Season opener–in grand style
In Florida, the Walhalla football Razorbacks opened their 2019 campaign in fine style: a 42-6 win over host team Wildwood High School.
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In Florida, the Walhalla football Razorbacks opened their 2019 campaign in fine style: a 42-6 win over host team Wildwood High School.
Read moreOfficially four men are running to be mayor of Walhalla, with the latest filings today by Tjay Bagwell and Randy Chastain. Bagwell and Chastain, along with Danny Edwards and Dennis Owens, are all seasoned in the business of Walhalla city government. It’s still possible that others might file for mayor, as the qualifying deadline runs until Monday at noon.
Read moreThe state police announced the arrest today of a former policeman in the Pickens County town of Central on the charge of peeping tom, eavesdropping or peeping. The arrest warrant accused Mark Anthony Bolden, 54, of committing the crime by videoing the victim in a nude state while she changed clothes. It further states the victim was unaware of the […]
Read moreKP Components, Inc. plans to expand its Pickens County operations. The Denmark based company, which specializes in fully-automated machining of complex parts for a variety of industries, will make an investment of more than $16 million dollars that is expected to create 47 new jobs, according to the Department of Commerce. The company is constructing a new 50,000 square-foot manufacturing […]
Read moreA clergyman who started in the ministry as a youth pastor in Rock Hill has accepted the call to be the new, full-time pastor at a rural Oconee County church. The Rev. Jeromy Dean is ready to begin preaching at the Bethel Baptist Church at Oakway. He comes to Bethel with his wife, Amanda, and their two children. As part […]
Read moreDecorations for patriotic events, Oktoberfest, and Christmas are staples various times of the year along Walhalla streets. The city street department may soon be tasked with putting up additional flags and banners. Brent Taylor, city administrator, has detected public interest in new banners that promote the hike and bike park, Walhalla Homecoming, and the city in general. Taylor this month […]
Read moreAn Oconee high school graduate who went on to teach in neighboring Pickens County was honored this year with a Spirit of Democracy award given during the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters. Over several years, Cheryl Myers Lee displayed a passion for registering voters and chaired the league’s Voter Service. She organized voter drives at high schools […]
Read moreRick Martin is no longer employed by Oconee County government. County Administrator Amanda Brock confirmed to 101.7/WGOG NEWS last evening that she informed Martin yesterday that, after months of evaluation, the county will eliminate his position of deputy administrator for public works. She indicated Martin’s position is not needed. Martin was a long-time director of the county quarry and, most […]
Read moreOn Monday, five women signed up to run for the three available Westminster City Council seats. Today three men joined the race: Brad Chastain, Eddie Turner, and Bill Brockington.
Read moreCourtesy of Oconee public schools, senior citizens are entitled to free admittance to regular season high school athletic events. All that’s necessary for a senior citizen is to be at least 65 years old, go to the district office in Walhalla with driver’s license and request the free gold card. The pass can be used reciprocally at Pickens and Greenville […]
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