by | Jan 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
1/16/2010 By Greg Oliver During its opening week, the S.C. House of Representatives wasted little time approving their part of a joint resolution that provides funding flexibility to school districts throughout the state for the second consecutive year. The state...
by | Jan 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
1/7/2010 By Andrew Moore WALHALLA — Rep. Bill Sandifer received a resounding statement from more than a thousand community members Thursday requesting his support of Bill H3786, which requires tougher sentencing on those convicted of homicide by child abuse. The bill,...
by | Dec 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Editor: I am an Independent who votes for the candidate I feel will do the best job. It does not matter to me whether they are Republican or Democrat. Even if I vote for a particular candidate, I reserve judgment on their value until I see their campaign promises...
by | Dec 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Jessica M. Sibley A decision made by the Environmental Protection Agency this week has sparked a heated response from local lawmakers. On Monday, the EPA classified six greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons...
by | Nov 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
The South Carolina Department of Commerce announces 85 new jobs will be coming to Oconee County thanks to a company that is expanding. Greenfield Industries says it will invest $18 million and generate 85 jobs over the next 5 years. The company plans to begin hiring...
by | Oct 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Ray Chandler WALHALLA — The field was shoetop deep in mud but the main tent stood tall and the bratwurst, sauerkraut and German-style potato salad were dished out with the familiar spirit of willkommen. The 31st Walhalla Oktoberfest was welcomed today with the...
by | Sep 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Ray Chandler WALHALLA — The calendar changed, but the debate remains the same: The Oconee County school board wants fiscal autonomy and the legislative delegation says no. The debate provoked the only sharp differences of opinion between the camps today at...
by | Sep 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Greg Oliver (Contact / Staff Bio) WALHALLA — Though they didn’t call him by name, members of the Oconee County Legislative Delegation made it perfectly clear Friday morning that Gov. Mark Sanford’s well-documented personal problems are having a negative...
by | Sep 17, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Brett McLaughlin (Contact / Staff Bio) Upstate Rep. Bill Sandifer, R-Seneca, has individually called on Gov. Mark Sanford to resign his position, calling Sanford’s continued presence in the governor’s office a “major distraction” to the...
by | Sep 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
September 15, 2009 The Honorable Mark Sanford The Governor of South Carolina South Carolina Statehouse Columbia, SC 29211 Dear Governor Sanford: After careful consideration, I write to you today asking you to resign as governor. As I am sure you are aware, I made it...
