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U-S Rep. Jeff Duncan has a plan to help secure the country’s power grid. The Laurens Republican is promoting his bill to restrict international countries from “accessing or owning parts of the United States power grid.” Duncan accuses the Democratic Biden administration of trying to unravel a Trump executive order that put heavy restrictions on foreign adversaries from accessing or […]
Read moreWestminster utility customers on Gaston Circle are affected this morning by a water line break in the vicinity of the elementary school. City crews are attempting to locate the break and make repairs. For the time being, however, there will be inconvenience on the part of the affected customers.
Read moreIn at least two meetings of local leaders last week, pleas were voiced to make road improvements for the sake of public safety and convenience. Oconee County Council members continue to worry about increasing danger on two-lane 130 between Seneca and the lake communities and on busy four-lane 123 between Seneca and Clemson. One councilman called for a meeting with […]
Read moreA home fire late last night in rural Oconee County. Everyone inside the house on Acorn Drive near Schoolhouse Road escaped without injury. Fire fighters were alerted at just before 10:30 and remained at that fire scene until 12:15 this morning.
Read moreThe family of a missing Walhallan has partnered with Crimestoppers to offer a $1 thousand reward for information leading to his whereabouts. Joshua Scott Ivester was reported last seen one week ago in the area of Rock Crusher Road. He is 36 years old; white male; 5’7”, 190 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair. The sheriff’s office wants to hear from […]
Read moreHere are COVID-19 numbers reported yesterday by the state health agency: 1,389 new cases (11 of them in Oconee County). Statewide, DHEC confirmed 56 new deaths. (none in Oconee, but five in neighboring Pickens County). Of 36,030 test results received statewide, the positivity was 6.2%.
Read moreWalhalla – William Neals Poole, 50, husband of Tina Cain Poole, passed away Friday, February 19th, 2021 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late William Morris Poole and Mary Jane Poole. Mr. Poole was a self-employed carpenter and small engine repairman, who enjoyed playing the guitar and was […]
Read moreSeneca – Hyacinth Elaine Black Gibson, 93, wife of the late Brady Gibson, of 1311 Shiloh Road, passed away, February 20,2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Issac Bennett Black and Frances Louvennie Bryant Black. Hyacinth was formerly employed at Defore Plant, Clemson, SC and […]
Read moreNew South Carolina cases: 1,585 (21 in Oconee). 51 new deaths state statewide. Of 28,065 test results received, South Carolina positivity: 8.3%.
Read moreWestminster- Margaret Miller Grubbs, 80, wife of the late William “Jack” Richard Grubbs, passed away February 19th, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Holly Springs Community, she was the daughter of the late John and Velma Phillips Miller. Margaret worked as an office manager for Dr. Nimmons and late was an insurance agent […]
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