Author: Dick Mangrum

Clemson University is a major university in a small town that suddenly, it seems, has gotten a whole lot bigger.  And that’s a concern for how city government can meet the needs of a growing area.  The city is undertaking a strategic plan for development called ClemsonNEXT.  The effort is focused on keeping Clemson a good place to live and […]

With an increase in visitation this summer, the Forest Service and Oconee County rescue organizations are encouraging hikers to be extra careful and plan ahead before setting off for a hike in the mountains. Summer is a great time to visit the mountains and take a hike to see one of the many waterfalls in Oconee County. Unfortunately, there has […]

The Pioneer Rural Water District treatment plant has been returned to service after an electric problem disabled the plant yesterday for several hours.  An outside crew worked throughout the day since the electrical outage was discovered yesterday morning.  While the plant was down, Pioneer appealed to its customers to conserve use as much as possible.

Saturday, July 25 will be an important date in the continuing impact that COVID-19 is having on South Carolina’s economy.  Dan Ellzey, director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, says, “We are now approaching a big financial shift nationwide as the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program is set to expire….”  The 25th is to be the last day that […]

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta  has donated 92,000 surgical masks to support South Carolina frontline medical personnel in the fight against COVID-19.  South Carolina state government agencies worked together to ensure the delivery of the masks shipped directly from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s warehouse beginning on May 27, 2020.   Acting Director-General Daniel Hung […]

A popular 101.7/WGOG feature returns to the airwaves next week.  Radio Auction will be heard starting at 9 o’clock hour Friday morning, July 17.  There are plenty of items for listeners to bid on and acquire at discounted prices.  We invite you to make plans to listen and to take part.  It’s important that you obtain a pre-bid number, and […]

In an attempt to shore up lagging response numbers, Census takers plan to take to the streets starting next week equipped with iPads to help people respond to the 2020 population count.  Don’t be surprised to see census takers outside stores, libraries, and churches, places where people congregate.  But they stress they’ll only offer the assistance with respect to social […]

An organization that helps people get off government assistance and become productive members of society reaches a milestone tomorrow and Saturday when it opens a resale store in Seneca.  Stephanie Enders, founder of Ripple of One, says the new store in the Oconee Square Shopping Center will help her organization raise money that eventually is used as reward money for […]

Oconee public schools are giving parents two options for the new school year starting August 10, and it’s incumbent to select their preferred option by early next week.  The options are traditional face-to-face, meaning in classroom teaching, or at home remote learning.  A pre-registration survey for each student must be completed by Tuesday, July 14.  The school district stresses that […]