Author: Dick Mangrum

Six new COVID-19 cases have been detected within the Oconee School District, including an employee at the district headquarters on S. Pine Street, Walhalla.  The others are students at four schools:  two at Seneca Middle School, one at Seneca High, one at Walhalla High School, and one at West-Oak High School.

Oconee County Councilman John Elliott is a supporter of the Second Amendment, but he raised questions this week as to whether a planned gun range near Salem is compatible to residential and farmland interests.  And, during a committee meeting this week, Elliott offered a motion which he later tabled.  But there was lots of discussion by Elliott, fellow committee members […]

The Liberty-based King Asphalt is in position to be awarded state contracts that’ll entail three packages of road improvements in the 2021 paving season.  For King Asphalt, the work will encompass $8 million dollars of improvements on primary and secondary roads across Oconee County, including a lengthy section of SC 11 from Critter Road north to Collins Road in the […]

The annual Ballenger award, named for a pioneer of Seneca’s business community, goes this year to the couple who own and operate two businesses.  Seneca Rotary Club announces Tim and Barbara Moore as the Grady Ballenger Award recipients.  They own and run Emily’s and VIP Cleaners.  Both businesses have been generous in support of the community and those who are […]

The South Carolina Election Commission has passed a resolution of thanks and appreciation to voters for their patience and enthusiasm and to county and state election officials and volunteers for what the five election commissioners call an unwavering commitment to creating and enacting plans to provide safe and accessible registration and voting opportunities for all.  The COVID-19 pandemic created special […]

The broken line is repaired and test samples reveal no contamination.  The boil water advisory for a large segment of Walhalla customers in the vicinity of Halfway Branch was lifted late yesterday afternoon.   Scott Parris, utilities superintendent, says customers may resume their normal use of water.

The first flu-associated South Carolina death of the season is being announced today by DHEC.  And the state health agency says the death is a reminder that everyone, six months and older, should be vaccinated.  Preventing the flu is especially important for people who are at increased risk of complications from the virus, including young children, adults aged 50 years […]

A 2004 Nissan Frontier crew cab pickup stolen November 8 in Oconee’s Foxwood Hills home development was discovered this week in Anderson County.  But it’s still a case the Oconee Sheriff’s Office hopes to solve, perhaps, with your help.  You don’t have to give your name when you contact Crimestoppers and all info is confidential.  If your tip leads to […]

Since last summer, a Seneca area man has been victimized by credit card fraud in the amount of $5 thousand.  If you can help identify the suspected fraudster, you could qualify for a cash reward through the Oconee County Crimestoppers fund.  Last summer a credit card was obtained using personal identifying information of the victim.  A county financial crime investigator […]