Blue Ridge salutes a public servant friend

The smiling face on the cover of the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative’s “South Carolina Living” magazine is that of the 40-year public servant, Thomas Alexander, Oconee-Pickens state senator and president of the South Carolina Senate.  The accompanying article tracks the Alexander career in public service, starting with his service as a Walhalla city councilman.  The article shines light on a much-admired trait of the state senator — his ability to be seen at countless Oconee County occasions — birthday parties, weddings, and city halls.  Why does he do it?  The article quotes him as saying, “I love seeing people.”