Clemson President James Barker, after five heart by-passes, says he is beginning to rehab in the Greenville hospital. In a message to the university community, Barker said, “The doctors are pleased with my progress, but they advise that it will take some time to heal. I am beginning by rehab work, and I plan to…
At least one member of Oconee County Council carries hope that something can be worked out for the county to resolve its jail needs at the existing location. From the standpoint of District Three’s Archie Barron, “First priority would be to put the jail behind the current Law Enforcement Center.” Barron said he’s hopeful something…
For most people, conservation brings to mind waterfalls and mountain views. For 45 Oconee landowners, elected officials and activists gathered at Tokeena Angus Farms, Saturday the focus was on farms. Van Whitehead, Deputy Director of Upstate Forever, addressed the what, why, and how to use conservation easements. “Many people really want to preserve their…
The check that was in the mail arrived and now is deposited into the Oconee County treasury of funds. Oconee’s number one taxpayer, Duke Energy, met its annual obligation to the county, this time by sending a check for some $27 million. The check, dated January 14, arrived in time to avoid a three percent…
Clemson trustees delegated powers today to Provost Doris Helms to be chief executive of the university while President James Barker is on medical leave. Barker was scheduled today for heart surgery at Greenville Memorial Hospital for a triple bypass to treat blockages discovered yesterday during a heart cauterization. It is expected he will be in…
While sewer spills were found within both the Clemson and Walhalla collector systems, the county system apparently escaped, although tested. Bob Winchester of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority said five inches of rain fell this week during a three-day period at the Seneca plant. Winchester said, so far, he’s aware of no spills. Doing its…
NRC commissioner William Magwood speaks at 2:30 this afternoon at Clemson University’s Brackett Hall room 100. Magwood’s topic will be “Nuclear Power: A Regulatory Perspective Post-Fukushima.”
South Carolina’s jobless rate increased slightly to 8.4% in December from 8.3% in November, but a corresponding increase was higher in Oconee County. Oconee’s unemployment rolls stood at 9% last month, a .04% increase from November. An economist advised an Oconee County meeting last week to remember that when unemployment hits 10%, the economy can…
A member of the Mountain Rest Rescue Squad, Lynn Wilbanks, was named Oconee County Emergency Services “Rescue Squad Member of the Year” for 2012. The award was presented during a banquet at Seneca’s Gignilliat Gym. Wilbanks has been a member of his community’s volunteer fire department since 1998, the rescue squad since 1991, and rescue…
An historian will address a Seneca luncheon next month to help mark the city’s observance of Black History Month. From the state Historic Preservation Office, Rebekah Dobrasko will tell how a little-remembered school building campaign had a large impact on an attempt by South Carolina to equalize its dual public school systems, one for whites…
