Category: News

The Oconee Arts and Historical Commission, partnering with Visit Oconee, is calling attention to the display of 20 murals across the county that are listed on the Arts & Culture section of the Visit Oconee website at Oconee Mural Trail – Visit Oconee County South Carolina (visitoconeesc.com).  Additional murals will be added, as they are completed and judged to meet […]

On today’s report, South Carolina DHEC recorded 364 new cases of COVID-19–11 of which were Oconee County residents.  Statewide, the health agency has confirmed 29 new deaths, including two new Oconee deaths. Of 12,506 test results received, the positivity was 5.1%. Updated COVID-19 tracking numbers in Oconee public schools:  Since the school year started in August, the cumulative number of […]

Oconee public schools are making available to students in the 7th through the 12th grade virtual courses.  They are offered during the fall and spring semesters, as well as in the summer.  Virtual learning offers options for students who would like to graduate early, make room in their schedule to attend the dual enrollment classes at the career and technology […]

The annual Walhalla Middle School breakfast for veterans will take place this year on Veteran’s Day—Thursday, November 11.  A breakfast, catered by Mountain View Restaurant, will be served at the school at 9 o’clock that morning.  All veterans and their families are invited.    

Molly Spearman says she will not seek re-election to a new term as state superintendent of education.  She made the announcement today regarding the 2022 election.  Her current term ends in in January 2023.  She made these comments on her career in education:  “I have been honored to serve   and devote my life to the future of our state, nation, […]

  The School District of Oconee County offers students in grades  7 through 12 access to virtual, asynchronous, high school credit-bearing courses facilitated by district teachers.  Courses are offered during the fall and spring semesters as well as during the summer. VirtualSDOC expands educational options for students who may want to graduate early, make room in their schedule to attend […]

Walhalla’s city administrator says the process to hire a new fire chief has been “cancelled.”  Brandon Burton, the city administrator, issued this statement to 101.7/WGOG NEWS:  “The previously obtained applications will be filed away with the cancelled announcement.  Any job application received is rated against the requirements stated in the job application.  Some are done by department head and some […]

Tomorrow could well be a soaker in these parts, and it’s already impacting the scheduled Home, Health and Life Expo in Seneca. The event instead has been re-scheduled for 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday, November 2.

October through December is the worst period of the year for vehicle collisions with animals.  The motor club AAA Carolinas points out that deer-mating season is underway, and drivers should be cautious and extra vigilant on the roads to avoid collisions.  Such collisions are not only dangerous, but expensive.  The average claim for hitting a deer in the Carolinas is […]

A man of the cloth has asked 101.7/WGOG when should Walhalla kids trick or treat–Saturday or Sunday.  From the standpoint of city government, the city administrator says either day is OK.  “Just be safe,” says Brandon Burton.  For parents worried about safety, there are two Saturday events that the city has designed to be safe.  One is the day-long Walhalla-Ween […]