Will cooler heads prevail when it comes to U-S finances?

The stridency on both sides of Washington’s political aisle bodes poorly for an agreement to head off a potential default.  The president’s budget proposal appears unacceptable to Republicans, including South Carolina’s Tim Scott.  The senator calls irresponsible the Biden spending plan and accuses the president of wanting “to tax too much, spend too much, and blame too much.”

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Today is “Slam the Scam Day”

On a day called Slam the Scam the Social Security Administration calls attention to imposters who pressure their victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix alleged Social Security number problems or to avoid arrest.  The SSA’s office of inspector general believes progress has been made to combat the fraudsters; nevertheless, this scheme remains common.  The scammers pretend […]

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Drug case made during Tuesday night traffic stop

A Seneca policeman said he spotted a car traveling at night Tuesday night on the Wells Highway without lights and initiated a traffic stop.  That, according to law enforcement records, resulted in drug charges against a 52-year old passenger.  An arrest warrant alleges Billy Joe Smith of n. highway 11, Walhalla “knowingly, intentionally and without authorization, possess with intent to […]

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Sidewalks along busy Clemson 2-lane would cost millions

City of Clemson considers enhancing pedestrian safety on a narrow and busy two-lane state road on ongoing issue.  The idea of widening Issaqueena Trail was introduced during a February “Conversations With Council” event.  Here’s what the city has to say about Issaqueena Trail:  “…adding sidewalks would be a 2 million dollar project that would require participation and support from the […]

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Graham vows to take apart Mexican drug cartels

Senator Lindsey Graham vows action by the U-S against Mexican drug cartels.  In a Washington news conference, the South Carolina Republican decried what happened to group of South Carolinians who crossed the border for a medical procedure.  “We’re going to unleash the furor and the might of the United States against these cartels,” Graham said, as he was accompanied in […]

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