Author: Dick Mangrum

Due to the heavy amounts of rain we’ve received and the forecast for the remainder of the day, Chau Ram Park near Westminster is closed today. Water levels along the creeks in the park are expected to reach flood levels and rising waters along the Chauga River are expected to block hiking trails.

For his academic and extra-curricular achievements, a student at the Seneca Middle School received commendations from his principal and the congratulations of the county school board.  Tillman Sullivan last night was one of 12 Seneca Middle choral students who’ve attained all-state choir status.  But that’s not all says Tillman’s principal, Dr. Mike Cory.  Tillman is an 8th grade winner of […]

In front of the county trustees, a school principal explained how he and his faculty intend to raise their individual state school ranking from “below average.”  Principal Josh Harrison presented a plan designed to not only better educate the below average pupils at Fair-Oak Elementary School, but to better educate the school’s top students.  He said his school in the […]

Oconee school trustees have yet to vote, and the administration has not made a formal recommendation.  But the dye appears to be cast for Seneca to be offered the city’s middle school complex, once the replacement middle school opens later this year.  Dr. Thorsland, district superintendent, last night announced that Seneca officials have been told the city may plan to […]

It’s an eLearning day in the Oconee public schools.  Here’s the word from the county district on why students must stay away from their schools this day:  “This decision is due to the predicted substantial rainfall and high winds which may lead to downed trees and power lines.  In addition, South Carolina bus safety regulations limit the use of school […]

A weekend burglary call to Mountain Rest led county deputies to the arrest of a man at a Highlands Highway home.  Deputies quoted the homeowner as saying that early Sunday morning he was awakened by the sound of someone banging on his front door, and that he watched as his door was kicked in.  The investigation produced the following charges […]

Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a severe weather system expected to move through the Carolinas Tuesday that could cause widespread power outages. “There have been many severe weather systems across the nation in recent weeks. Duke Energy meteorologists have been tracking them, and our crews are prepared to respond if needed,” said Jason Hollifield, Carolinas Storm Director. “It […]