Author: Dick Mangrum

During a period of weeks before the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the boss of public education in Oconee County made a point to visit every school countywide.  And, from what he heard and was told, Dr. Thorsland gathered much food for thought.  Especially from the classroom teachers who are now into a third academic year marred by the pandemic.  […]

Data reports from Thursday – Sunday will be released tomorrow. “Due to the large volume of test results we are receiving and the need to ensure that data released publicly are as accurate as possible, data reports from Thursday – Sunday will be delayed today, Monday, Jan. 24, and will be released tomorrow. DHEC regrets this delay and appreciates the […]

The philosophical differences that divide Seneca and Walhalla members of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority were in play during a JRSA committee meeting, and they reflected disagreement over whether Seneca should receive increased representation on the full board, the commissioners who set the policy for sewer operations in and around the county’s three largest municipalities.  Debate between Seneca’s Scott Moulder […]

Clemson University sponsors a program tonight in Seneca for youngsters and their guardians or parents. “Cultivating your Community” is designed for children 10 to 14 and their parents or guardians at 6 o’clock at the Blue Ridge Community Center.  It’s a 24-week “STEM” program that offers history and culture, plant science, along with health and nutrition.

A car accident early last night near Seneca  blocked traffic for a period of time.  According to the fire department, the vehicles involved wound up on 130/the Rochester Highway, in the vicinity of the Dollar General.  The accident occurred around the 7 o’clock hour.

Interested members of the public are invited next week to meet the developer who has something in mind for property near Clemson’s Lawrence Road.  According to the city of Clemson,  6 o’clock Thursday night, February 3 at the fire station on Issaqueena Road will be an opportunity for developer C. Todd Kennedy to communicate and coordinate with surrounding property owners […]

Today is the official start of tax season, and the United Way of Oconee will again offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.  The program, starting February 8, is available to any person or household whose incomes are $60 thousand or less.  The volunteer preparers are IRS advanced certified.  Appointments are being taken by calling 2-1-1.