Leslie White has been named the new curator of the Oconee Heritage Center. The Oconee Heritage Center, at 123 Browns Square Drive in Walhalla, opened in 2004 and boasts exhibits of Oconee County, and offers education programs, festivals and other social events intended to promote the area’s history. The Oconee Heritage Center will be celebrating it's 5th Anniversary on Friday, September 25 at the 5th Annual Harvest Moon Gala. The Oconee Heritage Center is housed in the historic Tobacco Warehouse (1892) and first opened in 2004. The center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as by appointment and for special programs or events. You can explore the history of Native Americans, Immigration, Railroads, New Deal Programs, Texti... 09/08/2009

I know we have all heard about Chrysler closing dealerships, and I was surprised to see an article in one of my favorite business sites for SC talk about how the Upstate was spared.  Sorry but just because only one dealership, the one in Walhalla, is being closed is not exactly what I would call the Upstate being spared. Sure it could have been worse, but this means someone is worrying today about their job. It has been several years since I owned a Chrysler but I want a new Jeep so bad it is about to kill me. One of the new 4 door Wranglers. I had a 84 CJ7 and it was a great vehicle. Not a luxury sport utility by any means but if I loved it anyways. Fun dependable, I hate that Walhalla is losing a great local dealership. But I guess they can always drive to nearby Seneca. 05/18/2009

Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Walhalla, South Carolina and Oconee County have many wonderful things to experience. Natural waterfalls, orchards, botanical gardens, forests, parks, and so much more. The four season climate is mild, and is suitable for taking part in most outdoor adventures throughout the year. The Upstate region where Walhalla is located is an area that truly does have something for everyone. Popular outdoor activities include white water rafting, canoeing, boating, water skiing, tubing, fishing, lake swimming, cycling, hiking, golf, horseback riding, swimming at local shoals, and atv riding. History reveals that Walhalla was started as a settlement of immigrants who came over from Germany, Hamburg, and Bavaria along with some Irish, English, and ... 05/01/2008

The area we are in here in Upstate South Carolina (Oconee County, Walhalla, Seneca, West Union, Anderson, Salem, Westminster) is doing alright as far as home market values go. Better than alright as compared to many places in the country and even in this state we guess. March prices here in 08 compared to March of 07 show that we are up a bit over 6% on the median price of homes, condos, and villas sold and also up over 1.3% from last year to this year currently. The Upstate area here in SC is becoming more and more popular, and we are seeing quite a few travelers coming in this spring to check out what the county has to offer as far as retirement and second homes go. The negative though, that is effecting so many Realtors in this area, is that the number of homes sold is down over 21% ... 05/01/2008