Author: Dick Mangrum

The police say two cars collided in the noon hour today when one of the cars tried to make a left turn into the parking lot of the Huddle House on the 123 By-Pass.  One minor injury reported.  From time-to-time, says Capt. B-J McClure, the police investigate reports of one driver pulling to a stop on a multi-lane highway to […]

Of 631 public adoptions completed statewide in the closing days of 2023, nine of those adoptions were in Oconee County.  On November 20 alone, Adoption Day in South Carolina, 74 public adoptions were finalized in four county family courts:  Greenville, Sumter, Charleston, and Horry.

Retired chief justice Jean Toal of South Carolina has been delegated exclusive jurisdiction for Alex Murdaugh’s motion hearing to decide jury tampering allegations arising from the trial that convicted the Low Country lawyer on two murder charges.  Current South Carolina Chief Justice Donald Beatty has ordered that “Justice Toal shall decide all matters pertaining to these cases, including motions to […]

Reducing the time it takes to close out estates is an accomplishment Oconee’s first-year probate judge points to, since the start of his first term exactly one year ago.  In an interview airing today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS, Judge Danny Singleton speaks with pride that he and his staff are up-to-date on their cases.

Enrollment now underway for Oconee Adult Education classes in the New Year. The classes start one week from today — Monday, January 8.  Daycare is available for parents who enroll in the family literacy program.  For more information, go by the facility at 100 Vocational Drive, Seneca or call 864-718-4812.

The new year rang in tax changes for South Carolinians.  According to the Department of Revenue, the state this year is cutting its top individual income tax rate from 6.5% to 6.4%.  And South Carolina, subject to what are called revenue triggers, intends to cut it further to 6%.  Manish Bhatt, a policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, concedes, however, […]

A Tuesday night, December 26 Clemson home fire remains under investigation, according to Aaron Bunyea, deputy chief for Clemson University Fire and EMS.  Only the garage, it has been reported, was left standing at 40 Hickory Way, Clemson Downs.  Bunyea says no one was home at the time, and a neighbor alerted authorities at 10:10 pm.  To help combat the […]

The coroner in Pickens County, Kandy Kelley, has identified a 49-year old Pickens man the fatality in a late Friday afternoon accident on N. Main Street, Six Mile.  Kelley says the fatal victim, Jeffrey Abercombie, was an unrestrained driver who died at the scene from blunt force trauma.  The accident is being investigated by the state patrol, according to trooper […]

At their first 2024 meeting, Clemson city council members consider changes tonight to the city’s traffic code to include new rules for metered and leased parking spots.  Proposed changes include reducing the days to pay fines from 30 days to 15 days; allowing 50% reduction for overtime fines, if paid within 7 days; and removing some language as it applies […]