No doubt school officials in Oconee and Pickens have received some criticism for canceling school Monday because of the threat of icy conditions that didn’t materialize.

Unfortunately, following the Oconee County Council over the years has at times been akin to watching the soap operas on television.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster made a wise choice and validated a courageous December vote by Oconee County Council with his decision not to approve a request for $1.5 billion in hospital bonds to refinance debt of the Greenville and Palmetto health systems.

The S.C. General Assembly will go back into session next month, and legislators have another opportunity to do something simple and make mopeds more visible to other drivers.

Each year at this time, I feel compelled to thank so many people for their friendship and kindness, as well as the many public servants who work hard to make our lives better every day. It only seems appropriate to show gratitude for the rich blessings we receive from others throughout the year.

Duke Energy’s recently announced $3 billion investment over 10 years to improve and update its energy grid in South Carolina is good news for the state.

For most of us, it is almost impossible to imagine our own children waking up on Christmas morning without any gifts under the tree.

On Tuesday evening, the Oconee County Council found itself in the unenviable position of essentially having to approve or disapprove a massive loan restructuring for the not-a-merger merger between Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health System.

While the Christmas season is joyful for many of us, it can also be a stressful time — especially for parents who are struggling to make ends meet.

Recently, members of the Oconee County Council got into an old debate about how long Duke Energy is going to stay in the county and what should be done, if anything, so the county is prepared if and when the nuclear plant does close its doors and the county loses the estimated $28 million property tax revenue.

A newspaper’s editorial page is a place that should welcome debate — on all sides. It is here where people are free to voice opinions and debate issues.

In the midst of the Civil War, when the nation was divided and at war with itself, President Abraham Lincoln found reasons to be thankful.

Integrity. It’s something that seems to be lacking in our world today.

While some may have questioned it a few years ago, there is now no doubt that efforts to improve economic development in Oconee County are paying off.