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Walhalla
Oconee County, South Carolina
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Raines sworn in as the newest member of Walhalla City Council
Raines was sworn in Monday evening as the newest member of Walhalla City Council, officially taking office after winning the November 3 special election unopposed. The ceremony completes the local election process and…
SDOC board discusses emergency, AI policy updates
The School District of Oconee County board reviewed proposed updates to 14 policies, with an initial vote expected next month. New measures would establish cardiac emergency response plans in schools, including response…
Walhalla to discuss water, parking, zoning ordinances
Walhalla officials are set to discuss proposed ordinances covering water, parking and zoning. The discussion concerns local rules and services affecting residents and businesses in the city. No further details about the…
OCVA hosts Veteran Ride through Golden Corner
Oconee County Veterans Affairs hosted a Veterans Honor Ride on Saturday, bringing nearly two dozen motorcycles through Walhalla, Westminster and other parts of the Golden Corner. Veterans gathered downtown before…
Walhalla considers more flexibility for downtown sidewalk sales
The city of Walhalla is considering updates to its sidewalk sales ordinance to provide local businesses with more flexibility. Proposed changes would allow shops to display merchandise outside their storefronts more…
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Oktoberfest committee donates again to Walhalla fire victims
The Oktoberfest committee has once again provided a donation to support victims of a recent fire in Walhalla. This contribution aims to assist those affected by the tragedy as they recover and rebuild. The committee's…
Oconee elections certified, voter turnout near 60%
Election results in Oconee County have been officially certified, with voter turnout reaching nearly 60%. The certification confirms the outcomes of the recent local races, marking the conclusion of the electoral…
SDOC to swear in board members, review district survey
The School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Monday to formally welcome back two members for new terms. The board is also scheduled to review the results of a recent district survey…
Upstate Sportsman: Bucks love cut overs during the rut
As the whitetail deer breeding season reaches its peak, local hunters are observing increased activity in the woods. Signs such as scrapes and rubs indicate that bucks are actively searching for does. This seasonal…
Walhalla to swear in new councilman
The city of Walhalla is preparing to swear in a new councilman to the local governing body. This formal ceremony marks a transition in the city's leadership following recent electoral processes. The event is part of the…
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Walhalla boys’ squad leads charge at state qualifier
The Walhalla boys' cross-country squad has successfully advanced to the state qualifier following a strong performance. The team's achievement highlights their competitive season as they prepare for the upcoming…
Razorbacks get shot at redemption tonight
The Walhalla High School Razorbacks are preparing for a playoff rematch against Pickens tonight. After a difficult loss two weeks ago, the team is looking for redemption in the opening round of the Class 3A playoffs…
Oconee planners disagree over process for new standards
Tensions rose at the Oconee County Planning Commission meeting as members expressed disagreement over the process for revising development standards. Chairman David Nix acknowledged difficulties in capturing changes to…
Walhalla City Council approves $1.037M payoff of equipment debt
The Walhalla City Council has approved the payoff of approximately $1.037 million in outstanding lease purchase debt. This financial move is expected to free up roughly $350,000 in annual cash flow for the city. The…
Newcomer wins unopposed seat in Walhalla special election
Newcomer Dustin Raines has won an unopposed special election for a seat on the Walhalla City Council. Raines received 661 votes and will fill the vacancy left by former Councilman Josh Holliday. He is expected to be…
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Oconee County councilmembers respond to election victories
The two winners of the open Oconee County Council seats have officially responded to their victories in Tuesday's general election. The newly elected councilmembers expressed their commitment to serving the county and…
Walhalla committees, council to meet tonight
The Walhalla city council and its various committees are scheduled to hold meetings tonight to discuss local municipal business. Residents are reminded of the upcoming sessions as part of the city's regular…
Walhalla police files charges in homicide investigation
The Walhalla Police Department has filed charges regarding the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy that occurred at a Highland Glen apartment complex in October. While charges have been formally filed, authorities have…
One incumbent, one newcomer elected to Oconee council
Following Tuesday's elections, all districts of the Oconee County Council will be represented by Republicans. The results confirm that one incumbent and one newcomer have been elected to serve on the council…
Oconee sheriff’s office seeking help locating stolen pickup
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public to locate a pickup truck that was reported stolen over the weekend. The vehicle was taken from a property situated along West-Oak Highway in…
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Police: Charges filed in deadly shooting of 16-year-old in Walhalla
Walhalla police have filed charges in the October 23 shooting death of 16-year-old Kevin Brayden Bonner at the Highland Glen Apartment Complex. While the suspect's identity remains undisclosed, authorities are working…
Election Day today after more than a million in SC voted early
Election Day is underway across South Carolina, with millions of voters heading to the polls for midterm races. Following a two-week early voting period that saw over one million ballots cast, polling locations are open…
SC: Deputies seek woman wanted on burglary charges
Deputies in Oconee County are seeking the public's assistance in locating a woman wanted on multiple burglary charges. Authorities have released information regarding the suspect and are urging anyone with relevant…
Man accused of firing shots at victim standing on front porch in Oconee Co.
Patrick Andrew Kelly has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm into a dwelling following a shooting incident in Oconee County. According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, Kelly…
SC counties restrict Flock cameras despite legal questions
Multiple South Carolina counties, including Oconee, Anderson, and Spartanburg, are moving to restrict or ban Flock Safety automatic license plate readers. Despite these local efforts, the state Attorney General’s office…
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