Story of Walhalla to be illustrated on Saturday

The entire length of a small Walhalla street will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday to allow the city to tell its story.  From 9 am to 7 pm Saturday, Walhalla’s Short Street will be closed for the daylong event.  The city requests that all vehicles are removed before 9 o’clock Saturday morning; otherwise, they may be subject to […]

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It’s a go for the night of the 25th

The president of Partners for Progress, Janet Smalley, confirmed plans today to pull off a Walhalla candidates forum on the night of Monday, October 25.  The five contestants for the three city council seats are invited to take part in what’s scheduled to be a 90-minute forum to start at 6:30 pm on the 25th and take place in the […]

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Taylor Price attains Class A Lineman

Taylor Price is a lineman for the city, and is so recognized. Applause rang out in the meeting room of the Westminster City Council when Price’s boss, Leigh Baker, presented a certificate to Price recognizing his start at entry level to the accomplishment of receiving Class A lineman designation.  

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Westminster will be Big Footin on October 23

Those who enjoy the idea that there is a primate roaming the mountain sides will convene for a day of fun and entertainment on Saturday, October 23 in Westminster.  Dale Glymph gave a status report last night on plans for this year’s event for the street festival and parade, live music, and Sasquatch speakers.  Glymph told the city council a […]

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New housing planned in the Westminster area

Westminster City Council learned last night that there are two sizeable home development projects on the drawing books within the city’s utility service area, and one of them near highway 11 appears imminent.  That’s why the city administrator, Kevin Bronson, came to the meeting to recommend a policy that requires developers pay part or all of the costs to installing […]

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Thief near Seneca hauls off enclosed trailer

A utility trailer, worth $4,500 dollars, was stolen late last month, and the Oconee Sheriff’s Office seeks information from members of the public to help solve the September 22 theft on the Shiloh Road, not far from Davis Mill Road.  Late on the afternoon on the 22nd, someone stole a gray 2017 Covered Wagon 20-foot enclosed trailer, with a V-nosed […]

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Divided council OKs support to farm center

A majority of the Oconee County Council echoed support last night for the Foothills Agriculture Resource and Marketing Center on 123 between Seneca and Westminster, but other councilmen say it’s time for the project to look for funding elsewhere from the county’s taxpayers. Councilmen Hart and Durham voted in the minority, as the council by 3-2 approved up to $30 […]

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Council clerk job awarded to medical office worker

A long-time office worker for a local medical practice will take the job of clerk to the Oconee County Council.  John Elliott, council chairman, announced last night the job goes to Jennifer Adams.  She will start work October 18. Adams is a graduate of Walhalla High School and Tri-County Technical College.  She succeeds Katie Smith who was recently appointed associate […]

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