Category: News

A meeting of the Oconee County Municipal Association is scheduled for 6 o’clock Monday evening at the Walhalla Depot.  The pre-meeting agenda calls for the selection of a chairperson, a vice chair, an “A-COG” representative, a secretary, and a member at-large.

A Clemson University student from Hendersonville, Tennessee, Elizabeth Caldwell, has been named a Truman scholar.  Named for the late President Harry Truman, the Truman scholarship is given to high-achieving college students who show commitment to public service and potential to continue that service beyond graduation.  She’ll receive up to $30 thousand for graduate study, leadership training, career counseling and other […]

Pickens County School District is accused, in a civil court filing, of violating the sex-based discrimination provisions of the federal law Title IX (Nine).  A low state law office has filed suit in what’s titled, “Mother and Father Doe, Individually and on Behalf of Jane Doe, a Minor Under the Age of 18 vs. School District of Pickens County.” It […]

Votes cast this week by the South Carolina Legislature have filled judicial offices within the 10th Circuit of Oconee and Anderson counties.  Scott Sprouse of Walhalla may continue to wear the black robe and preside over civil and criminal matters in the two counties.  Anderson attorney David Brousseau is the choice to fill an open Family Court seat in circuit.

When the lights go out — whether it is from severe weather, vehicle accidents or animal interference — line workers respond by getting the lights on for customers and communities.  Duke Energy today recognizes National Line Worker Appreciation Day and the work of the vital employees who ensure customers and communities have safe, reliable power, and play a key infrastructure […]

Oconee County service organizations may apply for emergency food and shelter monies.  A total of $21,978 dollars is available through the United Way of Oconee.  Only non-profit agencies (no individuals) may apply and should call the United Way no later than 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, April 23 to be considered.

Walhalla is pooling money to repair sidewalks up and down Main Street, both sides of the street.  Mayor Tim Hall spoke to 101.7/WGOG NEWS today about a request for qualifications from the HDH Construction Group.  Hall’s comments on the condition of sidewalks in the city can be heard in our over-the-air newscasts.

Walhalla seeks to end its arrangement for technical assistance from the state’s Main Street program.  It’s a decision voted, following city council’s executive session of last night.  Walhalla has its own Main Street program, and that program is going to continue, according to Mayor Tim Hall.  

A policeman in Seneca found clothing and couch cushions littering part of the 123 By-Pass, beneath the Northampton Road bridge. The incident Sunday evening led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Utica man.  Law enforcement records show Richard George Wright charged with littering, 15 to 500 pounds first offense.