After accepting a church position in Anderson, former Congressman Gresham Barrett and his wife, Natalie, have their home and farm near Westminster for sale and are looking for property in Anderson County, 96.3/WGOG NEWS has learned. Barrett recently accepted a position as Director of Stewardship for New Spring Church and is said to be completely…
Walhalla has added a new truck to its arsenal of fire fighting equipment. That new truck, purchased by city, arrived last Thursday at the department on E. N. Broad Street. It replaces an older truck, which was donated the next day to Oconee Emergency Services, for use by the county at the discretion of OES.…
A spokesman for the Postal Service says there is no consideration being given to closing the Mountain Rest Post Office in Oconee County. Harry Spratlin says a Postal Service meeting this month at the Mountain Rest Community club has been scheduled to inform the community of a cut in two hours of window service at…
Washington Redskins rookie franchise quarterback Robert Griffin III re-injured his right knee Sunday in the fourth quarter of his team’s 24-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in their wild card playoff game. After spraining a knee ligament a month ago, RG3 was playing yesterday with a brace and was obviously hobbled after falling awkwardly while…
If you are a Second World War veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, you are cordially invited to be part of a program this month at the Walhalla Library that will tell about the pivotal battle. The program takes place at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, January 27, and everyone is invited. Phil Cheney, county library…
Enhanced protection is now in place by the South Union Volunteer Fire Department in a corner of its service territory near Lake Hartwell. Station #23, a South Union substation, was officially placed into service yesterday afternoon in a new building on the Blackjack Road at Foxwood Hills. And Michael Mason, South Union fire chief, says…
