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In an interview airing on 101.7/WGOG NEWS, Westminster’s one and only general physician discloses he contracted COVID-19–even though he was fully boosted against the virus. Dr. Billy Campbell tells how it happened and comments on the changing landscape of the virus which, over the last several weeks, has produced increases in cases, especially in the Northeast. Campbell will be the […]
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As temps surpass the 90-degree mark, one’s thoughts turn to the opportunity to enjoy swimming this summer in Oconee County’s only municipal pool–the Walhalla City Pool on W. Main. Brandon Burton, city administrator, says the opening date will be Saturday, May 28. Swim lessons, water fitness, and swim team activities start June 6. Daily admission to the pool this year […]
Read moreAdmittance is free and leashed dogs are welcome tomorrow to an event at the Oconee Regional Airport to benefit the county’s pets-in-need. From 10 to 3 tomorrow, the Aircraft for Animals Fly-In will feature a golf ball drop, modern and vintage aircraft, a display of show cars. Vendors will offer food. For kids, there’ll be face painting, a scavenger hunt, […]
Read moreNearly 9 of 10 drownings in Army Corps of Engineers’ lakes are adult men and, the government says, it seems that arrogance leads to drownings in many cases. The men mistakenly think they can swim and make lame excuses–such as life jackets are uncomfortable or unflattering. In the Savannah District lakes last year in Georgia and South Carolina, there were […]
Read moreOconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw did not make the trip, but he is sharing this news announcement from a program known as “HIDTA”: “On April 26, 2022, a delegation of senior law enforcement officials traveled to El Paso, Texas, for two full days of training with law enforcement on the U.S. and Mexico border. The delegation included representatives […]
Read moreIn a new letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) demanded answers regarding what they say was the FDA’s inadequate investigation into Abbott Nutrition’s Michigan manufacturing facility and failure to mitigate the nationwide baby formula shortage. The senators also requested information […]
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A newsletter project by the Oconee School District’s Jennifer Dodd is now a completed project, and a second district official recommends it as must reading for students and parents, ahead of the start of the 2022-23 year in August. It’s available on the district website. Steve Hanvey, associate superintendent, says public information officer Dodd has covered important topics related to […]
Read moreResponse by two ballot candidates next month for Oconee County Council #3 are not included on the web page Vote411.org, but members of the League of Women Voters says there’s still time for both Jeff Bright and Don Mize to respond to questions posed as to why they are running and what each hopes to accomplish, if elected. The LWV […]
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This week, the FBI Columbia field office announced that they will host a virtual “Community Awareness Talk”. The event will be open to the public and held via Microsoft Teams on Monday, June 13, from 3:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. During the event, FBI officials will provide information on various topics, including domestic terrorism, international terrorism, hate crimes, response services, and […]
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Walhalla has proclaimed National Public Works Week. Mayor Edwards read a proclamation during this week’s city council meeting, and he urged all Walhallans to take note of the important work done by public works employees everywhere. And, if possible, he urged Walhallans to take a moment to say thank you to them. It’s the 62 year that groups such as […]
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