Michelle is celebrating her birthday today, so if you see her or know her, tell her “Happy birthday.”

The Destination Oconee Plan, created in 2016, is a comprehensive marketing and tourism initiative designed to identify, develop, enhance and market the positive assets of Oconee County.

As many people in the state continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, it makes me realize how fortunate we are to have the emergency personnel and volunteers who work to assist our communities. 

Hey y’all, my name is Justin Webb. I am proud to say that I am the first male Ripple client in our area of the great Oconee County. 

The initial news felt as groundbreaking as an announcement of the sun breaking over the eastern skyline.

With summer starting to loosen its grip on the Upstate and outdoorsmen split between chasing deer in the woods and following college football, the lakes around the Upstate are really starting to empty out.

It just doesn’t seem right. Why should one person have to pay for that which another person did?

Sitting in the stands watching Clemson’s spring game, Trevor Lawrence showed the arm strength and accuracy that left no doubt that, in time, he’d be the Tigers’ starting quarterback.

Y’all, I just had the most splendid vacation.

My aunt, who was a prominent dress designer in New York City, suffered and died from Alzheimer’s disease. 

I don’t know Kelly Bryant, and I’m not about to pretend like I do.

When my youngest granddaughter Penny hears the story of her first birthday, she is going to learn that she wasn’t the only center of attention on her big day.

It has truly been a challenging few weeks for South Carolina as Hurricane Florence unleashed destruction on our state and many are still dealing with massive flooding.

When I walk into Bobby Dodd Stadium today, there will be a healthy measure of trepidation.