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The annual fundraiser today for the Oconee Democratic Party has taken on added attention with the announcement that Joe Biden will address the virtual event at 6 o’clock this evening. The county Democrats are raising money for their party through the sale of plates of barbecue which are available until 5 o’clock this afternoon at party headquarters on S. College […]
Read moreSeneca- Richard Patton Patton, 75, of Seneca, SC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020. Richard was born on January 20, 1945, to the late Wyley and Ruth Mae Self Patton. Richard had spent many of his first years in the Rabun County area, he was a certified welder and had been employed […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,368 new confirmed cases and twelve new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 74 additional confirmed deaths and eight new probable deaths. Among the 74 confirmed deaths is that of an elderly Oconee County resident, who died Thursday. Among the new confirmed cases, 11 Oconee residents. […]
Read moreAn I-85 off ramp in Oconee is the scene this afternoon of an overturned tractor-trailer truck. Just a few minutes ago EMS and the fire department were there on the ramp of 85 northbound at exit 2.
Read moreFor a 17th straight day, South Carolina has recorded at least 1,400 new cases of COVID-19. That glum observation was given today by a DHEC doctor, Brannon Traxler. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,921 new confirmed cases and eight new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 46 additional confirmed deaths and seven new probable deaths. This brings […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Robbie “Boo” Prang, 3, of Walhalla, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Born in Anderson, SC, Robbie is the daughter of Robert Andrew Prang, Sr. and Kimberly Dawn Carr. She loves her family and also going to her Uncle Robbie’s shop downtown. Her favorite color is “geen” and her favorite song is “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. […]
Read more“City of Walhalla Water Department 6 month Payment Plan Terms, Conditions and Agreement. Balance Effective Period March 17, 2020 – July 24, 2020 Final date to apply and first payment is due on or before August 12, 2020 No late applications or payments will be accepted. The City of Walhalla is offering customers with a delinquent water account the opportunity to […]
Read moreNo matter what business you drop by, you are likely to hear the proprietor or simply an employee talk of the difficulty of staying afloat in the pandemic. Even the optimistic leader of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce concedes that, with the changing severity of COVID-19, what you might know in the morning changes as early as the afternoon. Still […]
Read moreInformation is likely to be available early next week on a project designed to offer free COVID-19 tests to people in Westminster who do not have adequate insurance. A planning meeting is to take place Tuesday morning involving Westminster Councilman Brad Chastain, Westminster physician Billy Campbell, and representatives of the COVID Consortium.
Read moreOwners of two of Seneca’s tornado-damaged homes have won their appeals with a city regulatory board. The board of appeals decided last night to make exceptions for projects on Julian Drive and Pinecrest Drive–two of the areas hardest hit by the EF3 tornado. Further details on those successful appeals can be heard today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS.
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