Category: News

For more than 600 Oconee high school students and families, May 28 likely will be an unforgettable day.  On that Saturday morning, at 8:30, at the three high school football stadiums, the seniors of Seneca, Walhalla, and West-Oak are to receive the diplomas they’ve worked long and hard for.  For various reasons, the numbers of seniors in line to be […]

The U-S Forest Service offers at no charge horse manure at the Whetstone Horse Camp on the following basis:  first come, first serve during daylight hours (8 am to 4:30 pm), 7 days a week.  Carter Collins, the Chattooga River manager, says, “Our manure bins are full at our horse camp.”

Westminster City Council finds out in a workshop this afternoon just how the city administrator intends to come forth with a balanced budget to operate city government for a new, 12-month period.  The budget that the city fathers are to hear about at 4 o’clock this afternoon at the fire department is to cover all funds and is to be […]

A second K-9 will join the ranks of the Seneca police.  Casey Bowling, the chief of police, credits yesterday’s golf benefit on behalf of his department.  More than 100 golfers enjoyed a round of golf at the Cross Creek Country Club.  Proceeds from that tourney allow the police department to add the second canine.

A 12-member music theatrical class will perform for two nights next month at the Walhalla High School auditorium.  The music performance will include more than 20 numbers and is titled, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”  The performances will take place at 7 o’clock on the nights of Friday and Saturday, May 6-7.  Erin Phillips, choir director, says the […]

Mulltiple charges have been placed in an Oconee sheriff’s office investigation of domestic violence at a home last weekend near Walhalla.  Charges of domestic violence first offense, burglary first degree, and entering premises after warning were filed against a 39-year old man after a deputy said he witnessed EMS placing a sling on the arm of a female at a […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting two separate Pill Take Back Days at three different locations later this month. The first Pill Take Back Day for Keowee Key residents will be held on Monday, April 25th, from 1pm until 4pm.  The Sheriff’s Office will also hold a Pill Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30th, from 10am until […]

From principal to classroom teacher.  That’s the path that Walhalla’s Steve Garrett is pursuing.  Garrett is ending his eight years as Walhalla High principal, and says he intends to teach math and is considering three opportunities.  Meantime, the interviews of six people interested in being the next Walhalla High principal will be conducted Tuesday, as confirmed this morning by Steve […]

For only a short time did Crystal Romanyszn serve as the executive director of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce.  But it was long enough for a number of the membership to be impressed with how she was able to change for the better the organized voice of the county’s business community.  This was evidenced by the chamber’s after-hours yesterday, held […]