In tough times we need TCTC even more
Published Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
These are tough times. These are really tough times to try and raise money.
Still, the folks who oversee and administer Tri-County Technical College hope that the reputation TCTC has built over nearly 50 years will propel a recently-launched capital campaign through the overcast that is our current economy. Read More |
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Don’t build another landmark
Published Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Oconee County Detention Center officials tell us that, for the most part, accused criminals are being offered bond in a timely enough fashion that the bonding process is a non-starter when it comes to considerations for renovating or expanding the jail.
We accept that. Read More |
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Theatres, others create community
Published Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
One man’s bake sale is another man’s wine and hors d’oeuvres.
The folks at the Clemson Little Theatre have opted for the latter, perhaps because wine and cheese just seem to go better with theatre than sticky buns. Read More |
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CAT is free, but not a free ride
Published Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
No clearer signal than the one delivered by the current recession should be required for people to get serious about the development of additional mass transportation.
That’s why we are encouraged that local officials are going to look into extending Clemson Area Transit (CAT) service beyond Seneca to the Oconee County communities of Walhalla, Westminster, Salem and West Union.
CAT has proven itself invaluable well beyond the university community it was initially designed to serve. Ridership across the system has skyrocketed by 574 percent since 2002. Read More |
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Don’t accept the way things are
Published Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Just when it seemed there couldn’t possibly be more incriminating news regarding the excessive taxation of Oconee County residents, a report from the SC Budget and Control Board casts new, darker light on the subject. Read More |
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County fails to make case for keeping cash
Published Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
The Oconee County Council is beginning to do what should have been done a long time ago in terms of prioritizing its needs and getting serious about funding them. Too bad it appears the council is doing this not because things need to be done as much as to justify having a ton of tax dollars sitting around unused.
It’s also unfortunate that they are getting this particular part of their act together at the very time that one in every seven capable workers is without a job and people are relying on the kindness of strangers to put food on their tables and, yes, to pay their tax bills. Read More |
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Recession will end with jobs
Published Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Any pretense that this recession will be over soon should have been washed away with Friday’s unemployment report.
One in every 10 Americans capable of working is without a job this month. It’s the worst national unemployment rate in 26 years. Read More |
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Barbs and bouquets
Published Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
The Journal uses this space today to issue words of praise or criticism to local and state groups or people in the news. Bouquets go to those we feel have done something right, and barbs to those who, in our view, have erred. Read More |
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City of Clemson right to question penalty
Published Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
The City of Clemson and Pickens County are going at it again, this time over a proposed penalty to be placed on Clemson and other municipalities if county-established goals for recycling are not met. Read More |
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Locals can benefit from video
Published Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Clearly, Oconee County hopes to attract more visitors — including business interests — with its recently produced “Experience Oconee” video, but that’s not the only market local promoters have in mind. If you live here, you are also in their sights. Read More |
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Tell Council how you feel
Published Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Members of Oconee County Council meet in regular session Tuesday night to conduct the taxpayers’ business, and they would really like to know what you think. Read More |
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Be sure to vote Tuesday
Published Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Municipal elections will be held next Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the towns of Central, Walhalla, Westminster and Salem, with a mixture of tightly fought and uncontested races on the ballots. Read More |
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Spend wisely on new jail
Published Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Oconee County Council is doing the right thing in putting all options on the table as it begins deliberations on how best to solve the county’s jail overcrowding crisis. Read More |
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