Author: Dick Mangrum

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 123 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 yesterday, and 15 additional deaths were reported to DHEC. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 5,735 and those who have died to 192. 14 of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals in Berkeley […]

The Anderson County Coroner, Greg Shore, has identified a man from the Orangeburg County town of Elloree as the victim of a late Monday night accident near Townville. He was Jeremiah Antoine Blackmon, 39 years old. The coroner was notified around midnight Tuesday morning after Fork Rescue and South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to S.C. Highway 243 near Townville. Blackmon […]

On Friday May 8th, 2020 at 8:20pm (20:20 Military time), SDOC will join in the national #BeTheLight campaign. The lights at all three SDOC high school stadiums will be turned on for 20 minutes to recognize and honor the Class of 2020. All seniors are invited to drive through campus during this time. All students and families must remain in […]

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 by deploying rapid-testing devices and testing supplies to areas of the state where testing for the virus may be limited. The Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid-response test recently received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

The following statement was issued this morning by the South Carolina DNR: “We continue to experience higher than normal wait times on our boat titling and licensing hotlines. To comply with Governor McMaster’s executive orders and to ensure the health and wellbeing of both our staff and customers, our offices have restricted public access and are operating with a limited number […]

Mayor Brian Ramey of Westminster asked 101.7/WGOG NEWS this morning to clarify our story about the preferred choice to be the city’s next administrator. According to the mayor, the city council is offering the job to Florida resident Jack Butler. In the end, however, Butler’s formal acceptance of the job likely will depend on a visit to Westminster which the […]

Westminster has decided to offer the job of city administrator to Florida resident Jack Butler. Mayor Brian Ramey this morning announced the city council reached a unanimous decision to offer the job. Butler agreed to the offer during the city’s electronic meeting.  A further announcement is to be made today. In the works is the scheduling of a visit by […]

The Greater Good organization and local donations have allowed the Oconee Humane Society to amass more than 10,000 pounds of dog and cat food to give away.  Pet owners are invited to drop by the shelter on the Sandifer Boulevard and grab a bag for the furriest of family members.  The giveaway will run Monday through Friday from 10 am […]

South Carolina DHEC cautions that the state, for the next couple of days, could see a spike in cases of COVID-19.  Yesterday’s count was 142, nearly 100 fewer than the previous day’s.  However, DHEC yesterday reported that a private lab submitted about a one month history of positive test results for Greenville County residents, causing a spike in the number […]

Highway troopers report a car driver died last night in the Anderson hospital after his car crashed on SC 243 about six miles west of Townville.  Reporters are being referred to the office of the Anderson coroner for the name of the deceased.  Lance Corp. Joe Hovis gave these details:  At 11:40 pm a 2001 Pontiac headed south on 243 […]