Category: Editorials

There is a train coming in South Carolina, and specifically in Oconee County … and in a broader sense, perhaps even the nation.

“If you are going to be great, you can never be satisfied.” 

It’s no secret in Oconee County, the city of Westminster needs and has needed a new courtroom for the magistrate in the city for a long time.

For months now, there has been a war raging between the crowd who think being forced to wear a mask in public is an invasion of their rights, and the side who believe that wearing a mask is the surest way to push back the COVID-19 virus that has hampered the entire nation since March.

Ever had that moment of clarity?

It’s that time of year again!

Last week, we took a look at raises being considered by Oconee County Council for the upcoming fiscal year.

On Tuesday evening, Oconee County Council voted in favor of amending the current budget by more than $2.4 million. That didn’t surprise us too much.