Category: News

    Scott Moulder, Oconee County Administrator, confirmed this morning that the county has issued a builder’s permit that allows the contractor to proceed with work on the Pioneer Rural Water plant.  That permit was one of the contested issues between the parties.  Moulder said this, “It is correct that a conditional approval permit was issued for the portion of […]

A re-modeling has installed bullet-proof windows that separate the public from the clerks in the office of the Oconee County Treasurer’s Office.  The counter windows now face the hallway at Pine Street in front of the office.  The bullet-proof windows are another layer of security.  During property tax season, a deputy sheriff is stationed in the hallway.  The re-modeling is […]

Congressman Jeff Duncan applauds the nomination of Columbia resident David Wright to the NRC—the government watchdog of nuclear energy.  Duncan, Republican from Laurens, says it’s fitting that a South Carolinian would be nominated—considering South Carolina is one of three states which draws most of its power thru nuclear energy.  Wright served as chairman of the state Public Service Commission. Duncan […]

Three people required a trip for medical attention as the result of a traffic accident late yesterday afternoon near Walhalla.  The accident occurred on s. highway 11 and E. Bear Swamp Road.  Walhalla Fire Department sent responders.

A weekend fire in Pickens County destroyed a tavern located in a remote part of the county.  Investigators have decided the origin of the fire at “Bob’s Place” on the Moorefield Memorial Highway was suspicious.  Late Saturday night a passing motorist saw flames on the front porch.  The tavern was closed.  No arrests have been made but, according to the […]

A development within the litigation that envelops the project to build a Pioneer water plant. Pioneer General Manager Terry Pruitt announced that Oconee County yesterday released the treatment plant building permit sought by Pioneer’s general contractor, the Harper Corporation.  The release of that permit was scheduled to have been argued by attorneys later this week before a judge in Anderson.  […]

A Democratic challenger for the U-S House of Representatives holds a forum tonight at Pendleton for the purpose of allowing voters to know her better and to share her vision to represent South Carolina’s 3rd District.  According to an announcement from Mary Geren’s campaign, she will hold the forum “due to (incumbent) Jeff Duncan’s refusal to hold any in 2017, […]

A 10-year member of the Clemson University Police has been elevated to chief of police. Jami Brothers succeeds Eric Hendricks, who retired in December.  Brothers will direct all activities of CUPD, including uniform patrol, investigations, education and outreach programs, and victim assistance. She began her tenure with CUPD in August 2007 as a patrol officer, a position she held until […]

A man parked his pickup truck and went into an Oconee convenience store.  When he came out, the truck was missing. That led to the arrest by the Sheriff’s Office last night of a 32-year old resident of Foxwood Hills.  Law enforcement records show Timothy Bryan Turner charged with grand larceny of a 1999 Ford Ranger XLT extended cab pickup […]

Much of the weekend was wet, but the precipitation was welcome.  According to Official Weather Observer Barbara Wilson, the rain event gave Walhalla nearly two additional inches.  More rain is still needed, and the forecasts are promising for more rain in the first half of the new week.