Author: Dick Mangrum

WGOG NEWS accounts this week referred to the Order of the Silver Crescent as South Carolina’s highest civilian award.  A 101.7/WGOG NEWS follower, with a sharp eye, said he was sure there is one higher state award, and he is correct.  As confirmed by the resident state senator, Thomas Alexander, the Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor […]

If you get a call from someone claiming to be Sgt. Baxter, Oconee Sheriff’s Office would like you to know there’s no one by that name who works for the warrant bureau of the sheriff’s office.  Some Oconeeans have reported they’ve been called by such a scammer.  The calls center on arrest warrants, and the caller wants money to have […]

The West Union mayor, Linda Oliver, says tree-cutting off Main Street is preparatory for the construction of additional Habitat for Humanity homes in her town.  Homebuilding is apparently proceeding at a brisk rate Oconee has not seen in recent years, and there are rumblings about a big “box” store that may be in the offing in the Seneca area.

Lake Toccoa has begun renting paddle boats for the summer, making for a popular summer activity.  Commissioner for the city of Toccoa, Terry Carter, says the public may also bring their own watercraft, such as kayak or a canoe.  Paddle boats may be rented 2 to 7 o’clock every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Lake Toccoa boating is one form […]

City of Pickens Facebook page reports Donald Trump, the 45th president who is bidding for a second term, will speak during an Independence Day Spectacular in the county seat of Pickens County July 1.  At 1:45 that Saturday afternoon, Trump  addresses the crowd.  His remarks will follow a 5K run/walk and the opening of the gates at 9 am on […]

In a Washington hearing, South Carolina’s Tim Scott scolded Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, for pursuing what the senator says is a progressive regulatory agenda.  Scott believes the agency’s actions have reduced access to credit, limit consumer choice, discourage financial responsibility, and increases costs to Americans.

The morning papers, in Anderson and Greenville, are reporting Donald Trump is to be in Pickens July 1.

As a city that gateways into apple-growing country and a wild and scenic river, Westminster realizes a story to tell awaits it.  Yesterday came an official announcement of “Westminster Together We Grow”.  The city has partnered with AuthentiCITY Brand Strategies to create branding and messaging that include new logos, messaging, graphics, and marketing goals.  And it said:  “Through this branding […]