Caleb Gilbert

WALHALLA — Oconee County voters will soon decide the Republican nominee for the District 3 county council seat as the June primary election approaches.

WALHALLA — With South Carolina primary elections approaching, two Republicans are competing for the nomination in the race for Oconee County Council District 3.

WALHALLA — A proposed moratorium in Oconee County is set to face its final hurdle tonight.

WALHALLA — Oconee County officials accused former county leadership of “cooking the books” during a budget workshop this week, alleging Oconee County Council for years had been presented with inaccurate financial figures on health insurance costs, employee compensation and airport operations.

WALHALLA — Though Oconee County has not yet released official figures for its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, discussions indicate the budget may be moving closer to balanced.

WALHALLA — Though the Oconee County Council District 1 race will not be decided in June's primaries, the November matchup is already set.

WALHALLA — Though the Oconee County Council District 1 race will not be decided in June's primaries, the November matchup is already set.

WALHALLA — Monday was a solemn day in Walhalla and across the nation as many gathered to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to their country.

COLUMBIA — Former South Carolina Rep. Bill Sandifer, a longtime figure in Oconee County politics, was recently honored with the state's highest civilian award.

WALHALLA — Information included in arrest reports published by The Journal has changed again following discussions with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office, which recently revised its policy on what location details are released to the public.