Author: Dick Mangrum

Here’s a warning from Oconee public schools.  Someone is purporting to be connected to a fundraiser for football teams at both the middle and high schools in Seneca.  This is a scam, according to a spokeswoman for the school district.  Neither school is involved with any current time fundraiser for either its C-team, jayvees or varsity football teams.  If you […]

“In order to continue to provide essential services to our citizens and protect the health and well-being of both citizens and staff, Oconee County will be reducing certain non-essential operations and services, as needed. Based on local, state and federal recommendations, Oconee County determined to institute the following precautionary measures:  Access to public buildings has been restricted.  All […]

A spokesman for the Chick-fil-A chain said this afternoon, “We can confirm that a Team Member that worked at Chick-fil-A Seneca and Chick-fil-A Clemson has a presumptive positive COVID-19 diagnosis, but we are not able to accommodate an interview at this time. Immediately after learning about the potential diagnosis, the Chick-fil-A franchise Operator took precautionary steps and closed both restaurants. […]

Radio WNEG in Toccoa, Georgia has received reports indicating that a Stephens County resident is being treated for COVID-19 in Gainesville at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. According to initial reports, the resident has been receiving treatment since Tuesday. However, as of noon, Monday, March 23, the Georgia Department of Public Health has yet to confirm a case of COVID-19 in […]

The Westminster City Council is being called into special session at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon at City to discuss a plan for the COVID-19 as its affects the city.

The following actions will be taken, effective immediately, to limit face-to-face interactions and avoid group gatherings within Oconee County’s system of public parks  Chau Ram, High Falls and South Cove County Parks day use and campgrounds will be closed until further notice effective Wednesday, March 25th at 12:00 p.m. All camping reservations are being cancelled with full refunds through […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a release today regarding restaurant and bar operations with the Executive Order issued by Governor Henry McMaster in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. “There have been some questions that have been posed by Sheriff Office’s to the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association regarding restaurant and bar operations under the current Governor’s Executive Order as […]

The elected leaders of Seneca are being called into a special meeting at 4 pm tomorrow, at which they are to consider a resolution for a “City of Seneca Emergency Ordinance.”  Normally, the public is welcome to attend council meetings.  But, as the virus spreads, the city will require “on-site social distancing” at this meeting.  Council meetings are also streamed […]

We’ve had a question about the extent to which the virus spread has changed the work done by the office of Oconee County Probate Judge.  Here is the latest we know about the office housed in the county administration building on Walhalla’s S. Pine Street:  “Oconee County Probate Court Marriage License Applications and Emergency Order will continue to be in-person […]

As we continue to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we want to be certain that the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is doing everything we can to help keep our members and our community be safe during these incredibly challenging times. As always, protecting the health and well-being of our members and the entire community is our top priority. […]