Category: News

COVID-19 and the crude price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia continue to push crude prices down.  And, according to spokeswoman Tiffany Wright of AAA, this parlays into a continuing drop in gas pump prices in the Carolinas.  South Carolina’s $1.86 average is 11 cents cheaper on the week.  Wright says, “We are seeing less traffic on the roadways which […]

The executive director of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the times are tough.  But JoAnn Johnson believes we will get through this together.  The chamber’s top priority is to protect the health and well-being of its members, as well as the community.  She is hopeful the curve will be flattened.  Meantime, she stresses the importance of all businesses and […]

Beverly Whitfield has decided to retire as the Oconee Clerk of Court.  Her decision comes in the 2020 political year.  Aspiring to succeed her is the deputy clerk, Lisa Burton.  A Republican, Burton has qualified to run in the June primary.  So far she has no announced opposition.  The clerk of court has charge of the courthouse and supervises the […]

South Carolina DHEC is now investigating 103 additional cases, including the first confirmed Oconee County case.  In its announcement yesterday, the state health agency gave no details of the Oconeean’s case. Now 34 counties have recorded a total of 298 cases.  A DHEC physician said, “We encourage the public to focus on things that each of us can do to […]

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District located on the Sumter National Forest will close campgrounds and all restrooms immediately. The following developed campsites are closed to overnight camping: Burrells Ford, Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp, Cherry Hill Recreation Area, Grapevine, Long Bottom Ford, and Whetstone Horse Camp. Restrooms at all recreation sites are now closed. Trails will remain open, but no amenities […]

Here’s a warning from Oconee public schools.  Someone is purporting to be connected to a fundraiser for football teams at both the middle and high schools in Seneca.  This is a scam, according to a spokeswoman for the school district.  Neither school is involved with any current time fundraiser for either its C-team, jayvees or varsity football teams.  If you […]

“In order to continue to provide essential services to our citizens and protect the health and well-being of both citizens and staff, Oconee County will be reducing certain non-essential operations and services, as needed. Based on local, state and federal recommendations, Oconee County determined to institute the following precautionary measures:  Access to public buildings has been restricted.  All […]

A spokesman for the Chick-fil-A chain said this afternoon, “We can confirm that a Team Member that worked at Chick-fil-A Seneca and Chick-fil-A Clemson has a presumptive positive COVID-19 diagnosis, but we are not able to accommodate an interview at this time. Immediately after learning about the potential diagnosis, the Chick-fil-A franchise Operator took precautionary steps and closed both restaurants. […]

Radio WNEG in Toccoa, Georgia has received reports indicating that a Stephens County resident is being treated for COVID-19 in Gainesville at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. According to initial reports, the resident has been receiving treatment since Tuesday. However, as of noon, Monday, March 23, the Georgia Department of Public Health has yet to confirm a case of COVID-19 in […]

The Westminster City Council is being called into special session at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon at City to discuss a plan for the COVID-19 as its affects the city.