Author: Dick Mangrum

Oconee County K-9 officer Ayder died last Saturday.  The Dutch Shepherd served for more than ten years before his retirement in July.  He was a full patrol dog, according to Lt. Tommy Crompton, and helped in narcotics work, apprehension, article searches, and tracking.  Sheriff Crenshaw requests that Oconeeans remember Officer Crompton and his family in prayers.  Handlers and K-9s build […]

A 32-year old man was handcuffed last night in Seneca and led to jail after police said he was ticketed for trespass after notice at a supermarket. Authorities said the arrested man, San Diego County, California resident Timothy Michael McMahon, allegedly violated a trespassing order at the Ingle’s supermarket. The police quoted Ingle’s management say they wished to pursue charges.

  Oconee County property tax bills for 2020 are likely to go out in the mail in the next few days, according to the office of Treasurer Greg Nowell.  The treasurer’s chief deputy, Connie Bellotte, says an exact number of tax notices is not yet available from the printer, but is expected soon.  Although the bills have yet to be […]

A driver northbound this morning on I-85 at Fair Play escaped injury when his car left the interstate, hit guardrail, and overturned.  No other vehicles were involved in the accident.  According to Fair Play Fire Department, equipment failure in the Chevy Tahoe is believed to have been responsible for the driver losing control of the vehicle.  The highway patrol reported […]

Tree planting, water quality, hiking, and park recreation are outdoor Oconee County interests benefitting from grants awarded by the Duke Energy Foundation.  According to the announcement, more than $350 thousand in grants are to fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts, and environmental education programs across South Carolina.