Walhalla’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.
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Homeless 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 […]
Read moreKey numbers in proposed Seneca budgets
The following are key numbers in Seneca’s projected budgets for 2022-23: General Fund — $14.7M Light and Water — $38.2M HAT Fund — $965K Other Funds — $4.5M Combined Totals — $58.5M
Read moreEscalating fuel prices cramp travel plans
The rising cost of fuel is no mirage. Higher airfares, some cases much higher, are evident, and those rising prices force Americans to think hard about summer travel. 101.7WGOG NEWS is aware of a couple of accounts from persons who, having checked out the latest airfares, are being shocked at the price jumps. Fair Play travel agent Gretchen Fuller shares […]
Read moreThe public’s help with info requested
Hart County, Georgia Sheriff Mike Cleveland is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect in the double homicide that happened Monday. “We still need information from the public,” Cleveland said Tuesday morning. “Somebody knows something.” According to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland, it happened on Redwine Church Road early Monday afternoon. “At about 1:10 Monday, the Sheriff’s office […]
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