Author: Dick Mangrum

Highlights from today’s Prisma Health news conference:   —There are about 5 million South Carolinians.  If all choose to take the vaccine, about 10 million doses will be.   —Mark O’Halla, Prisma president, says his organization (and the state) are limited to the number of doses made available from the manufacturers.   —Dr. Saccocio, co-leader of the Prisma vaccine task […]

We are hearing of early successes among some Oconeeans trying for vaccine appointments.  A Walhalla couple say they reserved appointments with AnMed by calling that hospital directly and, we are also told, that a Westminster man made arrangements through Ingle’s supermarkets in the county.  But at least three of our listeners are complaining this morning they had little or no luck […]

A final reminder that Oconee Nuclear Station’s regularly scheduled, quarterly siren test is scheduled between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Public awareness of the scheduled test is very important during this time.  It is scheduled as a test only.

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement on the House Democrat-led articles of impeachment: “President Trump has eight days left in his term and has promised a smooth and peaceful transition of power. The Democrat-led impeachment talks happening in the House right now fly in direct opposition to what President-elect Joe Biden has been calling for all year. An […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced immediate openings of critical positions to support the state’s COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and other core public health and environmental services. Available positions include nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, administrative support and other key personnel across the state.   “This is a crucial time for our state and, like many public […]

South Carolina State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday morning – keeping her word that when it was her turn, she’d ‘gladly’ do her part by rolling up her sleeve and get vaccinated. Her hope is that others will follow suit in an act of unity against the disease and quickly schedule an […]

A body was discovered on the Pickens County side of Twin Lakes, and the coroner reports the death is that of a suicide.

Members of a new Seneca task force are at the forefront of an effort to bring improved equity, diversity and inclusion to their city.  Seneca’s elected leaders last night welcomed a presentation by Dr. Ivy Ellerby and Carla Gomez, and by their side was the city administrator, Scott Moulder.  The task force plans at least three festivals in 2021, including […]

Blue lights flashed early last night at the Seneca intersection N. 1st and Oak streets.  The police, fire and EMS on scene at a three-vehicle crash.  We are told one person was sent to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.  A few blocks away, a large crowd gathered at city hall.  The council meeting attracted big numbers of people for […]