Author: Dick Mangrum

The Prisma Health hospitals which include Oconee Memorial are seeing more COVID-19 patients and those patients tend to be younger.  At the start of the world pandemic, the thinking was that those who are young and in good health are the least likely to contract the virus.  That may still well be the case, but a Prisma Health doctor today […]

  “The World is Here” was a phrase used this morning to promote a one-month long outdoor adventure that showcases South Carolina’s top outdoor attractions.  Hikers, climbers, kayakers and other outdoor enthusiasts are engaging in a 30-day “South Carolina 7” expedition from one end of the state to the other.  The number 7 is indicative of the state’s top natural […]

The highway patrol reports a double-fatality accident in Anderson County.  Lance Corp. Joe Hovis said the accident that occurred on SC 24 near Dobbins Bridge Road around 7 last night took two lives–one, a car driver, and the second, a pedestrian.  According to Hovis, the pedestrian was struck by a 2003 Infinity as the driver of that car was being […]

The latest report from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce shows Oconee County unemployment stood at 11.3% in the month of May.  That was a slight decrease from April’s 12 %.  At 11.3 in May, the Oconee jobless rate was lower than both the state (12.2%) and the nation’s (13%). In spite of the pandemic, jobs are still […]

Oconee Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of a man charged with financial identity fraud.  It’s a case that the sheriff’s office says involved an attempt to buy a Lake Keowee Dodge Challenger.  The man arrested was identified as Bernard Alan Harris of Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Harris was jailed late last night in Walhalla.  A deputy obtained a Louisiana identification for the […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,741 new confirmed cases and 2 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, as well as 17 additional confirmed deaths and 2 new probable deaths. There are currently 1,021 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. This brings […]

According to announcement today by the Transportation Secretary, Elaine Chao, the Oconee Regional Airport appears to be in line to receive $69 thousand worth of “CARES” Act money.  Chao’s announcement covers $800 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants to 46 states.  Jeff Garrison, Oconee airport manager, said the local airport applied and is to use its share as an […]

DHEC urges South Carolinians to make safe, responsible plans to celebrate the 4th of July weekend–precautions to protect against the spread of the virus.  Health authorities are confident that the lack of social distancing and mask wearing contributes to the escalating numbers.  They recommend families celebrate with home-based festivities and watch fireworks shows while remaining in their vehicles or tuning […]

One of the Seneca area’s elementary schools (Ravenel) gets a new principal, starting tomorrow.  In a special meeting today, the county board of trustees selected assistant principal Robin Cox to succeed Angie Henderson, who resigned.