Author: Dick Mangrum

Governor Henry McMaster has declared Tuesday, June 15th as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Carolina. The day is set aside as an opportunity to raise awareness of the abuse and victimization of older adults in our society. Abuse can be physical and emotional. It can also be neglect or financial exploitation. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, people are […]

Under certain conditions, Walhalla planning commissioners recommend places in the corporate limits for major chain retail stores—those that meet size requirements and are not built in residential zones.  At their meeting, the planning commissioners voted to recommend allowing retail stores of more than eight thousand square feet floor space and  confining them to the following zoning districts:  office commercial, highway […]

An early night accident in Walhalla blocked part of Main Street to traffic headed west.  The accident near the Bountyland Quik Stop involved a pickup truck and a Gator-type vehicle.  First reports:  no one hurt.

Years ago getting a paycheck while still in school was something rarely heard of.  Apprenticeship programs involving employers and schools have changed that.  Example is the new apprenticeship program between BASF of Seneca and Tri-County Technical College.  That program officially started today in a ceremony featuring 10 apprentice process technicians who will attend classes 1-2 days a week at Tech’s […]

An announcement this afternoon from Columbia settles the question of who are the national district commanders of the year in the American Legion.  For the legion posts in Oconee, Pickens, and Greenville counties, the answer is Rick Gibson of Walhalla Post 124. The announcement was made by State Commander Walt Richardson in Columba. Walhalla’s Gibson emerged in a competition called […]

DHEC reports a total of 92 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.  Four of the cases are Oconee County residents. Added to the statewide virus death toll:  two more people.  Of 6,205 test results received, the positivity was 2.2%.  These numbers are data that reflect the end of the 24-hour count at 11:59 Saturday night.

Long-time Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis is the South Carolina Coroner of the Year.  The honor bestowed upon Addis came last week during the annual convention of the coroners who serve the state’s 46 counties.  Oconee coroner, Addis is enjoying his final term in office, having decided in advance that he will not run for re-election when his current four-year […]

Governor Henry McMaster comes to Clemson this afternoon for the ceremonial signing of legislation that provides for compensating college athletes.  The governor will be joined by a Clemson President Clements, Athletic Director Radakovich, along with Chance Miller of the athletic department at USC, among others, to draw attention to what’s provided by Senate bill 685.