Sen. Alexander supports slim down of state health agency

Thomas Alexander, Oconee-Pickens Republican, supports a senate bill to break-up DHEC and split is responsibilities to a couple of newly-named departments.  The senator and his medical affairs committee colleagues Thursday agreed to move the bill to the senate floor.  Alexander acknowledges long-running complaints that DHEC has grown to large and, for the benefit of all, the duties can be re-assigned […]

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Anglers scour Lake Hartwell to catch bass

It has been called the prestigious fishing tournament of its kind.  The Bassmasster Classic has returned this weekend to Lake Hartwell for a fourth time.  Takeoffs emanate from Green Pond Landing and Event Center; daily weigh-ins are at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.  Lake Hartwell is a Top 100 Bass Lake in the country.  South Carolina DNR plans to safely […]

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From a bank to an animal hospital

The board of zoning appeals in Oconee County will sit in judgment later this month of an application for a special exception near Keowee Key.  The applicant, Keowee Animal Hospital, is requesting an exception to allow the former Wells Fargo bank on the Rochester Highway to be converted to a veterinary hospital.  The animal hospital seeks to keep the current […]

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From a bank to an animal hospital

The board of zoning appeals in Oconee County will sit in judgment later this month of an application for a special exception near Keowee Key.  The applicant, Keowee Animal Hospital, is requesting an exception to allow the former Wells Fargo bank on the Rochester Highway to be converted to a veterinary hospital.  The animal hospital seeks to keep the current […]

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T’ing up a tricky intersection

“This thing here, I hope it works”.  That was one of the expressions yesterday in Fair Play where the DOT trotted out drawings to show a fix for the intersection–SC 59, 182 and 243.  At times, motorists contort their necks to ensure no one is headed their way.  Of the estimated $2.5 million fix, sight improvements are a major component.  […]

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Countywide drug roundup in progress

The first 2022 drug roundup across Oconee is in progress.  By 5 pm yesterday, sheriff’s personnel had corralled 10 people.  In some instances, warrants were served on suspects already jailed.  In all, 33 people are targeted.  Arrest warrants allege undercover operatives were able to make buys that included marijuana, fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription drugs.

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