Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison Tuesday for abusing 10 boys he met over 15 years through his charity for troubled children. Sandusky, who was defensive coordinator and for many years the presumed heir-apparent to legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, could…
The new chairman of the Oconee Library Board of Trustees, Danny Day, would like his time as board chairman to be the time that, finally, a decision is made to build Seneca’s replacement library. And, to that end, Day says a meeting of library leaders is to take place soon with representatives of both the…
The defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 12-4 in St. Louis Monday night to tie their best-of-five National League Division Series at 1-1. Game 3 will be played Wednesday in Washington. Elsewhere, the Baltimore Orioles topped the New York Yankees 3-2 in Baltimore Monday night to tie their best-of-five American League…
You’ll be wise to carry a sweater or a jacket with you at this evening’s city of Walhalla event on the green space behind the Earle House. Because of an estimated $200 thousand price tag to restore the municipal swim pool to working order, city leaders are hoping that tonight’s free hors d’oeuvres, wine and…
Furman punter/placekicker Ray Early has been named Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week and College Football Performance Awards National Punter Of The Week for his outstanding work in the Paladins’ 20-17 loss to Wofford on Saturday in Spartanburg. Early, a 6-foot, 184-pound junior, averaged a career best 57.3 yards on three punts, all…
The son of a Gamecock legend is following in his father’s footsteps. The 6-4 shooting guard Justin McKie of Irmo, the son of USC’s all time leading scorer BJ McKie, announced a commitment to the Gamecocks Monday morning. McKie made an official visit to USC over the weekend and contacted head coach Frank Martin Sunday…
