Category: News

Three Oconee public school students have made the county district’s COVID-19 tracking web page since the schools re-opened Tuesday, after the spring break.  Two of the students attend Seneca Middle School; the third is enrolled at West-0ak High School  Also, reported with the virus are two employees–one at Seneca Middle; the other at Westminster Elementary.  According to the district, all […]

Here’s a law enforcement announcement on a hostage situation today in Anderson: “Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputies rescued an infant and two adults during a hostage incident early this morning on Foster Street in Anderson. At approximately 1:30 a.m., Deputies were dispatched, for an unknown disturbance, to a residence on Foster Street. While in route, dispatchers notified deputies that a male […]

This afternoon’s report from the state health agency shows 495 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina.  Thirteen of those cases are Oconee residents.  Statewide, the virus death toll increased by 20 people.  Of 11,376 test results, the positivity was 5.6%.

Now that COVID-19 seems to be easing in our region, the Westminster Bluegrass Jam and Power Cruise are teaming up to make a return to the city of Westminster.  The events are being announced for Friday, May 7, and the only costs to those come out will be food and refreshments.  Lined up for the Power Cruise are Herbie, the […]

The Oconee Sheriff’s Office made the following announcement today: “The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office filed a murder charge yesterday against a Walhalla man as the result of an investigation into a February 11th house fire.   28 year old Christopher Edward Burrell, who has a listed address on his arrest warrant of Wolfers Hollow Road, was served his arrest warrant […]

New, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina:  324, two of them in Oconee County.  Statewide there were six additional deaths.  Of 6,250 test results, the positivity was 7.9%.

Gwen Owens and Christy Marlow are the ballot candidates for next week’s special election to fill a Walhalla council seat.  For those anxious to know the results as soon as possible, there are a couple of ways. One is being present as the polls close at the Walhalla Rescue Squad Building on Tuesday night.  The precinct officials will leave a […]

Glenn Hart, the District Five Oconee County councilman, wants a change at the top of the county Republican Party.  In advance of the party’s convention this Saturday, Hart is publicly endorsing David McMahan to be the next county party chairman.  “He’s really a true conservative and that’s what we need for our county,” said Hart.  Current Chairman Bill Jerome says […]

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District of the U-S Service has announced a 108-acre controlled burn today in the Brasstown area of Oconee County near Long Creek.  USFS officials predict smoke impacts will be minimal and last a short duration.  The purposes for the controlled burn are fuels reduction, wildlife habitat, and research through Clemson University.

Walhalla City Council agreed last night to adjust a huge water bill accrued by a S. Spring Street customer who failed to notice a leak on his side of the meter.  Scott Parris, the utilities superintendent, said the leak of 92 thousand gallons of water amounted to a $4,800 bill for one month.  The mayor and council, in agreeing to […]