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At a meeting next month, the Pioneer Rural Water District of Oconee-Anderson will invite nominees to serve on its board of directors.  Available are seats 2 and 5.  Terry Pruitt, Pioneer general manager, says he has confirmed that the sitting board members–Eddie Grant and Ronnie Williams–wish to be re-nominated to run for new terms.  Nominees during the 3 o’clock Tuesday […]

According to Walhalla Fire Department, the pedestrian hurt in last night’s intersection accident was eventually air-flighted to a health care facility.  The fire fighter with whom 101.7/WGOG NEWS spoke said the accident occurred at Main Street and Catherine and involved a vehicle which did not remain at the scene.

Ever since it was created, the southern Oconee industrial property known as the Golden Corner Commerce Park has sat idle as if it were a lady who can’t seem to interest a partner in a dance.  Maybe that’ll change.  The following discussion/action item appears on next week’s agenda for the Oconee County Council:  “Council consideration and approval of a cooperation […]

Monday is President’s Day, and Walhalla city offices are closed.  Here is the garbage pickup schedule:  Monday’s trash will be picked up Tuesday, the 21st, and Wednesday, the 22nd.  All other routes remain the same.  5:30 Tuesday evening at city hall is the time and day for the city council’s February meeting.  Atop the agenda:  Mayor’s proclamation to recognize Black […]

During mayor comments, the Westminster mayor asked his council colleagues to evaluate whether the next set of elected leaders deserve higher pay for their par-time duties.  Mayor Ramey, at last night’s meeting, said it has been 20 years or longer since the council salaries have been increased.  Over that time, the mayor noted, the pay of regular city workers has […]

A “dream” of the Westminster Presbyterian Church is, as yet, no slam-dunk with the city council.  A couple of council members last night gave a heart-felt reaction to plans by the new Westminster Hope ComeUnity to build three small houses for displaced people in critical need of a stable environment.  Hope ComeUnity is requesting city-owned property on Riley Street be […]

Jimmy Powell’s colleagues last night voted him two assignments.  In the event, Mayor Brian Ramey can’t fulfill his duties, Powell will step in as mayor pro-tem.  A second vote by the city council named Powell a new member of the board that regulates the fire department’s share of a 1% fund.