Author: Dick Mangrum

A 53-year old woman from the Kershaw County town of Elgin was killed in a multiple-vehicle accident late yesterday afternoon near Salem.  Authorities say her car crossed the centerline of 130, the Whitewater Falls Road, and hit a westbound dump truck.  The crash ultimately involved a third vehicle.  Coroner Addis says the name of the deceased will be released today, […]

Message from South Carolina DHEC: “The Care Line is experiencing higher than usual call volumes and wait times. Our team is working to quickly correct technical issues and your patience is appreciated. Contact information for vaccine provider locations can also be found at scdhec.gov/vaxlocator.”

Court officers tell 101.7/WGOG NEWS that the first week for a 2021 Oconee General Sessions term will be staged in a virtual courtroom only.  It means, says Deputy Solicitor Simmons, only cases involving inmates in the county jail will be processed.  A link on the South Carolina judicial department explains how a virtual courtroom works and explains how the public […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the latest developments in efforts to impeach President Trump.   “Supporting the impeachment of President Trump under these circumstances will do great damage to the institutions of government and could invite further violence at a time the President is calling for calm.  If there was a time for America’s […]

After a private meeting last night, the Seneca City Council approved the appointment of John Gillespie to the city planning commission.

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 […]