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There will be a municipal election this year for seats on the Seneca City Council. Candidate qualifying ended at noon on Monday, Jan. 8, with six candidates filing the necessary paperwork to run for one of the four open council seats, explains Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections Director Joy Scharich. “We have a total of six candidates that have […]

On June 30, longtime Seneca City Administrator Greg Dietterick will retire. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander said replacing him will be difficult. “Greg has given 20 years here and has done a great job for us. I’m excited for him too. He’ll be able to retire and do some things. I know he and his wife would like to travel a […]

This year marks Oconee County’s 150th birthday. The county has a number of things planned to mark the Sesquicentennial. An update on those plans was presented to the Oconee County Arts and Historical Commission during their meeting Thursday night at South Cove County Park, explains Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “We were able to give a […]

Oconee County Emergency Services announces their annual Tornado Safety Poster Contest. The contest is open to all students in grades 1 – 5 in any Oconee County school, explains Oconee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Special Operations Scott Krein. “Each year we get this opportunity to see all these posters that these elementary school kids think up. It is […]

With frigid temperatures, the Oconee County Humane Society is encouraging residents to bring pets indoors, explains Angel Newman. “It is miserable outside and as soon as you walk out and say it is cold, your pets say the same thing because if you are cold, your pets are cold. It is so important to remember that, people think that because […]

Even after the holiday season has passed, there is still a need in our community. Starting Monday, Jan. 8, through Saturday, Feb. 17, the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) will be accepting canned items and non-perishable food items in lieu of certain fines. You may bring in one item per dollar of fines you wish to have waived, up to […]

Dangerously cold temperatures are being blamed for an increase in home fires as more people use alternative heat sources, tells Oconee County Deputy Chief of Fire and Life Safety Shane Gibbs. “Here is the Upstate we have been exp[experiencing some unseasonably cool temperatures compared to past years, but just like any year in the past, we always like to try […]

It’s freezing cold outside, so stay indoors as much as possible, says Oconee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Special Operations Scott Krein. “Well, we have seen a significant decrease in the cold and normal temperatures. We want to make sure that people are paying attention to the elderly, to their neighbors and that kind of thing. If you have […]

The City of Walhalla is seeking to hire a full-time codes and zoning official after James Ashton recently resigned. The position will enforce codes, administer zoning and planning functions for the city. And the individual’s duties are to include code enforcement services for the City of Westminster as well. Those interested should apply at Walhalla City Hall.