Category: News

Indications are strong that Seneca’s municipal judge has his eyes on an elective office within the Oconee administrative complex at Walhalla, it has been learned by 101.7/WGOG NEWS in recent weeks.  It’s the office of Oconee County Probate Judge, and the interested prospective candidate is Danny Singleton, 23-year judge of the Seneca Municipal Court.  Singleton is the current president of […]

A shooting at a home near Easley turned fatal for what the Pickens Sheriff’s Office describes as an adult male.  Deputies early last night found a deceased male on Zion Heights Court with what they said were visible injuries characteristic of a gunshot wound. It’s being called a domestic incident, but the circumstances remain under investigation.  And, by early this […]

The South Carolina Supreme Court ordered the suspension today of Oconee Probate Judge Kenny Johns.  It’s the second time in Johns’ tenure as judge that he has been suspended.  This time, five court justices concurred, in what’s called a “definite suspension.”  The order refers to an agreement for disciplinary action by consent agreement and, in part, reads:  “In the Agreement, […]

New cases:  546 in South Carolina (including 15 in Oconee County) New deaths statewide:  38 (including 2 in Oconee County) Of 12,893 test results received, the new positivity:  7.6%. (These numbers reflect the data counted by the end of Monday this week)

The evening of November 19th will be a special time in Salem.  From 5 to 7 o’clock that Friday night there is to be a special celebration called the Grand Opening and Blessing of the former Salem/Tamassee-Salem Auditorium, now called the Eagles Nest Art Center.  At 5:55 pm there will be a meet-and-greet, along with tours and light refreshments.  From […]

Law enforcement authorities confirm the arrest of 45-year old man from the Clearmont Community near Westminster on the charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor first degree.  Richard Bryan White Jr. was arrested by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office and booked into the county jail yesterday afternoon.  The crime is alleged to have occurred July 28.  The arrest warrant alleges […]

The beer tent has gone up, amusement rides are being set to the ground.  And all looks promising in Walhalla for another Oktoberfest.  Sunny weather and pleasant temperatures are forecast.  And, after a one-year’s absence for COVID, for the city’s official celebration of its German roots, it looks like visitors may count on many of the same attractions, including 10 […]

As residents prepare for fun with friends and family on Halloween and through the upcoming the holiday season, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages everyone to stay safe and follow recommendations that will best protect against COVID-19. “It’s no secret that, during this pandemic, major holidays have led to increases in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths,” […]

A city councilman at Seneca questions whether the signatures of three city officials are enough for documents to open new bank accounts.  The city is preparing to process millions of dollars in grant monies from the federal government, to help replenish the city’s financial worth after last year’s tornado, as well as assistance in recovering from the world pandemic.  But […]

A new investor in Seneca’s downtown wants city government to bring back a grant program that helped other developers with start-up businesses.  The appeal was made by Ron Freeman, who has bought a lot on Railroad Street and has acquired existing building space on Ramcat Alley and N. Townville Street.  Freeman announced last night that, at 124 Ramcat Alley, he […]