A 26-year old rural Oconeean is behind bars in Walhalla, charged with homicide by child abuse in the death of his seven-month old niece. Oconee Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of McKenzie Lee Turner, 26, of Hicks Lane, Seneca, uncle of the late Amy Genesis Stashluk. The brief announcement reads: “Further details regarding the case…
By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio A family involved in a wreck on I-85 over the weekend is asking for your help in finding their missing dog. The 13-week old Shihtzu puppy was ejected from the family’s van during the wreck on I-85 northbound between mile markers 154 and 155. The puppy is brown or brindle…
The Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Tuesday night in Detroit to take a 3-0 lead in the American League Championship Series and put themselves just one win away from advancing to the World Series with a sweep. Tigers ace Justin Verlander took a two-hit shutout into the ninth inning, which is when…
Westminster’s City Council has voted to exempt Non Profit Organizations from a hospitality ordinance. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to amend the ordinance which would have made 501(c)3 corporations pay the 2 percent tax on the sale of prepared food and beverages. The amended ordinance specifically exempts yard sales, benefit dinners and registered festival vendors.…
A 4-0 vote by the Oconee County Council has opened the door for an industrial park for Oconee County. The Council voted Tuesday night to contract with a North Carolina contractor to construct the first phase of the Echo Hills industrial park. The park will be located in the Richland Community, just off highway 11. …
Walhalla’s outside auditor says the city is in great financial shape. With that comment, Certified Public Accountant Jason White deliver and explained the City of Walhalla’s accounting for the fiscal year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Mayor Danny Edwards echoed White’s comment that City Administrator Nancy Goehle and other department heads had done…
