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101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned that a spot at Walhalla’s Short Street and S. Tugaloo is designated for a marker for an infamous incident that took the life of an Oconee prisoner more than 90 years ago. The killing of Allen Greene has often been remembered as a lynching, but Leslie Hagerty of the Oconee History Museum tells us, “I just […]
Read moreOne of the names bandied about of Oconeeans who plan to file for this June’s Republican primary election in the county is that of a new arrival. That newcomer was identified by county Republican Chairman McMahan today as newcomer Wallace Sparks. According to McMahan, Sparks will challenge for the State House #1 seat, which has been held by Walhalla’s Bill […]
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The owner of an empty manufacturing building and his prospective tenant were given the chance yesterday to correct utility deficiencies before Oconee Joint Regional Sewer permits a daily discharge of 450 gallons in the wastewater treatment system. Without that permit, the commissioners were told, manufacturer Heath Blundell cant open a new operation in the empty Jacobs plant building along the […]
Read moreThose of us who keep our eyes peeled on gas pump prices spotted the cost of regular jumped yesterday at various locations across Oconee to just short of $4 dollars a gallon. “Unfortunately,” says AAA, “this isn’t the end of seeing prices rise at the pump.” At $3.99 a gallon, the Oconee price was just a few pennies short of […]
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Never before in a long career as an attorney had Larry Brandt faced a situation quite like it. The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority attorney felt compelled yesterday to caution the authority board of directors as they were about to convene a closed-door meeting. They were to meet privately for legal advice about one municipality’s threat to sue the others. […]
Read moreIf you feel you have what it takes to judge both the innocent and the guilty, there’s a part-time job available for you in Oconee County. State Senator Thomas Alexander announces applications are being accepted by the office of the county’s legislative delegation to fill a part-time magistrate position. You can receive an application on request by emailing [email protected]. Completed […]
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By early afternoon yesterday, Oconee Sheriff’s Office counted 19 people arrested or served with warrants while still in jail. This in the continuing drug sweep across the county. In all, 33 people have been identified as the suspects in the first local drug sweep of 2022.
Read moreFriends of Jocassee invites everyone this month to Devil’s Fork State Park for its day-long BellFest Family event. From 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, March 19 the lovers of Lake Jocassee plan a variety of activities, highlighted by guided tours of the rare plant the Oconee Bell. The flower grows only in this part of the world, and it […]
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Budget considerations reach the meeting the floor tomorrow night at West Union. At 5:45 pm at Town Hall, the council will open a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2022-23. Later tomorrow night the council will discuss–and possibly vote—increasing charges for park rental, water taps, and garbage pickup.
Read moreTri-County Technical College has named a former Anderson University educator to a post at the Pendleton-based college. Dr. Anthony Guiseppi-Elie is Tech’s new vice president of academic affairs and workforce development. Dr. Elie most recently worked at Anderson University and served as founding dean of the College of Engineering, vice president for industry relations, and university distinguished professor.
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