Author: Dick Mangrum

A homeowner near Seneca sustained burns and possibly smoke inhalation, according to the Corinth-Shiloh Fire Department, in a Saturday night fire in the Enchanted Hills subdivision.  Chief Christenbury says smoke alarms awoke the occupants of 3608 Brookfield Drive.  The husband in that home was sent by a Medi-copter to the Burn Center at Augusta, Georgia — after a landing zone […]

  As part of an ongoing investigation related to a nationwide recall of cinnamon applesauce pouches mostly eaten by children, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has had products that contained high levels of lead removed from store shelves throughout the state. DHEC also identified lead in a sample of applesauce associated with a child who […]

The denial of a subdivision plat and a variance in Anderson County has gone to court.  Property owner Spano and Associates of Asheville, North Carolina is appealing a vote by the Anderson County Planning Commission, and requesting what’s called pre-litigation mediation.  Spano seeks to develop some 56 and half acres at highway 187 and Frants Grove Circle south of Pendleton […]

Walhalla has a new mayor and three new councilmen.  They and their holdover colleagues are invited for an orientation and training workshop from 10 to 5 on Wednesday at the Walhalla Depot.

How municipal government comports itself going forward is the reason for a workshop meeting tomorrow afternoon for the Westminster City Council.  The mayor and council are to gather at 1 o’clock at city hall for a planning session and priority setting workshop.

A candidate emerges for the District Four seat on the Oconee County Council.   Tommy James says he’s seeking office with a platform of limited government and championing the rights of individuals.  The District Four seat is now held by Julian Davis.

Home fire late last night in the Seneca area.  The fire was reported just after 10:30 on Alpine Drive near the Lawrence Bridge Road.  According to county dispatch, no one injured.  The presence of fire fighters was required for some two to three hours.  Chief Christenbury of the Corinth-Shiloh Fire Department provides the following account: “Fire started in the basement.  […]

An agenda awaits the members of Walhalla Planning Commission at 5:30 this evening at city hall.  Topping their duties will be selection of chairperson and vice chair.  Among new business, draft comprehensive plan goals and strategies.