LakeFront Hartwell - Walhalla

DHEC forcasting an Orange Ozone Action Day 8/19/08

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:48:17 UT

COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. DHEC is forecasting an Orange Ozone Action Day for much of the Upstate

Chattooga River Trail Hike Planned

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:14 UT

HARTWELL, GA - The Hartwell Hikers will hike the ,moderately-rated Chattooga River trail past Walhalla on Wednesday, June 25. Meeting time is 9 a.m. at Bell's Shopping Center in Hartwell. Bring lunch...

Miss SC Teen USA Seeks Young Women

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:00:17 UT

MOORE, SC - Carolina Pageant Productions an unofficial preliminary to the Miss Universe Organization is looking for young ladies between the ages of 13 - 26 to compete for the titles of Miss...

Trout Stocked by Chopper in Lower Saluda River

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:00:15 UT

WALHALLA, SC - The S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ Freshwater Fisheries Section stocked about 16,000 brown and rainbow trout in the lower Saluda River Dec. 6 using a helicopter and specialized lift bucket...

Trout Stocking by Helicopter

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:00:32 UT

WALHALLA, SC - The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will stock thousands of rainbow and brown trout into the lower Saluda River near Columbia Thursday morning, Dec. 6, using a helicopter and a specialized lift bucket...

Protection Marks Conservation Milestone

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:01:43 UT

The protection of two of the Upstate’s iconic landmarks, Stumphouse Mountain and Issaqueena Falls, by a conservation partnership was celebrated at a Dec. 1 dedication ceremony near Walhalla...

Pigpen Falls Hike

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:01:58 UT

WALHALLA, SC - The Foothills Group, SC, Sierra Club will hike the 9.5 mile Chattooga River Trail-Burrell's Ford to Licklog and Pigpen Falls on Saturday, September 29, meeting at 9 a.m. at Ingles on S.C. 130/123. Hikers should bring lunch and water and dogs are welcome. The Chattooga is a wild, rushing river with crashing waterfalls, coves, and lush with mountain laurel. For more information, call Mark Williams, (864) 882-6511.

Walhalla Psychologist Joins EOC Staff

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:00:19 UT

WALHALLA, SC - Dr. Katrina Greene, a developmental psychologist from Walhalla,SC, has joined the staff of the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC). A trained researcher, Greene has over ten years of experience developing, implementing, and directing research in the areas of child development, education, childcare, family and community development, family functioning, parenting, cultural issues, economically and educationally disadvantaged youth, and service delivery.

Walhalla Implements Water Restrictions

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:11:14 UT

WALHALLA, SC - The City of Walhalla has implemented mandatory water restrictions in response to low reserve water levels in Coneross Creek and a servere drought that has gripped South Carolina.

Save Stumphouse Mountain

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:00:07 UT

WALHALLA, SC - The Nature Conservancy and its partners along with local residents are racing against time to Save Stumphouse Mountain. In January, the public learned that a developer was planning to purchase almost 1,000 acres of Stumphouse Mountain, located in the heart of South Carolina’s Southern Blue Ridge Mountain.

Public Meetings Set for Management of Upper Chattooga River

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:00:06 UT

Columbia, SC - The U.S. Forest Service will hold to public meetings to help the agency develop and evaluate specific alternatives for management of the Upper Chattooga River.

Concert Cancelled in Walhalla

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:00:07 UT

WALHALLA, SC - The Army Band Concert scheduled for June 30 at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium has been cancelled. Several events are coming up soon, however, and tickets can be bought at Booksmith and Musician's Den and Sensibly Chic (Ram Cat Alley) in Seneca; the Chamber Office, Village Framer and Common Grounds in Walhalla; and The Wine Emporium in the Keowee Area.

Experience South Carolina's Mouth-Watering Festivals

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:13:06 UT

SOUTH CAROLINA – May 10, 2007 – South Carolina has long been recognized for its wide array of scrumptious delights. Whether it’s fresh seafood, traditional barbecue or sun-ripened fruits and vegetables, South Carolina is home to many dishes appealing to a variety of palates.

Free Fishing Day for Children

Sat, 19 May 2007 10:00:06 UT

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will hold a free fishing day for children 12 years old and younger from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, May 19, at the Piedmont Forestry Center off Highway 11. Registration is at 8 a.m.

South Carolina Drought Upgraded

Thu, 10 May 2007 10:00:06 UT

After receiving reports of dry conditions especially in regard to agriculture and forestry, state agency representatives from the Drought Response Committee voted on May 8 in Columbia to upgrade the entire state to "incipient."