Author: Dick Mangrum

Fire destroyed a home this morning at Westminster, but all four occupants made it out without injury.  Chief Michael Smith of city fire department says the scene at 199 Arintha Drive off U-S 76, the Long Creek Highway, the location of an investigation to determine why the fire started, although he said, the origin appears to be at the back […]

A reminder today from the state Election Commission:  Municipal Election Day on Tuesday is fast approaching.  More than 200 elections are taking place in 39 counties, including Oconee.  Polling places will be open 7 am to 7 pm Tuesday.  You can find your polling place and check your sample ballot at scVOTES.gov or by contacting your local elections office.  Walhalla […]

Walhalla HS JROTC Drill Team competed at the Oconee County championships recently featuring the three JROTC programs at each high school.   Walhalla earned overall county champion defeating both Seneca and West Oak drill teams.   Walhalla Colorguard 2nd place – led by Cadet Mikey Hicks Walhalla Squad with arms – 1st Place – led by cadet Adah Brock Walhalla […]

What appears to be a serious home fire this morning (at 8 this morning) in Westminster, on U-S 76/the Long Creek Highway in the vicinity of Gaines Street.  From a report from the scene by Gary Butts of 101.7/WGOG firefighters look like they are making some progress to stop the fire — although flames can be seen and, from a […]

Smoke is seen at this hour (8 am) in Westminster.  A business owner tells us it appears to be a serious fire on the Long Creek  Highway across the road from the Dollar General.  Among units sent to fight this fire are personnel and equipment from Walhalla.

Twenty men and women under the age of 40 have been selected to receive Oconee’s Top 20 Under 40 Award.  The event, organized by the chamber of commerce, will recognize the 20 Wednesday, November 8 at the Blue Ridge Electric Co-Op on the Sandifer Boulevard.  The 20 are chosen for their volunteerism, leadership, cultural contributions, business achievements, and innovative creations.  […]

For cool temps and amazing sights, Visit Oconee recommends five waterfalls. Topping the list:  Brasstown, followed by Station Cove, Chau Ram, Pigpen/Licking Falls, and Issaqueena.

Oconee Chamber of Commerce announces no more tickets are available to see and hear Tom Barkin when the president/CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond speaks this month to a community breakfast.  Barkin will address what figures to be a capacity-only crowd November 14 in the community room of the Oconee headquarters of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and will […]

The three reservoirs on the upper Savannah River Basin have declared their second flow reduction in two months.  This, in response to the pool elevation at Lake Thurmond on Sunday dipping below Drought Trigger Level #2.  Water managers also adjusted Lake Hartwell releases to balance with Thurmond.  According to the U-S Army Corps of Engineers, reducing outflow decreases hydropower generated […]