Category: News

The annual Walhalla Middle School breakfast for veterans will take place this year on Veteran’s Day—Thursday, November 11.  A breakfast, catered by Mountain View Restaurant, will be served at the school at 9 o’clock that morning.  All veterans and their families are invited.    

Molly Spearman says she will not seek re-election to a new term as state superintendent of education.  She made the announcement today regarding the 2022 election.  Her current term ends in in January 2023.  She made these comments on her career in education:  “I have been honored to serve   and devote my life to the future of our state, nation, […]

  The School District of Oconee County offers students in grades  7 through 12 access to virtual, asynchronous, high school credit-bearing courses facilitated by district teachers.  Courses are offered during the fall and spring semesters as well as during the summer. VirtualSDOC expands educational options for students who may want to graduate early, make room in their schedule to attend […]

Walhalla’s city administrator says the process to hire a new fire chief has been “cancelled.”  Brandon Burton, the city administrator, issued this statement to 101.7/WGOG NEWS:  “The previously obtained applications will be filed away with the cancelled announcement.  Any job application received is rated against the requirements stated in the job application.  Some are done by department head and some […]

Tomorrow could well be a soaker in these parts, and it’s already impacting the scheduled Home, Health and Life Expo in Seneca. The event instead has been re-scheduled for 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday, November 2.

October through December is the worst period of the year for vehicle collisions with animals.  The motor club AAA Carolinas points out that deer-mating season is underway, and drivers should be cautious and extra vigilant on the roads to avoid collisions.  Such collisions are not only dangerous, but expensive.  The average claim for hitting a deer in the Carolinas is […]

A man of the cloth has asked 101.7/WGOG when should Walhalla kids trick or treat–Saturday or Sunday.  From the standpoint of city government, the city administrator says either day is OK.  “Just be safe,” says Brandon Burton.  For parents worried about safety, there are two Saturday events that the city has designed to be safe.  One is the day-long Walhalla-Ween […]

At their meeting this afternoon, Seneca Rotarians will learn more about the Palmetto Trail.  Their guest speaker will be Rob Achenberg.

Oconee Sheriff’s Office announces charges filed in the shooting of a 48-year old man early yesterday near Seneca.  The victim was Aaron Parrish Putnam.  A 26-year old man, Wayne Austin Raffaldt, was arrested at the Singing Pines Road scene and is now charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.  Officers are ascribing family trouble as […]

This afternoon’s report reflects South Carolina COVID-19 data recorded on Sunday.  New, confirmed cases:  456 cases (16 of them in Oconee County).  New deaths statewide:  six South Carolinians.  Of 13,126 test results received, the new positivity:  5.7%.