Author: Dick Mangrum

A judge has ordered a Seneca man who is a defendant in a multi-state cocaine trafficking conspiracy in Georgia to forfeit to the state of South Carolina nearly $18 thousand in cash seized from his home.  The attorney for Dwyanego Lenard Poole argued that, although the home was searched, his client was never charged with any crimes in South Carolina.  […]

Improvements to a Pickens County intersection will require the closing of part of SC 183 for about one month.  The DOT has announced the work will take place at 183, Jim Hunt Road, and Farrs Bridge Road starting Monday, October 3 until about Wednesday, November 2.  Nearly one mile of roadway will be affected by the closure, which means local […]

The early literacy program in Oconee County, BabyRead, is working with 16 families.  And though there is a mixture of enrollment and drop outs, its officials say they are getting positive feedback from families. BabyRead’s Janice Garcia and Dr. Caren von Hippel say they measure progress when toddlers * learn to love books and develop a love of having books […]

In a city known for high electric power rates, the charge will drop starting next week.  Westminster City Council approved a new power rate structure that applies to in-city customers.  The new structure has one basic residential rate of 14.37 cents per kilowatt-hour, and eliminates the former two-tiered rate structure.  The decrease will be even greater for those customers who […]

State and local voter registration and elections officials are using the month of September to encourage voters to prepare for the November 8 General Election. “During the month of September, election officials across the State of South Carolina are focused on encouraging voters to register to vote or update their addresses, educating voters on what they need to bring with […]

  After an executive session, Walhalla City Council allocated a total of $10,500 to help the Oktoberfest Committee and the Greater Walhalla Chamber of Commerce stage the 38th Oktoberfest Friday through Sunday, October 21-23.  The money is broken down three ways.  The Oktoberfest Committee will receive $6,500 to pay for the traditional Saturday night fireworks show.  Dwight Addis represented the […]

An Oconee County tourist attraction is nearing its 50th year of operation.  Since 1969, Duke’s World of Energy on the grounds of Oconee Nuclear has offered  free, family-friendly opportunities to the public, including energy education, information programming, and family entertainment.  On November 1, the World of Energy will change operating hours, remaining open to the public 9 a.m. through 5 […]

By the appointment of Walhalla City Council, former textile plant manager Danny Penton will serve on the city’s board of zoning appeals.  The appointment is good for five years. Mayor Edwards announced that the board members are scheduled to take a three-hour training course the night of October 10.