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By Greg Oliver The Journal COLUMBIA — Oconee and Pickens legislative delegation members said Tuesday that school districts should be allowed to determine their own start dates. But they are uncertain whether change in existing state law will occur during the upcoming legislative session. “Certainly, the potential is there and I would like to see…
By Greg Oliver The Journal WALHALLA — St. John’s Lutheran Church in Walhalla will serve barbecue and all the fixins to the sounds of live music at its third-annual Holy Smoke BBQ fundraiser next weekend. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward replacing and refurbishing hand bells used by the church’s Praise Ringers hand bell choir. [caption id="attachment_347796" align="alignleft"…
By Norm Cannada The Journal WALHALLA — Walhalla officials said city utility customers can expect to have more time to pay their bills before water service is disconnected as a result of action taken Tuesday by city council. Council approved final reading of an amended ordinance raising the balance due on a utility bill subject to disconnection from $15 to…
By Riley Morningstar The Journal SENECA — After a weekend attack on an oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia, market officials say ongoing gas price spikes “could last several weeks” at the pumps. Gas prices were as high as $2.35 per gallon at some stations in Oconee County on Tuesday, and officials predict it will get…
By Alex Maminakis The Journal CLEMSON — When players and coaches are asked to describe Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, the terms “versatile,” “dynamic” and “long” are usually included. Or, as Clemson safety…
By Caitlin Herrington The Journal WALHALLA — With no discussion Tuesday night, Oconee County Council agreed to raise property taxes by 5.9 mills, as recommended by the assessor, to bridge anticipated budget gaps. County assessor Christy Hubbard said the increase was due in part to a decrease in utility values and increases in budgets. County council previously voted for an…
By Caitlin Herrington The Journal WALHALLA — Though the Rosa Clark Medical Clinic recently found out it wasn’t selected for a grant to expand to the Walhalla area, executive director Vicki Thompson left a county meeting Tuesday that offered a bit of a compromise. The law enforcement, public safety, health and welfare committee voted unanimously…
The Journal staff SENECA — A Belton man was arrested Monday in connection with the theft of a 2013 Ford Mustang in Seneca more than a month earlier. Jason Durrell Sims, 33, of 125 Compton Road, was charged with grand larceny with a value more than $10,000, according to a warrant. He was being held…
By Greg Oliver The Journal CENTRAL — Central town administrator Phillip Mishoe said recently he plans to seek followup grants to the brownfields grants the town received earlier this year to use for cleanup at three sites. Late last year, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control gave approval as part of a…
Oconee and Pickens legislative delegation members said Tuesday that school districts should be allowed to determine their own start dates.
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Walhalla will serve barbecue and all the fixins to the sounds of live music at its third-annual Holy Smoke BBQ fundraiser next weekend.
Walhalla officials said city utility customers can expect to have more time to pay their bills before water service is disconnected as a result of action taken Tuesday by city council.
Willie: Westminster is going to blow that sewer rebate from OJRSA if they get their hands on it!
After a weekend attack on an oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia, market officials say ongoing gas price spikes “could last several weeks” at the pumps.
When players and coaches are asked to describe Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, the terms “versatile,” “dynamic” and “long” are usually included.
With no discussion Tuesday night, Oconee County Council agreed to raise property taxes by 5.9 mills, as recommended by the assessor, to bridge anticipated budget gaps.
Though the Rosa Clark Medical Clinic recently found out it wasn’t selected for a grant to expand to the Walhalla area, executive director Vicki Thompson left a county meeting Tuesday that offered a bit of a compromise.
A Belton man was arrested Monday in connection with the theft of a 2013 Ford Mustang in Seneca more than a month earlier.
Five Oconee County residents overseeing the instruction of schoolchildren should know a thing or two about what life is like for the parents of those kids.
The Oconee County Library System is set to hold its monthly craft night and story program on Friday.
Central town administrator Phillip Mishoe said Wednesday he plans to seek followup grants to the brownfields grants the town received earlier this year to use for cleanup at three sites.
