Author: Dick Mangrum

The first round of federal funding for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, has been released and Tri-County Technical College received $4.2 million,. According to the college. $2,1 million was immediately disbursed to eligible students. The CARES Act is federal legislation to provide funding to higher education to lessen the economic hardships […]

Two funeral businesses in Seneca will provide hot meals tomorrow for tornado victims and workers.  Gilbert Mortuary and Keowee Funeral Service invite tornado victims and workers to enjoy a hot meal from 10 am to 3 pm tomorrow at the Plez-U on S. Oak Street.  This is an effort to pull together, support the community, and remain Seneca Strong.

City of Seneca and others who’ve responded to the tornado damage, according to the city administrator, are entering a critical stage in the aftermath of the April 13 tornado. And, that says Scott Moulder, is a community response to help individuals pick up and resume normal life. The city has been heartened by those who’ve generously donated money to the […]

A source in place to know tells 101.7/WGOG NEWS that word may arrive late this afternoon from the South Carolina Court Administration in the form of a directive on how the court system will proceed in the next few weeks.  Currently, there are no jury terms taking place for either General Sessions or Common Pleas cases.  General admittance to courthouses […]

Blair Hinson and the rest of the staff of Oconee Library realize the county libraries escaped the worst of the EF3 that blew through Seneca at the start of last week.  Two oak trees fell on the grounds of the Seneca Library on the large block which, in part, borders S. 2nd and Walnut streets.  Fortunately, those large oaks missed […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 161 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,917 and those who have died to 150. The deaths occurred in seven elderly individuals from Allendale (1), Fairfield (2), Lexington […]

Ninety-two homes destroyed…another 66 considered un-inhabitable.  They are the numbers that Amanda Brock, Oconee County administrator, reports from an evaluation made by two representatives of “FEMA”–the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  “We went parcel-by-parcel,” Brock told 101.7/WGOG NEWS this afternoon.

The world continues to fight COVID-19 with the hope that the warmer weather ahead will serve as a deterrent. Yet, there’s already worry about the potential for a second wave this fall. Senator Lindsey Graham said today that while he, like health professionals, anticipate a return of the virus, he’s not overly-worried. “What will we have in the fall that […]

Abuse and neglect crimes get no pass during this time of a world pandemic.  Law enforcement has braced for an increase in  incidents simply because so many more people are confined at home.  That’s why Mike Crenshaw, the Oconee Sheriff, reminds everyone that if they witness or suspect abuse or neglect, they should contact their law enforcement agency.  If they […]

Clemson University’s Board of Trustees approved a plan today to freeze tuition and fees for the 2020-21 academic year for all students, both from in and out of state.  A decision on housing and dining fees is to be made in the near future. “Our Board is keenly aware of the financial impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on many […]