Author: Dick Mangrum

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 […]

A deputy sheriff found a man in a pool of blood inside an abandoned mobile home in the Utica Community. A bloody knife was found nearby, but the bleeding man told the deputy that he had been shot. The Oconee Sheriff’s Office believes that the man, who is homeless, was shot at one location in Utica and made his way […]

A deadline to sign up to directly address Oconee’s state lawmakers on matters of state business is fast approaching, but there’s still time to reserve a spot on the agenda for the annual constituents meeting held by the county’s state lawmakers.  The delegation will greet the public in a meeting at 7 o’clock Thursday night, January 23 at the Westminster […]