Author: Dick Mangrum

A letter that arrived in Oconee County mailboxes within the last couple of weeks was a membership solicitation letter from the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association. And Oconee Sheriff Mike Crenshaw wants everyone to know that this is a legitimate letter and not a scam solicitation. “The Spring Honorary Membership Program letters were approved to be mailed out many months ago […]

As a general physician, Billy Campbell of Westminster has the duty to provide medical care. But if he had authority to make decisions on how to combat the virus spread, he’d require a lot more testing. Four Oconee County cases sounds low, but Dr. Campbell fears if more Oconeeans were tested that number would jump. “This business of not testing […]

The rush for items in a grocery store can be a frightening prospect for the elderly. A partnership, working on behalf of senior citizens, offers a free alternative to those 60 and older. It’s the home meal delivery program in Oconee County by Senior Solutions. Although many shelves in grocery stores are empty or thin, Senior Solutions has no shortage […]

Acting U.S. Attorney A. Lance Crick of the District of South Carolina today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address [email protected]. In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. Attorneys to […]

City of Seneca has extended to April 15 the closing of public buildings.  However, essential operations including the police, fire, and public works departments continue.  No decision has been made on whether the April meeting (the 14th) of city council will be held.  Entertainment events such as  Jazz on the Alley and Cruzin’ on Main are also cancelled through April […]

A meeting has been called for a Westminster parking lot tomorrow for a decision on whether to chop down trees to accommodate the removal of the mayor’s personal cabin from  city property.  The city has announced a special 8 o’clock meeting tomorrow morning to be held in the parking lot of the Westminster Fire Department/Oconee Emergency Services building.  According to […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces two additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 18. One patient was an elderly individual from Beaufort County who had underlying health conditions. The other patient was an elderly individual from Anderson County with underlying health conditions. “We’re all […]

“After consultations with officials from Duke Energy and Oconee County Government, Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw is announcing that until further notice, Fall Creek Landing #2 will be temporarily closed to visitors. The closure will go into effect Tuesday morning at 6am. Fall Creek Landing #2 includes the area known as ‘The Rock,’” according to Sheriff Crenshaw. “Even though we do […]

In these COVID-19 times, visitors are not allowed at the hospital, unless there are certain circumstances. The Oconee County booking report from the weekend identifies two Seneca men charged by the Greenville Hospital Police Department with refusing to leave premises. Both of the charges arise from alleged incidents on Saturday night.

The two-weeks of qualifying for the June Democratic and Republican primary elections in South Carolina passed at the noon hour today, with no last minutes filings of local interest.  The question is raised, however, whether COVID-19 will pass in time to allow the elections to proceed as scheduled.  Most of those who hold Oconee County offices now survived the filing […]