Leaf lookers hoping to see a symphony of fall color at its most vibrant may want to get a head start. Victor Shelburne, a Clemson teacher specializing in forest ecology, sees signs that peak autumn color may arrive a bit early this year to the Carolinas. “There are good sourwood, blackgum and dogwood reds appearing…
David Ross and Andrelton Simmons raced home on left fielder Bryan Peterson’s costly error, sending Tommy Hanson and the Atlanta Braves to a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. Hanson allowed two runs, one earned, and six hits in 5 1/3 innings for his first win since July 30, also against Miami.…
Fans in Baltimore cheered the return of the regular referees when the officials walked on the field Thursday ahead of last night’s game that Baltimore’s Ravens won over the Cleveland Browns 23-16. Just hours after the NFL’s lockout of the refs ended at midnight, the officiating crew got a round of applause as they walked…
An Oconee man instrumental in organizing the county’s first scenic highway committee will serve in a similar capacity at a statewide level. Governor Nikki Haley last summer appointed J-Harold Thomas, a former county councilman, to the S.C. Scenic Highway Committee. Thomas last night said he’s still awaits attending his first meeting.
For two dozen years, Oconee’s economic development business has been her business. But, now, Thelma Miller is retiring as administrative assistant at the county office of economic development. She takes with her fond memories of her time, dating back to the late Bob Gaillard’s long run as county economic development director all the way to…
An architect’s plan to convert parts of Walhalla’s historic Keowee Courier into homes for senior citizens failed to win approval during a city regulatory board’s meeting last night at City Hall. After a public hearing, the board of zoning appeals voted to deny the variance sought by project promoter Lori Sons. A handful of speakers…
