Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Greenville, SC: United Housing Connections (UHC) and the Upstate Continuum of Care have been awarded nearly 2 million dollars in grant funds to develop and maintain a quarantine shelter for citizens in the Upstate who are experiencing homelessness and who present symptoms of, or test positive, for the Coronavirus. Funding support for this project comes from the Department of Administration’s […]
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On Thursday, December 10, Walhalla Police responded to the report of a sexual assault that had just occurred and the suspect had fled the scene. During the course of the investigation officers were able to obtain information and evidence that lead to the issuance of arrest warrants for Michael Kenneth Cox of Walhalla. Cox was found and arrested in the […]
Read moreMain Street in Walhalla will be closed between Church Street and Pine St. from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Please use caution in that area. The Street Department is removing a large Oak tree in the intersection of Oak and Main St.
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The School District of Oconee County is retiring several iPad models due to Apple no longer providing security/ software updates and securing repair parts is difficult and/or cost prohibitive. Devices will be sold at 50% of the current market value. Chargers and/or cases are not included but may be purchased while supplies last. THESE DEVICES MAY BE PURCHASED BY CURRENT […]
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At it’s regularly scheduled board meeting held Monday evening, the School District of Oconee County voted to award all employees a bonus in consideration of their hard work and dedication throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A motion to approve a one-time bonus of $300 for full-time employees and a pro-rated bonus for all part-time employees was made by Dr. Sloan, seconded […]
Read moreWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on news that William Barr will step down as Attorney General this month. “I have nothing but total respect and admiration for the job done by William Barr as Attorney General of the United States. “As Attorney General, Mr. Barr vigorously pursued the corruption that was Crossfire Hurricane and […]
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on news that the Trump administration will implement sanctions against Turkey following their purchase and testing of the Russian S-400 air defense system. “I strongly support the Trump administration leveling sanctions on Turkey over the purchase and testing of the Russian S-400 air defense system. President Trump gave Turkey every […]
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued December 15 At 4:31am Est Until December 16 At 12:00pm Est By NWS Greenville-Spartanburg …Wintry Mix Expected Late Tonight Into Wednesday… .Light Precipitation Will Develop Late Tonight And Spread Across The Region Through Wednesday Morning. Cold Air Will Support A Wintry Mix For Much Of The North Carolina Mountains And Adjacent Foothills, With A Brief Period […]
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Join us in congratulating Cpl. Brenden Carmichael on being the Walhalla Police Department 2020 Officer of the Year! Cpl. Carmichael started at Walhalla PD in November 2018 and was promoted to Corporal in June 2020. He was nominated by his fellow officers almost unanimously for the honor.
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Out of caution to the public and city government workers, City Hall has closed out of caution for increasing rates of COVID-19 infection. From the announcement: “By closing City Hall to the public, employees will be able to limit exposure risks, but still be able to provide city services. Customers can still call the office at 864/647-3200. Utility customers can […]
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