Author: Dick Mangrum

Westminster is at work this morning on “some water issues” around the area of the former Beacon textile plant, and that means customers there will see low water pressure or no service at all.  Jennifer Adams, clerk-treasurer, says, “Repairs should be completed some time today.”

This week’s announcement that long-time employee Janice Matheson Holbrooks will retire in June from the office of Oconee Veterans Affairs at first was a shocker to Matheson-Holbrooks’ boss, Jerry Dyar. Dyar admitted that, at first, he couldn’t even think straight, a sign of Matheson-Holbrooks’ valuable contributions to the service of the county veterans. And that’s exactly what she says she […]

One person was sent to the hospital last night after a one-car accident on Keowee Trail near Seneca.  According to the fire department, the accident occurred between the 9 and 10 o’clock hour last night.

The 24-hour period Thursday-Friday saw two inches of rain in Walhalla.  Barbara Wilson, the U-S Weather Observer, says it’s most rain since October.  It means the rain count is off to a good start in the first two weeks of January, and more rain is forecast today.

In any era, it’s a given the relationships between children and parents can stand improvement. A Tamassee resident saw this as a need nearly 30 years ago when she started work at an Illinois institute that focuses on preventive psycho-therapy to strengthen those relationships. Sandra Lindaman explains what Theraplay is about during “Community Soundoff” on 101.7/WGOG. The public affairs program […]

Track athletes from three states will be in Seneca Friday, April 13 to shine under the lights at the high school stadium in an event that will serve as a major fundraiser for the Golden Corner Rotary Club.  The fundraiser supports literacy programs, including GED scholarships, donating books to children’s reading programs, and sending two Seneca High students to the […]

City of Walhalla announces changes to its garbage pickup schedule to accommodate the MLK holiday.  Trash that normally would be picked up Monday will instead be picked up Tuesday and Wednesday. Russ Price, director public works, requests that customers have their roll cart out by 7 o’clock Tuesday morning.  All other Walhalla routes remain on schedule.

During the next several days, Clemson University celebrate the birth, life and legacy of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King.  The celebration  theme, “By All Means Keep Moving” is taken from a 1967 King speech in Cleveland, Ohio.  A commemorative service takes place at 6 pm Tuesday at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts.  To that […]

The threat of more rain today has prompted Tri-County Technical College to move its new building dedication and ribbon-cutting indoors at the Pendleton campus.  It will be an 11 am event to celebrate the opening of the Student Success Center, and a large crowd of Oconee, Pickens and Anderson residents is expected.  Among those making remarks will be John Powell […]

Weather conditions have led Duke Energy to re-schedule the move of the first of three transformers.  Starting Tuesday, January 16 Duke will manage the move of the first of the 700 thousand pound transformers to the Bad Creek hydro plant.  The transformers will be hauled by truck from West Union.  That will mean that drivers especially using Main Street in […]