Author: Dick Mangrum

That recent highway project that created a short detour for traffic on U-S 123 in Oconee County near the Georgia line will lead to “full-depth patching” and re-surfacing work on the two-lane highway.  Josh Makison, the Oconee construction engineer for the DOT, says the work will take place in the vicinity of Pickens Road.  The work will cover 1.93 miles.  […]

The FBI has confirmed that a shooting involving the FBI in Atlanta was related to warrants for a suspect who last Wednesday allegedly shot a Banks County, Georgia deputy. The suspect, 32-year-old Avery Richard, was killed in the incident, while an FBI agent and a woman were injured. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office plans a statement  today.  

  The organization that concentrates on giving children a boost into the education world will open a series of hearings this week to update the needs in Oconee County.  First Steps and its director, Marie Dunnam, hope as many Oconeeans as possible—especially those with young children—will pick out a hearing to attend this month.  The hearings start at 6 tonight […]

The Army Corps of Engineers has declared the start to the summer recreation season.  Today, May 1, is opening day for campgrounds and day use areas—including the Oconee and Coneross campgrounds in Oconee County.  Located minutes away from Clemson and Townville, the Oconee Campground offers 70 waterfront camp sites. Located near the Seneca River at Townville, the Coneross Campground has […]

An accident this morning has blocked the I-85 southbound lanes at exit 3 in Oconee County. EMS is at the scene to evaluate whether there are injuries.  One of the vehicles is a camper.

  The solicitor for Oconee-Anderson has decided no criminal charges are warranted in the case of a man who died after an encounter with security at the Greenville Memorial Hospital.  Donald Keith Smith died March 6.  10th Solicitor David Wagner says he reviewed the state police investigation of Smith’s death, at the request of his counterpart in Greenville-Pickens, Walt Wilkins.  […]

Someone was reported injured this morning in a police chase near Seneca. Spokesman Jimmy Watt of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office says the case was that of an investigation by his office.  Details are to be released later.

A large truck flipped on its side shortly after 8 this morning near Westminster.  The highway patrol reported that, despite the major wreckage, there were no personal injuries on Seed Farm Road at Miller Farm Road.

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) will speak today at Clemson University’s inaugural Men of Color National Summit. The summit will take place at the TD Convention Center. Senator Scott is expected to speak on the importance of education and mentorships, and how both had a positive impact in his life. According to Clemson University, the mission of the Men of […]