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Winter Storm Pax has begun to move into South Carolina. Snow and sleet have been falling from the northern midlands to the upstate. But, the DOT says, pavement temperatures have remained above freezing, and there has been no accumulation so far. Precip is expected to tape off today, then get heavier tonight and tomorrow. SC DOT crews will work rotating, […]

The motor club AAA has advice for driving in this severe weather. Avoid unnecessary travel. No one can drive well on ice. Accelerate, decelerate and turn slowly. Everything takes longer in icy conditions, so be sure to leave space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Don’t stop—-if you can avoid it. Don’t power up hills. Applying extra […]

By late morning, seven-tenths of an inch of snow had been officially measured in Walhalla. Barbara Wilson, weather observer, said with a 33-degree reading the snow was melting quickly. Conditions beginning tonight are expected to change that. Governor Haley has declared a State of Emergency to mobilize resources should they be needed. She has ordered all state government offices to […]

With the possibility of ice accumulations in the forecast, it is important to know some tips for dealing with ice storms. This is especially true in our area, where storms of this magnitude are rare. The National Weather Service and Emergency Officials warn residents to take immediate steps to prepare for power outages. The outages may be prolonged, due to […]

A rug maker in Anderson is getting bigger. Anderson County can expect to see 125 new jobs this year with the announcement today that Orian Rugs makes a $13 million expansion of its machine woven rugs facility there. Orian already employs more than 500 people in the Anderson area. Orian started as a family-owned rug company in Anderson and has […]

An honor awaits Sen. Lindsey Graham when he makes a visit next week to Walhalla. Graham, a former Walhalla lawyer, remains a dues-paying member of the Walhalla Rotary Club in good standing. And Monday fellow club members will award Graham a Paul Harris Rotary Fellow.

SENIOR Solutions plans to make good today on home meal deliveries to the thousands of Oconee and Anderson seniors who depend on those meals. But group dining has been canceled, as the result of the snow. Lakeview Assisted Living near Walhalla is making preparations to serve its residents, with staff to be available round-the-clock the next three days.

Oconee school trustees are being asked to consider a pair of general obligation bond issues. As explained during a non-voting meeting last night, the largest of the bond issues would generate $13.5 million and is described by Gloria Moore, district finance director, as “normal borrowing this time of year.” Moore today described that borrowing as a G-O bond for capital […]

Governor Haley signs a bill today allowing loaded, concealed guns in South Carolina establishments that serve alcohol. The state chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America denounces the bill and vows to ensure that businesses in the state are “fully educated about their right to prohibit firearms.” The group says South Carolina has one of the highest […]

Once that snows starts to stick and pile up, you’re likely to find yourself looking out the window. And it’s not just the wintry scene that’ll be on your mind. You are likely to wonder when the man with the plow on his truck will visit your neighborhood. In times such as these, here’s the priorities for the SC DOT: […]