Author: Dick Mangrum

Walhalla city fathers dealt with a hot potato last night by taking no vote on a zoning change that’ll clear the way for new home construction on smaller-sized lots. Mayor Danny Edwards responded to a critic of the planning commission’s recommendation for a general residential zone on Tyre B. Mauldin Street by saying, “This is something new for Walhalla.” The […]

Oconee County Council in separate votes Tuesday approved honoring the requests of three local charities for the total of $60,000. Of the total, $20,000 will go to the Seneca-based Our Daily Rest. The organization’s executive director, Lauren Richardson, told council members the county’s donation would be used as matching funds for grants doubling the county’s gift. This year alone, Richardson […]

The damage to the Oconee detention center resulting from a late 2017 fire should soon be repaired. The County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved repairs totaling $255,295.70 that will be three companies: Davis Electrical & Plumbing, Inc., Eagle Interiors, Inc., and MCG Mechanical Services, of Anderson, this latter firm to handle the HVAC issues. According to county officials, the long […]

Two Oconee County parks are in line for upgrades. In the case of one, that means badly needed restrooms accessible to the handicapped. County Council last night approved projects for just over $900,000 for Chau Ram Park and High Falls. The bathrooms that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act are planned for Chau Ram Park near Westminster, which […]

Here’s an update from the Joint Regional Sewer Authority of an earlier post today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS:  ” Sample results confirm the water quality levels are normal at Seneca Creek following a sewer spill that occurred on October 12. An advisory was issued by the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) following the release that alerted those in the area […]

A lawsuit against Seneca that was removed from the Common Pleas docket a year ago is now back on. A filing in the Oconee Clerk of Court’s Office shows that the case of Leonard and Julie Chace versus City of Seneca, City of Seneca Board of Zoning Appeals, and Edward Halbig is restored and is to receive an electronic signature […]

The latest data from the U-S Drought Monitor qualifies Oconee livestock producers for a USDA payment for them to buy feed to re-plenish their dwindling stocks. Extension agent Morris Warner urges Oconee livestock farmers to call the Farm Service Agency office in Walhalla for an appointment and learn what documents they need to bring to make application. Because of infrequent […]

Organizers have chosen Westminster resident Cecil Sandifer to ride as grand marshal in the 2019 Veterans Day Parade in Oconee County.  This year’s parade will make its way through the city of Westminster starting at 5 o’clock Monday evening, November 11. In a long life, Purple Heart recipient Sandifer was a civic and municipal leader, state lawmaker, and founder of […]

The large Clemson home development Patrick Square will break ground next week for a future pavilion.  To be located behind the Patrick Square Welcome Center, the pavilion is to serve as a second social hub for Patrick Square residents–a gathering place with a pool, an indoor multi-purpose room, and a covered area with fireplace and outdoor kitchen.  The groundbreaking ceremony […]