Walhalla’s number crunchers to meet
Councilman Keith Pace will have the gavel when the Walhalla Finance Committee meets at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning at city hall. There’s just one item on the agenda: fiscal year 2023 budget.
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Recognition for West Union’s first female mayor
The recognition for Dot Gibson was a surprise to her. West Union Town Council paid tribute to her during its May meeting last night at town hall. Gibson served one term as West Union mayor–from 2002-2004.
Read moreNext week is Transportation Week
May 15-21 is Transportation Week, and Seneca has responded with a proclamation, as well as a few words from the mayor on the importance of free bus service in his city. Seneca’s proclamation notes that Oconee’s largest municipality made history a few years ago when it became the first municipality to convert its gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles.
Read moreWalhalla’s attack on mosquitos
Walhalla will spray for mosquitoes this season, starting the weekend which begins Friday, May 20, and continue a spraying schedule until October. If you have a question or concern, dial 864-638-4351.
Read moreHomeless camp fire
Seneca Fire Department reports a second fire at a homeless camp. No one hurt. This one, last night, on property near the Lowe’s store. It’s the second homeless camp fire in as many days.
Read moreA statistic for which Clemson compares favorably
The percentage of city of Clemson commercial properties that sit empty was a question that arose during a “Conversations with Council” event last month. The city provides the following answer: By the 21st of February, Clemson saw 6.4% of its commercial buildings empty. The last national average reported (April 20) was 15.9%.
Read moreA Westminster social event
A social event to bring people together in Westminster takes place at 6:30 tomorrow night at the Depot. There’ll be light refreshments. It’s called a “May Mingle”. Community groups, organizations, churches, businesses are invited to mingle and to meet and greet.
Read moreEdna Julian
Edna L. Julian of Seneca, SC, age 84, passed away at her daughter’s home in Lugoff, SC. Mrs. Julian was born 24 May 1937 in Carnesville, Franklin County, Georgia to Edd and Gladys Lathan. She grew up in Toccoa, GA where she was a 1955 graduate of Stephens County High School. She retired from Janzen, Inc. where she worked […]
Read morePantry shelves to be emptied this afternoon
The Methodists at St. Luke in Walhalla, on average, are giving away between 100 and 120 boxes of food every two weeks. Another food giveaway is planned this afternoon, from 4:30 to 5:30, at the church on E. Main Street.
Read moreNew Seneca budgets project higher costs, higher revenues
Time has arrived for Seneca to figure its budgets for a new government year. City Council was urged last night by its administrator to absorb the numbers and prepare for a first vote May 24. Scott Moulder, with staff’s help, highlighted the outlook: no millage increase; 3% pay raises. Expectation to receive more American Rescue Plan funds. The burden to […]
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