Author: Dick Mangrum

A Census Bureau representative congratulates Seneca for hitting the 50% mark in responding to the questionnaire that’ll help the country accurately determine its population in a year that those who are experiencing it will likely remember the rest of their lives.  The Census Bureau’s David Carfolite says Salem residents have stepped up their response, and he’s hopeful that all sections […]

Prisma Health will launch community screening for COVID-19 at seven locations across South Carolina beginning Saturday, with more sites expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The community testing, done in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), will reach populations who may not otherwise have access to traditional testing or online virtual visits. The […]

In accord with the governor’s continuing orders, the city of Seneca will keep all city buildings closed to the public through May 15.  Should Governor McMaster rescind the order, Seneca will follow his example.  Drive-through windows at City Hall continue to be available for payments.  Issues may be addressed by calling City Hall at 885-2700.  All essential services will operate […]

Oconee County will phase in the opening of various areas of the parks over the next two months. Oconee County Parks, Recreation & Tourism has established the following Park Reopening Plan: Effective May 15, 2020, day use areas at all county parks and the High Falls boat ramp will open with limited hours. Day use restrooms will open and be […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 220 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 12 additional deaths were reported to DHEC. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,095 and those who have died to 244. Nine of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals from […]

State Rep. Stewart Jones of Laurens, Rep. Jonathan Hill of Townville, and Rep. Josiah Magnuson of Campobello issued the following joint statement in response to Speaker Jay Lucas’ and President Harvey Peeler’s decision to reconvene the legislature on May 12-14th: “While we are glad for the opportunity to reconvene before this year’s session expires on May 14th, we are nevertheless […]

Oconee sheriff’s officers are trying to stop two motorcycle riders this afternoon in southern Oconee.  101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned that one of the motorcycle was operating without a tag.  One of the motorcycles was being pursed from the Friendship Road toward Seneca, but the police there say the county lost that one before it reached the city limits.

In six weeks, 3.8 million Americans have filed unemployment applications. In South Carolina, State Senator Thomas Alexander today received the latest numbers from the state Department of Employment and Workforce. They show 65, 151 claims. However, there’s decrease statewide in the number of new claims. The Oconee-Pickens senator gave these figures to cover the tri-counties: In Oconee in the last […]

State Senator Thomas Alexander says a degree of normalcy will return in South Carolina in May when lawmakers are called back to session. The Oconee-Pickens Republican announced on the Oconee Chamber of Commerce news program that he received a letter this morning from Senate President Harvey Peeler calling for the Senate to gather in their chambers the week May 12. […]

Solutions/Meals on Wheels Upstate SC is partnering with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation through the Council on Aging – Senior Resources to Provide Emergency Food Assistance in Oconee County. Beginning the week of May 4, as part of a five-week initiative, the Emergency Senior Nutrition Program will extend into Oconee County. The […]