SC 153 extension work announcement

Temporary night time traffic control procedures will be in place next week in Pickens County where highway crews are extending SC 153.  Seneca-based Thrift Development is the general contractor and announces that there will be pacing operations to slow, but not stop, traffic for short periods of work operations.  Thrift’s announcement states, “The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office will perform the […]

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Duncan: House Democrats have created chaos

The lower chamber in Washington has killed a measure to impeach President Trump. Third District Rep. Duncan blames his Democratic colleagues for pushing impeachment, as well as putting forth a resolution to hold the attorney general and the secretary of commerce in contempt.  “The Democrat-led House of Representatives has been in complete chaos this week with the socialist squad calling […]

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A vulgar act of vandalism at the city pool

Security has been bolstered on the grounds of the Walhalla Swimming Pool  to avoid a repeat of a vandal’s act from about six weeks ago.  Someone painted vulgar words on the sidewalk.  Police Chief Sean Brinson says those vulgar words have since been removed, and there has been no repeat vandalism.  When asked by Mayor Edwards if they have developed […]

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House condemns Trump–Duncan says resolution is misplaced

Much along party lines, a House passed resolution condemns President Trump for what it considers racist comments directed toward four of its members.  Third District Rep. Jeff Duncan, Trump loyalist, said this about the resolution that chastises the President for his “go back” comment:  “What we witnessed today was pure, unapologetic Trump Derangement Syndrome.  The resolution vote was an effort,” […]

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Autopsies confirm the coroner’s suspicions

The coroner says autopsies yesterday showed the two Oconeeans who died in their home fire last weekend near Walhalla died of smoke and soot inhalation, along with thermal injuries, in Saturday night’s fire at 140 Hidden Valley Road in the Picket Post Community.  But, as the fire’s cause remains an open investigation, Coroner Karl Addis says his ruling on the […]

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Five-month detour comes to an end

As the clock struck 20 minutes past 7 last night, the South Carolina DOT re-opened a section of closed US 123, the Toccoa Highway.  Alan Adams, resident construction engineer, said, “There will  still be a few sporadic lane-shoulder closures due to some finishing touches and utility work, but for the most part everyone will be good to go.”  Good to […]

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