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Two mobile sites to test for COVID-19 are coming to Seneca–one on Wednesday and the other, the last week of the month. The first one will be 11 am to 4 pm Wednesday, October 14 at the Seneca Family Life Center, 298 S. Poplar Street; the second will be 2 to 7 pm Thursday, October 29 at the Blue Ridge […]
Read moreWestminster – Delree Hershel Smith, 82, husband of the late Betty Jean Teague Smith, passed away Friday, October 9th, 2020 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Delree was born in Westminster, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Oscar Sr. and Pearl Anna Pressley Smith. He retired after nearly 45 years from Oconee Cotton Mill. […]
Read moreOn a weekend when concerns are raised about whether there’s a new surge of COVID-19, an Oconee County death due to the virus is reported by the state health agency. The death Friday of a middle-aged Oconee resident, so far, is the first listed for the county since last month. Here are Saturday DHEC numbers: 860 new cases, 21 more […]
Read moreThe longtime chief of police in Seneca is away from his duties on personal leave. In John Covington’s place, the city has appointed Capt. Casey Bowling as interim chief. According to Scott Moulder, city administrator, Covington remains during his administrative personal leave of absence.
Read moreIsaiah Lee Oertel, age 14, of North Port, FL tragically passed away at Laurel Fork Falls, SC on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born on August 7, 2006, in Sarasota, FL and he was adopted by Dennis and DeAnn Oertel on October 19, 2007. He is survived by his parents Dennis & DeAnn Oertel and his two sisters Savanna […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 874 new confirmed cases and 74 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 14 additional confirmed deaths and 2 new probable deaths. As it did yesterday, Oconee saw 38 new cases today. But once again no additional Oconee deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to […]
Read moreThe large humanitarian program with which former Governor Beasley and former U-S Rep. Barrett are associated was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. The program is the World Food Program, headquartered in Rome and as a branch of the United Nations. Former Governor David Beasley directs the program; one of his top lieutenants is Gresham Barrett, the former Westminster businessman, […]
Read moreCommenting on those long Pine Street lines today to vote in-person absentee, the county elections director (Joy Scharich) has concluded that today (Friday) has simply become an uneasy day to cast a ballot. Her suggestion is that if you can pick another day, do it.
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during this global pandemic. One such action is getting your flu shot. “This year, this may be the most important flu shot of your life,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, interim DHEC Public […]
Read moreMonday, November 2 is the last day to vote absentee in-person voting in South Carolina. Yet there’s a lot of early voting underway–even today. One voter tells us she went by the absentee in-person precinct this morning. Line was so long she left and will try again later.
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