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Across the country, 145 locations are to receive shipments of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. Those does left Pfizer’s Michigan facility yesterday and began distribution by FedEx from Memphis, and from UPS from its Louisville hub. Jeff Duncan, the 3rd District U-S Representative, says, “Operation Warp Speed has provided great promise to the American people amid an unprecedented global pandemic.”
Read moreFair Play – Gregory “Greg” Vester Bryson, 50, husband of Donna Lynn Dyar Bryson, of 280 Rock Creek Road, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his residence. A native of Oconee County, born in Seneca, SC, he was the son of the late Michael “Mike” Vester Bryson and Judy Ann Gilliam Bryson of Westminster. Greg attended West Oak […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC – Roger Dale Eades, 73, of 319 Capps Road, Walhalla passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at North Greenville Hospital. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Eades was the son of the late Ernest and Florence Capps Eades. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea. Mr. Eades was retired from […]
Read moreThe more people tested, the more test results show positivity for COVID-19. On today’s South Carolina report, 13,234 test results were received by DHEC and their positivity increased to 23%. For the 24-hour reporting period, the state health agency confirmed 3,047 new cases and counted 12 more deaths. Seventy-five of the new cases are Oconee County residents.
Read moreSalem, SC – Ralph Jones, 90, of 14 Park Avenue, Salem, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Jones was the son of the late John David “J.D.” and Eva Orr Jones. He worked as a logger with his brother Bill and was a member of Cherry Hill Church […]
Read moreWestminster – Charles Clinton Goss, 82, of 121 Latirobe Road, husband of the late Syble Lee Goss, passed away December 11, 2020 at Prisma Health Oconee Medical Center. Born in Newry, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John and Eva Hare Goss. Charles was a truck driver and was a United States Army Veteran and a […]
Read moreWestminster – Edna “Louise” Burton Carter, 74, wife of Charles Ray Carter, passed away Friday, December 11th, 2020 at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born in Seneca, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late James W. and Sallie Blackwell Burton. Louise was retired from Becton Dickinson where she was […]
Read moreThe stolen band trailer belonging to Walhalla High School has turned up in Anderson County. An Oconee sheriff’s officer is being credited with its recovery in the Homeland Park area of Anderson County. When stolen, the trailer contained thousands of dollars worth of equipment. However, the spokesman for the Oconee Sheriff’s Office said the investigation continues “and due to that […]
Read moreWarnings are being issued to unsuspecting members of the public to be wary of a telephone scam being perpetrated by fraudsters in the name of the company Amazon. According to Oconee Sheriff’s Office, one victim is said to have lost about $19 thousand after being contacted by an individual who claimed to represent the online retailer. That victim was told […]
Read moreSouth Carolina reports it worst day for COVID-19 spread. One week ago, the state recorded its highest case number. But that number was eclipsed today by more than 700. The newest numbers are 3,127 confirmed and probable cases; 47 more deaths. The South Carolina death toll is now 4,673 and the case count exceeds 245,000. Dr. Brannon Traxler, the interim […]
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