC, Mr. Murphy was the son of the late Jerry James and Johnnie Mae White Murphy. He was employed by U.S. Engine Valve and was a member of North […]
Read moreWestminster – Timothy “Cotton” Lloyd Ramey, 59, passed away Friday, March 26th, 2021 at his residence. A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Loyd Luther Ramey and Beulah Pauline Carver Ramey. Cotton worked in construction and as a carpenter, had a great love for hunting, fishing, woodwork and working on his motorcycle. Survivors […]
Read moreIn a message to the Clemson community, university president James Clements says more than 13,400 students were tested last week and the positivity fell below 1%. Starting today, COVID testing on the main campus returns to Littlejohn Coliseum. Partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina, Clemson will offer a vaccine clinic Monday, April 5 at Littlejohn for a limited […]
Read moreIf South Carolina’s Tim Scott and other senators have their way, Medicare beneficiaries will get access to all recommended vaccines at no additional costs. That would include shingles and tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Currently, under Medicare, immunization coverage varies by vaccine. Republican Scott, some of his Republican colleagues, and some Democratic senators introduced the Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act […]
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