Movement on the Oconee bond issue

Oconee County now has on hand the proceeds from a multi-million dollar bond issue, from which county government can draw monies for infrastructure purposes.  Chief among them apparently is the county’s intent to extend sewer to I-85.  The bond sale has been consummated.  An email today from Ladale Price of the county finance office to county administrator Amanda Brock reads […]

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Training workshop has begun

Led by a representative of the state Municipal Association, a workshop to train and orient Walhalla’s new city council is underway.  Among what the mayor and the council will see is a video presentation by the utilities superintendent of what the crews typically are faced, such as the repair of a water line break that creates holes filled with water […]

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For now pounding rain, but later high winds

Right now the hard rain makes driving difficult, but National Weather Service urges those in the 101.7/WGOG listening area to prepare for the high winds that could reach between 20 and 30 miles an hour and gusts of 45 mph.  Wind advisory until 10 o’clock tonight.  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.  Tree limbs could come down and power […]

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Seneca Middle student receives trustees’ congrats

For his academic and extra-curricular achievements, a student at the Seneca Middle School received commendations from his principal and the congratulations of the county school board.  Tillman Sullivan last night was one of 12 Seneca Middle choral students who’ve attained all-state choir status.  But that’s not all says Tillman’s principal, Dr. Mike Cory.  Tillman is an 8th grade winner of […]

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Bringing a school up from “below average”

In front of the county trustees, a school principal explained how he and his faculty intend to raise their individual state school ranking from “below average.”  Principal Josh Harrison presented a plan designed to not only better educate the below average pupils at Fair-Oak Elementary School, but to better educate the school’s top students.  He said his school in the […]

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Promising development for Seneca recreation

Oconee school trustees have yet to vote, and the administration has not made a formal recommendation.  But the dye appears to be cast for Seneca to be offered the city’s middle school complex, once the replacement middle school opens later this year.  Dr. Thorsland, district superintendent, last night announced that Seneca officials have been told the city may plan to […]

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No in-class school today

It’s an eLearning day in the Oconee public schools.  Here’s the word from the county district on why students must stay away from their schools this day:  “This decision is due to the predicted substantial rainfall and high winds which may lead to downed trees and power lines.  In addition, South Carolina bus safety regulations limit the use of school […]

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January 18 meeting is a once-in-a-year opportunity

This year’s public meeting of Oconee’s state lawmakers takes place 7 o’clock Thursday night, January 18 at the Walhalla Depot on S. College Street.  The trio of the county’s state lawmakers use their annual constituents meeting as a chance for the public to sound off in the form of questions or comments on issues pertaining to state government.  And if […]

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