Category: News

Third District Rep. Jeff Duncan acknowledged Saturday defeat of the House attempt to rescind the Affordable Care Act, the signature legislation of the Obama administration.  But Republican Duncan predicts the chamber will approve a bill to rescind and replace the health care law, even though the attachments that likely will be made to the next repeal bill won’t be to […]

When Donald Trump phoned Lindsey Graham the other night at 12:15 and told Graham about the air strike against Syria, the senator told him, “Hit ‘em again.”  Graham’s comments brought laughter during Saturday’s Oconee Republican convention because of the president’s propensity for late night phone calls and tweets.  But Graham was serious when he said he has grown to like […]

Walhalla’s Darryl Broome has returned to government work.  Broome now heads the South Carolina Office on Aging.  He was recently appointed to the post by Kevin Bryant, the new lieutenant governor.

Gutter work and new barbecue pits are among the additions to the Scout Hut for Troop 45 on N. Catherine Street in Walhalla.  John Burnside, a scout helper, says the troop has benefited from donations of labor and materials from community members who believe in Boy Scout values that are instilled in boys 11 to 18 years old.  Currently, Troop […]

Fires late last night broke out in two trailer homes near Seneca.  Fabian Skelton, chief of the Friendship Fire Department, says the trailers on the Friendship Road were abandoned, and the state police are investigating for a cause.  

  A Duke Energy proposed heat and power plant at Clemson has generated talk, some of it opposition.  Duke and Clemson University are inviting the public to an open house to talk about the project that is to include system upgrades in the area.  The open house will be 7 pm Monday, April 10 at in the Fellowship Hall at […]

Tomorrow is the day. If you’re planning to attend the Clemson spring game, or live in the area… turn your patience up a little. The event will be treated like any other home football game, with one exception. Expect the same delays getting to the event, and getting out of the area afterwards. Plan for those delays, and be prepared […]

South Carolina has seen rainfall during the last six weeks, but some areas—such as Oconee, Anderson and Pickens—continue to battle a level of drought and are trying to recover from long-term lack of precipitation.  “Rains over the last two weeks have accelerated field preparation and corn planting,” S.C. Department of Agriculture Assistant Commissioner Aaron Wood stated.  “Winter wheat, cool-season pasture, […]

Pickens County Administrator Gerald Wilson has told the county council the proposed budget is balanced and there will be no tax increase.  However, the new Pickens County budget was difficult to balance because of a projected 5% increase for health insurance, 7% increase of property and liability insurance, a 2% increase in the county’s state retirement cost, and the implementation […]

The Clemson Alumni Association recently honored the winners of the 2017 Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor that the association bestows on one of the university’s graduates. The 2017 Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award winners are: Richard M. Davies ’86; John W. Kelly Jr. ’77; Ronald D. Lee ’76; Perry Sprawls Jr. ’56 M. ’61, Ph.D. ’68; and James H. Stovall ’51. The Clemson […]