Georgia Wins National Championship
The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 Monday night to capture the 2021 College Football National Championship. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
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Marlee Alicia Crowe Holliday
Walhalla, SC — Marlee Alicia Crowe Holliday, 47, wife of Ray Wayne Holliday, of 200 Holly Woods Dr., Walhalla, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at her home. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Holliday was the daughter of Bonnie Crowe McCall (Garry) and the late Jimmy Moore. She was a homemaker and attended Jesus Way Ministries […]
Read moreJodi R. Blake
Westminster- Jodi R. Blake, 55, wife of Dwayne T. Blake, both formerly of Horner WV, passed away on January 5, 2022, at her home in Westminster S.C. surrounded by her loving family. Jodi was born October 14, 1966, in Frederick, Maryland. She began her career as a bookkeeper, but soon realized her dream of being a dedicated homemaker. She was […]
Read moreFriday’s DHEC COVID-19 Data
Friday’s DHEC report of Covid-19 data in South Carolina shows 9,376 new confirmed cases statewide, and 3,620 probable cases. 216 of those confirmed cases and 18 probable cases are from Oconee County. Confirmed deaths statewide on Friday’s report was 5, none in Oconee County. The overall positivity rate was 29.3%. Friday’s report reflects data through midnight on Wednesday.
Read moreJanuary is National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to become familiar with the risks of radon when it’s present inside a home. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is dispersed in outdoor air, but radon can reach harmful levels when trapped inside a […]
Read moreAssault Near Walhalla Library
Walhalla Police Chief, Sean Brinson released the following statement Thursday afternoon: On 1/5/2022, at approximately 12:43 PM. Walhalla PD officers responded to an assault that occurred behind the Oconee County Library located on S. Broad Street in Walhalla. During the course of the investigation, video evidence was obtained which resulted in charges being filed against Christopher Rogers for Assault and […]
Read moreOconee County Fires
Oconee County dispatch is reporting a structure fire in progress this morning in the 6 am hour at 285 Whitewater Falls Road. Another structure fire was reported overnight at approximately 8 pm Thursday at 225 Skyline Drive in Walhalla.
Read moreRoger Derrill Hellams
Walhalla, SC– Roger Derrill Hellams, 67, husband of Donna Neil Hellams, of 1309 Falcons Dr., Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Hellams was the son of Derrill C. Hellams and Mary Lee Smith Hellams of Walhalla. He was a Senior Technical Specialist for Duke Energy. Mr. Hellams […]
Read moreRobert Wilson
Westminster – Robert Lee Wilson, 87, husband of Betty Oliver Wilson, passed away Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at his residence. Robert was born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Paul Wilson and Cecil O’Kelley Wilson. Robert was a United States Army Veteran and the former co-owner of Wilson’s Processing Company Inc. Robert had a great […]
Read moreMarvin A. Wilson
Walhalla, SC– Marvin A. Wilson, 91, husband of the late Dorothy “Dot” Arve Wilson, of 109 West Mauldin St., Walhalla, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Claude and Claudia Haynes Wilson. He was a veteran of the US Navy and Airforce […]
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