Author: Dick Mangrum

An annexation hearing centering on plans for a large home development planned near Seneca will be the subject for a city planning commission public hearing.  It’s to take place at 6 Monday night, July 21 at city hall. The property has been described to 101.7/WGOG NEWS as acreage along Wells Highway between the Joe Lewis and the Houston Rice roads

Major League Fishing (MLF) announced the schedule for the eighth season of professional bass fishing’s most competitive circuit, the 2026 Bass Pro Tour, last week, and local fans and anglers will be excited to see Lake Hartwell on the list.   Oconee County and Lake Hartwell will play host to Stage 2 of the 2026 Bass Pro Tour season, Feb. […]

A rezoning application goes before the Walhalla Planning Commission.  Interested members of the public are invited to the 5:30 pm meeting today at 105 W. South Broad Street.  Builder Barry Culbertson has applied for a zoning change at Kenneth Street and Hillsdale Drive.  The property, now zoned light industrial, is being considered for single-family residential with a minimum lot size […]

The first-year 3rd District representative wants to hear from her constituents.  Rep. Sheri Biggs invites constituents to directly address questions to her at 5:45 tomorrow evening.  You can ask a question by dialing-in directly to the event using the phone number 833/380-0737.

A death investigation in the parking lot of a Seneca supermarket.  At the request of the police, the coroner investigated the discovery of a body in in a parked vehicle Saturday morning in the Ingles parking lot. According to Coroner Karl Addis, the death of the 33-year-old Salem man is considered accidental.

The West Union police chief, Ben Hailey, speaks today to the Walhalla Rotary Club.  Hailey’s background includes stints with Oconee Sheriff’s Office and the Clearwater, Florida police.

Walhalla makes water system repair announcement:   “The first of two pumps removed for repair is back in operation. The contractors delivered the pump Thursday and worked with City Water and Facilities staff to reinstall it at the Walhalla Water Plant.   The City of Walhalla appreciates the City of Seneca’s support in supplementing the water supply over the last […]

Nothing lasts forever is a given – especially in government.  That’s why the biggest change in the delivery of sewer service in Oconee appears about to take place.  An 11-member committee of Oconeeans and some out of county residents considered to be wise in sewer matters is delivering major recommendations to reorganize/reconstitute the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority.  Recommendation #1 […]

“…every Republican candidate in South Carolina to Oconee County.”  That is a goal announced this morning by Vice Chairman Perry Smith of the county GOP.  Smith commented on a town hall meeting last night that featured Senate hopeful Mark Lynch.  “This is a new OCRP,” Smith says, “One that prioritizes accessibility, accountability, and the conservative values our community stands for.  […]