Author: Dick Mangrum

Most parents who’ve responded to an Oconee School District survey want their children to be allowed to return to face-to-face learning, and the public schools are setting out to comply with those wishes.  At the same time, Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland, says there are a number of parents who are uneasy over the idea of sending their kids back to […]

Besides electing a president, voters this year in an Oconee County fire district will fill two seats on the fire district policy-making board.  Residents within the fire district, based at Keowee Key, may file their candidacies between July 27 and August 7.  During that two-week period, those interested should file their non-partisan candidacy statements with the Oconee Board of Registration […]

In Washington, Senator Graham and Representative Duncan are behind separate pieces of legislation in their respective chambers of congress.  In the Senate, Graham is a co-sponsor of a bill to encourage the tech industry to take seriously online sexual exploitation.  And in the House, Duncan is a leader of a bill for a task force to expedite permits for high-speed […]

Limited activity is scheduled next week in the Oconee General Sessions Court in Walhalla.  The circuit’s chief prosecutor, David Wagner, said his office expects during Monday through Wednesday next week, the resolution to several cases in which defendants wish to have their charges resolved through pleas of guilt.  Prosecutors will focus on defendants who have been “carded” to report for […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,463 new confirmed cases and 2 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 8 additional confirmed deaths and 1 new probable death. There are currently 1,251 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. This brings the total number […]

Repairs have allowed Walhalla to rescind the boil water advisory.  The repairs have allowed the system to re-fill with water and raise the pressure.  Scott Parris, utilities director, implemented the advisory last evening—the result of a power interruption to the plant off SC 183/the Westminster Highway.  Walhalla is making the finishing touches to a new treatment plant, but the new […]

Walhalla is dealing with a water service emergency.  Scott Parris, utilities director, made this announcement just moments ago:  “The City of Walhalla has experienced an electrical system disruption that has resulted in the shutdown of the City’s water plant.  Customers within the water service area may begin to experience a loss of water pressure, or complete loss of water service […]

The newest (Friday’s) numbers from South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are showing that out of every five people being tested for COVID-19 in South Carolina, one turns out positive.  The percentage reported Friday was 20.7%.  The state health agency announced 1,558 new confirmed cases and 10 new confirmed deaths. By yesterday, there were 1,148 hospital beds occupied […]

  Oakway- Harold Nicholson, 81, husband of Beth Greer Nicholson passed away July 2, 2020 at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Oconee County, SC, he was the son of the late James R. and Lena Mae Richardson Nicholson. Harold was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Cuba Crisis and […]

Walhalla welcomes visitors to make a day and night of it in the County Seat.  The city’s Independence Eve celebration is officially underway, and there’s a lot available for people of all ages.  According to Libby Imbody, city events planner, many of the downtown restaurants and businesses are offering specials, including some sidewalk sales.  Walhalla Fire Department will distribute American […]