Author: Dick Mangrum

Investigating a suspicious vehicle near Westminster, an Oconee deputy determined that a passenger was wanted by neighboring Rabun County, Georgia.  Oconee arrest records show the charge of fugitive from justice against David Wayne Chapman, 56, of the Cobb Bridge Road.  The arrest warrant alleges a probation violation against Chapman, with the underlying alleged offense possession of methamphetamine.  During the midnight […]

The state police say a Tuesday incident between a man and Anderson County deputies was fatal to the man, for whom there were multiple arrest warrants.  “SLED’s” announcement states suspect Brandon Mauldin died after being shot in a confrontation with the deputies.  According to SLED, The deputies attempted to serve warrants charging Mauldin with domestic violence first degree, resisting arrest, […]

The holiday hiring season now in full swing.  Headed into the period in which Americans can earn extra money Oconee County had an unemployment rate of 2.7%, effective with the November report from the state Department of Employment and Workforce.  In numbers:  Out of a county workforce of nearly 34.5 thousand, nearly 33.5 were gainfully employed, meaning the DEW was […]

Researchers are looking for ways to prevent dementia, such as Alzheimer’s.  The Clemson University’s Institute for Engaged Aging has embarked on a project by enlisting the help of volunteers 65 and older to take part in a research study to decide if computerized training exercises can reduce the risk of dementia.  An interview with Dr. Lesley Ross, director of the […]

In its second year, the fraud hotline implemented by the Oconee public schools remains quiet.  But it’s there for anyone to report fraud within Oconee public schools or a suspicion of fraud.  The hotline was a recommendation of the district’s outside auditors.  “We do get emails from time to time from people thinking they will get a quicker response to […]

The South Carolina 3rd District member of the U-S House, Jeff Duncan, announces his “Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act.”  The aim of the Laurens Republican is to forbid federal money going to state and local governments that would allow non-citizens to vote in any elections.  “Voting in this country is a right that should solely […]

Westminster and other municipal members of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority are bracing for an upcharge in what they pay to treat their wastewater.  Oconee’s third largest city, however, apparently need not worry about a power rate increase from its wholesale supplier in the New Year.  Commenting in advance of today’s “PMPA” board meeting at Greer, Westminster’s Kevin Bronson says […]

An early morning barn fire in Oakway community.  Around 4 am fire fighters were sent to the fire on Oak Creek Road.  Neither humans, nor animals hurt in that fire.

Three cases of the omicron variant have been confirmed in South Carolina.  Dr. Julie Hirschhorn of MUSC made the announcement this afternoon on the weekly DHEC media briefing.  “Last night we completed analysis of our most recent sequencing run of the viral gnomes for positive patients who’ve been tested through the MUSC Health System.  With the completion of that run,” […]