Author: Dick Mangrum

No second party opposition stands in the way for Gena Acree to become the next Oconee County treasurer.  Acree won the Republican nomination last week to advance to the November General Election ballot, where there is no Democratic opponent for her to face. Acree told her fellow Walhalla Rotarians today that her four-year term will start July 1, 2025, when […]

One of tonight’s “action items” for the Clemson City Council is the award of a long-range transportation plan.  And one of areas to be focused on by the planners:  13 identified intersections.  The city last year was awarded a grant thru “GPAT”–the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation System.  According to Nathan Hinkle, city engineer, a “bypass alternative” is to be made part […]

Westminster sewer customers with commercial grade kitchens are requested to attend a meeting tomorrow afternoon to learn about the program for properly managing the disbursement of fats, oils and grease.  When not managed properly, those fats, oils and grease can cause harmful and costly challenges to the sewer collection system.  City government is partnering with the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer […]

South Carolina primary election results from last week have been certified but, in some instances, second votes will be required statewide Tuesday, June 25.  On that day there will be runoff elections to decide, among other races, Pickens County Sheriff and the Third District Republican nomination for the U-S House. Voters are asked to keep in mind the rules that […]

On the 9th anniversary of the nine people killed in a hate crime carried out in a Charleston church, Senator Tim Scott remembers those tragically killed.  One of those who died had ties to a Pickens County university.  DePayne Doctor worked as admissions counselor at the Southern Wesleyan University in Central.  Scott’s comments are being aired today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS. […]

Workers took down two trees last week on the Main Street side of the Oconee Courthouse.  According to Lisa Burton, clerk of court, two purposes have been achieved.  The roots from the trees have grown under the sidewalk, creating a safety concern.  Additionally, as security at the county courthouse is beefed up with updated cameras, it was discovered that the […]

An Anderson restaurateur, Hamid Mohsseni, heads up the advisory board for Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton.  The new commission chairman, Mohssenni, is the president/CEO of the Anderson Restaurant Group and a former chairman of the Anderson Economic Development Board.  He is joined by Jim Wanner of Salem as vice chair and Jim Kaplan of Pickens as secretary.

The death of a 34-year old Marietta, South Carolina woman is under investigation as a drowning in upper Pickens County.  According to the coroner’s office, the death of Lisa Marie Ballew occurred early last night at her home on Armstrong Drive, Marietta.  Her death is being investigated by the coroner’s office and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.