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Duke Energy is calling attention to “Share the Warmth”, a program that helps seniors, families and others with winter power bills. Duke works with more than 80 agencies within its Carolinas service territory to help with bills, using funds from Duke customers, employees and the Duke Energy Foundation. During the heating system, Duke commits to a match of up to […]
Read moreAugusta, Georgia – Mae Imogene Williams Gibson, 93, wife of the late John Thaddeus Gibson, passed away on Tuesday, December 15th ,2020, surrounded by her family. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Amy Richardson Williams. Imogene retired from the Civil Services as an administrative assistant, was a longtime Sunday school teacher, […]
Read moreThe upward spiral of COVID-19 marches on across South Carolina, with DHEC today counting 42 new deaths, including four Oconeeans. The following Oconee deaths are confirmed by the state health agency: an elderly person December 12; a middle-aged person December 13; a middle-aged person December 14; and an elderly person December 13. Total new cases statewide: 2,424, including 33 in […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC – Rev. Olan B. “Chuck” Thompson, 82, husband of Wilma Reginald Crocker Thompson, of 225 Botany Lane, Walhalla, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Walhalla, SC, Rev. Thompson was the son of the late John Walter and Lydia Annie Sullivan Thompson. He was the pastor at Walhalla Bible Methodist Church […]
Read moreWith the Coronavirus vaccine being distributed across the country, United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. warns South Carolinians to be on high alert for fraudsters seeking to take advantage of the pandemic. “Having already seen supply scams, provider scams, economic impact scams, phishing scams, and even charity scams related to COVID-19 across the country, every South Carolinian should be […]
Read moreA second suspect in a pair of crimes last summer has been placed into Oconee County custody. Since August, the sheriff’s office had been looking for William Mark Mize Jr. for whom no fixed address was known. Now listing an address in the north central town of Statham, Georgia, 35-year old Mize faces the following charges in Oconee: attempted murder, […]
Read moreAs the first health care facilities in the state begin to receive COVID-19 vaccine, State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell issued the following statement today: “The road in our fight against COVID-19 has been long, and it hasn’t been easy. Many of us have already made significant sacrifices. South Carolinians have lost their loved ones to this deadly disease, others have […]
Read moreThe stolen Walhalla High band trailer was found in Anderson County. Now investigators have arrested a Seneca area man and on larceny charges. Oconee Sheriff’s Office records identify Jason Bradley Pierce, 33-year old Radio Station Road resident as having been charged in multiple larceny warrants. Pierce is accused of “on or about 12-7-20, with the intent to permanently deprive […]
Read moreWalhalla’s outside auditor presented the city an unqualified opinion for its finances during 2019-20 which means Payne, White and Schmutz CPA firm declares the client fairly presented the financial position in conformity to generally accepted accounting principles. Among the financial highlights for the year that ended June 30: Walhalla’s total net position rose by $244,534 compared with prior year position. […]
Read morePioneer Rural Water District advises the residents of Stone Pone Subdivision, Calm Oak Drive, Deer Knoll Drive, and Serria Way located in Oconee county, to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Pioneer Rural Water District is repairing a water main break located near or at your location […]
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