Author: Dick Mangrum

Coroner Karl Addis says the 53-year old woman killed in yesterday’s three-vehicle accident north of Salem was Elgin, South Carolina resident Sabra Coward Lott.  Her death late yesterday afternoon was attributed to blunt force trauma injuries.

The Third District representative in Washington, Jeff Duncan of Laurens, has issued his reaction to impeaching the president.  Republican Duncan holds to his support of President Trump and voted against the impeachment measure.  He said yesterday, “We are yet again witnessing a brazenly partisan attempt to remove President Trump from the White House with seven days left in office.”  And […]

A realtor says two sets of core commercial buildings in Walhalla’s downtown are changing hands, and he’s encouraged that it looks like an example of old building preservation and conversion to new use.  John Powell of Powell Real Estate has given 101.7/WGOG NEWS details of what’s happening with the former Davenport Funeral Home building, as well as the nearby set […]

The Walhalla police and members of other city departments formed yesterday’s escort that took city councilman Dennis Owens to his final resting place at the Oconee Memorial Park.  The police remember Owens as a constant supporter of their department, along with a number of other attributes.  They included hardworking, passionate, and a diverse participation in community affairs.  Of Dennis Owens, […]

One Oconeean’s death and the contraction by 111 county residents of the coronavirus are included in the newest numbers’ report from the state health agency.  Statewide DHEC yesterday reported 4,673 new cases; 42 deaths, including that of an elderly Oconeean whose death occurred on Sunday.  A total of 17,425 test results statewide showed a positivity of 27.1%.

A 53-year old woman from the Kershaw County town of Elgin was killed in a multiple-vehicle accident late yesterday afternoon near Salem.  Authorities say her car crossed the centerline of 130, the Whitewater Falls Road, and hit a westbound dump truck.  The crash ultimately involved a third vehicle.  Coroner Addis says the name of the deceased will be released today, […]

Message from South Carolina DHEC: “The Care Line is experiencing higher than usual call volumes and wait times. Our team is working to quickly correct technical issues and your patience is appreciated. Contact information for vaccine provider locations can also be found at scdhec.gov/vaxlocator.”

Court officers tell 101.7/WGOG NEWS that the first week for a 2021 Oconee General Sessions term will be staged in a virtual courtroom only.  It means, says Deputy Solicitor Simmons, only cases involving inmates in the county jail will be processed.  A link on the South Carolina judicial department explains how a virtual courtroom works and explains how the public […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the latest developments in efforts to impeach President Trump.   “Supporting the impeachment of President Trump under these circumstances will do great damage to the institutions of government and could invite further violence at a time the President is calling for calm.  If there was a time for America’s […]

After a private meeting last night, the Seneca City Council approved the appointment of John Gillespie to the city planning commission.