Author: Dick Mangrum

A small cross placed in front of WGOG memorializes the fatal shooting of a man in front of the radio station 50 years ago. Members of the family of the late Robert Lee Lawing Jr. of Westminster are remembering their  their loss. It was 50 years ago last week that Lawing was fatally shot, and the Sheriff’s Office made a […]

Walhalla officials late yesterday afternoon announced the cancellation of a re-zoning hearing that has drawn opposition from neighbors in the vicinity of Tyre B. Mauldin Street. An announcement by Daniel Fletcher, zoning administrator, states, “Season’s Builders has requested time to make modifications to the proposal based on feedback received. The hearing will be re-scheduled at a later date.” Fletcher referenced […]

The last of nine suspects in a multi-county drug investigation was placed in custody yesterday at the Oconee Detention Center in Walhalla.  The Sheriff’s Office announced that Trenton Michael Thomas, 22-year old Seneca resident, turned himself over to authorities yesterday at the county jail.  Thomas had been wanted on charges of marijuana distribution, distribution of crack cocaine, and conspiracy to […]

As a retired teacher, State Rep. Bill Whitmire is proud of public education strides made by the 123rd legislative session that ended in June. The increased monies that the state’s lawmakers designated are designed to raise the quality of education. But, standing in the way of improvement is a disturbing trend of some of South Carolina’s youngest teachers leaving the […]

State troopers say a 30-year old man suffered minor injuries this morning when his SUV left a road near Seneca and hit a tree.  According to the patrol, Pedro Martinez was involved in the one-vehicle accident on the W. Reedy Fork Road at 7:40 this morning.

State troopers report an accident with injuries this morning near Seneca at W. Reedy Fork Road and SC 59–the Tokeena Road.  At last report, someone is entrapped in the wreckage.  The accident was logged at 7:40 a.m.

Waiving a utility connection fee is seen by Westminster leaders as an incentive to new home building in their city. At a special Friday meeting, the mayor and council agreed with the city administrator’s recommendation. Chris Carter, the city administrator, says there’s interest from a builder to construct homes on three or four lots on England Street. Waiving the fee, […]

Fire broke out in a 4-story home last night north of Salem.  No one injured, but fire damage is believed to have been minimal on Fisher Knob Road at Lake Jocassee.  Fire fighters were called around 8:30 and were at the scene three hours.