Being born with an inherent appreciation of the written word, Andrew Moore of Central became a reporter for the Daily Journal/Messenger in April 2008. He covers the cities of Seneca and Westminster, and reports on crime, politics, and human interest. He also does the Thursday sports column "Sideline Speculations". He enjoys honing his craft among consummate professionals, and considers the Daily Journal/Messenger 'a special place to be'. When not spending time with wife, Lesley, and son, Connor, he enjoys Clemson athletics, reading, writing, and spending time with friends and family.

Recent Stories

• Local players in auto industry advocate assistance
  Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
  In light of the impact that bailing out the Big Three auto giants could have locally, some Upstate auto industry officials are weighing in on the issue. | Read more

• Seneca looking for locals to SHARE
  Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
  These are difficult economic times for many, and the members of the Seneca City Council are considering taking a step to help out some of those being affected. | Read more

• Local doctor sees charges dropped
  Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
  Dr. Frank Rao, an otolaryngologist who practices at Upstate ENT Associates in Seneca, confirmed Thursday that the charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature against him have been formally dropped.
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• Former Seneca mayor, police chief dies
  Locals reflect on Pat Covington’s legacy
  Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
  “Pat will always be known for his devotion to this city.”
  — Louise Bell, city historian
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• Former Seneca mayor, police chief Pat Covington dies
  Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
  Former Seneca police chief and mayor Pat Covington died Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. at Hospice of the Foothills. | Read more

• Week 13 predictions
  Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
  Your humble prognosticator and oddball columnist was pretty dead on this past weekend, with South Carolina getting blown out of the water, while the Tigers romped a Duke team that while improved is still, well, Duke. The Gamecocks get to rest and heal their pride after a 50-point thumping, and also prepare for an improving Clemson team. The Tigers have an ACC contest with Virginia that, while inconsequential to many, could go a long way in deciding who the next head coach is.
  
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• Fire near border extinguished
  Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
  A fire at 297 Bertha Allen Road in the Foxwood Hills area near the Georgia-South Carolina border destroyed a workshop building adjacent to a home Wednesday and began to spread amid the dry autumn winds before local firefighters extinguished it.
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• Downtown Go ’Round features Holiday Fair
  Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
  Downtown Seneca will once again become an art hotspot Friday when the numerous art businesses in the area take part in the Downtown Go ’Round. | Read more

• Westminster approves roof bid, get clean bill of financial health
  Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
  The Westminster City Council approved a bid Tuesday to build a new portion of the city hall’s roof, which has reportedly fallen into disrepair and become the source of multiple leaks. | Read more

• Rural health care in the bull’s eye
  Poor economy, budget cuts fuel fears
  Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
  Of the $488 million in targeted budget reductions Gov. Mark Sanford approved in October, $19.6 million of those cuts came from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), and those cuts could have serious consequences for rural South Carolina, including the Upstate.
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