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At this point, there’s still little hope for Oconee County to return to the business of recycling plastic materials. At first, the issue of accepting plastics at the convenience centers centered on protecting the workers from possibly contracting COVID-19. Now, however, as explained by Swain Still, solid waste director, the market to sell plastics has begun to dry up. That […]
Read moreA new page on the South Carolina DHEC website is used for the rate of co-morbidity as it relates to deaths from COVID-19 in the state. By going to the county-level dashboard and clicking the “Deaths” tab, you go to a new page where in the top right is the co-morbidity information for South Carolina. It is not broken down […]
Read moreIn a preventive measure, Oconee School District has moved a Westminster Elementary kindergarten class to distance learning. The district’s COVID-19 tracking page lists three confirmed Westminster Elementary cases since last Wednesday: one student and two employees. Students may return to school October 27, unless under quarantine for another reason.
Read moreDr. Michael Thorsland, district superintendent for Oconee public schools, acknowledged last night that COVID-19 case numbers among Oconeeans have been on the rise, but he said he believes there’s an explanation for that. And it does not tie into the 7-week old public school year. Rather, says Thorsland, the Oconee cases numbers have jumped because of the arrival of Clemson […]
Read moreLast night was expected to be a long night for the remaining four Oconee school trustees, as they made their way through the resumes of 12 Oconeeans who’ve applied for the vacant District One seat. And sometime today the district will announce which of the 12 have been deemed worthy enough to merit personal interviews. Board vice chairman Joe […]
Read moreNo fewer than 12 people aspire for the two years left in the term of the late Oconee school trustee Jerry Lee. Board vice chairman Joe Rukat calls that an “amazing” number. As announced by Rukat tonight, the 12 are: Randy Abbott, Steve Anderskow, Dean Bare, Richard Blackwell, Jeff Bright, Kay Corney, Cynthia Dalton, Amanda Holder, Kurt Kreuzberger, Lee Ann […]
Read moreEasley, SC – Joe D. Rackley, Sr., 85, husband of Anne Chesnut Rackley, of 121 Cottage Gate Lane, Easley, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his residence. A native of Westminster, South Carolina, Mr. Rackley was the son of the late J.D. and Beulah Collins Rackley. He was the co-founder of Collins Children’s Home and was a […]
Read moreMountain Rest, SC — Sharon Tina Hall James, 62, wife of Gordon Douglas James, of 1550 Academy Road, Mountain Rest, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at her home. A native of West Union, SC, Mrs. James was the daughter of Vernell Bessie Nichols Hall and the late William Harvey Hall. She retired as a Financial Officer for USDA-ARS. […]
Read moreA car accident last night has claimed the life of a pedestrian in rural Pickens County. According to the highway patrol, the accident occurred around the 8 o’clock hour last night on a private drive three miles from the Sunset Community. Deputy Coroner Gary Duncan identifies the deceased as Ava Claire Devine, 21-year old Charlotte, North Carolina resident. An autopsy […]
Read morePrisma Health makes the following announcement: “Lila Doyle reopened its Seneca nursing care facility to limited outdoor visitation this week. In accordance with federal and state guidance, Prisma Health Lila Doyle will follow all recommendations to ensure that residents, family members and team members remain safe during outdoor visitation. Outdoor visitation at Lila Doyle will be offered Monday–Friday, 2–5 p.m., […]
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