Author: Dick Mangrum

A ceremony this week recognized 16 Oconee County students who attained high school diplomas this summer in summer school.  Six of the 16 students attended the ceremony and heard Dr. Thorsland, the district superintendent, say he was proud that the students reached the important milestone on their lives.  Each principal of the high school students presented the diplomas.  The graduates […]

The theft of property, including the theft of a catalytic converter, occurred early yesterday on the 123 By-Pass in Seneca, and the police are investigating.  The crime occurred around 6 o’clock yesterday morning at Solar Shield, 902 Bypass 123.  If you can provide information that can help solve the crime, call Investigator Terramano at 864/973-3228.    

Walhalla’s official celebration of its German roots will once again return the third week of October.  Preceding the festival weekend also will be Miss Oktoberfest and Little Miss Oktoberfest pageants.  Miss Oktoberfest is is open to any young lady who attends high school in Oconee County, and the winner will receive a $500 dollar scholarship.  Applications are now being accepted […]

With their new administrator, Walhalla City Council will hold a special meeting this weekend.  It’s planned as a Saturday workshop for department head planning, goal setting, and future budget process.

Yoder’s is announcing expansion plans for an operation on the Anderson County side of Townville.  According to announcement by the state Commerce Department, Top Edge Components—a subsidiary of Yoder’s—will invest $2.9 million and create 25 jobs at 7027 Highway 24, Townville.  In a 22 thousand, 500-square foot facility, Top Edge will provide floor and roof wooden trusses, along with other […]

Clemson’s elected leaders gather for a special meeting tomorrow afternoon.  Among the reasons for the get together: discussion of an emergency ordinance for a mask mandate.

New and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina numbered 2,487 for the count made at the end of the day Monday.  Of the 2,487, forty Oconee County residents were diagnosed.  Statewide, there were 14 new deaths.  One probable death was reported in Pickens County.  Of 16,878 test results received, the new positivity:  19%.

Salem and Westminster have been approved for money.  Seneca’s turn could come next when it comes to divvying up the county’s share of “Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund” money for Oconee County.  Last night the county attorney was directed to prepare a draft ordinance that could send as much as $3 million to Seneca, the county’s largest municipality, […]

If you’ve ever thought that you might like a career in Oconee County law enforcement, tomorrow is a chance for you to explore that notion and, at the least, put in an application.  Job resumes are welcome tomorrow from 10 am until 2 pm during a career fair at the county Law Enforcement Center in Walhalla.  The county sheriff’s office […]

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office revealed today that claims of self-defense are being evaluated in its investigation of last weekend’s double homicide at Central.  The victims were two young men near Edwards Lane:  Alex Mitchell Moore and Skylar Wolfgang Cary.  In its statement today, the sheriff’s office said:  “Through the course of this investigation, detectives have identified numerous witnesses and have […]