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On Labor Day, the day set aside for special recognition to the workforce, a 34-year old Oconee County man found himself jailed on the charge of receiving stolen goods. According to an announcement by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, William Justin Holliday of the Dr. John’s Road, Westminster is accused of having in his possession a Hustler Raptor 52” Zero Turn […]
Read moreThe project that Seneca pulled off last year to convert its passenger buses to all-electric power will be formally recognized during a luncheon Friday at the city’s bus terminal—the Seneca Rail Site. There, representatives of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control will present Seneca a “Spare the Air” award. Ed Halbig, Seneca’s director of planning and community development, […]
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In front of Zachary Hammond’s parents, Mayor Dan Alexander gave Seneca’s first public comment on the July 26 fatal shooting. Zachary Hammond’s mother, Angie, pleaded for something other than a release from the city’s public relations firm. And what she and her husband, Paul, and other sympathizers received last night at City Hall were Alexander’s comments in which the mayor […]
Read moreThe new member of West Union Town Council, Kelley Weiser, is scheduled to take the oath of office during tonight’s September meeting of the Town Council. The meeting takes place at 6 at Town Hall, and the public is invited.
Read moreThe committee working on replacement trees for downtown Walhalla will likely recommend oak trees in the center islands and maple trees on the intersection corners. Dan Pollock says, “We’ll be offering 2-3 varieties of each for Council to consider.” More information is likely to be made known during Monday’s meeting of Partners for Progress.
Read moreThe NRC is ceasing work on a National Academy of Science pilot study on cancer risks in populations near U-S nuclear power facilities. An NRC announcement today said the agency had determined that continuing the work was impractical—given the significant time and resources needed and the agency’s current budget restraints. But the government watchdog agency and state agencies continue to […]
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Work on Walhalla Streetscape moves today to the middle of Main Street. The contractor will place concrete trucks, curb machinery, and workers in the middle of the street. Everyone is asked to be careful around the work zone. On the north side of Main Street, electrical work is planned for the bases that will hold the new street light poles. […]
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The gate to the Oconee Information and Technology Park on SC 11 eventually swing up open to accommodate plans for a college campus, a career center, and other development. There’s talk that at least two manufacturing operations are considering the park.
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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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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 […]
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