Author: Dick Mangrum

The Golden Corner Food Pantry IS OPEN normal hours, from 10am to noon Monday through Friday and the First Saturday of each month to help those in need in Oconee County. To insure proper social distancing the pantry has switched to an all “drive through” process. The Food Pantry is open to residents of Oconee County who make less than […]

Plans are coming together for a community prayer service Sunday evening in Seneca. Beaverdam Baptist Association is calling it a “Night of Lights.” The evening will take place at the Norton-Thompson Park and start at 6 o’clock. Everyone attending is asked to remain in their cars with windows up throughout the service and tune to 91.7 FM to hear the […]

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state’s lakes, rivers and waterways for the duration of the State of Emergency. Effective immediately, the following access points will be closed to […]

Without a vaccine, we are told, one of the best ways to avoid the virus and avoid passing it onto to someone else is to follow the guidelines that call for a separation of six feet between you and the person you are with or talking to.  Realistically, that’s not always achievable.  But in some instances people, to their danger, […]

To facilitate the move of the mayor’s cabin from Westminster city property, a tree-removal plan is required by Upstate Forever, which enjoys a conservation agreement covering property along the Chauga River. And this morning the city council gave its assent. Mayor Pro tem Rusty Cater said a unanimous vote was taken during a special meeting this morning, although Mayor Brian […]

In the information age, video conferencing is a tool to communicate when social distancing is required or recommended. The Oconee Chamber of Commerce has recorded its first Zoom video conference with two guests—representatives of the city of Seneca and the Keowee Place assisted living facility. The parent company of Tim Tompkins’ Keowee Place for about one month has embraced Zoom […]

The spread of COVID-19 will be a main topic for a special meeting this evening of Walhalla City Council.  The council is also to consider an ordinance to suspend normal operating procedures and to temporarily delay the collection of business license fees, accommodations taxes, and hospitality taxes.  The meeting is planned for 5:30 at City Hall, but Administrator Brent Taylor […]

Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the pandemic to trick people into providing personal information or payment via retail gift […]

Governor McMaster’s executive order from yesterday forbids the following businesses, gatherings, and activities for the next 15 days:• Night clubs • Bowling alleys • Arcades • Concert venues • Theaters, auditoriums, and performing arts centers • Tourist attractions (including museums, aquariums, and planetariums) • Racetracks • Indoor children’s play areas (excluding daycare facilities) • Adult entertainment venues • Bingo halls […]