Author: Dick Mangrum

Oconee Sheriff’s Office has laid multiple charges against a Salem area man whose car was stopped by a deputy sheriff over the Labor Day weekend in Tamassee.  After the traffic stop on n. highway 11 near Flat Shoals Road, the sheriff’s office reports, the following charges against Jeremy David Larkin:  possession of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon […]

Friday, September 17 through Thursday, September 23 commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America.  You might have heard the phrase, “That’s unconstitutional” or “That’s my constitutional right?”  Many times, according to the DAR Wizard of Tamassee Chapter, Americans believe that sayings and phrases are in our Constitution, but they really aren’t.  The DAR Wizard of […]

In the last five days of reports, South Carolina DHEC reports test positivity percentages statewide as ranging from a low of 10.8% on Saturday to a high of 12.6% on Sunday.  That’s based on thousands of new test results processed by the state health agency.  Here are additions to the death toll:  31 deaths reported Wednesday; 26 deaths, Thursday; 53 […]

A 9-11 flag retirement ceremony takes place in Mountain Rest Saturday at the Hillbilly Day grounds.  Sponsored by the American Legion and Trail Life Troop SC-9915, the ceremony will start at 3:30.  Prior to, there will be hot dogs and activities.  Saturday will also serve as an open house for the Trail Life Troop, and anyone with boys 5-17 are […]

The day at Walhalla High School has gone uninterrupted, even though the water line break nearby did create a loss of pressure for the high school complex on n. highway 11.  Steve Hanvey, associate superintendent for education, concedes there was a loss of water pressure, but the repair of a pump allowed the school to plow on with its academic […]

Two people on a motorcycle were killed last night in a Pickens County accident.  According to the highway patrol, the two killed were the motorcycle operator and a passenger.  Their names this morning had yet to be announced by the county coroner’s office.  The accident occurred shortly before 10 last night on SC 135 at Flat Rock Road and involved […]

The Seneca Fire Department has welcomed two new fire fighters.–Hope Nichols and Daniel Cliburn.

The City of Walhalla Water Department advises the residents of the Pickett Post/N HWY 11 area, located in Oconee County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. An early morning water main break near Austin Edwards Rd. on N HWY 11 has resulted in low system pressures and a drained […]

The first of two new docks belonging to Oconee PRT at the South Cove Park was installed in time for the Labor Day weekend.  The 80′ aluminum dock with a 30′ walkway is more than twice the size of the old dock and, according to the PRT’s Phil Shirley, those who launch have more space.  In the coming weeks, a […]

Open Carry became the law this summer in South Carolina.  But, for a staple of outdoor entertainment, there could be an exception.  At its meeting tonight, Westminster City Council is to consider a resolution restricting Open Carry during this week’s South Carolina Apple Festival in the city.