Author: Dick Mangrum

By 11:59 pm July 12, DHEC’s COVID-19 case totals for Oconee stood at 448.  By our count, if you add the four additional cases reported yesterday, the latest Oconee count is 452.  With still one confirmed death, it is believed that many of those 452 have recovered or are recuperating.  Unless you’ve been on a shuttle to outer space, you […]

Westminster’s interim administrator, Jennifer Adams, has confirmed there will be a special city council meeting Wednesday, July 22 but it won’t be an occasion for the council to again take up the possibility of a mask law.  “This meeting,” says Adams, “will have Troy Rosier (an outside utility consultant) in attendance in order to discuss the water capital project, and […]

Concerns over COVID-19 have changed the particulars for this year’s fundraising event of the Oconee Democratic Party.  The county Democrats are going thru with their plans for their 8th annual fundraiser.  But this one on Saturday, July 25 will be a virtual meeting.  Tickets are $25. Food may be picked up at party headquarters in Walhalla between 3 and 5 […]

A retired Oconee County school administrator has her eyes on a seat on the board that decides the policies for the public schools.  According to an announcement from the Oconee Democratic Party, Earnestine Williams will be one of the speakers for this year’s county party fundraiser July 25.  The fundraiser this year will be a virtual meeting.  In this year’s […]

The handful of individuals cited by the police for breach of peace during protests after the George Floyd death are due to appear today in the Walhalla Municipal Court, according to city judge Danny Singleton.  101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned there are indications that one of the defendants may request a jury trial to resolve his case.

Clemson University is a major university in a small town that suddenly, it seems, has gotten a whole lot bigger.  And that’s a concern for how city government can meet the needs of a growing area.  The city is undertaking a strategic plan for development called ClemsonNEXT.  The effort is focused on keeping Clemson a good place to live and […]

With an increase in visitation this summer, the Forest Service and Oconee County rescue organizations are encouraging hikers to be extra careful and plan ahead before setting off for a hike in the mountains. Summer is a great time to visit the mountains and take a hike to see one of the many waterfalls in Oconee County. Unfortunately, there has […]

The Pioneer Rural Water District treatment plant has been returned to service after an electric problem disabled the plant yesterday for several hours.  An outside crew worked throughout the day since the electrical outage was discovered yesterday morning.  While the plant was down, Pioneer appealed to its customers to conserve use as much as possible.

Saturday, July 25 will be an important date in the continuing impact that COVID-19 is having on South Carolina’s economy.  Dan Ellzey, director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, says, “We are now approaching a big financial shift nationwide as the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program is set to expire….”  The 25th is to be the last day that […]