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Clemson BAR member Tal Slann resigns
By Greg Oliver The Journal CLEMSON — Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Clemson Board of Architectural Review got off to a surprising start when member Tal Slann announced his resignation, effective immediately. Slann attributed his decision to “a lack of transparency as well…
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Report: Local student drew swastikas, genitalia at UGA residence hall
By Riley Morningstar The Journal A Bridge to Clemson University student has been barred from the University of Georgia’s campus after a report determined he drew swastikas on a residence hall on two separate occasions. A report from UGA’s Equal Opportunity Office states Nathaniel Compton Toms IV drew swastikas and…
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Officials working on infrastructure for Dockside project
By Greg Oliver The Journal CLEMSON — Infrastructure changes near Dockside, a proposed mixed-use, multi-story student housing and commercial project on Tiger Boulevard, are being studied. “The plan is a full four-way signalized intersection, with the developer responsible for the cost,”…
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Will Main Street Walhalla ban political signs?
By Norm Cannada The Journal WALHALLA — A ban on political signs on city-owned properties and rights of way along parts or all of Main Street are among changes to be considered in Walhalla in 2020. A ban on political signs on city-owned properties and rights…
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King selected for state post
By Norm Cannada The Journal COLUMBIA — Oconee County Fire Chief Charlie King has been selected as the new executive director of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association. Oconee County administrator Amanda Brock said Thursday that King’s last day with the county would be Dec.…
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Two injured in accident on Wells Highway
The Journal staff SENECA — Two people were taken to hospitals on Thursday after a collision on Wells Highway near Seneca between a car, pickup truck and…
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MIT, Clemson University announce partnership
By Riley Morningstar The Journal CLEMSON — John Ballato, the Sirrine Endowed Chair of Optical Fiber at Clemson, said students and technologists…
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Fraud hotline suggested in school district’s annual audit report
By Greg Oliver The Journal WALHALLA — The School District of Oconee County received a “clean” opinion during its annual audit report — along with the recommendation to start a hotline for people to call and report fraud. “There’s a lot of fraud going on in all types of businesses…
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December 13 Arrests
David Dwayne Stroud, 27 653 Sitton Mill Road, Seneca Booking Date: 12/11/19 Seneca City Police Driving under suspension Allan David Bayliss, 58 198 Trout Farm Road Lot 1, Westminster Booking Date: 12/11/19 Greenville Hospital System Police Public disorderly conduct Elizabeth Lillian Sims, 50 318 Lucas St., Walhalla Booking…
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NFL team owner’s plane grounded at Oconee airport

A plane owned by Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is undergoing an inspection inside a temporary hangar at the Oconee County Regional Airport more than a month after he traveled on it to attend the Clemson-Wofford football game on Nov. 2.

Tigers earn pledge from offensive lineman

On Friday night, Clemson landed a commitment from offensive lineman Trent Howard (6-4, 283) of Birmingham, Ala., becoming the sixth offensive lineman committed for the upcoming class that now totals 21 members.

Tigers’ Simmons named award finalist

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons is among four finalists for the 16th annual Lott IMPACT Trophy, it was announced Friday.

High school roundup: Razorbacks earn sweep of Pendleton

WALHALLA — The Walhalla High School boys’ basketball team stayed perfect on the young season with a 70-59 victory over Pendleton on Friday night.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Dec. 7, 1941, is a date that has lived in infamy for 78 years.

Outdoors: Coldwater catfish tips

With the start of winter around the corner, the start of winter fishing season is at hand. For catfish anglers, that can mean good things — as well as a few bad things.

Bobcats bounce back to defeat Daniel

The Seneca High School girls’ basketball team entered Friday night’s matchup against Daniel heaped in disappointment following a season-opening loss to Westside on Tuesday.

Bobcats earn rivalry win over Lions

Following a close win against Westside on Tuesday, the Seneca High School boys’ basketball team faced another early-season challenge from rival Daniel on Friday night.

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