Category: News

The Greater Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the Palmetto Conservation Foundation was awarded two grants through the state’s Recreational Trails Program. The new section of Palmetto Trail is part of a 16-mile extension from Oconee Station State Historic Site into downtown Walhalla, the Trail’s western terminus. The 1.5-mile section will accommodate mountain biking and hiking, and will anchor […]

After nearly seven years of service, Clemson University’s bomb-sniffing dog, Doc, has retired. The Clemson University Media Relations Department reports that Doc began his work at Clemson in 2010, aiding the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) in their efforts to keep campus safe. The black Labrador retriever has investigated bomb threats at Clemson University and helped sweep major venues like […]

Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department holds a Pet Adoption Day on Thursday, July 21, from 2-6pm at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. “The dogs are leash trained and taught basic commands and socialized with many people. The cats are handled constantly for socialization and enjoy playtime together. All animals have been spayed or neutered and vaccinated. There is […]

An inmate who walked off a job site in Pickens County earlier this week is back behind bars. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office announces that 25-year-old Casey William Gillespie has been recaptured. He escaped Monday while cutting grass at a recycling center in Six Mile. Gillespie was serving a 90-day sentence for driving under the influence, having drug paraphernalia and […]

Three people stand charged after a late night disturbance in front of an apartment complex in Seneca. The Seneca Police Department reports that they received calls of a fight and shots fired shortly before 11:45pm Monday near apartment units on East South 6th Street. Three people were arrested and charged with assault and battery by a mob in the second […]

Thanks to a popular new game, more kids are visiting downtown Seneca. People of all ages are actually now trying to catch Pokemon. Seneca Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie O’Kelley says even he has be lured into the game. “I thought I knew this town but now my son and daughter are making me ride around town hunting Pokemon. I saw how […]

Enjoy “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” under the stars this Friday night at Duke Energy’s World of Energy, says Chris Rimel, South Carolina Nuclear Communications Manager. “Outdoor Movie Night at the World of Energy takes place Friday, July 15 at 8:50pm on the big outdoor screen by the lake. We invite the community to bring lawn chairs and blankets or […]

Comedian storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin returns to the Walhalla Civic Auditorium (WCA) stage this Saturday, July 16. WCA executive director Bill Chiusano encourages everyone to come have a good laugh at the auditorium. “With his silly putty voice, hilarious heartfelt songs, astounding narratives, and astonishing mouth noises, have made him one of the most adored touring storyteller comedians in the […]

Time is running out to apply for Accommodations Tax (ATAX) funding in the City of Clemson. Any non-profit organization serving the City of Clemson, or any department of the city, may request funds for tourism related activities, which include the advertising and promotion of tourism; the promotion of the arts and cultural events; the construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities […]