Recognizing the state’s champion matmen

Through the years, West-Oak High wrestlers have amassed so many state titles that it’s time for the nearest city to offer official recognition.  Tammy Allen, vice president of the West-Oak High School Booster Club, announced at last week’s Westminster City Council meeting that this year’s champion Warrior are going to attend a future meeting of the council and requested the […]

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Leevi James

Westminster– Leevi Mitchell James, 23, passed away on Friday, February 17th, 2023  at his residence.     Born in Oconee County, Leevi was the son of Shannon James. Leevi was a graduate of West-Oak High School and previous attended Lander University. Leevi had worked at Pizza Hut where many people knew him from, but was recently working at Kimbrell Furniture. […]

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Pedestrian hurt

According to Walhalla Fire Department, the pedestrian hurt in last night’s intersection accident was eventually air-flighted to a health care facility.  The fire fighter with whom 101.7/WGOG NEWS spoke said the accident occurred at Main Street and Catherine and involved a vehicle which did not remain at the scene.

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Michael Lee Morrison

Seneca, SC– Michael Lee Morrison, (Chaplain), 63, husband of Scherri R. Bolt, of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his home.   A native of Seneca, SC, Mr. Morrison was the son of the late Marvin L. Morrison and Betty Fay Smith Morrison Rowland. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was the owner and operator […]

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Vernon Dale Patterson

  West Union, SC– Vernon “Pumpkin” Dale Patterson, 67, husband of Connie Sue Smith Patterson, of West Union, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Patterson was the son of the late Horace Vernon and Sybil Ella Patterson McJunkin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and […]

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Walhalla city hall announcements

Monday is President’s Day, and Walhalla city offices are closed.  Here is the garbage pickup schedule:  Monday’s trash will be picked up Tuesday, the 21st, and Wednesday, the 22nd.  All other routes remain the same.  5:30 Tuesday evening at city hall is the time and day for the city council’s February meeting.  Atop the agenda:  Mayor’s proclamation to recognize Black […]

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Temporary homes for the homeless requested

A “dream” of the Westminster Presbyterian Church is, as yet, no slam-dunk with the city council.  A couple of council members last night gave a heart-felt reaction to plans by the new Westminster Hope ComeUnity to build three small houses for displaced people in critical need of a stable environment.  Hope ComeUnity is requesting city-owned property on Riley Street be […]

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