Author: Dick Mangrum

Important letters are being placed today in the U-S Mail, directed to the property owners inside the Corinth-Shiloh Fire and Rescue service area.  The objective is an explanation of the volunteer fire and rescue station to pursue a tax district that’ll allow the hiring of full-time personnel and fill the gaps created by a lack of volunteer personnel.  101.7/WGOG NEWS […]

Penrose, known as Penny, is a six-month old Bernedoodle.  She is the first therapy canine to join the K-9 program to support the mental health and well-being of the fire fighters in the Clemson University Fire and EMS Department.  The name Penrose was chosen to honor A-W Penrose, the captain of the first fire engine when the department was established […]

Candidates’ books are open for those interested in running for the city council seat formerly held by Tyler Jordan in Walhalla.  Kristi Burr, the county elections director, says since the books at her office opened Friday there have been no qualifiers, but a couple of individuals have made inquiries.  Jordan’s unexpired term is to be filled as part of the […]

This is the annual weekend for many to remember the days of segregated education in Oconee County.  Starting Friday, it will be reunion time for those who were educated at the Oconee County Training School, Seneca’s Blue Ridge High School, and other schools that served blacks during segregation.  Walhalla’s Martha Wright has a hand in organizing this year’s three-day event, […]

The jobs of the mayor and council members in West Union are part-time positions.  At its meeting this evening, the council is to consider an ordinance that will set compensation for the mayor at $10 thousand a year and for the council members at $2,500 a year.  It’s first reading tonight; a public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for […]

Discussion is planned today at the Clemson City Hall of an idea to create a new use for CATbuses during low passenger volume times in summer.  At 12:30 today, Clemson’s economic development advisory committee will consider the potential use of the passenger buses to transport visitors from hotels to Clemson summer camps and to spots around the city.

On what appears to be a 90-degree or higher day, Clemson’s Twelve Mile Recreation Area re-opens today for swimming.  The beach, along with the restroom, was declared off limits several hours yesterday to allow for water line upgrades.  Access to the boat ramp was allowed yesterday.  All operations resume as normal today.

City hall in Seneca is the place to be this evening, as the city council gathers for a 6 o’clock work session, followed by a special meeting.  Among tonight’s business is an electric expense policy covering new development in Oconee’s largest municipality.