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Walhalla, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Walhalla! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Oconee’s new $143.5M school budget hits Walhalla families
- Walhalla community remembers the life and legacy of Donald Longwith
- When Ashley McBryde’s new tour hits Walhalla this September.
Also on today's calendar: Lonesome River Band.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
- Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Budget wise, little change (wgog.com) — Oconee County’s school board has advanced a $143.5 million budget for 2026–27, with $62 million coming from local taxpayers, including those in Walhalla. Trustees raised no objections on second reading, while Fine Arts supporters urged the board to protect music and arts funding that benefits students across the county’s schools. 
2. Donald D. Longwith (wgog.com) — Family and friends in Walhalla are mourning the passing of Donald D. Longwith, whose loved ones are asking that memorial donations be mailed to a Rock Crusher Road address in town. The longtime Tennessee native and retired Senior Solutions employee is remembered as a devoted family man, football fan, and caring presence whose kindness and generosity touched several generations.
3. Ashley McBryde To Launch ‘Into The Wild Tour' In September (musicrow.com) — Country artist Ashley McBryde is bringing her new ‘Into The Wild Tour’ to the Walhalla Performing Arts Center on September 11, giving local fans a chance to hear songs from her just-released fifth album, Wild. The 26-date tour starts in Kentucky and hits cities nationwide, with tickets going on sale this Friday, May 15, and fan-club presales beginning Wednesday, May 13.
4. These 7 Easy South Carolina Trails Under 5 Miles Are Perfect Even If You're Not A Serious Hiker (everafterinthewoods.com) — Two of the featured easy hikes are right in Walhalla’s backyard: King Creek Falls in Oconee State Park and the Stumphouse Tunnel–Issaqueena Falls area. The guide also highlights several other short, scenic trails across South Carolina, giving Walhalla residents plenty of nearby and day-trip options for relaxed waterfall walks and forest strolls without strenuous climbs.
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Open Jam at Traditions Bluegrass →
Traditions Pickin Parlor, 2085 Westminster Hwy #183, Walhalla
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Lonesome River Band →
Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E North Broad St, Walhalla
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Sail On - Beach Boys Tribute →
Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E North Broad St, Walhalla
7:30 pm
Saturday May 16
Friday May 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Exercise Group →
Chickasaw Point Community Center, 1341 Chickasaw Dr, Westminster
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Men's Golf League →
Chickasaw Point Golf Course, 503 S Hogan Dr, Westminster
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Level 1/2 Flow →
1209 Stamp Creek Rd, Salem
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Westminster 5K & 1 Mile →
300 E Main St, Westminster
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Mahjong Group →
Chickasaw Point Community Center, 1341 Chickasaw Dr, Westminster
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Chorus Celebration & Awards Night in Cafe
West Oak Middle Westminster, SC 29693
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Tech Help Tuesdays →
Salem Library, 5 Park Ave B, Salem
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Athletic Signing Day
Seneca High School Seneca, SC 29678
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Level 2 Flow →
1209 Stamp Creek Rd, Salem
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
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