Author: Dick Mangrum

West Union’s elected leaders are to discuss and vote next week on the town’s new tax rate.  They’ll go into their Tuesday meeting with a letter from the state Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office that addresses the cap that must be placed on any tax increase voted for the new government year, 2020-21.  In a May 22 letter Frank Rainwater, […]

During his analysis of the latest jobless numbers, the Oconee-Pickens state senator zeroed in on a question important to the success of re-opening the economy and restoring the workforce.  And that is, as framed by Thomas Alexander, “How many actually have gone back to work?”  He is referring to the thousands of South Carolinians furloughed or otherwise found themselves out […]

Haulers who do business with the Oconee County Rock Quarry near Walhalla now may use an information telephone line to check on quarry hours and product availability.  By calling 864/364-5578, customers will hear a pre-recorded message alerting them to closings, whether the crusher is up and running and the product availability.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greenville, is delighted to announce a virtual walk event, NAMIWalks Everywhere. On Saturday, June 20 through Sunday, June 21, NAMI chapters in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson/Oconee/Pickens will host a virtual walk event to raise funds and awareness for mental health issues.     Instead of walking a 5K together at Furman, […]

Hamid R. Mohsseni of Anderson has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College.   Governor Henry McMaster appointed Mohsseni to the Commission, effective in June.  His term expires April 2021.   Mohsseni is president and CEO of Anderson Restaurant Group in Anderson.  The company operates two full-service restaurants – Tucker’s Restaurant and Carson’s […]

Survivors of South Carolina’s April 13 storms can move recovery forward with a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Some survivors who apply for FEMA help may be referred to the SBA. It’s important to return a completed loan application to take advantage of low-interest SBA loans to repair or replace property. FEMA may also consider survivors […]

Again, starting Monday, Oconeeans may resume recycling mixed paper and newspaper at the county recycling centers.  They will continue to accept regular household garbage, cardboard, scrap metal, aluminum cans and tires.  At this time, however, they won’t take plastic or glass.  Those two materials pose a high risk of contamination and a potential threat to county personnel.  When visiting a […]

On behalf of the city council, here are excerpts from a statement issued yesterday by Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander:  “The City of Seneca, its elected officials, management and staff all share in the anger and anguish many are feeling across the country after the death of George Floyd.  Our police officers are sworn to be protectors and guardians of the […]

Fire broke out early this morning in a home in rural Oconee County.  The location was a home north of Salem on Parris Drive.  A call for help was sounded around 1:30 this morning.  No one hurt.  The owner was said to have been away at the time.

Members of the Seneca High School class of 2018 are planning a peaceful protest and community dialogue for 6 o’clock Monday evening at the Blue Ridge Community Center on Holland Avenue.  According to the announcement, this protest and dialogue will center on the Black Lives Matter movement and improving race relations in Oconee County.  Besides members of the 2018 class […]