Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
In places, the Coffee Road that connects Walhalla and Westminster is a curvy highway and home to many Oconeeans who live the country life and, if you talk to them, many likely will tell you they’d prefer no other life-style. One such individual is Delbert McCall who, in 73 years, has stayed true to his country roots. Knowing that rural […]
Read moreThe spirit of matrimony fared well in the year just completed in Oconee County. And the numbers show that tying the knot under the aegis of Probate Judge Kenny Johns and his staff is still a money-maker for the county. The probate staff issued 562 marriage licenses, and the probate judges performed 240 ceremonies. Oconee County residents are charged $30 […]
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Fire last night consumed a former cotton mill warehouse in Seneca, in the vicinity of E. Main Street and the Lindsay Road. The cause of the fire remains unclassified but, according to the Seneca Fire Department, homeless people had frequented the building. It’s believed the fire may be connected to a burn barrel used to stay warm. The fire call […]
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South Carolina boat owners are reminded of a change in the boat registration rules. Starting yesterday, boat registrations are changed from three years to every year. Anyone considering buying a used boat can visit the DNR’s S.C. Boat Facts and look up the hull I-D to make sure the taxes are up to date. If you are buying a boat […]
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January 2, 2020 Dick Mangrum The Lake and Mountain Quilt Guild of Seneca recently donated 16 quilts to the office of the Oconee Sheriff. Those quilts can be used to comfort individuals who encounter tragedy and require service calls from deputies. The Lake and Mountain Guild previously donated enough quilts for all deputies at that time. The 16 additional quilts […]
Read moreThe New Year will be just a few days old before officials conduct a routine test of the outdoor warning sirens within a 10-mile radius of the Oconee Nuclear plant. The test is scheduled for 11:50 Wednesday morning, January 8 and last three minutes. The tests are conducted by emergency officials in Oconee and Pickens counties. This announcement from Duke […]
Read moreJanuary 2, 2020 Dick Mangrum The numbers recorded in the year-long weather report kept by Walhalla’s Official Weather Observer reflect a mild year, with a high of 97 degrees in September and a low of 18 in late January. Rainfall at the Hickory Hollow Farm amounted to 65.22″ and no snow measured. The weather statistics are provided by Barbara Wilson.
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The rains of last month have taken a toll on the roof of the Oconee Law Enforcement Center in Walhalla. Sheriff Mike Crenshaw says the leaks are on the second floor of the building housing the administrative offices of the Sheriff’s Office. The roof shingles are 16 to 17 years old.
Read moreSeneca High School is excited to announce that Coach David Crane, former Head Football Coach at Greenville High School, has been named as the new Head Football Coach at Seneca High School. Coach Crane comes to Seneca High School with 25 years of coaching experience, 8 of which he served as a head football coach. His accolades as coach include […]
Read moreA new three-member majority of the Oconee County Council took shape Tuesday, with the opening moves seemingly aimed at isolating the other two members. Julian Davis was elected the new Council chairman on Tuesday with three votes, his own and that of District 3 Councilmember Paul Cain and District 1 Councilmember John Elliot, who was sworn in Tuesday to replace […]
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