Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Walhalla City Clerk Ashley Jones has reportedly resigned. City Administrator Celia Myers confirmed via text that she’s meeting with Jones this morning, with further details expected today. Mayor Tim Hall, adhering to his policy of deferring employee matters to the city administrator, would not confirm or deny the resignation last night.
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At last night’s Seneca City Council meeting, two public complaints were raised during the public comment section, ahead of a scheduled closed-door executive session regarding a “Legal Matter: Related to a Law Enforcement matter with a City Business.” Businessman Steve Springs voiced concerns about fights occurring after “Jazz on the Alley” and instances of trespassing on his property… The council […]
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Larry Brandt, Walhalla’s long-serving attorney for the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (JRSA), has retired from law practice, creating an opening. For now, the JRSA will rely on Lawrence Flynn of the Columbia Pope Flynn Law Group as interim counsel. According to Chris Eleazer of the JRSA, this is a temporary arrangement. A special meeting of the Executive Committee is […]
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With vacation season underway, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is offering key property protection advice for residents. When enjoying local recreation, always lock vehicles, secure valuables out of sight, and report suspicious activity to 864-638-4111. PIO Cpl. Jimmy Watt recently sat down with OCSO Sgt. Clay Sheriff for a few tips to keep you and your property safe… For homeowners […]
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As scorching temperatures persist across the Upstate, five rural electric cooperatives—Blue Ridge, Broad River, Laurens, Little River, and York Electric Cooperatives (the Upstate Five)—are working in close coordination with their power provider, Central Electric Power Cooperative, and wholesale energy partner, Duke Energy, to ensure the stability of the power grid and provide uninterrupted service to their members. This unified effort […]
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Seneca Light & Water announced a water service disruption impacting customers on Sandifer Blvd (1600-1851), Hitec Road (209-226), Harpers Drive, and Mason Lane due to an independent contractor hitting a major water line on Tuesday, June 24. Service is expected to be disrupted for up to 8 hours, and a boil water advisory is in effect for the affected areas […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone in South Carolina to take measures to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise across the state this week. According to the National Weather Service’s HeatRisk Map, South Carolina will face its first prolonged period of extreme heat of the year this week, leading to major and […]
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From the National Weather Service, a Heat Advisory is in effect from noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday, with heat index values expected to reach up to 108 degrees across the Piedmont and foothills of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. These conditions may cause heat illnesses. As this dangerous heat wave grips the area, Duke […]
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Anderson County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested 18-year-old Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings, charging him with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, following a chaotic shooting late Saturday night on Scarborough Road in Anderson that left 35-year-old Laporshia Cobb dead, and nine others wounded; three victims remain hospitalized. Investigators believe Cobb and other victims were innocent bystanders caught […]
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The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office announced that two wanted suspects are now in custody following a Monday afternoon incident where deputies, tracking Benji Johnson for active warrants out of Minnesota, observed him flee into the Hells Angels’ clubhouse on South McDuffie Street and barricade himself inside. A multi-unit response including K-9, SWAT, and the Fugitive Investigative Unit led to Johnson’s […]
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