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Chairman Matthew Durham of the Oconee County Council makes it clear that he is not against development, as some might think about his support of what’s lining up as a temporary moratorium to new subdivisions of more than 10 residential units.  Durham says the moratorium won’t affect a homeowner building a house on their land.  It does not,” he says, […]

Walhalla and the Pickens County town of Central can take solace in the fact that they’ve made the list of the 10 safest cities in South Carolina.  Based on 2026 crime data, Central is #8 and Walhalla #9 and characterized by low violent and property crimes known for proactive law enforcement and strong community engagement.  Number 1 is Tega Cay […]

At the governor’s direction, it back to work this morning for the state lawmakers.  The General Assembly is to reconvene at 11 to take up budget, congressional districts, and other public matters.  But a Democrat for governor, Billy Webster, says it’s a mistake.  Webster said, “South Carolinians are struggling with gas prices, grocery bills, and insurance premiums they can’t afford, […]

A large yellow with white trim house at the edge of Seneca’s downtown will be allowed to offer short-term rental units.  Aaron Lyle, the house owner, was granted variance to Seneca’s prohibition against short-term rentals on the first floor of a structure inside the core commercial district.  At 200 WN 1st Street, this 1965-built house is seen by Lyle and […]

A settlement agreement has been announced in Pickens County Common Pleas Court in the case Cohen and others versus Pickens County and the Keowee River LLC. It’s a case involving complaints against a gun shooting range and the possibility of a hotel on the Reserve home development property on Lake Keowee on the Pickens County side of the lake.  The […]

“The City of Walhalla Water Department has issued a boil water advisory due to mechanical failure at one of our pump stations. As a result, a 24-hour boil water advisory is now in effect for customers along Highlands Highway, Rocky Knoll Road, Lake Jemiki Road and surrounding areas. Those included have been notified by phone call. During this advisory, residents […]

A man found in the crawl space of a vacant house, allegedly armed with a rifle, has been arrested in an Oconee Sheriff’s Office investigation that started with an alarm sounded last weekend.  The alarm sent a deputy sheriff to an address on Sweet Gum Drive on a Lake Hartwell peninsula.  According to the sheriff’s office, the man charged – […]

Governor Henry McMaster has declared May 18 to May 22, 2026, as South Carolina Heat Safety Week. As temperatures start to rise across the state, officials are urging residents to focus on heat safety before the summer season. This statewide effort is collaboration between the S.C. State Climatology Office, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, the National Weather Service, the […]

West Union will look for a part-time administrative assistant.  Mayor Oliver says the person the town wants is someone good with the public and comfortable working in an office setting (Town Hall).  Anyone interested should send a resume to [email protected].