A “free food” afternoon
A Walhalla church continues its mission of feeding those in need. From 4:30 to 5:30 this afternoon, there’ll be another food giveaway from the pantry of St. Luke Methodist on E. Main.
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Marking an infamous Oconee episode
101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned that a spot at Walhalla’s Short Street and S. Tugaloo is designated for a marker for an infamous incident that took the life of an Oconee prisoner more than 90 years ago. The killing of Allen Greene has often been remembered as a lynching, but Leslie Hagerty of the Oconee History Museum tells us, “I just […]
Read moreWilliam “Bobby” Joe Roberts
William “Bobby” Joe Roberts age 52, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at McCall Hospice House. Born November 17, 1969, he was the son of William Kenneth Roberts and the late Phyllis Holcombe. Bobby was a man of strong faith and was a carpenter by trade. His greatest joy was his dog “Honey”. In addition to his father and […]
Read moreRobert Eugene James Jr.
Salem, SC– Robert Eugene James, Jr., 50, husband of Tonya Denise Gibson James of Salem, SC, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at AnMed Health Medical Center. A native of Columbia, SC, Mr. James was the son of Bonnie Nucklos James and the late Robert Eugene James, Sr. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army where he […]
Read moreGetting political with David McMahan
One of the names bandied about of Oconeeans who plan to file for this June’s Republican primary election in the county is that of a new arrival. That newcomer was identified by county Republican Chairman McMahan today as newcomer Wallace Sparks. According to McMahan, Sparks will challenge for the State House #1 seat, which has been held by Walhalla’s Bill […]
Read moreProspective new employer in need of a sewer commitment
The owner of an empty manufacturing building and his prospective tenant were given the chance yesterday to correct utility deficiencies before Oconee Joint Regional Sewer permits a daily discharge of 450 gallons in the wastewater treatment system. Without that permit, the commissioners were told, manufacturer Heath Blundell cant open a new operation in the empty Jacobs plant building along the […]
Read moreOconee pump prices creep to near national level
Those of us who keep our eyes peeled on gas pump prices spotted the cost of regular jumped yesterday at various locations across Oconee to just short of $4 dollars a gallon. “Unfortunately,” says AAA, “this isn’t the end of seeing prices rise at the pump.” At $3.99 a gallon, the Oconee price was just a few pennies short of […]
Read moreA lawyer’s seasoned advice before private meeting
Never before in a long career as an attorney had Larry Brandt faced a situation quite like it. The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority attorney felt compelled yesterday to caution the authority board of directors as they were about to convene a closed-door meeting. They were to meet privately for legal advice about one municipality’s threat to sue the others. […]
Read morePart-time judge’s job available in Oconee County
If you feel you have what it takes to judge both the innocent and the guilty, there’s a part-time job available for you in Oconee County. State Senator Thomas Alexander announces applications are being accepted by the office of the county’s legislative delegation to fill a part-time magistrate position. You can receive an application on request by emailing [email protected]. Completed […]
Read moreNineteen drug suspects corraled
By early afternoon yesterday, Oconee Sheriff’s Office counted 19 people arrested or served with warrants while still in jail. This in the continuing drug sweep across the county. In all, 33 people have been identified as the suspects in the first local drug sweep of 2022.
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