Author: Dick Mangrum

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 […]

According to today’s COVID-19 report from DHEC, there were 1,361 new cases and 29 additional deaths.  Of the new confirmed cases, 25 are from Oconee County.  A total of 4,496 test results received statewide showed a positivity of 30.3%.

The director of Main Street Walhalla, Libby Imobdy, is hopeful that everyone with an interest in the city’s downtown will mark their calendars for a three-day period this month when the city will be paid a visit by a team from the state’s Main Street program.  The program offers technical assistance to communities as they re-vitalize their downtowns to encourage […]

To provide additional information ahead of tomorrow, when those 70 and older can begin to schedule appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccine, please see below. Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, those 70 and older can begin to schedule appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at locations currently accepting vaccine appointments. DHEC’s online map at scdhec.gov/vaxlocator will be live Wednesday, Jan. 13. This online map will […]

94.1 The Lake WSNW is pleased to announce a special addition to the crew that have the broadcast tonight of Seneca and Belton-Honea Path basketball.  A former Clemson Tiger basketball player, Terrence Oglesby, will provide guest commentary, as Tony Medlin provides play-by-play of tonight’s doubleheader.  The twin bill starts at 5:45 tonight with the girls contest.

All branches of the Oconee Public Library will be closed Monday, January 18  for Martin Luther King Day.  Book returns will be available and the virtual branch, oconeelibrary.org, will be available for e-books and e-audiobooks, as well as streaming movies through Kanopy and electronic magazines through Flipster.  All library branches resume normal hours, Tuesday, January 19.