Author: Dick Mangrum

A 30-minute discussion on whether a 16’ statue would fit inside Seneca’s historic district was inconclusive.  And, at the urging of the presiding chairman, the city Board of Architectural Review tabled an application on behalf of the Dimas Brothers’ restaurant on S. Fairplay Street.  Only three of the five board members were present last night, and it was felt the […]

An Oconee jury has a major assignment this week.  The jurors are being tasked to decide if a former state prisoner who has completed his sentence as a sex offender is likely to re-offend.  In opening arguments, the state’s attorney and the defense lawyer told the jury they will hear from two physicians who have opposite opinions on whether Christopher […]

An Oconee Sheriff’s Office investigator says a missing Seneca girl, Kylie Grace Jones, has been located and is safe.

The police in Seneca made multiple charges against a 37-year old man after a call to a home at Loran Pointe to investigate “shots fired.”  Announcement from Chief Bowling says no one was hurt Saturday at the Enterprise Lane address, but officers located several shell casings.  The police say a search of the home resulted in the confiscation of 17.4 […]

From Columbia to Walhalla will come a multi-million dollar grant to enable the Oconee city to build a community center.  It’s seen as the vehicle for Walhalla to get a much needed recreation facility and one that will better accommodate community meetings.  But a city councilman, critical of city spending practices, said the $5.6 million grant is a surprise to […]

As another South Carolina summer begins, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reminds parents and caregivers of lifesaving steps they can build into their daily routines to help prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke, commonly referred to as “hot car deaths.” Heatstroke can occur throughout the year as temperatures inside a vehicle can reach life threatening levels even […]

Seneca’s Board of Architectural Review is to decide the appropriateness of a 16′ statue at 402 S. Fairplay.  Property owner Jim Rowe of Betty’s Cafe LLC goes before the board tonight seeking a certificate.  The city hall hearing is scheduled for 6 o’clock.

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help this morning in regards to locating a missing Seneca teenager. 14 year old Kylie Grace Jones was reported missing by the Seneca police. Kylie was last seen at an address on N. Crestview Drive, which is near Radisson Road and Highway 59 in the Seneca area. Kylie is 5’4” tall […]