Passenger train is halted

A report credited this morning to the Washington Post quotes President Biden saying “a tentative” deal has been reached to avert the potential of, what’s feared, a freight railroad strike that would cripple the country’s supply chain.  But in the walkup to tomorrow’s deadline, all long-distance AMTRAK trains have been canceled.  Included is the passenger train that runs between north […]

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U-S Constitution Week is next week

Saturday through Friday, September 17-23, commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States.  Nora Field, regent wizard for the Tamassee DAR Chapter, says, “You might have even heard the phrase, ‘That’s unconstitutional’ or ‘That’s my constitutional right!”  Field urges everyone to use Constitution Week to resolve to be better informed and responsible citizens.  And you can do that […]

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If you are driving in from outside the Key

Here’s an updated announcement from the citizens’ group that is sponsoring the September 24 gathering at Keowee Key of this year’s candidates for Seat One, Oconee School Board of Trustees.  If you are entering the Key from outside the gates, use the South Gate off SC 183/the Walhalla-Pickens Highway.  The gate attendant will direct you to the Keowee Key Event […]

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“Still in shock” — says Westminster mayor

                A picture of a smiling Yousef Mefleh and an arrangement of red roses occupied the seat last night for the late Westminster councilman.  And there were words of tribute paid to Mefleh by, among others, Councilwoman Daby Snipes and Councilman Dale Glymph.  Because Westminster is still in shock by the restaurateur’s sudden death, Mayor Brian Ramey says it’s […]

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