Author: Dick Mangrum

A late night investigation by Oconee sheriff’s officers produced a pair of weekend arrests in the parking lot of a rural retail store.  The sheriff’s office announces charges against Crystal Dewyna Baker and Kevin Eugene Jackson after a deputy became suspicious of a car parked by the side of the Dollar General on the Ebenezer Road.  The charges against 44-year-old […]

A prosecutor in Anderson, Danny Fulmer, announces his intent to make the race this year for the 10th Circuit Solicitor — Oconee and Anderson counties. Fulmer’s announcement describes him as a conservative Republican and says he is the only candidate in the race who has put criminals behind bars in Anderson County.  As to his philosophy, Fulmer is described as […]

Three Oconee elementary schools are receiving the donation of adaptive bicycles.  They make cycling easier, whatever the rider’s individual needs.  The first presentation, made possible by the Walhalla Rotary Club, took place this morning at the James Brown Elementary School.  Dr. Michael Thorsland, district superintendent and a Rotarian, gave credit to fellow Rotarian (and county school trustee) Meghan Ketterman for […]

Have you seen the new look in downtown Seneca?  As late as last week, crews were finishing the demolition of the former Kimbrell’s Furniture, to help make way for a new Seneca art center.

The weekly papers that serve Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina are merging.  According to the announcement in the Crossroads Chronicle, the two newspapers become one, effective with their March 7 edition.