Author: Dick Mangrum

The Westminster police request the public’s help with information on a suspect they consider to be armed and dangerous.  According to the police, Noah Elijah Cleveland is wanted by the department to answer to two counts of attempted murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The police department alert states:  “Please do not attempt […]

City of Seneca has announced a public hearing Wednesday involving a grant application to the state DOT to continue bus service in Seneca and area surrounding the city.  The transportation service is provided through a contract with “CAT”– Clemson Area Transit.  Federal and state monies are to be allocated by the DOT in 2021-22 for the service.  Wednesday’s hearing will […]

This afternoon’s report from the state health agency contains 277 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 across South Carolina.  Seven of those cases are Oconee County residents.  Four people are added to the statewide virus death toll.  Of 6,311 test results, the latest South Carolina positivity:  4%.  These numbers are the data effective with the 24-hour count that ended 11:50 pm […]

Everyone has an invitation to the Second Annual Community meeting, sponsored by the Walhalla Police Department.  This year’s event will be 8 o’clock Wednesday night, May 19 at the Performing Arts Center.  Police officers will lead a discussion on how to prevent internet and phone scams, as well as safety for children using the internet.

Oconeeans get the chance tonight to speak out or ask questions about their county school district’s plans for spending over a new 12 month period that will start July 1.  Public hearing on the $100 million dollar-plus budget for fiscal 2022 is part of tonight’s work session meeting for the board of trustees.  The meeting starts at 6 at district […]

On the May meeting agenda tomorrow of West Union Town Council, there is a matter of Duke Energy business.  Under new business:  the signing of a franchise agreement between West Union and the electric power supplier Duke Energy.

The police in Westminster say a suspect in yesterday afternoon’s double-shooting has been identified, and Chief Rory Jones believes, at this time, there’s no danger to the general public.  The shootings occurred outdoors.  “These folks had a disagreement,” Jones says.  And he’s confident they are the only ones involved.

According to Oconee School District, a school bus was involved in an accident this morning on the Shiloh Road.  The district spokeswoman said, “There were no injuries.  Another bus will transport students to school.  Highway patrol is on the scene.”