Author: Dick Mangrum

The Oconee Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 57-year old man who cut off his ankle monitor and for whom there are warrants for his arrest. The subject of the search is Charles Whitney Batts of the Burnt Tanyard Road, West Union. According to the Sheriff’s Office announcement, Batts was sentenced to seven years in prison last month for drug […]

Prisma Health is increasing its flu precautions to help protect its patients, guests and team members and reduce the risk of flu transmission. Effective immediately, it is expanding its voluntary visitor restrictions to all inpatient areas in Prisma Health’s Upstate and Midlands affiliates. Those affiliates include the Oconee Memorial Hospital. • Visitors under age 18 should not visit. • Adult […]

After a thorough investigation of an incident involving an injured possum in the Hilton Head area last week, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has been unable to confirm allegations posted on social media that the animal was attacked or beaten with golf clubs. SCDNR takes allegations of abuse of any wildlife seriously and will continue the investigation into […]

The newest member of the Seneca Board of Zoning Appeals is Ronald Moore.  His appointment was confirmed in a vote taken last night by the city council, after a short executive session.

If you have interest in furthering the arts and historical interests through Oconee County government, a meeting tomorrow night will interest you.  The county’s Arts and Historical Commission meets at 6 pm at the South Cove County Park.  The public is invited.

For the budding businessman or woman, Tri-County Technical College will offer a free class “Steps to Starting a Business.” Interested students will be able to evaluate their ideas for business and assess their viability. There will be instruction in the key aspects of preparing and managing a business. The course will take place 5:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, January 23 […]

The driver of a Toyota Camry was sent to a Greenville hospital after his car left SC 28/the Highlands Highway.  Walhalla Fire Department reports the car hit a tree around 6 last evening on 28 near the entrance to Stumphouse Mountain Park.

Changes are taking place on 123 in the Seneca area.  Captain D’s Seafood has closed.  There’s a new neon sign above the hill from Miracle Circle, advertising the Perry Ellis International operation there.  At B-B&T, there’s an indication that the local bank is getting ready for its merger with Sun Trust under the new name of Truist which yesterday became […]

Fire departments sent fire fighters and equipment into the Tokeena Crossroads Community of Oconee County this morning to fight a mobile home fire.  The fire was reported shortly before 2:15 this morning on Charis Drive, not far from the SC 24-59 juncture.  As the result of the fire, one person has been displaced and the American Red Cross was contacted […]

Oconee sheriff’s officers have one person in custody in their investigation of the wounding of a homeless man Monday in the Utica Community. The arrest of Robert Martain Robertson, 18-year old Seneca resident, was announced early last night. Investigators plan to obtain warrants today charging Robertson with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent […]