Author: Dick Mangrum

An Oconeean has lost $22 thousand on the mistaken belief that he had won a $3 million dollar sweepstakes.  Publishers Clearinghouse is a legitimate operation, says Jimmy Watt of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office.  In this case, however, numerous telephone calls were from scammers, from different numbers telling an Oconeean he had won $3 million.  The victim complied with a request […]

An issue in front of the Clemson City Council tonight is extending an agreement with Seneca for bus passenger service.  The city of Seneca contracts with Clemson to operate its system.  According to the proposal to be considered tonight, the arrangement between Clemson and Seneca is to run on a month-by-month basis.  The hourly rate would increase from $85 dollars […]

A 12-year-old pet dog has gone missing in rural Oconee County.  During the night, there had been no sightings of the Chihuahua, a diabetic in need of insulin.  The pooch went missing June 19 from Argo Road, Seneca area.  The owner requests if seen, please do not chase but call 864/367-3228.  A reward is offered.

A source tipped 101.7/WGOG NEWS to a state work project at the bridge crossing over Cane Creek on SC 183/N. Catherine Street, Walhalla.  Maintenance work there has been confirmed.  Hannah Robins, media relations manager for the DOT, says, “The DOT bridge maintenance crew was performing some repairs under the bridge.  The work is expected to be finished in a month.”

As a courtesy, South Carolina DNR will inspect boats at public landings statewide.  The July 4 holiday is a busy time on the lakes and waterways, and state marine officers are committed to keep everyone’s holiday fun and safe.  Boat inspection locations include the Twin Lakes landing at Lake Hartwell from 10 am to noon Thursday, July 4 and Oconee […]

A 30-year-old Oconee County man has been arrested by the state police on multiple charges, including the charge of the unauthorized practice of law.  The arrest of Nathan Lee Chambers took place Wednesday and he was booked into the Greenville Detention Center, according to the announcement by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.  Besides unauthorized practice of law, Chambers was […]

A U-S Supreme Court ruling from yesterday rejects a settlement that would have sent billions of dollars to treatment programs to help opioid victims.  It was a 5 to 4 decision that is seen to shield from future lawsuits the owners of Purdue Pharma, makers of the pain killer that has caused a public health crisis.  To gauge the effect […]

Thomas Alexander says South Carolina’s pleasant weather along with a skilled workforce and friendly business approach are reasons that leading manufacturers are investing in the state.  Senator Alexander, the State Senate president, calls attention to this week’s Schneider Electric announcements to expand both in Richland County and in Alexander’s home county, Oconee County.  The producer of energy management technology is […]

Seneca’s BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions says its latest  apprenticeship program is success.  The program is geared to help individuals with no prior manufacturing experience, and it transitions individuals to from various backgrounds into what’s envisioned to be thriving manufacturing careers.  Four apprentices finished 11 months of training:  Andrew Bratcher, Anna Brewer, Destiny Hickman, and Hunter Watson.  They’ve earned […]