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A strong supporter of nuclear power, the 3rd District congressman is behind a bill that seeks to change the way the government’s watchdog nuclear agency reviews the industry. The legislation is called “The Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act.” Rep. Jeff Duncan notes that in South Carolina, nuclear power generates nearly 57% of the electricity, with the national average being […]
Read moreAbout two weeks remain in an application period for disaster unemployment assistance for South Carolinians in nine counties, including Oconee and Pickens. The help is offered through the system of unemployment insurance benefits. Residents of Aiken, Barnwell, Berkeley, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg, and Pickens are eligible due to “FEMA’s” decision to change the application to include individual assistance in […]
Read moreLarge amounts of rain were measured during the night in parts of Oconee, but not in Walhalla. There, the official weather observer recorded only .04″ of rain. Barbara Wilson does say that the radar she saw last night indicated heavy rain to both the north and east of the city.
Read moreEveryone in South Carolina, when in public and unable to social distance, should be wearing a mask. That’s the newest recommendation from the governor. But that’s not all. Governor McMaster yesterday issued several orders, effective Monday, that further restrict the public gatherings. The details are being broadcast today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS.
Read moreBecause of the potential of a COVID-19 exposure inside the office of the Oconee County Auditor, that Pine Street, Walhalla office will be closed for three and a half hours this morning. Amanda Brock, county administrator, says the temporary closing is precaution only and while closed, the office will undergo a professional sanitizing and deep cleaning. The plan is to […]
Read moreWestminster- David Joel Simmons, 76, husband of Linda Chappell Simmons passed away July 28th, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rochester, New York, he was the son of the late Avery and Vivian Parfitt Simmons. David worked for Colonial store, which later became Big Star, and was a real estate agent for […]
Read moreWalhalla – Pastor Wesley King, 48, husband of Rebecca Burrell King, passed away, Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Oconee, SC, he was the son of Verner King of Tamassee and the late Suzanne Crowe King. Wesley was the former owner of King Video in Pickett Post, and he was a good shepherd […]
Read moreThree Pendleton girls scouts have attained gold awards for scouting. They are Margaret Majors, Rhecia Majors, and Callie Majors. Margaret’s project was an audio book library of novels for 4th-6th graders who struggle with reading. Rhecia created more than 60 books for non-verbal special needs students at Pendleton Elementary School. And Callie created a victory garden at the Bart Garrison […]
Read moreWest Union – Fredie Joseph “Chicken Leg” McAlister, 67, of 4071 Safety Harbor Road, husband of the late Barbara Sue Ridley McAlister, passed away, Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at his residence. Born in Oconee, SC, he was the son of the late Clarence Robert and Afia Belle Smith McAlister. Fredie worked at West Point Stevens for thirty-seven years, […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,666 new confirmed cases and 5 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 48 additional confirmed deaths and 4 new probable deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 85,423 probable cases to 423, confirmed deaths to 1,551, and 64 probable deaths. There were no new additional Oconee County deaths. New Oconee […]
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