Author: Dick Mangrum

This afternoon’s South Carolina DHEC report contains 28 new COVID-19 deaths across the state.  Once again, three of those deaths were Oconee residents.  That’s the second straight day of three Oconee COVID deaths.  Across the state, 420 new cases of the virus were confirmed–18 of them  in Oconee County.  Of 16,839 test results, the new positivity:  4.9%.

The ballots cast and the results of the Oconee municipal elections Tuesday are now official, by action today of the county board of canvassers.  The official totals show, as usual in an off-presidential year, the turnouts were low.  A little fewer than one out of every 10 qualified voters made their wishes known.  The best turnouts, around 19 percent, were […]

The cases of stolen motorcycles and one stolen utility trailer led to the arrest last night of a 25-year old Seneca area man.  Jailed at Walhalla, James William Green is charged with grand larceny of possessions valued at more than $10 thousand.  In the first theft, October 19, a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle was stolen on Park Ridge Drive, Bountyland community.  […]

The principal at Walhalla High, Steve Garrett, announced his plans to retire to his staff, but he has yet to follow that announcement with a letter to the district.  Until then, says the district spokeswoman, the process to replace him won’t start.  Jennifer Dodd, spokeswoman, said, “We anticipate it will be early 2022 before we begin the hiring process for […]

A 23-year old employee of a s. highway 11 convenience store in Oconee County faces multiple charges after her arrest early last night by the sheriff’s office.  Law enforcement records show Savannah Taylor Webb was charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent and defrauding the lottery.  A deputy sheriff started an investigation August 24 after speaking with a lost […]

Turkey dinners for those who are in need and for elderly people confined to their homes will be given in the town of Salem on Thanksgiving Day.  The town’s Marti Jennings says the event has a name—“Friendsgiving.”  To take advantage, drive to the main entrance of the Eagle Ridge Ridge School for a free dinner starting at noon on Thanksgiving […]

No-Shave November typically is observed to continue to draw awareness to cancer prevention.  Oconee’s public libraries encourage the community to go one step farther.  During November, you may donate shaving and toiletry items that you would normally have used during the month to those who can’t afford them.  New razors, shaving cream and other toiletry items may be dropped off […]

The Pickens County coroner has identified the pedestrian killed in a Tuesday night traffic accident on US 123, near highway 124.  Coroner Kelley said the victim was a 39-year old Easley man, Scotty Cummings.  At the time, Kelley reported, Cummings was crossing 123 at the Hot Spot and was struck by two cars in a case being investigated by the […]

At a highway 11 paving construction zone this afternoon, there was a three-vehicle crash and two of the drivers required a trip to the hospital.  The accident scene was s. highway 11 at the entrance to Lake Hartwell State Park.  What happened is a reminder, according to the Fair Play Fire Department, that highway 11 traffic making its way through […]