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Editor Brett McLaughlin of Seneca chose this career because he 'was raised with an inherent appreciation of the written word'. He oversees the newsroom, pagination, content and presentation of the news, and sports to a lesser degree. He also edits all specials, including Lake Living Magazine. Though he's only been with this newspaper since September 2005, he's been in the business a total of 36 years. The things he most enjoys about his job is that no day is the same, not all questions are answered, staff development, and writing. When not in the office he spends time with his wife, Maureen, their two grown sons, and one granddaughter. Outside of them you can find him at the theater, traveling, or playing golf.
Recent Stories
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Brett McLaughlin: Putting a lock on my paranoia
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
One of my favorite movies is “Conspiracy Theory,” an action-packed drama featuring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts. She’s a pretty woman, and he’s just a darned good actor who plays this incredibly paranoid character named Jerry. He’s convinced that powerful people are out to get him, so much so that he has padlocks on his refrigerator and a secret escape hatch built into his apartment.
All of us have a little “Jerry” in us, and that’s probably not a bad thing. | Read more
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Duke would be big winner in tax refund
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
For at least one Oconee County Council member, the issue of refunding tax dollars is not about whether Duke Energy or other major taxpayers would get two-thirds of any refund, as much as it is about the county not having excess funds. | Read more
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Inmate will not be charged
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
There will apparently be no charges filed as a result of a jailhouse beating that sent one inmate to Oconee Medical Center for four days.
Walhalla Police Chief Tim Chastain said Tuesday that accused murderer David J. Chavez has chosen not to seek criminal charges against a fellow inmate who beat him last Thursday morning resulting in broken ribs and a deflated lung. | Read more
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