Author: Dick Mangrum

A new (and deplorable) attempt is being made to cheat Seneca utility customers.  A telephone caller tells customers they are on the disconnect list and will lose service in 30 minutes.  Here’s what Light and Water is saying about the scam:  “Please be aware that Seneca Light and Water will never demand payment immediately over the phone and we do […]

Everyone interested in expanding recreation in Westminster is invited next week for a public input meeting where a conceptual design will be revealed for the Hall Street Community Park.  The Westminster Recreation Planning Committee, chaired by Steve Grogan, sponsors tyhe event at 5:30 pm Wednesday, May 11 at the Cleveland Civic Center on Anderson Avenue.  The committee not only wants […]

The location will be the Historic Westminster Depot and the event will be momentous for two women and one man.  Westminster announces a public event at 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon to give the oath of office to Audrey Reese, Adam Dunn, and Daby Snipes — the winners of last month’s special election to fill three vacated council terms.

The Storm Prediction Center has most of South Carolina tomorrow at a level of 2 out of 5 for a ‘slight’ risk for thunderstorms.  At the State Climate Office, Frank Straight says, “Our primary concern will be from damaging straight-line winds.  However, large hail (by that, I mean one inch or larger in diameter can’t be ruled out.”  Straight envisions […]

When traffic laws change, the South Carolina driver’s manual also changes.  The DMV’s Cindy Hutton says South Carolina now has three separate manuals:  one for non-commercial vehicles; one for motorcycle and moped operators, and a third manual to be used to study for the license test.  Manuals can be accessed on the internet or purchased from $5 dollars plus tax […]

Walhalla motorists are being reminded that a pair of events–the Main Street Art Walk and the Southeast Gravel Race–will change driving this weekend.  On Saturday only, Main Street both ways will be closed from 7 am to 5 pm.  Detours will be in place, and Police Capt. Tim Rice says, “We ask that through traffic make alternate route plans to […]

As long as supplies last, there’s free dog and cat food at the adoption center of the Oconee Humane Society, at 1925 Sandifer Boulevard.  People who need help providing for their pets are welcome to stop by between the hours of 12 noon and 4:30 pm.