Author: Dick Mangrum

In accord with an executive order issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, all SCDNR-managed shooting ranges will be closed starting today at 3 p.m. The ranges, including Pickens County, Belfast, James O. Thomason, Palachucola, Twin Ponds, Webb and Wateree, will be closed until further notice. Updated information about the status of the ranges will be posted on the DNR website and […]

President Trump has declared that a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from February 6 to February 13, 2020. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations […]

Here is a message from the state Election Commission sent yesterday for all South Carolinians who’ve caught political fever: “As March candidate filing continues, the SEC is asking candidates to file as soon as possible and to make an appointment before filing to help avoid crowding in the final days of the period. While the day-to-day impact of the response […]

The office of Senator Scott is saying this about the federal money that is about to be released to Americans: “Recovery checks of up to $1,200 will be put into the hands of most taxpayers, providing cash immediately to individuals and families. Married couples who file a joint return are eligible for up to $2,400. Those amounts increase by $500 […]

Westminster has announced an emergency meeting at 8 this morning at City Hall in closed session to consider a personnel matter involving the utility department.

We’ve been told to expect announcement today of a request from Oconee County officials for local churches to suspend services where crowds of more than 10 gather.  The churches, according to Sheriff Crenshaw, are urged to employ online worship as a substitute.  Avoiding crowds at this time is recommended to hold down cases of a virus which is spreading and […]

For small businesses in need of a cash infusion, federal loans are possible.  State Senator Thomas Alexander says he has been told that businesses in Oconee and Pickens are eligible to apply for loans through the Small Business Administration.  You can get more information and start the application process by going to the SBA website. sba.gov/disaster

City of Clemson urges everyone to stand strong against the virus, as the city yesterday approved a voluntary curfew designed to keep people off the streets between the hours of 11 pm and 6 am, effective today. The following are exempt from the curfew: • Police officers • Firefighters/EMTs • Active duty military • Healthcare providers • Public works and […]

Prisma Health joins all South Carolina hospitals to further restrict visitors to protect patients, staff and the community. The change affects Prisma Health hospitals, Emergency Departments and outpatient facilities. Beginning at 7 a.m., Friday, March 20, visitors will no longer be allowed in our hospitals. This includes the Emergency Department, procedure areas as well as inpatient areas. Taking into account […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 21 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.This brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in 17 counties. “Our top priorities remain preventing the spread of the disease and protecting the public health. This includes working to control spread and sharing measures that best protect our family, […]