Walhalla, SC

The Walhalla Water Department is currently repairing a water line that was damaged by an outside party, causing low water pressure and temporary service outages for customers along Pickens Highway, Country Junction Road, Oconee Creek Road, Lecroy Road, Wade Taylor Road, and immediate surrounding areas. Repair crews are on-site working to safely restore full service as quickly as possible, and [...] The post Water Service Disruption Notice: Walhalla Water Line Repairs Underway appeared first on 9

Walhalla police have arrested 36-year-old Alejandro Lima-Ministro on charges of first-degree burglary and drug violations following an early morning weekend incident at a home on N. Church Street. According to authorities, a resident was awakened when her cats began making noise in another room and subsequently spotted a man walking down her hallway with a flashlight. When the intruder approached [...] The post Man Charged with First-Degree Burglary and Drug Violations After N. Church Street Bre

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 18-year-old Nevada Jaziah Normia Jones of Seneca, who turned herself in at the Law Enforcement Center in Walhalla regarding a Monday evening shooting on Goddard Avenue. Jones faces charges of Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, and Discharging a Firearm into a Vehicle—joining co-defendants Javon Gaylin O’Neal [...] The post Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Person Wanted in Utica Mill Hill Shooti

Oconee County has officially put the former 1956 Oconee County Courthouse on the market for $100,000, offering up to $1.1 million in performance incentives to bring the downtown Walhalla property back to life. To qualify for the funds, a buyer must stabilize the building, fix the leaking roof, and clean out the interior within two years. County officials estimate the [...] The post Oconee County Lists Historic 1956 Courthouse for Sale appeared first on 94.1 - The Lake / WSNW.

A fallen tree limb created a road hazard in Walhalla on Sunday, causing a line to sag low across Main Street. An officer at the scene reported that a responding firetruck struck the low-hanging wire while en route to an unrelated call. Crews were dispatched to clear the obstruction, and officials urged motorists to exercise caution and avoid Main Street [...] The post Walhalla Firetruck Strikes Low-Hanging Wire Following Tree Fall appeared first on 94.1 - The Lake / WSNW.

From SDOC: Due to an ongoing water issue, there will be no school today, August 20th, at Walhalla High School. The district has been working with City of Walhalla officials since the early morning hours to address the issue.  However, at this time, restoration is expected to extend too far into the school day for students to safely be in [...] The post SDOC: Ongoing water issue forces closure of Walhalla High School appeared first on 94.1 - The Lake / WSNW.

A power outage at the Highway 11 Pump Station has prompted the City of Walhalla Water Department to alert local residents of potential water outages and low water pressure across several areas, including Oconee Station, Pickett Post, Playground, and surrounding roads. Department crews are on site working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible, though customers may continue to [...] The post Power Loss at Walhalla Pump Station Causes Water Interruptions appeared first on 94.1 - The L

Although the town’s initial Boil Water Advisory has been lifted, the Walhalla Water Department has placed customers along Rocky Knoll Road, Playground Road, Lake Jemiki Road, and surrounding areas under an additional 24-hour Boil Water Advisory following a storm-related service disruption. As a precaution, affected residents are advised to boil water for at least three minutes prior to drinking, cooking, [...] The post Walhalla Water Department Issues 24-Hour Boil Water Advisory appeared f

The City of Walhalla has announced that Britteny Martin will take over as Finance Director on August 31st. Martin joins the city after a 10-year tenure with Oconee County, where she most recently served as County Grants Administrator overseeing grant administration and funding acquisition. In her new role, she will manage city financial transactions, internal auditing, and overall financial administration. [...] The post City of Walhalla Names Britteny Martin Finance Director appeared first on 9

The recently passed state budget bill includes funding to establish a new 10th Circuit judgeship, with the Judicial Merit Selection Commission confirming the creation of the seat. Candidates applying for the position must reside in Oconee County, joining current 10th Circuit judges Scott Sprouse of Walhalla and Lawton McIntosh of Anderson. Completed application packets must be submitted to the JMS [...] The post New 10th Circuit Judgeship Created in Oconee County appeared first on 94.1 - The Lak