Author: Dick Mangrum

A non-profit dedicated to free speech and free thought commends Clemson University as one only two schools in South Carolina — and one of only 67 nationwide — that earn a “green light” rating for having no written policies that imperil the rights of students to free speech.  The non-profit is the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.  The foundation […]

Oconee Planning Commission received as information a proposal to establish a section of SC 130/the Rochester Highway as a scenic highway.  A vote could come at the next meeting.  First, however, planning commissioners want answers to questions.  Chief among them is how many property owners along the affected stretch of 130 would favor such, and Chairman Mike Johnson made clear […]

If Seneca is to acquire the no longer needed middle school property the price tag – at least now – will be $500 thousand.  That offer was approved last night in a unanimous school board vote.  Steve Hanvey, associate superintendent, indicates the one-half million dollars is up for negotiation. Among those in the audience was the city’s mayor pro-tem.  Ronnie […]

Navy ensign Myrick Harward, a Clemson graduate, is a student pilot assigned to the Naval Air Station at Corpus Christi, Texas.  He’s learning skills that navy aviators use to fly missions around the world.  Harward joined the Navy 18 years ago, but in 2021 he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Clemson University.  After graduation pilots, such as […]

The Salem community on Saturday recognized a town resident who has racked up 70 years of service to his town.  Charles Rogers received a key to the town, along with a lifetime achievement award.  Rogers and his wife, Sue, are both 90 years old, and they’ve been married 70 years.  Charles Rogers was instrumental in Salem’s school getting a gymnasium.  […]

Clemson’s water supplier, Anderson Joint Regional Water System, will undertake maintenance during the early morning hours tomorrow on the Clemson Booster Pump Station.  The pump station will be taken offline and by-passed, but the work is designed to not cause a disruption of flow or pressure.  However, the maintenance may result in a temporary, slight discoloration of water.  If discolor […]

No second party opposition stands in the way for Gena Acree to become the next Oconee County treasurer.  Acree won the Republican nomination last week to advance to the November General Election ballot, where there is no Democratic opponent for her to face. Acree told her fellow Walhalla Rotarians today that her four-year term will start July 1, 2025, when […]

One of tonight’s “action items” for the Clemson City Council is the award of a long-range transportation plan.  And one of areas to be focused on by the planners:  13 identified intersections.  The city last year was awarded a grant thru “GPAT”–the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation System.  According to Nathan Hinkle, city engineer, a “bypass alternative” is to be made part […]

Westminster sewer customers with commercial grade kitchens are requested to attend a meeting tomorrow afternoon to learn about the program for properly managing the disbursement of fats, oils and grease.  When not managed properly, those fats, oils and grease can cause harmful and costly challenges to the sewer collection system.  City government is partnering with the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer […]