Kathleen Lola Floyd Shead

    Walhalla, SC — Kathleen Lola Floyd Shead, 93, wife of the late Jay Shead, of 156 Horseshoe Lane, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at her home.   A native of Townville, SC, Mrs. Shead was the daughter of the late Yancie and Roxie Floyd. She was a member of Coneross Church of God.   Mrs. Shead is […]

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Endorsement made for party chairman

Glenn Hart, the District Five Oconee County councilman, wants a change at the top of the county Republican Party.  In advance of the party’s convention this Saturday, Hart is publicly endorsing David McMahan to be the next county party chairman.  “He’s really a true conservative and that’s what we need for our county,” said Hart.  Current Chairman Bill Jerome says […]

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Controlled burn today on U-S forest land

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District of the U-S Service has announced a 108-acre controlled burn today in the Brasstown area of Oconee County near Long Creek.  USFS officials predict smoke impacts will be minimal and last a short duration.  The purposes for the controlled burn are fuels reduction, wildlife habitat, and research through Clemson University.

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Water issues addressed by Walhalla City Council

Walhalla City Council agreed last night to adjust a huge water bill accrued by a S. Spring Street customer who failed to notice a leak on his side of the meter.  Scott Parris, the utilities superintendent, said the leak of 92 thousand gallons of water amounted to a $4,800 bill for one month.  The mayor and council, in agreeing to […]

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Bookstore to open in Walhalla

Bookstores are a rare breed in our high tech world, but there will be one to open in Walhalla’s downtown, according to the Main Street director.  Libby Imbody, in her report to the city council about the latest Main Street happenings, announced last night that a bookstore will locate in the former Davenport Funeral Home building on Main Street.

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The likelihood Walhallans to pay more for sewer

The stark financial scenario facing the county’s sewer authority could translate into future service cost increases for Walhalla.  The mayor and the council were put on notice last night by their utilities director and their interim administrator that there’s potential for the city’s treatment charges to increase by $200 thousand if the Joint Regional Sewer Authority goes into debt to […]

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City hall meetings to be resumed

The council chambers at Walhalla city hall are small and without windows, but the city’s elected officials believe they can make it safe to resume city meetings there by taking continuing precautions against the spread of COVID-19.  The mayor and council members are clearly more comfortable in their city hall setting and, after one year of meeting in the community […]

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How Walhalla markets its corner-owned acreage

Walhalla Councilman Keith Pace suggests a gazebo for one use of nearly 1.5 acres of city-owned property at Main and S. College.  But other city officials envision the cleared lot as something more, perhaps, a hotel or another commercial building that would feature second floor condominiums. Also discussed last night:  the idea of establishing a new spot for the city’s […]

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