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The business of boating remains big in Oconee County — a county with three major lakes. A new boat dealership is being proposed near the Seneca city limits. Ron Taffer of Bob Hill Realty will go before the county Board of Zoning Appeals January 26 to request a special exception for a new boat dealership planned at 210 Worth Street, […]
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On Monday, January 9, 2023, the Mullins Ford Boat Ramp, located on Mullins Ford Landing Road near Westminster, will close to the public. The temporary closure is for site improvements, including the installation of a new drainage pipe and the addition of a new launch area that will add 106’ to the launch prep area. Weather permitting, the construction is […]
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Oconee County’s state “C” Fund Committee has approved monies to pave three roads and repair sections of 10 other roads. In all, 101.7/WGOG NEWS learned recently, more than $5.7 million of state “C” Fund money was allocated in November by the committee to re-surface Knox Road, Bayshore Drive, and Poplar Springs Road, as well as apply full-depth patching for 10 […]
Read moreA state DOT-approved road builder is going to start work on Goddard Avenue at Utica. Beginning Friday and continuing through the 27th of the month, King Asphalt will go to work on Goddard Avenue, from the Wells Highway to the Shiloh Road. Goddard is to become a work zone, which requires motorists to slow down and to expect delays. Be […]
Read moreSalem, SC– Samuel Odell Hunter, 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 1st, 2023. Odell was born on June 30th, 1936 to Samuel and Irene Hunter in Jackson County. Odell worked in grading his entire life. His accomplishments include grading 19 golf courses in the Carolinas, local highways, and developments. His passions included his church, gardening, and […]
Read moreA home builder is in favor of Oconee’s Sewer South phase two, but not now. Tom Markovich, in public comments made last night, joined the chorus of those who maintain that southern parts of the county are deserving of piped sewer, but this time of high inflation isn’t the time. Markovich believes the hundreds of millions of dollars allotted by […]
Read moreA tree in the yard of a Walhalla home created a blazing fire this morning, but the city fire fighters say they were able to quickly put a stop to the tree fire. It occurred near N. Pine and N. Broad streets–across from the post office.
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Two attorneys will serve as new Walhalla municipal court judges. Robert Owens and Roberta Barton were appointed last night in votes by the city council.
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A resident of Oconee’s Richland community received an appointment last night to fill the seat of Tally Grant on the board of commissioners of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority. He’s David Dial, who is no stranger to the policy business of the JRSA. Dial has been a regular attendee of board meetings and outspoken in his admiration for the transparency […]
Read moreJohn Elliott remains chairman of the Oconee County Council, although indications are he is not the unanimous choice among two of his sitting colleagues. Julian Davis nominated Elliott for a new term. However, the remaining councilmen—Glenn Hart and Don Mize—declined to vote. David Root, the county attorney, advised the county fathers that Elliott shall stay as chairman until the point […]
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