Author: Dick Mangrum

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission informed Duke Energy yesterday that inspectors this month “did not identify any findings or violations of more than minor significance” in Units 1, 2, and 3 at the Oconee Nuclear Station.  The announcement was made by the NRC’s Brian Bonser in correspondence to Thomas Ray, Duke’s site vice president at the Oconee plant.  A […]

The offices of the City of Seneca and the Light and Water will close Monday, January 2 for the New Year’s Day holiday.  Utility customers may use the night deposit to pay bills. Those customers with an emergency should call 885-2723.

Walhalla City offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2017, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Cash and one electronic item were stolen last week during a home burglary on the Old Clemson Highway, Seneca.  The Oconee Sheriff’s Office requests the public’s help to identify two individuals, including the one who was captured by camera at a nearby convenience store.  A camera inside the home captured two males, one of whom wore what appeared to be […]

Smokers who want to kick the habit are likely to make a New Year’s resolution.  The South Carolina Tobacco Quitline can help, no matter the stage of the quit process that you are in.  The DHEC-administered S.C. Tobacco Quitline features free, one-on-one telephone coaching, web-based and text message support, help to develop personalized quit plans and, to eligible callers, free […]

As is his custom, the resident Oconee state senator will choose a committee to pore thru the applicants for the part-time position of county magistrate.  Then Senator Thomas Alexander makes a recommendation for appointment to the Governor.  An earlier 101.7/WGOG story incorrectly stated that the county’s three-member delegation would interview the candidates.  Last June Chief Magistrate Todd Simmons appealed to […]

Duke Energy has announced that a test of the notification sirens around the Oconee Nuclear Station will take place  Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.  At approximately 11:50 a.m.,the 65 sirens within 10 miles of the Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested for three-minutes to assure each siren works properly. The full-cycle siren test is performed once each quarter in cooperation with […]

Inside a brick building near Seneca there’s a state office that Shelia Ford considers the “best kept secret” in the area.  It’s the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department at 1951 Wells Highway, serving Oconee and Pickens counties with services to those with up to 130 disabilities.  Shelia Ford is the area supervisor.  An open house in October allowed the community […]

A robber stole money last night from the Bountyland Quik Stop on highway 11 near I-85.  The Oconee Sheriff’s Office described the robber as a male who demanded money, but did not show a weapon.  Other surrounding law enforcement agencies were notified and the case has been turned over to the Criminal Investigations Division. “Due to the fact that this […]