Democrat and Republican agree on entrepreneurship

Tim Scott is a Republican senator from South Carolina and Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat senator from Minnesota.  But when it comes to boosting small business, these two opposites agree that the bill “Enhancing Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century” should pass and be signed into law.  Scott and Klobuchar have filed a resolution toward this end.  The bill would require the […]

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Duncan bill aim, to secure the power grid

U-S Rep. Jeff Duncan has a plan to help secure the country’s power grid.  The Laurens Republican is promoting his bill to restrict international countries from “accessing or owning parts of the United States power grid.”  Duncan accuses the Democratic Biden administration of trying to unravel a Trump executive order that put heavy restrictions on foreign adversaries from accessing or […]

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Cries heard for road work to enhance safety

In at least two meetings of local leaders last week, pleas were voiced to make road improvements for the sake of public safety and convenience.  Oconee County Council members continue to worry about increasing danger on two-lane 130 between Seneca and the lake communities and on busy four-lane 123 between Seneca and Clemson.  One councilman called for a meeting with […]

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$1 thousand reward posted

The family of a missing Walhallan has partnered with Crimestoppers to offer a $1 thousand reward for information leading to his whereabouts.  Joshua Scott Ivester was reported last seen one week ago in the area of Rock Crusher Road.  He is 36 years old; white male; 5’7”, 190 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair.  The sheriff’s office wants to hear from […]

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William Neals Poole

  Walhalla – William Neals Poole, 50, husband of Tina Cain Poole, passed away Friday, February 19th, 2021 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late William Morris Poole and Mary Jane Poole.  Mr. Poole was a self-employed carpenter and small engine repairman, who enjoyed playing the guitar and was […]

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Haycinth Black Gibson

  Seneca – Hyacinth Elaine Black Gibson, 93, wife of the late Brady Gibson, of 1311 Shiloh Road, passed away, February 20,2021, at her home surrounded by her family.   Born in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Issac Bennett Black and Frances Louvennie Bryant Black. Hyacinth was formerly employed at Defore Plant, Clemson, SC and […]

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