Wash, rinse, repeat
May 6, 2021
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Let’s be honest — when we were all children, none of us grew up aspiring to local government jobs. Local government jobs were low-paying, thankless jobs that nobody wanted.
Category: Editorials
What will they do?
May 4, 2021
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Last month, Tri-County Technical College froze tuition rates for a second straight year.
Governor hit the wrong tone on our schools
May 1, 2021
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We reported Friday in The Journal that South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster felt like it was ridiculous for a school district to continue requiring masks of students, teachers and staff at this point in the battle against COVID-19.
Getting what you pay for
April 23, 2021
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It’s no secret in these parts that former Oconee Economic Alliance director Richard Blackwell left some pretty big shoes to fill when he bolted in 2018 due to county council instability.
Brighter days ahead
April 22, 2021
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As of Wednesday, 37 days have passed since the county’s last reported COVID-related death. After months of uncertainty and bleakness, it seems we might be turning a corner in the Golden Corner.
Dark nights, bright days
April 13, 2021
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We had initially planned this editorial to go in last Saturday’s edition of The Journal.
The hope of Easter
April 3, 2021
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For many attending Easter services in local churches this Sunday morning, it will be easy to get caught up in the happiness of the moment — the new outfits, the special treats for the children and the uplifting stories and songs.
Leadership vacuum
March 23, 2021
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What do you think of when you read the word leadership?