Motorcycle accident near Seneca
One person was sent to a Greenville hospital with injuries yesterday in a motorcycle accident near Seneca. That accident occurred on Camelot Drive near the Bountyland Road.
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$35 thousand grant for the Oconee Humane Society
A $35 thousand grant will help Oconee Humane Society better prepare cats for adoption and ensure the felines get the care for a healthy start in a loving home. Unfortunately, hundreds of cats arrive at the Sandifer Blvd. shelter too young or too ill for immediate adoption. The society is grateful to PetSmart Charities for a grant that’ll help more […]
Read moreWalhalla plan to buy garbage truck on loan to the city
A committee of the Walhalla City Council has agreed to work out details to buy a 2007 front-load garbage truck on load to the city. Estimated cost: $55 thousand. Brandon Burton, city administrator, says a formal vote will take place at council’s regular March meeting. The truck has been on loan from Greater Greenville. Burton said, “Te purchase of the […]
Read moreArrest for unlawful communication with minor
A 41-year old man was under arrest Tuesday by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, the result of an online investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, Kenneth Allen Shepherd was charged with disseminating harmful material to a minor and criminal solicitation of a minor.
Read moreAlexis Ware remains missing today
An Anderson woman, Alexis Ware, remained missing today, and the sheriff’s office in that county appeals to the public for any information as to what might have happened to her. Ware’s car was found in McCormick County, but no sign of her. Anderson Sheriff Chad McBride says his office is committed to finding and providing answers to her family. Including […]
Read moreWalhalla extends payment window and cut-off dates
Because of issues with Walhalla’s third-party billing system, utility bills did not get posted to the internet, nor did they get mailed at the appropriate time. City of Walhalla Water Department says payment due dates and cut-off dates have been extended for this billing cycle only. Customers have until March 18 to pay their bills and avoid penalties. The cut-off […]
Read moreForecast: prescribed burn “minimal” effect on skyline
Today’s prescribed burn of 831 acres north of Walhalla is liable to have only a “minimal” effect on today’s sunshine. Smoke impacts are forecast from SC 11 and surrounding area, with some of the smoke across Lake Keowee. Spokesman for the U-S Forest Service says the USFS, in conjunction with the Oconee State Park and a nearby land owner, plans […]
Read moreThe meeting is tomorrow
Here is a 101.7/WGOG NEWS correction. The DOT’s public information meeting at the Beaverdam Baptist Church for improvements to SC 59, 243 and 182 is tomorrow (Thursday, March 3) from 5 to 7 p.m. We incorrectly reported the meeting is tonight (Wednesday).
Read moreThree new deputies in 2022-23, but are they enough?
In the next Oconee budget, the sheriff’s office appears in line for three new deputies. But, in the minds of some Oconeeans in fear of crime, there are questions whether three are enough. John Morrah of Mountain Rest last night implored the county fathers to consider a pay scale of $21 dollars an hour as a way to appreciably heighten […]
Read moreGuarding against a cyber attack from afar
What Ukraine faces by the Russian invasion wasn’t far from the thoughts of those at last night’s Oconee County Council meeting. Chairman Elliott prefaced the moment of silence by calling attention to the courage Ukraine has shown at Russia’s military might. And, during the presentation of Oconee’s annual financial audit, the outside auditor (Grant Davis) announced his firm’s one management […]
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