City offices to be closed Monday
To observe, the Juneteenth holiday offices of the city Clemson will be closed on Monday. Meantime, the Pickens County municipality wishes a Happy Father’s Day.
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To observe, the Juneteenth holiday offices of the city Clemson will be closed on Monday. Meantime, the Pickens County municipality wishes a Happy Father’s Day.
Read moreA Thursday afternoon fire within the Walhalla Fire Department coverage area was confined to the kitchen of a home near Little Country Lane.
Read moreFiremen are famous for rescuing cats from trees. They’ll also climb a ladder to free a tree cutter from a bucket truck. That’s what happened yesterday afternoon on Coffee Road. A man was cutting trees perched from a bucket truck 15-20 feet high. His machinery malfunctioned and the Walhalla Fire Department came to the rescue.
Read moreThe South Carolina 3rd District representative Jeff Duncan, in whose district is Duke Energy’s three Oconee nuclear reactors, delivered the opening remarks this week for a hearing of a House energy subcommittee. Republican Duncan chairs the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security. Wednesday’s hearing was titled, “Oversight of NRC: Ensuring Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation for a Prosperous […]
Read moreThe Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter at Lavonia, overcrowded with dogs in need of homes, has been forced to close for two weeks. They have detected the deadly parvovirus. Lake Hartwell Radio WLHR quotes the shelter director as saying one day after litters of puppies had been sent to the Greenville Humane Society the puppies broke with parvo. No other dogs […]
Read moreWGOG NEWS accounts this week referred to the Order of the Silver Crescent as South Carolina’s highest civilian award. A 101.7/WGOG NEWS follower, with a sharp eye, said he was sure there is one higher state award, and he is correct. As confirmed by the resident state senator, Thomas Alexander, the Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor […]
Read moreIf you get a call from someone claiming to be Sgt. Baxter, Oconee Sheriff’s Office would like you to know there’s no one by that name who works for the warrant bureau of the sheriff’s office. Some Oconeeans have reported they’ve been called by such a scammer. The calls center on arrest warrants, and the caller wants money to have […]
Read moreThe West Union mayor, Linda Oliver, says tree-cutting off Main Street is preparatory for the construction of additional Habitat for Humanity homes in her town. Homebuilding is apparently proceeding at a brisk rate Oconee has not seen in recent years, and there are rumblings about a big “box” store that may be in the offing in the Seneca area.
Read moreLake Toccoa has begun renting paddle boats for the summer, making for a popular summer activity. Commissioner for the city of Toccoa, Terry Carter, says the public may also bring their own watercraft, such as kayak or a canoe. Paddle boats may be rented 2 to 7 o’clock every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Lake Toccoa boating is one form […]
Read moreCity of Pickens Facebook page reports Donald Trump, the 45th president who is bidding for a second term, will speak during an Independence Day Spectacular in the county seat of Pickens County July 1. At 1:45 that Saturday afternoon, Trump addresses the crowd. His remarks will follow a 5K run/walk and the opening of the gates at 9 am on […]
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