Category: News

Rick Martin is no longer employed by Oconee County government. County Administrator Amanda Brock confirmed to 101.7/WGOG NEWS last evening that she informed Martin yesterday that, after months of evaluation, the county will eliminate his position of deputy administrator for public works. She indicated Martin’s position is not needed. Martin was a long-time director of the county quarry and, most […]

On Monday, five women signed up to run for the three available Westminster City Council seats.  Today three men joined the race:  Brad Chastain, Eddie Turner, and Bill Brockington.

Courtesy of Oconee public schools, senior citizens are entitled to free admittance to regular season high school athletic events.  All that’s necessary for a senior citizen is to be at least 65 years old, go to the district office in Walhalla with driver’s license and request the free gold card.  The pass can be used reciprocally at Pickens and Greenville […]

The field of candidates for Walhalla mayor will expand tomorrow by at least one.  The two-term councilman, Tjay Bagwell, says he will make good on his intention to offer for mayor, and he’ll do that tomorrow at the county office of Registrations and Elections.  Councilman Dennis Owens and the incumbent, Danny Edwards, have previously qualified.  And there are indications that […]

On one winter’s day in January, at least 70 people in Oconee County fell into the category of homeless. This was learned this week by the Oconee County Council when the council received a presentation from the executive director of the United Housing Connections. Leslie Crowl told the council that on that particular January day, 35 people were homeless but […]

An electrical surge in storms this week disabled the elevator at Clemson’s Keith Street parking deck.  While the city awaits the arrival of necessary parts to repair, the elevator may be out of service for as long as two weeks.  The city of Clemson requests that people with disabilities who use the parking deck keep this in mind and may […]

Law enforcement authorities have added charges against two Greenville men arrested in a crime spree that was brought to an end when the Clemson police captured the suspects. The sheriff’s office in Stephens County, Georgia reports vehicle break-in charges have been added against Wallace Wardlaw, 22 years old, and Vonnie Earl Locklear, 30 years old. WNEG Toccoa quotes Sheriff Randy […]

Pickens Construction crews are at work today in Clemson.  The street paving is taking place on Heather Drive near the section of SC 93/the Central side of the highway.

A member of the crew building the new Hamilton Career and Information Technology Center is reported to have fallen 20 feet onto a concrete surface. Walhalla Fire Department personnel were among the public safety responders on scene around 2:45 yesterday afternoon at the highway 11 park.  The injured worker was sent to the Oconee hospital, in preparation for a medical […]

The newest Oconee deputy sheriff is a canine capable of tracking and detecting explosives. In an event yesterday, the sheriff’s office swore in a yellow lab named “Thor” who was accompanied by his handler deputy sheriff Justin Stokes. Both Thor and Stokes have completed training and are ready to serve Oconee County. Thor received his badge and retired canine handlers […]