Author: Dick Mangrum

A Walhalla man last seen October 2 remains a missing person this morning, and Oconee Sheriff’s Office wishes to locate him and be assured that he is safe.  He is Ronald Catchings, 59 years old.  Catchings last communicated with his mother Sunday morning when he told her that he would be back by 5 o’clock that day.  He has not […]

Wet fairways make impossible tomorrow’s plans for the Oconee Sheriff’s Office golf tournament.  A sheriff’s spokeswoman says the event is now re-scheduled for Friday, October 22.

During an employee recognition ceremony this week, the Oconee School District recognized two of its standout employees.  The media specialist at Seneca Middle School, Cassondra Moore, was named Teacher of the Year.  Moore is known for enthusiasm, a commitment to students and the school community, and positive outlook on life.  She’s to receive $1 thousand and represent the district at […]

This afternoon’s COVID-19 report from the state health agency reveals 1,205 new South Carolina cases–27 of them in Oconee County.  The newest numbers reflect the count by 11:59 Tuesday night.  Added to the South Carolina virus death toll:  59 individuals, including an additional Oconee resident.  Of 29,431  test results received, the newest positivity:  8.5%.

The U-S economy widened between August and September, an increase of 568 thousand private sector jobs.  For South Carolina, the latest figures available cover August, and they show a 3,394 increase in people at work when compared to July.  For Oconee County, according to the Department of Employment and Workforce, the August unemployment rate was 3.9%.  It was 4.4% in […]

October is Disability Awareness Month in Seneca.  It has been so proclaimed by the mayor, the Hon. Dan Alexander.  In part, the proclamation on which the mayor affixed his signature, reads:  “National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes that individuals with disabilities are capable, contributing members of society worthy of full access and inclusion in South Carolina’s workforce.”

A city councilman at Westminster discovered a spring that runs through part of the city’s Hall Street property designated for a new recreation complex.  It means there is now a pause in going forward with the plans; however, the council agreed with the city administrator’s solution for the problem.  Unless the city can work around this it could mean one […]

Plans for a Walhalla Greenway will be up for comment and review next week during a public meeting.  From 4 to 6 o’clock Thursday evening, October 14 at the Depot, the city and its design partners—GMC and Studio Main—unveil a proposed phase one.  Last year the city was awarded a grant to design and build the greenway from the Coffee […]