Author: Dick Mangrum

Oconee Heritage Center is one of only 18 museums across South Carolina to host a new pop-up exhibit from the National Archives, The Bill of Rights and You, commemorating the 225th anniversary of the ratification of this landmark document. The Bill of Rights and You explores the origins of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution (collectively known as the […]

Pioneer Rural Water has entered the construction phase of its 2.5 million gallon a day treatment plant.  Yet some disgruntled customers say it’s “a done deal” that they can’t reverse.  About 25 Pioneer customers brought complaints and questions to yesterday’s meeting of the district’s board of directors.  They are upset that plans for the project entail water rate increases that’ll […]

Clemson announces that its parade, to salute the 2016 champs, will be 9 to 10 o’clock Saturday morning.  The parade will originate downtown on College Avenue, turn right onto 93, then left on Williamson—before stopping at the entrance to the hill on the east side of the stadium.  A meeting this morning of the city and university police and the […]

A downtown building donated to Seneca will find use as an annex to the city’s police department.  City Administrator Greg Dietterick says 416 E. Main, once home to a printing business, will accommodate extra office space along with police training rooms.  The building was recently donated to Seneca by the Blue Ridge Bank.  

This winter or early spring, or both times, federal and state fire crews plan to treat several hundred acres at Upstate state parks with controlled burns to reduce forest fuels that can cause wildfire. The Duke Foundation is supporting the project with a $35,000 commitment. Controlled burns are being planned for approximately:   ·         300 acres at Oconee State Park, […]

Governor Nikki Haley ordered a Clemson University flag be flown over the Statehouse on Tuesday, January 10, in honor of the Tigers’ national football championship. “I’m a proud Clemson alum, I’m a proud governor, and I’m a proud South Carolinian,” the governor said. “Clemson showed their heart and humility throughout the entire season, and in an unforgettable national championship victory, […]

  The victory parade will take place Saturday in Clemson, with specific details to be made known as early as this afternoon.  Tiger fans wanting to greet the winners today are being invited to gather at the stadium West End Zone at 4:30.  Earlier the team is to arrive at GSP, but the TSA has requested that fans not come […]

A new home development is planned within the Salem water service area, and tonight town leaders will consider an agreement to provide water service to the Highlands of Keowee.  The project, by WAB Land, LLC, is to be 195 acres and 68 single-family home lots.  Part of the proposed agreement before Town Council requires WAB Land to build, at its […]

The idea of changing school hours has its detractors, but Chairman Andy Inabinet of the Oconee School Trustees has confidence in the administration to recommend changes that will enhance the learning environment.  And one of those ways is to reduce the time that some students spend riding buses.  After last night’s work session discussion, it was apparent that the trustees […]

At the request of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, the county school district will formally ask Walhalla to annex the part of a school campus that many had thought was already inside the city limits.  District administrator Steve Hanvey last night admitted surprise to learn that the city boundary splits the campus, which creates confusions as to whether the city police […]