Author: Dick Mangrum

Oconee County Recycling Centers will no longer accept certain recyclable materials. This is a temporary measure. Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, Oconee County Recycling Centers will no longer accept plastic, glass, paper products, or aluminum cans for recycling. These items require manual sorting, and viruses may cling to surfaces for an extended period of time, putting staff at risk for […]

The remains found near Seneca have been identified as those of one of a handful of missing Oconeeans. Kendall Todd Hawkins was reported missing the day after Christmas. Coroner Addis says his remains were found late Friday afternoon in a state of advanced decomposition in a ravine near the former Covidien plant on highway 28, Bountyland. It’s presumed, Addis says, […]

South Carolina has requested its full allocation of medical equipment from the Strategic National Stockpile, and DHEC received the first shipment this week. The 55 pallets in the initial shipment contained N-95 masks, face shields, surgical masks, gowns and gloves. Additional shipments may continue over the next three weeks. U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 59th Troop Command, South […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 45 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. One of the cases is in Pickens County; three others are in Anderson County. This brings the total number statewide to 124 cases in 25 counties, as one case that was previously announced for Charleston County was determined to reside […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s second and third deaths related to COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to three. “Sadly, our state has suffered the loss of two of our own,” said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist. “In the case of both deaths, the patients had […]

The Oconee coroner says human remains were found yesterday afternoon in a wooded area near Seneca.  The remains are those of a male, and Coroner Addis says his office is notifying the family of the deceased.  Identification was found with the remains.  According to Addis, the Sheriff’s Office is investigating, and further details are to be released today.

To limit possible exposure to the virus and to use staff in the most effective way, meals will be distributed once a day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Children will receive multiple meals on each day, for a total of 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches per week, the maximum allowed by the USDA. On Mondays: 2 Lunches & 2 Breakfasts […]

The virus notwithstanding, it’s a sign of the times that churches of today more and more are relying on the internet to broadcast services. Our national emergency makes this an opportune time for Oconee churches to reach their congregants online. David Shirley, director of missions for the Beaverdam Baptist Association, this afternoon counted 25 churches that will suspend indoor services […]

Parts of the walking track on the grounds of the Walhalla Community Depot are off limits. It has nothing to do with the potential to catch the virus. It’s due to Walhalla’s version of a big dig. So long as you walk in the company of no more than a handful of companions, it’s still a healthy exercise to breathe […]

Utica Baptist Church has suspended all services except the Sunday morning worship service. It will be streamed live only on the church’s Facebook page. For more information go to www.uticabaptist.com