Author: Dick Mangrum

A first-year Seneca businesswoman began getting social media notifications from friends back in Maine not long after authorities identified a man from Bowdoin, Maine as the suspect in the Lewiston shootings.  It turns out her friends in Maine were asking hadn’t they been high school classmates of suspect Robert Card, 40 years old, and a graduate of Mt. Ararat High […]

All Oconee recycle centers (the manned convenience centers) and the landfill are open regular hours today and tomorrow.  Next week the county’s recycling centers celebrate America Recycles Day with, while supplies last, free 18 gallon totes.  The offer availability starts Tuesday.

In 2022, Pickens County saw a violent crime rate low enough to be included among five South Carolina counties that experienced the lowest rates of violent crime.  The other counties that qualify with the lowest rates were Edgefield, McCormick, Dorchester, and Saluda.  Pickens also saw a 20.25% decrease in property crimes.  The crime numbers are calculated by South Carolina “SLED” […]

Data reported to the state police show the rate of weapon law violations increased 11% from 2021 to 2022 and a whopping 106% from 2013 to 2022. And that’s a big worry of “SLED” Chief Mark Keel who says, “I continue to be extremely concerned about the gun violence we are seeing, especially among young people.  Law enforcement, elected officials, […]

At its November meeting, Westminster City Council will consider first reading of an ordinance that repeals and replaces the city’s zoning ordinance.  City officials believe a replacement zoning law is going to enable Westminster to thrive in the future “by sustainably managing growth with a forward-thinking Zoning Code….”  Key changes recommended by the city planning commission include:  Require new mobile […]

The public has an invitation for an event today at Clemson.  It’s a ribbon cutting at 5:30 this evening at Gateway Park, 348 Old Greenville Highway.  The invitation reads:  “We invite you to join the Friends of the Green Crescent Trail, the City of Clemson, Clemson University and other community members as we celebrate the completion of Phase One of […]

A young woman in jail attire appeared before the Oconee General Sessions judge yesterday, in a bid to lower the bond on charges of attempted murder and the possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Wanda Maria Harvey’s bid was dashed when Judge Sprouse, after reviewing the allegations in a stabbing incident, said the case gives […]

In honor of Veterans Day, Walhalla City Hall is closed today.  Because it is a holiday weekend, late penalties won’t be applied until after 5 pm on Monday.

Walhalla has lifted a boil water advisory that affected its Wolf Stake Church Road service area yesterday — the result of a second line break in recent days. City hall is grateful for its customers’ patience.