Category: News

An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Walhalla High School at 4701 North Highway 11 in Walhalla is planned for Monday, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “We want to let folks know that we getting ready to do a ribbon cutting/open house for the new Walhalla High School. We’ve had a lot […]

The Pendleton Historic Foundation announces the third annual Sizzlin’ Summer Beach Bash Concert on the lawn of Woodburn Historic House on June 25 from 6-9pm. The concert is free and open to all ages, so bring family and friends, sunscreen, and a lawn chair or blanket. Returning is Dixie Overdrive, playing country, rock, oldies, and dance music. Visitors will enjoy […]

Duke Energy’s World of Energy hosts this season’s second and final free outdoor movie night on June 19 at 9pm, featuring the family-friendly hit “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” “This is the sixth year that the World of Energy and the Oconee Nuclear Station have hosted outdoor movies for the community. Attendees are encouraged to […]

Spots remain for Oconee County residents who are interested in signing up for the second Citizens Police Academy that will give individuals a chance to experience what a day in the life of a police officer is like. Citizens of Oconee County can sign up now for the classes at the website of the Sheriff’s Office at www.oconeelaw.com by clicking […]

The Walhalla Chamber of Commerce has created, for its member businesses, a Pardon Our Progress “POP” program. This new public incentive program involves a card for the public to patronize businesses during the city’s Streetscape Project. Walhalla Chamber executive director Vanessa Penton said, “People who carry the free Pardon Our Progress card, which is available at the Walhalla Chamber, Walhalla […]

Enjoy a free breakfast or a cup of coffee at the Oconee County Chamber this morning as part of another Public Policy Chat. Attendees will hear from Seneca City Councilwoman Denise Rozman talk about some of the issues facing the city and brainstorm about ways for local citizens to plug in more. “These Public Policy Chats allow Oconee County Chamber […]

After 22-years at the helm of the baseball program at Clemson University, Jack Leggett will not be retained for another season. Clemson University Athletic Director Dan Radakovich announced the decision Thursday afternoon. “This decision was not an easy one,” Radakovich said. “Jack Leggett has served this institution with distinction for 24 years, the last 22 as head coach. It’s fair […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office thanks several agencies, groups and individuals who assisted deputies in the search for a missing Mountain Rest woman this week. Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw publicly thanked the Foothills Canine Search and Rescue, South Carolina Canine Search and Rescue Teams, Greg Sluder, Oconee County Emergency Services, Oconee County Special Rescue Team and Mountain Rest Rescue […]

A lawsuit filed this week in the Oconee Common Pleas Court alleges that a visitor to Devil’s State Park broke her left leg when she fell while walking on a paved walkway. Sister station WGOG reports that it is a damage lawsuit, filed Tuesday on behalf of Charleston County resident Beatrice Whitten, alleging negligence and recklessness by the state Department […]

The State of South Carolina once again has been awarded a Gold Shovel by Area Development magazine, a leading national economic development publication. The Gold Shovel is awarded to states in recognition of projects undertaken during the previous year that have created a significant number of high-value-added new jobs and investment. The magazine also recognized South Carolina’s Giti Tire investment […]