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Congressman Jeff Duncan has expressed his support for Congressman Mike Johnson, who has been elected as the 56th Speaker of the House. Duncan praises Johnson as the most conservative Speaker in their lifetime and a Constitutional scholar. He highlights Johnson’s efforts in challenging states that attempted to violate their own Constitutions during the 2020 election procedures. Duncan and Johnson have […]

Mojave Energy Systems, a clean technology start-up, is setting up its first manufacturing facility in Anderson County, South Carolina. The company’s $4 million investment will create 200 new jobs. Mojave uses patented technology to produce commercial air conditioning systems that are cost-effective and environmentally friendly. These systems significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions and use less electricity and refrigerant. The company’s […]

Ricky Edward Wood, 62-years-old from Westminster, was arrested on Monday by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with several offenses, including breaking into auto/tanks where fuel is stored and grand larceny. His total bond was set at $100,000. He will also be required to wear an electronic monitoring device should he be released on bond. 38-year-old Matthew Dewayne […]

The Seneca Rotary Club has awarded the 2023 Ballenger Award to Julian Davis, president of Julian Davis Allstate Agency in Seneca. The award is given annually to a locally owned business that has been operating in the Seneca area for at least 10 years, demonstrates high ethical standards, and is dedicated to providing excellent service to the community. Julian, a […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today responded to a statement issued by former President Barack Obama on the Israel-Hamas war. “I have been working in a bipartisan fashion to give Israel the time and space they need to destroy Hamas. We are also working to develop a plan to deliver a better life for the Palestinians, and to stop Iran […]

A student was apprehended at Westside High School after being detected by the EVOLV Weapons Detection System for carrying two handguns in a bookbag, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. The student was arrested without any incident and has been charged with carrying a weapon onto school property. The student, who was already on probation for other weapons charges […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joined his colleagues in Congress to urge Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza. In 2020, following the protests and riots, a plaza directly in front of the White House was renamed the “Black Lives Matter Plaza.” Following the devastating October 7th attack against innocent Israelis and Americans, the […]

Kyle Thomas, the President and CEO of Blue Ridge Bank, has been appointed to the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This three-year term will allow him to share his insights on the economy and banking conditions with a regional council of the federal government. In relation to this, Thomas has announced a visit […]

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that today, 42 attorneys general sued Meta in federal and state courts alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable […]

The Oconee County Aeronautics Commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday at 3:30 PM at the Oconee County Council Chambers in Walhalla. The meeting will be chaired by Mr. Dan Suddeth and will include the approval of the previous meeting minutes, public comment, reports from the commission chair and members, and discussion of old and new business. The commission […]