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Oconee and the 45 other South Carolina counties, rated by the CDC, are now in a low transmission category for the spread of COVID-19, and the state’s assistant epidemiologist says her agency is encouraging by the drop of case numbers. However, Dr. Jane Kelly recommends that everyone remain vigilant to the possibility of another outbreak, such as the ones caused […]
Read moreA traffic stop Tuesday in Walhalla brought out the police canine for a sniff of the vehicle. As result of that stop at N. College and EN Broad streets, the police say, a 28-year old local woman, Megan Danielle Holman, was arrested on the charge of trafficking meth or cocaine. The police said they confiscated a large quantity of a […]
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A new use has been identified for an empty commercial building near Keowee Key. The building that had housed a bank may now be used as an animal hospital, to be operated by a Keowee Key property. Several neighbors and friends of veterinarian Monica Milasnovich Parker say they’ll welcome the facility. Monday night Parker secured a special exception that changes […]
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In three offices for the June primary election ballot there is more than one candidate this year locally. The Oconee elections office closed the qualifying books, as required at the noon hour today. Below are the names of the men and women who’ve signed up to run in the Republicans’ primary election: U.S. House of Representatives, District 03 Jeff Duncan […]
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The examination of Seneca’s finances covering the latest government year was made official last night in a report by the city’s long-time outside auditor, Mike Stancil. Something that showed up not good, in Stancil’s estimation, was a loss of nearly $15 thousand in the city’s net position. However, in comments to the mayor and council last night, city administrator Scott […]
Read moreThe public is responding to the plight of the grandson of a Westminster couple so that he can return home and begin to re-adjust after the boy’s serious athletic competition accident. Livingston Bridger is the grandson of Westminster’s Cindy and Tony Tecson. Mr. Tecson, accompanied by Dean Burton, spoke to Gary Butts on the 101./7 WGOG Golden Corner Morning Show […]
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Motorists are asked to use caution and be on the lookout for South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) employees today, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, during the agency’s “Spring Cleanup” litter pickup operations. In support of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s “Grab A Bag SC” litter pickup program, SCDOT plans to deploy hundreds of employees across the state to pick up […]
Read moreIn the final hours to qualify, the name of a third hopeful is added to the list for Seat #3 Oconee County Council. An updated list made available to 101.7/WGOG NEWS includes the name of Denise Addis as a candidate for the council seat that’ll be vacated at year’s end in the field for Seat Three: Jeff Bright and Don […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an advisory to parents and guardians today regarding THC laced gummies and their availability to children and teens. The Sheriff’s Office has had three separate incidents reported this year concerning minors who ingested THC laced gummies. THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It is what makes people feel high […]
Read moreInvites have gone out for a health data walk this week to advance the cause of learning more about health challenges in Oconee County. Good health is also tied to social issues faced by the community. And, in the last handful of months, the Healthy Oconee Coalition has worked to assess the factors that affect health including an open ear […]
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