Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that on April 19, the State Grand Jury indicted Ronald Wilbanks, the former Police Chief for the City of Walhalla, on three counts of misconduct in office. Wilbanks resigned from his position on April 17. He was the police chief of Walhalla since 2012 and a member of the police department for 12 […]
Read moreThe Upstate, western North Carolina and parts of Georgia are under a flood watch through Tuesday morning. A low pressure system will move across the area Monday, bringing heavy rainfall. Several inches of rain are possible. The heaviest rain may produce flooding along streams, creeks and rivers within the watch area. The National Weather Service (NWS) cautions drivers to never […]
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Seneca High School announces that this year’s spring football game will be held at the old Gignilliat Field. It is scheduled for May 18, at 7pm.
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The Oconee County Budget, Finance and Administration Committee meets on May 8, at 5:30pm. This meeting will either immediately precede or follow the Oconee County Real Estate, Facilities, and Land Management Committee meeting, which is also scheduled at 5:30pm. Both meetings take place in the Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla. […]
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The Oconee County Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee meets on May 3, at 5pm in County Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla. According to the agenda, the committee will receive an update on the Law Enforcement Center and Medical Services Plan. They will also hold discussion regarding lithium […]
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As citizens head outdoors to pick up litter, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office cautions about potential dangers that could be discovered, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “Recently, a deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division responded to Johnny Cox Road near Westminster and met with two citizens who were picking up trash along the road, whereupon they discovered two syringes […]
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The former Walhalla Police Chief has been indicted on three misdemeanor counts of misconduct in office. On Tuesday, Ronald Wilbanks resigned and on Thursday a grand jury returned the indictments following a SLED investigation. If convicted, Wilbanks could face up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000 per count. Captain Paul Harris has been named […]
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On the anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, students across the country are taking part in National School Walkout Day. Some students at Seneca High School participated in the event, says Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “I talked to Principal Roberts this morning and he said they did have some students who participated […]
Read moreAt $2.71, gas prices are at their most expensive point in nearly three years and continue to climb. According to AAA Carolinas, the national average increased a nickel on the week. “Expensive crude oil prices, unrest in the Middle East and strong domestic demand, are some of the factors driving spring gas prices toward new heights,” said AAA Spokesperson Tiffany […]
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Business payrolls set new records in March, reports the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. In the tri-county area of Upstate South Carolina, unemployment dropped .5% in each county. Anderson County posted a 3.8% jobless rate in March compared to 4.3% in February. Oconee County’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.5% in February to 4.0% in March. Pickens County lists […]
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