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Columbia, S.C. (October 5, 2026) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Raines Road (S-37-339) bridge over Long Creek in Oconee County beginning Monday, October 5. The closure will last about a month, pending any weather delays. A detour is in place and can be seen on the map below. SCDOT asks that drivers slow […]
Read moreFollowing a devastating Sept. 17 fire that leveled six historic downtown Walhalla businesses, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual 18-hole golf scramble at Cross Creek Golf Club in Seneca to support the Walhalla Fire Relief Fund, with 94.1 The Lake News Director Kevin D. Hollis participating as a celebrity putter. The sold-out tournament drew 92 golfers and […]
Read moreFollowing a unanimous council vote after a closed-door meeting, Seneca is set to end City Administrator Scott Moulder’s contract early on December 31, 2026, instead of its original May 2029 expiration date. While Mayor Ronnie O’Kelley declined to elaborate on the personnel matter pending a future announcement, Moulder stated he wanted to learn more about the executive session discussions and […]
Read moreDari McBride with the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce says that a meeting was held on Thursday to discuss the Chamber Foundation’s Fire Relief Assistance Program with business leaders, political leaders and others… Walhalla Fire Relief Guidelines and Application The Oconee County Chamber Foundation has set up a fund at Blue Ridge Bank to help these businesses. These donations are […]
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Downtown Seneca’s cultural landscape is taking a major step forward as construction continues on the new Seneca Fine Arts Center, which remains on schedule for a December opening. City Administrator Scott Moulder provided an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, giving a firsthand look at the progress being made on the ambitious downtown anchor. “We’ve just entered the main entrance […]
Read moreWASHINGTON — The life and legacy of the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will be celebrated on these dates and at these locations: Tuesday, July 28th Washington, D.C. Wednesday, July 29th Columbia, South Carolina Pickens County, South Carolina Additional details to follow.
Read moreCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham: “Peggy and I—and our children—are devastated. Lindsey Graham is irreplaceable. The fiercest of fighters for South Carolina and America—and a loyal and steadfast friend. We grieve with Darline, his family and his devoted staff. May God hold him gently in the palm […]
Read moreWASHINGTON – The Office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) released the following statement. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.”
Read moreThe following is a new boil water advisory: “The City of Walhalla Water Department has issued a 24 hour boil water advisory after power outages at the Rocky Knoll Pump Station. The 24-hour boil water advisory is in effect for customers on Rocky Knoll Road, Playground Road, Lake Jemiki Road, the Highlands Highway corridor connecting these roads and surrounding areas. […]
Read moreLightning in the Saturday afternoon storm disabled the temperature recording mechanism at the U-S Official Weather Station in Walhalla. For now, that damage prevents weather watcher Barbara Wilson from recording the temperatures and reporting them to the National Weather Service at Greenville-Spartanburg.
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