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May is National Water Safety Month, and at last night’s city council meeting in Walhalla, a resolution was presented to Council Member Wayne McCall for his efforts in the restoration of the Walhalla City Pool on West Main Street, which is operated for the City by the Foothills Area YMCA. McCall thanked Mayor Edwards and the Council, but said he […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office responded to a deadly shooting incident around 11:00 pm last night. When they arrived at the Thompson Street residence in Pendleton, a man was found on the front porch of his home. Reports stated he died from gunshot wounds. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 71-year-old Hack Sullivan, […]

Associate Superintendent for the School District of Oconee County Steve Hanvey has announced the retirement of two district principals. He said that the Board hopes to conduct interviews this week to fill the vacancies being left by Geoff Smith, who has served as Northside Elementary principal since 1999, and Sherrie McAllister, who has been principal at Westminster Elementary for five […]

The mask mandate ordinance that was in effect for Oconee County government-owned facilities was repealed last night. County government buildings include the Oconee County Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office and all branches of the Oconee Public Library, among others. County Council Chair John Elliott made an amendment that lifted the mandate as of today.

Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office continue to receive reports from citizens of Social Security and/or law enforcement scams. The scams generally involve someone receiving a telephone call from a scammer who claims to be working with a law enforcement or a federal agency. The caller informs the victim that their personal identifying information, usually involving their social security number, has […]

Governor Henry McMaster announced on Monday that he signed the Open Carry with Training Act into law. The Governor said that he would “proudly support any legislation that protects or enhances a South Carolinian’s ability to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights.” The law goes into effect in 90 days and: Makes South Carolina a Second Amendment Sanctuary State; Eliminates the […]

25-year-old Junior Estuardo Ortiz of Pendleton was arrested by Clemson Police Saturday night and charged with Use of Firearm while Under The Influence of Alcohol. Police were called to Backstreets Pub on Earle Street not long before 11:00 pm. That’s where a witness reported seeing a suspect, identified as Ortiz, driving a white four door and firing a rifle toward […]

A small crowd gathered for last night’s public input session in Walhalla, but more time for deliberation is wanted to decide if small box stores will be allowed in the city. The organization Main Street Walhalla is urging Mayor Edwards and the city council to extend the six-month moratorium against discount stores within the core commercial district, as well as […]

In less than two weeks, AAA Carolinas predicts that nearly nearly one-half million South Carolinians will hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, even with gas prices at nearly $3 per gallon. AAA said that most Carolinians are so eager to travel, the auto group doesn’t expect higher gas prices to interfere with their plans. With the Colonial Pipeline back […]

Tomorrow night at 6:00 pm, there’s an open invitation for everyone to attend the second annual Community Meeting with Walhalla Police. The free event is being held at the Walhalla Performing Arts Center. Walhalla Police Chief Sean Brinson said that through discussions he hopes to help prevent area residents from becoming victims of scam artists and online predators…