Author: Dick Mangrum

Blue lights flashed and Seneca police cars took up spots along  the 123 By-Pass.  Chief Bowling says yesterday morning’s initiative was an attempt to convince the driving public to ease up on the gas pedal along the stretch of 4-lane highway where the limit is 45 MPH.

The percentage for positivity of COVID-19 test results across South Carolina dipped below 10% for the 24-hour period that ended last Wednesday night, which represents the latest virus figures from the state health agency.  For Wednesday, based on 36,766 test results received, DHEC calculated the percentage to be 9.4%.  At the same time, deaths for that one, 24-hour count topped […]

Fourteen young ladies will compete in the 39th Miss Oktoberfest Pageant this Sunday, October 3rd, at 4:00 P.M. at Walhalla Middle School.  The contestants, who are all enrolled in an Oconee County high school, will compete in interview, casual, and formal wear competitions.  The mistress of ceremonies for the event is Isabella Covington, who will also provide entertainment. Tickets are […]

City of Clemson is experiencing discolored water from the Anderson Regional Joint Water System.  However, the city’s utilities director says there are no health risks associated with the discolored water; nevertheless, the city apologizes to its customers.  Here’s the statement from Benjie McGill, Clemson utilities director:  “Our water supplier, the Anderson Regional Joint Water System, has confirmed a color issue […]

Of eight people who applied, there are three finalists to be the next chief of police in Westminster.  The three are Matt Patterson, Amanda Tinsley, and Benjamin Hailey.  The three were interviewed Friday,  and they are being recommended to city council for the council’s consideration.  The three are to be further interviewed during a special council meeting at 2 o’clock […]

Oconee public schools are raising awareness this morning to a growing, but still an often hidden problem in society.  It’s that of suicide, and there were two speakers for a large event on the grounds of the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative headquarters in Oconee County.  The speakers for the “Hike for Hope” event are retired coach and educator Hal Dunlap.  […]

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Pfizer brand COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for certain high-risk populations. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) supports this recommendation and is encouraging Palmetto State residents to follow the CDC guidance, which can be found here. In part the recommendation states: people 65 years and older and […]

  Salem, SC– Wilburn Dock Orr, 91, husband of Sue Marie Wood Orr, of 345 E. Main Street, Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Salem, SC, Mr. Orr was the son of the late Arthur James and Agnes Jones Orr. He attended Salem First Baptist Church.   In addition to his […]

Two Seneca store employees are under arrest and alleged to have committed lottery crimes at their place of work.  Law enforcement records show the charges against Amy L. Blakely and Shannon Renee Campbell are breach of trust with fraudulent intent and attempt to influence the lottery by coercion, tampering, and deception.  Warrants signed by Seneca investigator Terramano allege Blakely and […]