Category: Featured

Oconee County asked a federal court today to throw out a development company’s challenge to the county council’s 8-month moratorium against new housing developments in excess of 10 lots.  A 13-page filing today in the U-S District asserts East Shore South has failed “to state a claim upon which relief can be granted and should be dismissed with prejudice.” East […]

West Union gave preliminary approval last evening to annexing three parcels of properties to its southeast side.  A developer wishes to build a housing development larger than that which is now permitted under a county moratorium that temporarily holds new home developments to no more than 10 houses.  The West Union mayor and council are told that the new subdivision […]

A vote and later a lengthy discussion of West Union taxes took place during the July meeting of the West Union Town Council.  The council approved a three mill tax increase to be paid by West Union property owners.  The council discussed but put off a decision on how much, if at all, to raise sewer charges. And later, town […]

“After speaking with all parties involved, they mutually agreed to separate….” That from a deputy sheriff’s incident report of what happened Monday evening at the Corinth-Shiloh Fire Department.  The deputy concluded that the issues that have the volunteers’ 501c (3) and the new Corinth-Shiloh Fire District at loggerheads should better be resolved through the civil court process.  Both sides are […]

The Corinth-Shiloh Fire District (CSFD or “the District”) issues this statement to provide clear, accurate, and official information to District personnel, community partners, taxpayers, and the citizens we serve. Recent public statements and activities associated with a former nonprofit volunteer organization have created confusion regarding fire authority, volunteer membership, use of the operational fire station, control of fire-service resources, and […]

A sheriff’s deputy was sent last night to the Corinth-Shiloh Fire station in response to an apparent dispute involving a group of volunteer fire fighters.  In recent weeks, the 501 c (3) volunteers and the new paid/volunteer system have been at odds.  101.7/WGOG NEWS was told that the volunteers had gone to the station for a meeting, but were told […]

Greenville’s First Presbyterian Church has sent a tribute of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.  The death of South Carolina’s senior senator came as a sudden shock to his family, friends, colleagues, and to congregation members at the Greenville church.  Graham recently joined the congregation to celebrate the nation’s semi-quincentennial and to recognize Second World War veteran Bill Quarles.  At the […]

Several Walhalla streets, including S. Pine, are on the city’s current list to resurface.  But what about the one-block section of S. Ann – between Main and S. Broad?   That one block section has been patched repeatedly after utility line breaks.  Corky Moss, owner of the Ann Street apartments, is disappointed that S. Ann won’t be re-covered this paving season.

“We have requested a feasibility study for phase 2 and phase 4.”  That’s the report from Dr. Meghan Ketterman, chairwoman of the Oconee School Board, regarding the update last night on the district’s long range building plan.  Phase 2 calls for a replacement Keowee Elementary School; phase 4 calls for a replacement Westminster Elementary School.  Ketterman adds this:  “Before making […]

While Oconee County organizes a legal defense to a developer’s lawsuit, the county continues a comprehensive review of its ordinances covering roads and zoning.  The purpose being a “clear, consistent, and up-to-date regulations that support safe infrastructure, quality development, and a strong community.”  To that end, the county planning department announces public information meetings to review the project and share […]