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The Westminster branch of the Oconee Public Library gets a new roof this week. It’s considered a two-day project, possibly three. The work starts Wednesday and will mean, for safety reasons, the parking lot will be blocked to public access. Patrons are requested to return items to other branches. The new roof is being funded by the remaining money from […]
Read moreThe Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Financial Corporation, the holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, recently declared a cash dividend in the amount of $204,799.00 or $.50 per share payable to stockholders on record by December 1, 2016. This brings the total cash dividends paid by the bank and the holding company to a combined total of $6,871,590.00 since […]
Read moreIf your home is full of visitors during the holidays, the Oconee Heritage Center is a place that you can take them to be entertained. The Heritage Center, behind the Bantam Chef in downtown Walhalla, is the official depository for Oconee County history and memorabilia. Hours are Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 11 to 5, except the following days: Closed for Christmas […]
Read moreIf there is an advantage of having to wait an extra week for the Salem Christmas Parade and the appearance of the Jolly Old Man in the red suit it is that the new parade date, this Sunday, is a week closer to Christmas and within just a few days of the official start of winter. The Salem parade, postponed […]
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Construction has begun on the long-awaited new home for Walhalla’s American legionnaires. According to an announcement by Jerry Dyar (2nd from left), the public information officer for Post 124, the legionnaires are grateful to everyone who is helping make the Kenneth Street building project a reality. And that includes Bob Winchester (far right), the executive director of the Joint Regional […]
Read moreDetails are being announced of an Oconee County relief effort for those impacted by fire in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Walhalla Water Department and Northwestern Supply Company are asking for your support the recovery of those affected by the wildfires. Among items needed are pet food; household items, including canned food and packaged snacks; bottled water and sports drinks; toiletries, clothes; and […]
Read moreCity of Clemson has announced some changes in its downtown parking rules, and the chamber of commerce believes the changes should make it easier for people to shop in the downtown during the holidays. Extended times to four hours apply to the parking spots on College Avenue between Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, January 8. Metered spaces in the parking […]
Read moreFresh from a re-organization meeting for the next session of the state representatives, one Oconee lawmaker thinks he has a handle on what are to be the top legislative issues during 2017. Representative Bill Whitmire, Walhalla Republican, admitted yesterday that job one will be some kind of permanent solution to how South Carolina will fund the repair of its roads […]
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Oconee deputy sheriff Justin Stokes (center) has graduated from the state Criminal Justice Academy and its basic law enforcement program, and he did it with special honor. Stokes was awarded the J.P. Strom Award, given to the graduate who achieves the highest overall academic average after the successful completion of all performance tests. Stokes shared the award with officer and […]
Read moreThe Walhalla area state representative in 2017 expects to be seated on the House committee that has primary responsibility for public education spending. District One’s Bill Whitmire awaits a meeting next week with both Governor Nikki Haley and Molly Spearman, the state superintendent of education. “It’s not official yet. I’ll probably find out next week,” is how Whitmire, a retired […]
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