Author: Dick Mangrum

Details are available today from the Walhalla police on a pair of arrests that resulted from an incident late last week near S. Catherine Street. Chief Sean Brinson said two women arrested were found inside a Freedom Drive home late Wednesday night. According to Brinson, Connie Towe, 52, of Westminster, and Amy Michelle Duggan, 31, of Walhalla are charged with […]

The Oconee Nuclear Station and its companion visitors center, the World of Energy, have been around for nearly a half century. But the World of Energy, actually originated before the first electricity was produced. In fact, in its first year, the visitors center served as a vantage point to watch the construction of Duke Power’s nuclear plant. That’s why in […]

To help holiday travelers, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. The restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, through 10 p.m. Friday, July 5. With continued progress due to the plan to rebuild South Carolina’s roads, […]

Fireworks can be seen and heard in Walhalla on July 4 eve.  The city’s official Independence Day celebration will take place Wednesday, July 3 at the soccer field, one block from Main Street.  Gates for the free event open at 6 o’clock.  Bouncy games, food vendors, and music from the 246 Military Band will highlight the evening.  Everyone is invited […]

A Westminster group claims that its event this week will feature the best fireworks display.  The Second Annual Celebration of Freedom, hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 107, takes place at 6 o’clock Friday evening at Owens Stadium behind West-Oak Middle School.  Games and free food will be 6 to 9 pm.  At 9:15 a patriotic ceremony […]

Tri-County Technical College will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 4 and 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  Thru the holiday weekend, all college campuses and buildings will be closed to employees, students and the public.  Tech will resume normal operations Monday, July 8.

Walhalla garbage pick ups are on regular schedule this week, with one exception.  And that’s Thursday–the 4th of July.  Walhalla customers who would normally be scheduled on Thursday should instead prepare for their pick up this week to be on Friday–the 5th of July.  That’s means roll carts should be out by 7 o’clock Friday morning.