Author: Dick Mangrum

There’s a help wanted sign out today at the Westminster City Hall. Mayor Brian Ramey says the resignation of city attorney Derek Enderlin became official during last night’s city council meeting. Now Chris Carter, the city administrator, will start the search for Enderlin’s replacement.

To what extent can Oconee County come to the rescue of troubled Utica? A lengthy committee discussion last night ended with the chairman’s decision to propose a vote on a Utica improvement plan when the full council meets Friday in its annual retreat meeting. As a former Utica resident, District Three’s Paul Cain has a special interest in Utica, where […]

For a second time, Oconee Public Library invites its patrons to a second strategic planning meeting for the purpose of charting library services for the next few years.  A meeting last week attracted 34 people who, according to library director Blair Hinson, offered engaging thoughts and comments about library services.  A follow up meeting takes place 6 o’clock Thursday night, […]

At their meeting today, Seneca Rotarians celebrate a special anniversary.  The club, which promotes service above self, will mark its 90th year of existence with a party at the Cross Creek Country Club.

The League of American Bicyclists recently elevated Clemson University to silver status on its list of Bicycle Friendly Universities.  A silver status university welcomes cyclists, encourages cycling cultures and provides opportunity for travel via cycling.  Clemson has a BikeShare rental program that allows anyone willing to pay a $5 annual membership to grab a bike for quick transportation between five […]

A meeting tomorrow morning could be pivotal in whether Oconee is able to save the Lakeside Lodge condo project from annexing to Clemson. County officials are meeting with the developers tomorrow. And Councilman Julian Davis, who will be one of the participants, says the biggest issue will be the incentives the county can offer to save the 7-acre lot in […]

Seneca’s Rhett Evatt has died.  At age 90, Evatt died yesterday at the Cottingham Hospice House.  As the president, CEO, and board chairman, Evatt helped grow Oconee Savings and Loan into a publicly-traded company serving upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia.  He is survived by his wife, Gaynell.  Their marriage lasted 67 years.  Among other survivors is grandson Will Parker […]

Two members of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office recently graduated from the basic program at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. They are former state prison sergeant Angel Jennings and Ryan King who has worked for the Sheriff’s Office since May. Jennings is a uniform patrol deputy; King, an animal control officer.

Oconee and Greenville aren’t the only places where the idea to sell their hospitals is viewed differently. According to Senator Thomas Alexander, Lt. Governor Kevin Bryant has ruled the Senate bill is to be decided by Greenville’s senators. But the House Speaker, Jay Lucas, ruled the House bill should be addressed by House members from throughout the state. In the […]

The availability of funding will dictate whether work starts this year to expand the emergency department at Oconee Memorial. Hunter Kome, chief operating officer of the GHS Oconee Medical Campus, says space in the existing emergency department is now inadequate. Kome gave a report last night to the Oconee Memorial Holdings Board. It won’t be just added room, he said, […]