Author: Dick Mangrum

Especially proud of Sarai Melendez rise in Walhalla government circles is Evelyn, Lugo, president of the South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “Being the founder and the president of the South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce makes me very proud of her and this community that has given her the opportunity to serve a great community that is the town […]

A daughter of immigrant parents, Sarai Melendez can now sit on the governing body of her city, Walhalla. Like the other winners in the November election, Melendez takes an oath to “equally, fairly, and impartially” exercise her duties as a city council member. The ascension of the community activist was celebrated by several friends and family members. Judge Danny Singleton […]

Bill Whitmire, state lawmaker and former mayor, declares that Walhalla is “no longer a pass-thru town.” Rep. Whitmire told the crowd last night at the Center for Performing Arts that Walhalla is a “destination.”  The occasion for his remarks was a celebration of sorts in which three men and one woman accepted the oaths of office to start four-year terms […]

Sample results confirm E. coli bacteria levels are back to normal at Duck Pond Reservoir following a sewer spill that occurred on December 23. An advisory was issued by the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) following the release that alerted those in the area to avoid contact with the creek at Flat Rock Road near Walhalla as a precaution. […]

The Joint Regional Sewer Authority at Seneca and its contractor, Tugaloo Pipeline, continue to work to repair a broken sewer line adjacent to Coneross Creek near the Richland community of Oconee County. The 30-inch pipe to be used for the permanent repair is expected to arrive by Wednesday and construction should be complete by Friday evening. The OJRSA responded to […]

We are expecting announcement from Oconee School District that the start time for the next meeting of the county board of trustees will be moved up one hour, to help accommodate those wanting to be in front of TV screens for the national collegiate championship game.  The board had planned to start its Monday, January 13 meeting at 6 pm.  […]

The best advice we can impart is to never drink and drive, especially on the party night of New Year’s Eve.  The motor club AAA Carolinas recommends all party goers have a plan before that first sip of alcohol by designating a sober driver or using a ride service.  That can help ensure your safety and that of everyone else […]

Walhalla sanitation customers who normally see their trash collected on Wednesdays should instead have their roll carts out for pickup tomorrow.  All other Walhalla routes should follow normal schedule.  Normal schedule is in place for Seneca sanitation customers on Wednesday, New Year’s Day.  Oconee County’s re-cycle centers, formerly called manned convenience centers, however, will be closed on New Year’s Day.  […]

The end of a year and the start of a new one is a time for all to celebrate or observe in his or her own way.  But four Walhallans are going to get a start on year-end festivities in a ceremony tonight at the Center for the Performing Arts.  The re-elected mayor, Danny Edwards, the re-elected city council members […]

The “Ho, Ho, Home for the Holidays” pet adoption arrangements by the Oconee Humane Society proved to be a success during this Christmas season.  The Humane Society’s Angel Newman says the public responded in a big way to the special $10 adoption fee.  As the result, with only two days left in the promotion, the shelter is down to three […]