by | Jan 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
These lawmakers are sure to make headlines this legislative session. House Speaker Bobby Harrell, R-Charleston. This could be a pivotal session for Harrell. On his to-do list is raising the cigarette tax and laying the groundwork for comprehensive tax reform. Those...
by | Jan 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
State lawmakers chisel out position By Brett McLaughlin (Contact / Staff Bio) January 14, 2009 Rep. Bill Sandifer, R-Seneca, addresses the issue of state energy needs during a briefing with media representatives in Columbia. COLUMBIA — With a half-billion dollar...
by | Dec 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
State needs sound energy solutions By Rep. Bill Sandifer • December 29, 2008 Americans have an insatiable appetite for energy and South Carolinians are no exception. Since Edison invented the electric light, we have continued to increase our dependence on electric...
by | Dec 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
State’s unemployment rate hits 25-year high Governor balks at loan for jobless benefits until agency agrees to changes By Tim Smith • CAPITAL BUREAU • December 20, 2008 COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent in November,...
by | Dec 8, 2008 | Uncategorized
Santa arrives in Seneca during annual Christmas parade SENECA — It was a beautiful day for a parade. Sunday afternoon the sun shone bright for the Seneca Christmas Parade sponsored by the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. Patrick Lee, executive director of the Oconee...
by | Dec 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
Rep. Bill Sandifer Elected Chairman of the S.C. House Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee Sandifer named to one of top leadership positions in the S.C. legislature. (Seneca, SC) – Today, state Rep. Bill Sandifer was elected by his fellow House members to serve as...
by | Dec 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
Nation’s leading small business association issues statement on election of Sandifer as House LCI Committee Chairman COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 3, 2008 – Wendy Homeyer, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, South Carolina’s leading...
by | Nov 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
SENECA — The Salvation Army of Oconee County kicked off its annual kettle campaign Friday morning at the Kmart off U.S. 123 in Seneca. The day marked the official start to the Salvation Army red kettle season, which is the main, yearly fundraiser for the organization....
by | Nov 25, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Andrew Moore November 25, 2008 – 12:02 a.m. EST WALHALLA — While contending other issues concerning tax reassessments, Oconee County Council Chairman George Blanchard, County Assessor Leslie Smith, Rep. Bill Sandifer and Sen. Thomas Alexander agree on one...
by | Nov 12, 2008 | Uncategorized
WESTMINSTER, SC — Oconee County salutes its veterans “It’s not Veterans Day without a parade!” That was the comment of one of the many community members who attend the 2008 Oconee County Veterans Day Parade in downtown Westminster. The parade rotates from year...
