Author: Dick Mangrum

The executive committee of the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority gathers tomorrow for discussion on the possibility of a federal grant that would address sewer needs in the Martin Creek basin near Seneca.  According to JRSA officials, there’s money available through the U-S Economic Development Administration under the “CARES” Act.  But the problem, according to the sewer authority’s Scott Parris, […]

A trail hiker apparently took sick and is the object of a rescue mission today in northern Oconee County.  Rescuers were sent to the vicinity of Duke Energy’s Bad Creek hydro project.  Scott Krein, the head of Oconee Emergency Services, says the hiker has been located and medics this afternoon were on their way to the hiker’s aid.

Daniel Fletcher is leaving the employ of both the cities of Walhalla and Westminster.  It’s a resignation and leaves the two cities in the need of someone to do the job of zoning and code administration.  Walhalla and Westminster shared the costs of the jobs and Fletcher’s expertise.  The job is often thankless and difficult, but the mayors of both […]

June 1, 2020 Dear City of Clemson Residents, We find ourselves in uncertain and troubling times. The events that have occurred over the last few months may have left some of us experiencing emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, confusion, exhaustion, hopelessness, frustration, and disbelief, to name a few. In order to maintain your mental and physical health, it […]

Seneca officials are expecting at least two more rallies of protesters–one this afternoon and on Sunday evening.  They are hopeful that, like Monday’s, these protests will be peaceful.  City leaders were glad Monday’s event went well and concentrated on the senseless loss of George Floyd’s life, as well as the need for the police everywhere to make greater efforts to […]

Authorities appear to have little information about a driver who left the scene of a fatal accident late last night in Anderson County.  The accident around 10:45 took the life of a pedestrian on U-S 76 at the Phil Watson Road.  According to the highway patrol, the type of suspect vehicle is unknown, but there could be damage to the […]

The contractor charged with delivering a new water source for Walhalla appears to be on schedule and likely will finish the job on time this fall.  It’ll mean the city’s supply will be drawn from Lake Keowee and the closing of the long-time plant off SC 183/the Westminster Highway.  Scott Parris, utilities director, last night gave a status report on […]

Telephone repairmen will likely go to work today on Walhalla’s N. Poplar Street, where there was an unusual mishap.  About 6 o’clock last evening, an 18-wheeler truck got hung up in a low-hanging utility line.  Walhalla Fire Department responded and, when asked, how they separated the large truck from the line, a fire fighter responded, “Trade secret.”