Author: Dick Mangrum

101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned that a defendant in the case of a Seneca burglary has been ordered to prison for a sentence amounting to seven years.  A court officer tells us that, in front of Judge Sprouse, Waylon Eugene Robinson pleaded guilty yesterday to burglary and grand larceny.

Published reports are circulating today that classes are to be held in person when Clemson Unitversity’s fall semester starts on schedule and a limited number of employees are to return to work as early as June 1st, that according to a plan presented to the school’s Board of Trustees today. Phase One implements a limited amount of staff, Phase Two […]

Walhalla makes this announcement this afternoon:  “The City of Walhalla is beginning to incrementally re-open more services to the public. The intent remains the same, minimize the risk of transmission and for the general well being of the public and city employees. City Hall- Business offices will be re-open to the public on June 1, 2020. Social distancing will be […]

In her capacity, JoAnn Johnson keeps a pulse on the Oconee County business community.  The executive director of the chamber of commerce describes business interests as “thrilled” and “overjoyed” as South Carolina begins to further ease the grip that the pandemic holds on everyone.  Gymnasiums and hair cutters are among those who are welcoming customers back to their premises this […]

  Swain Still, director of Oconee Solid Waste, has provided the following information to 101.7/WGOG NEWS: 1.       When will recycling at the recycle centers return to full operations? “Oconee County Solid Waste, along with Oconee County Administration and EOC, is working on a slow but methodical return to full recycling capacity. The recycling of materials that have the potential to […]

Any time on the highways speed can kill–especially so during the imminent and long Memorial Day weekend holiday.  State troopers are going to be out in full force this weekend, with an eye out and their radar on for speeding violators on I-85 and other highways.  Trooper Joe Hovis says speeding is just one of the many violations that drivers […]

An Oconeean this week received a call from someone purporting to represent herself as a pharmacy delivery service representative.  The Sheriff’s Office views what happened next as an attempt at scamming.  The caller wanted bank account and other personal information, she said, so she could set up a mail order delivery.  A deputy got hold of the caller’s number and […]

At the end of next week, Walhalla will take possession of downtown privately-owned property over which it’ll be able to dictate its future.  The official transaction to close the deal between the city and JKAT for 1.33 acres on Main Street, bordering S. College, is scheduled Friday, May 29.  The total bill will increase by $45 thousand, according to City […]

Walhalla is on the way to expanding the corporate limits on the north side of the city, thanks to the mayor’s late parents.  On the recommendation of Councilman Josh Roberts last night, the city council gave first reading to an ordinance to annex eight different pieces of properties that belonged to the late Bob and Ruth Edwards.  Their son, Mayor […]

As part of the move for the country to get back to normal, 101.7/WGOG’s Flea Market is returning to the air–at a new time.  This station’s long running swap shop returns Tuesday, May 26, and continues each weekday–Monday through Friday.  The Flea Market start time will be 9 o’clock in the morning, following the ABC News.  And you’ll have an […]