Camper fire near Walhalla
Fire fighters have been sent to a camper fire near Walhalla. Rural Fire logged the call at 5:35 this morning to an address on the Zion Road.
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Fire fighters have been sent to a camper fire near Walhalla. Rural Fire logged the call at 5:35 this morning to an address on the Zion Road.
Read moreJoe McAlister, 75, of Westminster, SC, joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loved ones on March 22nd, 2024. He was a devoted husband of the late Marlene Peeples McAlister and the son of the late Garnett “Mac” and Ellen McAlister. Joe worked at Valenite for over 30 years where he met many people, he was blessed […]
Read moreSeneca- Terry Lynn Sanders, 63, husband of Jenny Darlene Gosnell Sanders, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 22nd, 2024 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Sanders was born September 22, 1960, in Seneca, South Carolina, and was the son of the late Leonard Leon Sanders and Betty Sue Roach Graham. […]
Read moreFrom Crystal River, Florida to Oconee County will come the Rascally Raccoon Refuge, a wildlife rescue. The plans for Rascally Raccoon Refuge are confirmed to 101.7/WGOG NEWS in an interview with Sonia Bessiere. The Bessieres have acquired about 88 acres on SC 130/the Stamp Creek Road – where a gun range operated on property now acquired by the Florida couple. […]
Read moreHere are the Palm Sunday service plans for Walhalla’s St. John’s Lutheran Church. Two services are planned tomorrow: 9 am in the Fellowship Hall; and 11 am in the sanctuary.
Read more“We are currently in the process of testing bacteriological samples to determine if the water has been contaminated.” That’s in this morning’s Westminster announcement that all water customers are advised to vigorously boil their water at least one full minute before drinking or cooking purposes. The potential contamination arises from a main water line break. The next update is scheduled […]
Read moreA gun range, that has generated noise complaints, is changing hands, the seller confirms to 101.7/WGOG NEWS. Scott Durham of Seneca, the owner, says he can confirm an agreement has been reached to sell the gun range property along SC 130, the Stamp Creek Road. But Durham says, at the direction of attorneys involved, he will make no further comment. […]
Read moreJeff Duncan, South Carolina’s 3rd District representative, voted in the minority today on the $1.2 trillion-dollar government funding package, to avert a partial government shut down. And Republican Duncan says, “I proudly voted NO on this omnibus because it does the exact opposite of what Americans demand from Congress” — a reference to the government’s debt and the situation at […]
Read moreDavid Whitfield, age 54, passed away on Tuesday March 19th, 2024, at his home in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on June 2, 1969, he was the son of George Joe Whitfield and the late Betty Jean Stancil. Mr. Whitfield will be remembered for his love of eagles, riding motorcycles, Clemson athletics, and his animals. In addition to his […]
Read moreJohn Elliott, chairman of the Oconee County Budget, Finance, and Administration Committee, opened today’s workshop by stating that he can already foresee two parts of the budget – insurance and salaries – are going to require a $2.3 million increase. But, so far as solid budgets are concerned, County Administrator Amanda Brock cautioned the committee that the numbers they are […]
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