Author: Dick Mangrum

101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned there is concern this morning for an Oconee County hiker who failed to meet a rendezvous, and a search-rescue is being re-organized this morning at Mountain Rest.  Specific details as to exactly where the hiker might be were not immediately clear.

South Carolina is a state that observes a Confederate memorial day, but in Oconee County the school trustees have decided to restrict the wearing and display of Confederate memorabilia.  Amendments to the code of conduct and student dress policies were approved during this week’s trustees meeting.  A provision of the student dress rules now reads:  “Any garment or accessory that […]

South Carolina DSS announces the allotment of $154 million in federal SNAP benefit money as a one-time benefit to help families supplement food costs.  Eligible for the benefit are families impacted by the pandemic, the prolonged school closings, and whose children are enrolled in a free or reduced-price school meals program.  The benefit is called P-EBT.  Every dollar in federally-funded […]

An 18-year old West Union man received a helicopter trip to a Greenville hospital after a one-car accident shortly after 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon near Seneca.  A spokesman for the state patrol withheld the name of the driver.  Public safety officials described the accident as having occurred on the Mauldin Mill Road at or near Radio Station Road.  The patrol’s […]

For a second week, first-time unemployment claims made by members of the Oconee workforce have jumped.  This time, the jump is more dramatic than it was one week ago.  According to the figures culled from the state Department of Employment and Workforce, 521 Oconeeans filed first-time claims for the week ended July 18.  That’s 245 more than the week that […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,538 new confirmed cases and five new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 49 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. Among the 49 confirmed deaths are three Anderson County residents. Among the confirmed new cases are 30 new Oconee County cases. This brings the total […]

Master Deputy Jimmy Watt, spokesman for the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, released the following statement this afternoon on the investigation of the death near Walhalla of three-year old Robbie Prang: “Deputies began an inquiry on Saturday into a three year old juvenile who was found unresponsive in a pool on Saturday and that investigation is continuing.  At this time, after speaking […]

Summer Nights at Home–a city of Walhalla-sponsored activity.  Families may pick up activity bags for children 3-13, then follow Facebook for a weekend of activities.  This week’s theme is Backyard Farm.  There will be a live concert tomorrow night, a live bingo game, and videos from local farms.  Among the pickup locations are the Visitors Center, 105 WS Broad Street, […]

A red ATV stolen last week near Westminster is the object of a criminal investigation, and if you can provide law enforcement with the right information you could qualify for a cash reward.  Stolen from a home on the Dr. John’s Road between Sunday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 14 was a red 1998 Yamaha Wolverine 350 4X4 with silver […]