Author: Dick Mangrum

According to one weather observer, Upstate South Carolina could see a brief period tomorrow morning of patchy, light freezing between the hours of 6 and 7 am.  But any ice accumulations that might result are liable to be miniscule.  What’s in play that’ll prevent any significant accumulation on roads is the fact that in the past day and a half […]

An Oconee school district administrator expressed the hope yesterday that, during a meeting next month or the following, the county board of trustees will be in position to resolve where the district will build the replacement Seneca Middle School. The district identified Wells Highway property for the new school last year, but never consummated the purchase. And it’s believed the […]

A water main break on Ashley Road in Clemson that has caused low pressure has resulted in a boil water advisory for parts of the city.  Until otherwise notified, Clemson water customers on Ashley Road, Hyde Lane, Colleton Court, Carteret Court, and Albemarle Drive should vigorously boil their water at least one full minute before drinking or cooking.  Any ice […]

One suspect was arrested, a second is being sought in the continuing investigation of a shooting this week in Utica. A homeless man was wounded and hospitalized. Earlier sheriff’s officers arrested Robert Martain Robertson on charges of attempted murder and possession of weapon during a violent crime. Now, a second man is being sought on identical charges. He is identified […]

A 30-year old Seneca man was arrested yesterday and charged with possession of stolen goods—a moped and a car that were taken in October and November. Police reports identify the man arrested as Wesley Daniel Franks of WN 3rd Street, the general area where the moped and a 1996 Lincoln Town Car belonged. The automobile was found at a residence […]

The Oconee Sheriff’s Office identifies one male and a female who accompanied him as its suspects in a shoplifting this month at the Wal-Mart on the Sandifer Boulevard. If you can provide the information that leads to the arrest or prosecution of those responsible, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2 thousand. The laptop computer […]

More than 300 Prisma health care workers are being told they are losing their jobs. And the Prisma president/CEO blames an environment of smaller reimbursements and more and more patients who are either under-insured or un-insured. The number of those whose jobs are being eliminated is 327, out of a total workforce of more than 30 thousand. Since October, management […]

Duke Energy, the largest Oconee County taxpayer, has satisfied its obligation for 2019 on time, avoiding a three percent late penalty that applies to property tax bills not paid thru yesterday. Connie Bellotte, the county’s chief deputy treasurer, acknowledged the receipt of the Duke payment which arrived this time in the mail. The check for 2019 amounts to $25.6 million, […]

At their meeting next week, Oconee County councilmen will focus their attention on the project to expand the west terminal apron at the airport. A related part of the work is the re-location of part of Mount Nebo Church Road near the Shiloh Road. Votes by the council could add up to a big pay day for the airport’s long-time […]

The welcome mat will be out tonight for a showing of an historic home south of the railroad in Seneca.  An after-hours event, sponsored by the Oconee Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight at the Ballenger House, 212 ES 3rd Street, the clubhouse of the Seneca Woman’s Club.  The club has made big changes to […]