Traffic situation last Friday
A large truck hung up Friday where Frontage Road dips into SC 28 across from the entrance to the Oconee Memorial Hospital. Signs warn drivers of large trucks to avoid the area.
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Candidate announces meet-greet event
A candidate for Walhalla mayor is announcing a meet-and-greet event with the public. Dennis Owens invites the public to meet him and hear about his campaign this year for Walhalla mayor during an event 3 to 7 p-m Saturday at the Civic Auditorium. Owens told 101.7/WGOG NEWS Friday that, like incumbent Mayor Danny Edwards, he believes the project to secure […]
Read moreConsiderate Cafe’ back for a new year
Students who leave school without job experience often have trouble finding work. Oconee’s Fred Hamilton Career Center is addressing the problem by helping students learn employment skills as they serve the public in a real café setting. The Considerate Café at the Career Center opens to the public on Friday. Each week the students will serve a special of the […]
Read morePetition campaign to save “fly-off” exit
A petition campaign has been announced in an effort to try to save the “fly-off” lane that carries traffic off 123 onto 93 in the direction of Clemson University. Robert Moore, a Waterford Pointe resident, hopes to attract 200 signatures to influence the outcome. The area in question is destined for the construction of a church along with a commercial […]
Read moreSalem voters have a choice for Town Council
In Salem, three people are seeking two council seats in the November election. At the deadline Friday, challenger Vickie Towe and incumbents Lorena Lee and Kevin Talley made up the field for council. Dianne Head goes into the election unopposed on the ballot for a new term as mayor.
Read moreSeneca to hold regular meeting
Seneca City Council holds its regular September meeting at 6 o’clock Tuesday night at City Hall. One of the agenda items is expanding Jazz on the Alley.
Read moreLarge truck “hung up” on SC 28
Once again a large truck, this time a concrete truck, has “hung up” at the hill on the Frontage Road entrance to SC 28 across the entrance to Oconee Memorial Hospital. The Seneca police say a wrecker is on the scene, attempting to dislodge the truck. Meantime, traffic should be careful in that victinity. Capt. Robert Tribble says the reason […]
Read moreMayoral candidate to host meet-and-greet
Dennis Owens, candidate for Walhalla mayor, has announced he will host a meet-and-greet event. The public is invited to the event to take place 3 to 7 p-m Saturday, September 12 at the Civic Auditorium. It’s timed to follow the Clemson home football game, so Owens is hoping to see a good turnout.
Read moreIncumbents challenged in municipal elections
Incumbents are being challenged in two of this year’s municipal elections in Oconee County, and we have an unconfirmed report of council competition in a third town. The candidate qualifying ended today with identical numbers of candidates in both Walhalla and Westminster. In Walhalla, Mayor Danny Edwards faces a challenge by Dennis Owens. The field for three council seats is […]
Read moreLast major weekend of summer!
Crowds are expected to take advantage of summer’s last major holiday weekend by flocking to Lake Jocassee and the Devil’s Fork State Park in Oconee County. Brooks Wade thinks the weather will cooperate and the water temperature will make for good swimming. Brooks Wade of Friends of Jocassee says the water temperature is right around 79-80 degrees. And, he […]
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