Author: Dick Mangrum

Electric power work and delays in supplies are complicating those at work on building Seneca’s replacement middle school.  However, district administrator Steve Hanvey remains confident that an August 2024 opening date will be made.  The associate superintendent reported at last night’s trustees meeting that changes must be made on the Wells Highway property to accommodate electric power considerations.  That combined […]

A contrast is drawn between the last couple of weeks in August and the first three in September to conclude a downward movement in COVID-19 numbers, as gauged by Oconee’s superintendent of education.  Dr. Michael Thorsland last night told the county trustees the numbers appear to be headed the right way and, it’s hoped, that if this trend holds, the […]

Thursday, September 16—New South Carolina cases:  2,998 (including 98 in Oconee County).  New confirmed deaths statewide:  18.  Of 47,538 test results received, the positivity:  9.3%.   Friday, September 17—New South Carolina cases:  2,929 (including 57 in Oconee).  New confirmed deaths statewide:  48 (including two Oconee residents). Of 34,940 test results received, the positivity:  10.5%.   Saturday, September 18—New confirmed South […]

The feeling from a luncheon today near Seneca is that a presentation to a potential investor from United Arab Emirates went well—from the standpoint of both the investor and Oconee County.  Oconee realtor Dan Rankin is given credit for helping put together an opportunity for county leaders to help sell the county as a potential landing spot for an investment […]

Rescuers recovered the body of a 19-month old yesterday from Lake Hartwell on the Georgia side of the lake.  The sheriff’s office and the coroner’s office in Stephens County are investigation the death of Charlotte Elizabeth Scott.  The child’s body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office in Atlanta.  Stephens County 9-1-1 received a called shortly after 1:30 […]

At its meeting this week, the Clemson Police Advisory Board will engage in discussion about domestic violence laws and receive a presentation.  The board meets at 6 o’clock Thursday evening in the city council chambers.

The fathers of Oconee County government get an idea tomorrow what kind of a tax levy will be required to fund the county’s budget expenses.  Auditor Christy Hubbard makes her annual visit to the chambers of the county council and is to bring with her an estimate of how much millage will be required to generate the necessary revenues.  Her […]

Walhalla City Council will consider second and final reading tomorrow evening on an ordinance to create a community development corporation, and the public will have the chance to weigh-in.  And later at the meeting, Mayor Edwards is to propose a money transfer for a community development grant.