An event-filled Tuesday afternoon

In a Tuesday event-filled afternoon, 101.7/WGOG NEWS learned of a Walhalla to West Union police chase, a wreck that backed 123 Seneca By-Pass traffic, and an apparent isolated storm that downed a tree across SC 130 at Little River Road, north of Salem. Walhalla Police Chief Brinson says his counterpart at West Union, Josh Epps, was able to stop a […]

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South Carolina senators split $ trillion vote

South Carolina’s U-S senators believe the country needs work on roads, bridges, ports, broadband and other infrastructure, but they differ on what to spend to accomplish.  Senator Graham was part of the bipartisan support today for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending bill.  Senator Scott, however, calls it reckless spending on unrelated pet projects.  “This bipartisan infrastructure bill is good for […]

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Drug charges placed against Clemson man

A 40-year old Clemson man has been transferred from the Jackson County, North Carolina jail to the Oconee Detention Center.  The Oconee Sheriff’s Office today announced the charge of trafficking in methamphetamine against Tarrell Lashawn Lee Williams of the Old Clemson Highway.  Arrest warrants allege that undercover operatives made two separate controlled buys this year from Williams in Oconee County, […]

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Truck driver killed on I-85, Anderson County

The state patrol reports the driver of a tractor-trailer truck died shortly after 9 this morning in an Interstate-85 accident, seven miles north of Anderson.  Trooper Hovis gave the following details.  The accident occurred in the southbound lanes when the tractor-trailer went off the right side of 85, hit guardrail, and then hit a fence and utility poles.  The trooper […]

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Oconee schools publish COVID-19 guidelines

The School District of Oconee 2021-2022 school year COVID-19 Guidelines have been posted on the district website.  It is important to note that these guidelines can change at any time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or legislative action.  A summary of the guidelines is included below; complete guidelines can be found on the COVID-19 page of the district website. […]

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Hotel project makes for Walhalla excitement

Excitement and anticipation abound in Walhalla, the County Seat of Oconee, at the prospects that a Georgia couple are in the process to acquire a large former school building on the grounds of the Center for the Performing Arts to develop a hotel.  Among those excited is Mark Thompson, executive director of the performing arts center, who can envision multiple […]

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Heat was factor in park medical emergency

Taking recreation at Walhalla’s Stumphouse Tunnel Park and the nearby Issaquena Falls is a popular year-round activity.  But yesterday’s 90-degree temperature is believed to have been a factor for one visitor who required a medical emergency response.  According to Lt. Will Bates of Walhalla Fire Department, public safety responders went to the observation deck at Issaqueena Falls to help a […]

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For farmers, a pair of votes at county level

Oconee County’s agricultural advisory board is acting to soften the plight of farmers whose large machinery is increasingly having trouble maneuvering some of the county’s narrowest roads.  The board took a couple of votes yesterday to approach the postal service and the county and state road departments for assistance.  At times, heavy modern-day combines and hay equipment accidentally strike roadside […]

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