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CLEMSON SOUTH CAROLINA Governor: Vaccines opening to all residents 70 and older
BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR Gov. Henry McMas- Vaccines can only be ment availability, accord- THE JOURNAL ter announced midday administered by appoint- ing to S.C. Department Monday that any South ment, a release from the of Health and Environ- SENECA — South Carolina resident aged 70 governor’s office said, mental Control (DHEC) Carolina has announced or older can begin sched- noting seniors can’t walk interim health director a notable change to its uling their appointment into a health care facility Dr. Brannon Traxler. COVID-19 vaccine distri- to receive the vaccine and ask to be inoculated. “Because we’ve seen bution plan in hopes of on Wednesday, regard- How soon the age group a dramatic acceleration speeding up the ongoing less of health status or can get vaccinated will rollout. preexisting conditions. be dependent on appoint- SEE VACCINES, PAGE A3
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL WALHALLA A photo said to have been taken at the Study Hall Restaurant and Bar in downtown Clemson on Friday has circulated on social media, showing patrons packed inside while the Velcro Pygmies performed on stage. Photos appear to ‘He put show bar flouting city COVID rules Walhalla first’ Clemson mayor: Businesses will be closed if no compliance Friends recall Owens’
BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR hosting the concert on passion for hometown THE JOURNAL Friday. One person even left a one-star Google BY NORM CANNADA CLEMSON — Clemson review of the venue, say- THE JOURNAL residents were outraged ing, “Continues to hold over the weekend after huge maskless events in WALHALLA — Local officials re- photos of a concert at a a crowded venue during a membered Walhalla City Councilman bar circulated on social pandemic.” Dennis Owens for his passion, love media, showing patrons According to the bar’s and commitment to his city and other packed together indoors Instagram page, it hosted organizations. and violating social dis- the Velcro Pygmies for a Owens died Sunday morning at tancing guidelines. show that began at 8 p.m. Regency Hospital in Greenville from Posts on the “Together Friday. South Carolina complications related to COVID-19. ‘The guy went for Clemson” Facebook requires all alcohol sales He was 71. group featured users to halt nightly at 11 p.m. Councilwoman Sarai Melendez in with both chirping about the Study Clemson’s ongoing called Owens’ leadership on council Hall Restaurant and mask ordinance requires “indispensable.” feet and helped Bar, located downtown, “He was an active listener and led com- “flouting city rules” in SEE BAR, PAGE A3 passionately with an open mind and open dialogue,” she said. “He truly tried his best everybody out.’ to represent everyone in Walhalla, uplifting Tjay Bagwell SEE OWENS, PAGE A5 Former Walhalla city councilman CLEMSON Prisma Health FILE official updates city OCONEE COUNTY council on vaccine SDOC superintendent: Face-to-face
BY GREG OLIVER 15, and within two hours THE JOURNAL of receiving it, we began putting it in the arms of school to continue ‘as long as we can’ CLEMSON — A Prisma health care workers,” Health official told Clem- said Dr. Saria Saccocio, BY GREG OLIVER “We had quite a few But Thorsland said the to-face instruction is the son City Council last ambulatory chief medical THE JOURNAL cases recent- plan remains to contin- best instruction to offer week that nearly 9,300 officer for Prisma Health. ly and are ue offering face-to-face students, so we’re trying people had received vac- “We are thrilled that we WALHALLA — School recording instruction to go along everything we can to cinations for COVID-19 finally have lifesaving District of Oconee double digits with the SDOC@Home keep schools open.” across the hospital sys- treatment for COVID-19.” County superintendent most days in- virtual option. Despite the spike in tem as of Jan. 3, with that Saccocio said the Michael Thorsland told stead of sin- “Our folks are still COVID-19 numbers and number expected to soon vaccines began with school board trustees gle digits like working hard, and we’re its impact on the school surpass more than 10,000. those closest to COVID-19 Monday evening that we were,” still holding school and district, the superinten- “South Carolina re- exposure, in the emergen- COVID-19 cases are Thorsland Thorsland we’re going to keep dent said there is some ceived a vaccine supply cy departments, intensive continuing to rise overall said during holding school as long positive news regarding Dec. 14, and Prisma and that schools are not his superintendent report as we can,” Thorsland Health started on Dec. SEE OFFICIAL, PAGE A3 immune. at Monday’s meeting. said. “We feel like face- SEE SCHOOL, PAGE A3
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SDOC updates State rep out of hospital COVID-19 cases WALHALLA — The School District of Oconee County report- after emergency colon surgery ed 16 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. BY GREG OLIVER with other members of the Bowers in the June Repub- District officials said THE JOURNAL Pickens County Legisla- lican primary and Dem- six students and an tive Delega- ocrat Eunice Lehmacher employee at Seneca Monday’s COVID-19 CLEMSON — South tion. in the November general Middle, three West-Oak numbers at a glance Carolina House District “He will election to succeed State High students, two stu- 3 Rep. Jerry Carter of continue to Rep. Gary Clary. dents and an employee Confirmed Confirmed Percent Clemson, who underwent be, and more Clary, a retired judge, at West-Oak Middle, cases deaths positive emergency colon surgery so as he pro- did not seek reelection one Seneca High South Carolina 2,644 14 25.9% last week, is back at home. gresses,” she after serving six years. In student, one Walhalla “Jerry was released from said. “We are addition to Clemson, the High student and one Oconee County 30 0 28.1%* the hospital (Sunday) and Carter so grateful for District 3 area includes Ravenel Elementary Pickens County 94 0 29.7%* is recovering at home,” his the concern Central, Six Mile and student tested positive * Seven-day moving average wife, Karen Carter, told people have shown and Norris. for the virus on Friday. The Journal on Monday. appreciate the cards, calls Although his fellow In addition, a kinder- Cumulative cases “He still has some recov- and texts very much.” delegation members said garten class at West- South Carolina: 326,588 cases, 5,315 deaths ery time ahead of him.” Karen Carter said her Carter will be missed minster Elementary, Karen Carter added husband had to undergo in Columbia, they said a first-grade class at Oconee County: 5,859 cases, 70 deaths that her husband, who surgery Friday at Green- technology will allow him Northside Elementary Pickens County: 11,640 cases, 159 deaths is expected to miss the ville Memorial Hospital to follow the legislative and a second-grade class opening couple of weeks of for a perforated colon, meetings and any legisla- at Blue Ridge Elementa- the 2021 General Assem- including removal of a tion introduced online. ry were recently moved SOURCE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL bly session that begins portion of his colon. to distance learning. today, has been in contact Carter defeated Phillip [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 When the school dis- trict is made aware of a positive case in an early | CALENDAR | childhood classroom, West Union Town foyer, according to the Fire Chief Kevin Wil- the class is moved to dis- SATURDAY Council to meet tonight meeting agenda. banks and Mayor Lynn tance learning for a peri- FLEET RESERVE Association, Branch 15, breakfast at 8:30 a.m., fol- New business includes Towe will also present od of 10 days from when lowed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist WEST UNION — West a discussion and vote on the Blue Ridge Electric the positive student or Church, 403 S. 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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 THE JOURNAL A3 OFFICIAL: ‘Stretched incredibly thin’ SCHOOL: District taking
FROM PAGE A1 vaccine timeline “continues to limited hospital bed capacity. be accelerated.” “We’re partnering with the Na- care units, COVID units and “We thought it would be in tional Guard to attempt to open care of necessary leave drive-thru testing sites before early spring to get to the public, more hospital beds,” she said. proceeding to all health care but because we have been able “We’ve asked for more nursing FROM PAGE A1 also mentioned COVID leg- workers, network partners, to vaccinate efficiently so far, we staff help. We have doctors who islation passed last year by staff, medical staff and, more will be able to get a significant see patients in the ambulatory a vaccine for district employ- the federal government that recently, first responders. She majority of Phase 1a individu- state, and health care workers ees. mandated employers provide added the vaccines have since als in several weeks,” she said. are stepping up because there “We’ve got 30-40 employees a certain amount of leave to been expanded to all Phase 1a in- “In late winter to early spring, aren’t enough doctors to do so.” who would qualify to get this employees who contracted the dividuals who, along with health we will add Phase 1b, includ- The doctor said she has seen vaccine in the first round, virus or were caring for a fam- care workers, are long-term care ing essential workers such as more people become reticent Phase 1a,” he said. “Then we ily member that got it. While residents and staff, including food, agriculture, including our about wearing masks and so- really hope Phase 1b will come the federal legislation expired skilled nursing facilities, dental grocery stores, postal service, cially distancing, particularly quickly, and that’s what will be Dec. 31, the superintendent partners, funeral home and manufacturing, transportation during the Christmas holidays. the majority of our teachers. said the school district plans to hospice and home health. School and education. Along with those As a result, she said cases “are So we’re looking forward to continue extending that leave nurses “have begun to be added individuals, we have those over not going down, and the percent- that and hope that will at least to employees indefinitely. to those invited to show up for 75 years of age that will be added age of positives are going up.” lessen maybe some of the anx- Thorsland said the plan is to the vaccine,” Saccocio said. to the Phase 1b list. It’s growing “This is a plea to all of you, iety amongst our employees extend it at least until a vac- At Prisma Health Oconee quickly, and we hope by the your leadership and your com- when we’re able to get that.” cine is available to all district Memorial Hospital, Saccocio spring and summer to advance munity to continue to mask and However, the superintendent employees. In addition, the said more than 450 people had to the general public at large.” socially distance,” Saccocio told pointed out that the vaccine is superintendent said legisla- been vaccinated and that the Gov. Henry McMaster an- city council, adding that masks only for school district employ- tion that has school funding number was growing “as we nounced Monday that any still need to be worn after the ees. Students have yet to re- attached to it will allow the speak.” Volunteers in the health South Carolina aged 70 and shots are administered. “As ceive approval for the vaccine. district to cover any necessary system have stepped up out of older can begin scheduling much as we would prefer to “No one under the age of 18 leave due to COVID-19. non-clinical positions to begin appointments on Wednesday to socially connect and socially qualifies for the vaccine at this “We didn’t feel that would to support staff. receive their first vaccination. gather, we all want to be here in point,” Thorsland said. be a good stance to take with “We are stretched incredibly While Saccocio said the 2021, we all want to connect with Thorsland believes that, by our employees — if you get thin,” Saccocio said. vaccine will save lives and our family and our friends. So and large, students and par- sick with COVID and have to Acknowledging that “everyone that “once it’s in your arm, we you know what to do. We’re all in ents are appreciative of what be home for 10 days and have is interested in when it’s their know the immune response this together, and we’re going to the school district is doing in to use personal leave for that,” turn,” Saccocio said, “We are will begin to produce itself and continue to do the right thing.” continuing to offer face-to-face Thorsland said. “We didn’t do stepping up by stepping back, fight COVID-19 when exposed,” Clemson Mayor Robert Hal- learning in the midst of the that, and honestly, the govern- allowing those first in line, she added that the numbers facre thanked the doctor for the pandemic. ment didn’t allow us to do that who are closest to COVID, to be currently show South Carolina update. “They’re appreciative of the the first semester.” vaccinated and to quickly and is experiencing its highest num- “We greatly appreciate the fact that we’re able to be in swiftly move through this list.” bers with COVID-19 and that message and time,” Halfacre school,” he said. [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 The doctor told council the Prisma Health is experiencing said. During his report, Thorsland Follow on Twitter @JournalGO VACCINES: More than 67 percent of virus deaths were 70 or older
FROM PAGE A1 for more than 67 percent is set to begin in the early the next several weeks.” OCONEE’S CURRENT Over the weekend, of the 5,315 confirmed spring, signaling DHEC’s More than half of COVID SITUATION DHEC confirmed 329 in vaccine usage and COVID-19 related deaths decision to expedite the the 146,500 doses of the Cases have skyrock- cases in Oconee, which appointments in the last in the state. The depart- process to those 70 and up. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine eted in Oconee County also included a single-day week, we have decided to ment estimated there are “When evaluating distributed in the state since Thanksgiving, far record of 154 on Friday. speed things up again,” approximately 627,800 supply versus demand, have already been admin- outpacing the county’s There was also one con- McMaster said in a news South Carolina residents and as the rate of vaccines istered. previous late-September firmed COVID-19 death of release. “We know that aged 70 or older. coming into the state DHEC said the Pfizer-Bi- peak. Before the new an elderly person reported those 70 and older are at DHEC remains in Phase increases compared to the oNTech vaccine requires year began, Oconee was on the same day, bumping the greatest risk of dying 1a of the vaccination rate of appointments be- two shots separated by 21 close to crossing the 5,000 the county’s total to 70. from COVID-19. Making rollout, which includes ing scheduled, we believe days, while the Moderna confirmed case threshold. South Carolina has sure they have expedited residents and staff of it is appropriate to begin vaccine requires two shots The county is up to 5,828 confirmed at least 2,200 access to the vaccine will long-term care facilities scheduling appointments separated by 28 days. The confirmed cases less than COVID-19 positive cases help save lives.” and health care workers. for additional South Caro- brands are not interchange- two weeks later, according daily since Dec. 27. The The move comes days Those included in Phase linians,” Traxler said. able, according to DHEC. to DHEC figures released state also registered a after DHEC called on hos- 1b, expected to begin later The agency cited an South Carolinians Monday. single-day high of 5,112 pitals to make admitted this winter, are residents encouraging statistic on shouldn’t be surprised Oconee also currently confirmed positives on patients ages 65 and older aged 75 and older and Monday, noting there if DHEC soon elects to ranks ninth in cases per Wednesday. eligible to receive the frontline essential work- were more than 94,000 ap- redirect some Moderna 100,000 people in the en- COVID-19 vaccine. ers. Vaccinating those 65 pointments scheduled by vaccine doses, which have tire state, at 7,326 cases. [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 DHEC reported those 70 and older is included in Phase 1a members to re- exclusively gone to long- and older have accounted the Phase 1c plan, which ceive their vaccine “over term care programs. Join Us In Worship BAR: Live on Facebook ‘Appeared to be an unlawful gathering’ Every Sunday at 10 am! FROM PAGE A1 day, told The Journal he Land said university elected to teach all classes Until Further Notice played for about 40 people police were working with online this semester anyone ages 12 and older to — all of whom were seat- the city in the investiga- because of the ongoing https://www.sprez.org/home wear a face covering inside ed, distanced and wearing tion and that the school health pandemic. any building open to the masks. is “prepared to pursue “If I was someone who public and for anyone wait- sanctions against those was teaching on campus ing to get into a building UNIVERSITY PREPARED found to be in violation” and saw the Study Hall open to the public, unless a TO SANCTION STUDENTS of Clemson’s Student Code pictures, I would be livid,” distance of 6 feet is main- Between Dec. 27 and Sat- of Conduct. Frith said. “I don’t know tained or they share the urday, Clemson Universi- Dr. Jordan Frith, the what Clemson Universi- same household. Any busi- ty reported 556 confirmed Pearce Professor of ty’s supposed to do.” The Church For All People, ness found not mandating COVID-19 cases. A total Professional Communica- Serving God Through Serving Others. their employees to comply of 24,408 tests were taken tion at Clemson, said he [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 with the ordinance can be during that timeframe, fined $100, and individuals resulting in a 2 percent can be fined $25. positivity rate. In a news release Mon- Vice president of univer- day, the Clemson Police sity relations Mark Land TRI-STAR IMPORTS Department said the event called the images surfac- “appeared to be an unlaw- ing from the event “deeply ful gathering that was a concerning.” We Have Boots! risk to public health and “The reckless behav- • Georgia safety.” ior exhibited by those in Newly elected Mayor attendance at the event • Wolverine Robert Halfacre posted jeopardize the health and Heavy Equipment • DIY Tools • Justin a statement on Facebook well-being of the entire Power Tools • Pressure Washers on Sunday calling the community,” he said in • Durango “activities downtown” a statement. “Given the Aerators • ADS Drainage Pipe a “legal matter” that he continuing community • Ariat was unable to specifically spread of COVID-19 in the CLEMSON TWO WEST UNION We Carry discuss. 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2021 tax season Hate has no place EDITOR: Patriotism is the support and love of one’s could get ugly country, and, in the United States of America, patriotism is shared by its citizens regardless he surging pandemic. Confusion over of where they were born. No one is more wor- who gets a stimulus payment. An over- thy than another to call America home. Twhelmed IRS workforce still trying to Patriotism is not a weapon; it does not catch up with last year’s delayed tax season. require Americans to hold the same views This is not the year to procrastinate. File and opinions. In truth, when weaponized, your federal tax return early — and electron- it is false patriotism that is antithetical to ically. what makes America the promised land “More than ever, this is a great year to for generations past, present and future. switch to filing electronically and choosing America is great because of the diversity direct deposit,” said IRS of people who call the United States home. spokesman Eric Smith. From the beginning, naturalized citizens “About half of paper filers chose America because of the promise of actually prepare their “liberty and justice for all” and the free- return with tax software. If doms promised to all through the Consti- you’re one of them, why not tution of the United States without fear of take the next step and e-file, infringement by Congress. rather than mailing your Patriotism means that one sees clearly return to the IRS. It’s fast, without blinders the United States of Amer- and secure, and there are ica, including its past and what it stands VIEW FROM fewer mistakes, too.” | GUEST VIEW | for around the world, understanding that THE POST | The tax season can be America was founded with the promise of frustrating under normal the pursuit of happiness. May we never stop MICHELLE circumstances, especially striving to achieve America’s ideals, doing if you’re trying to reach an our part to promote the general welfare. SINGLETARY IRS representative on the Patriotism is not a commodity that can phone. But this year may The need knows be weighed; those who seek to judge them- prove to be an extreme exercise in patience. selves as more patriotic than others have We are going into an unprecedented tax sea- lost what makes America the “home of the son with a bevy of changes as a result of the free and the brave.” novel coronavirus. Those who seek to divide us or label Last month, the IRS said “COVID-19 contin- others as “unpatriotic” are not patriots at ues to cause delays in some of our services.” no season all; breaking America’s heart is what their This includes processing paper returns, words and actions yield. answering mail and calls from taxpayers, and May the events at the Capitol on Jan. reviewing electronic returns, the agency said. THE (ORANGEBURG) TIMES AND DEMOCRAT up and maximize donations 6, 2021, make our bonds stronger; Lady “I would use the word bumpy as an adjec- to local and national groups Liberty has cried enough. Let’s take up her tive to describe the 2021 tax season,” said Eric t’s a fact that need knows no meeting the basic needs of mantle, hand-in-hand; hate has no place. Bronnenkant, head of tax at online financial season. Though the Christ- those who were hit hardest: adviser Betterment. Imas season with its giving providing food, shelter, em- Mari Noorai The IRS will be dealing with people who tradition is behind us, there ployment opportunities and Seneca are desperate to get stimulus relief that was remains a need for people to health care, as well as sup- authorized last March and again at the end of do what government alone porting medical research and Violence is not the answer December: Up to $1,200 for individuals ($2,400 cannot amid the coronavirus vaccine development. for couples filing jointly) in the first round pandemic. “As charities continue meet- EDITOR: of relief, and half that much in the second. Whether the payments are ing the needs of Americans As an American citizen, it was painful to There’s additional money for a qualifying $600 or as much as $2,000 going into 2021, the good watch the violence in our nation’s capital child under 17 ($500 for the first stimulus in the end, COVID-19 relief news is donor fatigue has not last Wednesday. Though I have legitimate package, and $600 in the second). money is not enough for many, yet set in,” says Onwuka in cit- questions about the integrity of the Nov. 3 Because the stimulus payments were based many Americans to sustain ing information from research presidential election, and share the anger on people’s 2018 or 2019 returns, if they’ve lost themselves in these times. company Candid that 1,200 of those who believe it was stolen, violence a job or their income dropped significantly in They will rely on help from pri- donors gave more than $20 is not the answer. 2020, they may be able to claim the COVID-re- vate sources, which thankfully billion to charities in response It is never the answer, no matter how lated “Recovery Rebate Credit” on the 1040 has been forthcoming. to the pandemic. This gener- righteous the cause. form for 2020, Bronnenkant said. Writing for InsideSources. osity eclipsed funding for the No, President Trump did not do enough And now, with a Democratic-controlled to prevent the violence, and his calls to com, Patrice Onwuka, senior past few natural disasters and House and Senate and President-elect Joe peace were insufficient — but what rioter Biden in the White House, there’s a greater policy analyst at Independent the 2015 Ebola virus outbreak has ever listened to the voice of reason? possibility that another stimulus package Women’s Forum, calls philan- combined. The president’s tweeting to his support- will be passed, with a third economic impact thropy the indispensable force This past December, on ers to be peaceful, respect law enforcement payment going to individuals struggling from in the pandemic. GivingTuesday alone, individ- and go home may have come “too little, too the financial fallout of COVID-19. “No one wants to imagine ual donors, foundations and late” for the police officer and the others Some people who got a direct deposit for the additional pain Americans donor-advised funds gave an who lost their lives, but his message, their first stimulus payments may be con- would have endured this past estimated $2.47 billion, a 25 though ineloquent and tardy, stands in fused if their funds aren’t sent to their bank year if not for the charitable percent increase from 2019’s stark contrast to what we heard from other account this time around. and private sector groups level, for direct and local national leaders in response to riots in nu- “I spent close to four hours, most of it on and individuals who stepped services as well as charities’ merous American cities this past summer. hold, trying to sort this out with the IRS,” a up quickly to support our general operations to keep up The protests in the wake of George reader wrote. “Today, I got the name, routing, communities at the onset of with increased demand for Floyd’s death touched off waves of violence and account number for the bank it went to, the pandemic. Their success, their services. against our police and the innocent com- called MetaBank.” amid so many challenges and “Charitable giving is a neces- munities they protect, deadly firestorms This has happened before. In the first wave unknowns, reminds us why sary and vital complement to of looting and arson that resulted in more of COVID relief, many people didn’t realize private charity is the best first government spending, espe- than $2 billion in damage. that the IRS was issuing stimulus payments line of defense and a critical cially during a crisis. It is also When the riots were just beginning to on a prepaid debit card issued by MetaBank, lifeline when disaster strikes.” a catalyst that can prevent the subside, and these communities were able to which is the Treasury’s financial agent. This Government quickly stepped need for the government to get pause and breathe a sigh of relief, a Califor- time around, the Treasury and IRS said they up to help with a COVID-19 involved in the first place. Pri- nia senator spoke these astonishing words were mailing about 8 million economic im- of support — not for the communities, but relief package when the vate charity identifies problems pact payments loaded on prepaid debit cards. for the rioters, in a televised interview: There have also been some changes since pandemic began, but further and funds bottom-up solu- “They’re not gonna stop. This is a move- the earlier Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco- assistance became mired in tions, sometimes before the ment, I’m telling you, they’re not gonna nomic Security (Cares) Act. The first time, political gridlock until now. public sector knows there is an stop. Everyone beware, because they’re couples who filed jointly were generally ineli- By contrast, private philan- issue. While government may not gonna stop before Election Day in No- gible for a stimulus payment if only one of the thropy and community groups invest in successful, privately vember, and they’re not gonna stop after. spouses had a Social Security number — un- immediately got to work and funded initiatives, it oftentimes Everyone should take note of that. On both less they were a member of the military. But collaborated to help — getting does not lead the charge.” levels, that they’re not gonna let up, and the most recent stimulus measure reversed resources into the hands of In 2021, remember that they should not.” that decision, and now these couples can those in need and thus ulti- need knows no season. Reach That California senator was none other claim the rebate credit on their 2020 return. mately saving lives. out to help where you can, than our Vice President-elect Kamala Meanwhile, I’ve also heard from many read- “The pandemic has high- either through contributions Harris. ers who are still awaiting their regular 2019 lighted why we need a strong, to organizations aiding others Our thoughts and prayers are with the tax refunds. effective charitable sector that or through direct help on your innocent victims of last Wednesday’s “My husband and I filed our taxes last can outpace the slowness of own. violence. The perpetrators are domestic March, electronically through our local cred- bureaucracy. Charitable giving As Onwuka concludes: terrorists and should be prosecuted as it union,” said Nicole Juarez from Greenville, and volunteers powered the “Philanthropy is an indis- such to the fullest extent of the law. N.C. “To this day, we still have not received emergency response to the pensable part of a strong and But I feel no sympathy for our law- our refund of $1,091.” COVID-19 pandemic as many healthy society, and its impact makers, who feared for their own safety And because their 2019 return hasn’t been nonprofits found themselves is felt most in times of crisis. as their offices were vandalized and processed, the Juarez family didn’t get the on the frontlines,” Onwuka Private charitable giving made plundered. They do not deserve our pity. second stimulus payment, which would bring The experience may have even done writes. the difference for many fami- them another $1,800. some of them some good, if for only a few “It’s very frustrating,” Juarez said. Though data from 2020 char- lies who spent the better part brief moments they understood how it feels I’d say this tax season might be more than itable giving is not available, it of 2020 waiting for more help to be a small business owner in Minneap- bumpy. It could get ugly. is expected to surpass 2019’s from Washington. As we begin olis or Portland when the stupid, irre- elevated levels as recorded by this new year, the pandemic sponsible people in their government turn READERS CAN write to Michelle Singletary c/o The Wash- the World Giving Index of the presents a lesson for all Amer- their backs on their citizens and on their ington Post, 1301 K St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20071. Her National Philanthropic Trust. icans: when a crisis strikes, we constitutional duty to serve and protect. email address is [email protected]. Follow Private foundations, communi- should not wait for govern- her on Twitter (@SingletaryM) or Facebook (www.facebook. ty foundations and others have ment, but be the first to step Michael White com/MichelleSingletary). used charitable giving to speed up and help each other.” Westminster
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 THE JOURNAL A5 OWENS: ‘It was an honor to serve alongside him,’ Melendez said
FROM PAGE A1 the deep end always have the conver- Owens, dating back to a his community.” to help. In sation. And we had many few years ago when sher- Wendy Linhart, ex- individual voices in the our last years conversations. He’d always iffs and police chiefs were ecutive administrative community. Dennis was Special election set on council be willing to meet you in challenged online to lip assistant for the Rosa not only my colleague, but together, he the middle. He wanted to sync a song on video. Clark Medical Clinic, said a dear friend of mine as only became know your perspective, “I whistled, ‘Don’t Wor- Owens was president of well. It was an honor to for Owens’ seat more and which is hard to find in ry, Be Happy,’” Crenshaw the board from November serve alongside him, and THE JOURNAL STAFF more involved small-town politics. I’ll remembered. “Dennis 2019 until his death. I wish we’d had more time and only miss my friend for sure.” gave me a card that’s “He was a champion and together to serve.” WALHALLA — A special elec- learned more. Oconee Sheriff Mike sitting on my desk now supporter of the opening “Our council is devas- tion has been scheduled for April … The guy Crenshaw said Owens that says ‘don’t worry, be of the Rosa Clark Dental tated by the loss of Coun- 13 to fill the unexpired term of went in with was in the first class of his happy.’ I will always think Clinic and Mobile Dental cilman Owens,” Walhalla Walhalla City Councilman Den- both feet and Citizens Police Academy of Dennis when I see that Van in 2020 and expansion Mayor Danny Edwards nis Owens, who died Sunday at a helped every- and helped recruit others. card. He’s going to be of mental health services said. “We were all hop- Greenville hospital. body out.” Crenshaw has a memo- missed. He was full-time in 2019,” she said. ing he was going to beat City administrator Brent Councilman ry on his desk that will in trying to be a public COVID, but it just wasn’t Taylor said filing for the election Danny Wood- always remind him of servant and give back to [email protected] | (864) 973-6680 in God’s plan. Dennis was will begin at noon on Feb. 15 and ward agreed. very passionate about our run until noon on Feb. 26. Candi- “I am sad- city, as it was his home- dates must live inside the city of dened by his town. He spent much of his Walhalla. death, and it time trying to take care of reinforces the our citizens and improve seriousness of DRIP? CLOG? our city because of his this pandem- love for Walhalla. Please first term as a councilman ic,” he said. “He was very pray for his family.” when he died. He also ran caring, persistent and de- LEAK? Main Street Walhalla unsuccessfully for mayor tail-oriented in regard to director Libby Imbody in both 2015 and 2019. He his role as a Walhalla city We can handle any job at any time! agreed. was involved in numerous councilman. Dennis want- “You’d be hard-pressed organizations, including ed the best for the city of We offer expert plumbing services at to find anyone who loves the CrimeStoppers and Walhalla and the commit- affordable rates! Walhalla more than Oconee Sheriff’s Founda- tees that he chaired and Dennis Owens,” she said. tion boards and the Rosa was passionate to make Repairs • Remodels • New Construction “Dennis took his job as Clark Medical Clinic Walhalla a great city.” We offer same day water heater service! councilman sincerely, put board. Walhalla city admin- in the hours and effort to “It’s going to be really istrator Brent Taylor do his job really well and hard for us as a council pointed to Owens’ love for was a wonderful support- to recover from losing his hometown. er of the Main Street pro- him, because I don’t think “Obviously, he was very gram. He was passionate I’ve ever met anyone so passionate about the city about enriching people’s involved with the commu- and very frequently said ‘I lives through his service. nity,” Councilman Josh love Walhalla,”’ he said. I’m heartbroken to hear of Roberts said. “His death Former Councilman his passing for me per- is going to have a huge im- Robbie Burrell said sonally, as he was a good pact not only on Walhalla, Owens worked with other friend, but also for our but the whole county, and councilmen to improve Local. Honest. Dependable. town, as we had so much maybe further out. He was the city. CALL TODAY! 864-933-0984 more work to do.” so involved.” “He always seemed like youngplumbingservices.com Councilman Keith Pace Former Councilman he had the best interest of said he talked to Owens Tjay Bagwell remembered the city in everything he % regularly and met with meeting Owens in 2014. thought about,” Burrell 10 OFF Service Call him at least once a week “He started asking ques- said. “Even if me and him with this ad after Pace joined council tions about how he could didn’t agree, we could in March 2020. get more involved with “I was proud to call the city,” Bagwell said. Dennis a friend,” he said. “I told him and expected “When we did talk about him to be like everybody city business, he was in else, maybe volunteer for it with both feet — 110 a committee or show up to percent,” Pace said. “He a meeting, or maybe even fought for everything he show up for city council. believed in. He put Wal- “He jumped in with both halla first. 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A6 THE JOURNAL TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021
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Police: Anderson man Two people arrested the truck with the pas- allegedly doing metham- places, petit larceny and home on England Street carried stolen pistol after shoplifting report senger door open. Inside phetamine in the Utica malicious injury to real in Westminster after a the truck, a purse with community the night be- property. woman called to say she WESTMINSTER — An SENECA — Two Oconee needles, a spoon and clear fore his death. A warrant On Jan. 4, an Oconee was in her Anderson man was arrest- County residents were ar- baggies were discovered. later accused Stancil of County Sheriff’s Office bedroom with ed last week after police rested Friday after police Approximately 5.24 grams stealing a Samsung tablet, deputy responded to the a gun after said he was found with a said they were of meth were found, accord- baseball cap and pair of Oconee County Solid hearing some- handgun that was report- caught shop- ing to an arrest warrant. tennis shoes belonging to Waste Complex on Wells one outside edly stolen in September. lifting at Trac- Moore was released the victim’s heir. On Dec. Highway after a call about the residence Jquan Deshun Elling- tor Supply in from the Oconee County 2, police received a call a man and woman break- “banging on ton, 22, of Ca- Seneca. Detention Center on a over a possible fraudulent ing into the property the her door,” mellia Drive, Evan Levi $10,000 personal recogni- check after a woman went previous day. A report Galbreath the incident was charged Ridley, 25, zance bond. Ridley was through bank records from the deputy said a report said. with unlaw- of Crowes being held at the detention the bank records of a game camera captured Police found Galbreath ful carrying Moore Roost Road center on a combined deceased family member footage of the suspects standing next to a trash of a weapon in Walhalla, $30,000 surety bond at — a separate man who “carrying away various can when they arrived, and receiving has been press time Monday. died in August. Stancil metal items.” with the man saying stolen goods charged with is accused of depositing a Warrants allege John- he was going to ask the Ellington on Friday. shoplifting, Report: Man stole $700 check in October. son cut a hole in the facil- woman for a backpack An incident petit larceny, from dead person Stancil was released ity’s fence to gain access he could use. The woman report from the Oconee distribution of from the Oconee County between Dec. 1 and Jan. 1. told police she wanted County Sheriff’s Office methamphet- SENECA — A Seneca Detention Center on a Johnson was being held Galbreath placed on alleges Ellington showed amine and man is accused of stealing combined $12,000 surety at the Oconee County trespass notice, and he up to a Westminster Ridley possession of a from a man after he died bond on Sunday. Detention Center on a later complied with police garage on Sept. 16 visibly stolen vehicle. of a heart attack, as well combined $5,130 personal orders to be put in investi- carrying a handgun after Kaitlyn Elizabeth as forging a Warrants: Man broke recognizance and surety gative detention. being upset about the work Moore, 22, of Crowes Lega- check from a into waste facility bond Monday. Near the trash can, on his vehicle. An employ- cy Drive in Salem, was separate dead police found a plastic ee snatched the gun from also charged with posses- man. SENECA — A Seneca Westminster man bottle containing Xa- Ellington after feeling sion of a stolen vehicle. Dustin man was still in jail at faces drug charges nax and buprenorphine threatened during the Oconee County Sheriff’s David Stancil, press time Monday after hydrochloride pills, along incident, according to the Office deputies were called 26, of Yellow being accused WESTMINSTER — A with a plastic bag contain- report. for a shoplifting in prog- Pine Drive, of break- Westminster man racked ing cocaine, all of which Warrants allege El- ress at the store on Friday, Stancil was charged ing into an up multiple drug charges Galbreath denied having lington was unlawfully and prior to their arrival, with forg- Oconee Coun- over the weekend. knowledge of, the report carrying a 9mm semi-au- an officer received a call ery and petit larceny on ty facility. Joshua Adam Gal- said. A marijuana joint tomatic pistol that had referencing a stolen Ford Sunday. Zachary breath, 39, of Maida Wat- was also found, according been reported stolen. Ranger. The Ranger was On May 10, police were James John- kins Drive, was charged to the report. Ellington was released found in the parking lot of called to a home on Yellow son, 33, of with possession of co- Galbreath was released from the Oconee County the store, along with Ridley Pine Drive after a report Johnson Mormon caine, possession of mar- from the Oconee County Detention Center on the and Moore. The report of a man lying dead on the Church Road, ijuana and two counts of Detention Center with a same day as his arrest said a red flare was found porch. Stancil, the vic- has been charged with possession of a controlled combined $14,400 per- with a combined $7,500 in Ridley’s pocket, while tim’s friend, spoke with two counts of unlaw- substance on Saturday. sonal recognizance bond surety bond. Moore was found beside police about the victim ful entry into enclosed Police showed up to a Sunday.
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Laderick Deonta Smith, Booking Date: 1/8/21 less of marijuana or 10g. or erty <$2,000; two counts Open containers in motor Booking Date: 1/10/21 25 Oconee County Sheriff less of hash-1st offense; two unlawful entry into enclosed vehicle; DUI; driving un- Oconee County Sheriff 150 Earle Drive, Seneca Use of vehicle without counts possession of other places der suspension (DUI)-1st Shoplifting <$2,000 Booking Date: 1/8/21 permission with intent to controlled sub. in sched. I to offense; use of license plates Oconee County Sheriff deprive; hold for electronic V-1st offense Justin Dwain Harris, 31 other than vehicle issued Jeremy Robert Simmons, Magistrate’s bench warrant monitoring or home incar- 107 Wolfers Hollow Road, 31 ceration Amanda Sue Spurlock, 40 Walhalla Jordon Jacob Fleming, 22 315 B and H Lane, Seneca Phillip Robert Mullen, 32 106 Duck Pond Road, Wal- Booking Date: 1/10/21 221 Feltman Road, Fair Play Booking Date: 1/10/21 23354 White Harbour Road, Clifford Jacob Ricketts, 26 halla Seneca City Police Booking Date: 1/10/21 Oconee County Sheriff Seneca 195 Deer Ridge, Seneca Booking Date: 1/9/21 Grand larceny over $10,000 Oconee County Sheriff Magistrate’s bench warrant Booking Date: 1/8/21 Booking Date: 1/8/21 West Union Police Possession of less than one Oconee County Sheriff Oconee County Sheriff Hold for probation and Phillip James Manley II, gram of meth or cocaine Ricky Joseph Garceau, 61 Contempt of magistrate’s Driving under suspension parole 31 base-1st offense 207 E. North Ave., Westmin- court; magistrate’s bench 251 Caymen Drive, West ster warrant Evan Levi Ridley, 25 Michelle Osborne Henkel, Union Nicholas Joseph Buckner, Booking Date: 1/10/21 410 Crowes Roost Road, 44 Booking Date: 1/10/21 33 Oconee County Sheriff Brittany Alice Brock, 29 Walhalla 610 N. Lake Drive, Salem South Carolina Highway 175 Dogwood Hill Drive Unit Common law – breach of 7 Ames St., Seneca Booking Date: 1/8/21 Booking Date: 1/9/21 Patrol A, Tamassee peace Booking Date: 1/8/21 Oconee County Sheriff Oconee County Sheriff Oconee County Sheriff Shoplifting <$2,000; pos- Driving under suspension; Two magistrate’s bench sess/sell/dispose of stolen traffic/unlawful turning warrants vehicle >$2,000 <$10,000; distribution, etc. of meth Stacy Shanon Lay, 50 Taylor Wayne Smith, 28 (excludes manufacturing); 940 S. Stribling St., Seneca 451 E. Main St., Seneca petit larceny <$2,000; five Booking Date: 1/9/21 Booking Date: 1/8/21 general sessions bench Oconee County Sheriff Seneca City Police warrants; magistrate’s bench Habitual traffic offender; Trespass after notice warrant driving under suspension, license not suspended for Jquan Deshun Ellington, Robert Howard Frost Jr., DUI-3rd or more 22 29 Welcome 123 Camellia Drive, Ander- Central Shaneshia Monique Welcome son Booking Date: 1/8/21 Holcombe, 31 Booking Date: 1/8/21 South Carolina Probation, 112 W. North 2nd St. B Unit, Please join 2021us for our new Oconee County Sheriff Pardon and Parole Seneca 2021 Unlawful carrying of a weap- Probation violation Booking Date: 1/9/21 on; receiving stolen goods Oconee County Sheriff <$2,000 Kaitlyn Elizabeth Moore, Public disorderly conduct Winter and 22 Terry Keith Dills, 56 595 Crowes Legacy Drive, Dustin David Stancil, 26 No fixed address Salem 571 Yellow Pine Drive, Valentine’s Day Collection Booking Date: 1/8/21 Booking Date: 1/8/21 Seneca Seneca City Police Oconee County Sheriff Booking Date: 1/10/21 of floral designs and gifts. Trespassing after notice Possess/sell/dispose of Oconee County Sheriff stolen vehicle >$2,000 Petit larceny <$2,000; forg- Mary Elizabeth McKinney, <$10,000 ery less than $10,000 38 Anderson Joshua Adam Galbreath, Zachary James Johnson, Booking Date: 1/8/21 39 33 Oconee County Sheriff 120 Maida Watkins Drive, 401 Mormon Church Road, Common law – breach of Westminster Seneca peace Booking Date: 1/9/21 Booking Date: 1/10/21 Oconee County Sheriff Oconee County Sheriff Korbin Riley McNab, 26 Possession of cocaine-1st of- Petit larceny <$2,000; ma- 129 Latham St., Easley fense; possession of 28g. or licious injury to real prop- BECKETT TREE SERVICE Wood Cutting & Removal Free Estimates • Climbers Available Storm Damage Removal Year Round • Call Anytime 50% Down On-Site/ 50% at Completion We Work With Your Insurance Company Credit Cards Accepted Licensed & Insured
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TELL WILLIE INSIDE ifestyle Obituaries B2 L I am so sick of hearing Comics B3 Submit community news, calendar events, celebrations and obituaries to [email protected] comments like yours. B5 Puzzles B4 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 The Journal B1 Soil testing he weather is cold, the ground is hard and people are getting anx- Tious. This time of year many calls come in to the Extension office with questions about soil preparation. How much lime do I use? How much fertilizer should I put out? What can I do to get ready for spring? People are antsy and ready to gear up for the beautiful weather that is on the horizon, but they are not sure how to prepare for it. I would say a good percentage of the phone calls our office receives REACHING are about how much OUT | lime to put out on a garden or lawn. Many times, the person asking KERRIE does not always under- ROACH stand what lime does in the soil. When added to soil, lime raises the pH. The pH is a PHOTOS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS measure of the soil’s acidity. A pH of This May 28, 2013, photo shows a man on a rock formation known as The Wave in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in 7.0 is considered neutral, while in this Arizona. Outdoor enthusiasts and nature photographers hoping to explore the colorful, contoured landscape of the hugely pop- area the pH is typically much lower. A ular trail in the U.S. Southwest will now have a better chance at landing one of the elusive permits after the U.S. government on small change in the pH indicates a big Monday tripled the number of daily visitors allowed. change in the soil’s acidity. Most plants prefer a pH of somewhere close to 6.5. This is not true for all plants. For exam- ple, rhododendrons prefer a much lower pH. Next time you get the idea to lime your rhododendrons, stop and take a soil test first. pH can cause all kinds of problems Gov’t triples daily number in soil. High pH (over 7.0) can cause magnesium toxicity and iron deficien- cy. More often than not, low pH is the problem. This can cause nitrogen, calcium and zinc deficiency, among many others. The answer to these of hikers allowed at The Wave issues is not always adding nutrients. Many times, the nutrient is already in the soil, but the acidity of the pH causes BY BRADY MCCOMBS it to be unavailable for the plant to take ASSOCIATED PRESS up. One example of this is calcium defi- ciency in tomatoes. Calcium deficiency SALT LAKE CITY — Out- in tomatoes causes blossom end rot. In door enthusiasts and land- this situation, the answer to this prob- scape photographers hoping lem is to fix the pH, not to add calcium. to land one of the elusive If you add calcium without fixing the permits needed to explore pH, the plant will still be unable to the colorful, contoured land- take the calcium up, and you will have scape of a U.S. Southwestern wasted time and money. Complete a soil hike called The Wave will test to identify the pH first, and then now have a better chance add material to alter it. under a new plan announced Fertilizer application is also a ques- Monday that allows more tion that reoccurs often. Store-bought than three times the previ- fertilizers are composed of three main ous number of daily visitors. nutrients N-P-K, or Nitrogen-Phospho- The plan takes effect Feb. 1 rus-Potassium. Often, gardeners will and will allow 64 people per stick to an application that has seemed day to hike the popular rock to work in years past. My question to formation near the Utah-Ari- you is, “How much of these nutrients zona border, the U.S. Bureau were in the soil before you started?” of Land Management said Without a soil test, you may never in a news release. That is up know. A bag of 10-10-10 fertilizer cannot from the previous limit of 20 fix all your gardening problems. Test people per day, which had first, add second! been in place for two decades. Soil tests are only $6 when utiliz- Conservation groups A hiker takes a photo on a rock formation known as The Wave in the Vermilion Cliffs National ing the Clemson University Soil Lab. decried the decision as a Monument in Arizona. Information and the paperwork can be mistake that will damage obtained via the lab’s website, found the fragile desert landscape the Bureau of Land Man- oranges and yellows in the previous daily limit provid- with a quick search of “Clemson Soil and cut into the solitude of agement to reexamine the Vermilion Cliffs National ed, he said. Testing” on any web browser, or call the hikers’ experience. limit, said Michael Herder, Monument is one of the most “It is going to damage our office at (864) 638-5889 and we will Fueled by a rise in selfies the bureau’s district man- photographed landscapes the unique geology there. walk you through the process from and pictures shared on so- ager in the Arizona strip. in North America. Visitors There are going to be bigger start to finish. cial media, requests to do the Their analysis determined walk a 6-mile round trip crowds. It is going to be Soil testing gives you a baseline hike more than doubled over more people may mean more hike through tall sandstone harder to get a picture to work from. Just like you go to the the last seven years to a peak trash, but won’t notably buttes and sage brush to get without somebody else in it,” doctor’s office for a yearly checkup, you in 2018, when less than 4% of accelerate erosion of the to the red rock formation. McKinnon said. “It really should do the same for your soil. The the 200,000 people were ap- sandstone, Herder said. “It is absolutely amazing,” reflects the Trump adminis- results will give you your pH and nu- proved for permits through The plan allows the agency Herder said. “It is absolutely tration’s general disdain for trient content of the soil. They will also online and in-person lot- to increase the daily number gorgeous red rock forma- preserving the quality and give you recommendations for lime and teries, government figures up to 96 if they determine tions. It is really incredible ecological health of Ameri- fertilizer applications based on what show. Nearly 191,000 people the trail can handle it or geologic formations. It’s all ca’s public lands.” you plan to grow. If you have a soil made requests in 2020. decrease it below 64 if the sculpted by erosive elements Government officials test completed and feel like the results Bureau of Land Manage- new rule leads to negative in the environment.” under the Trump admin- came back in a foreign language, do ment officials called it a impacts, said Herder who The decision will mar the istration have removed not be afraid to give your local Exten- balance between providing called the figure they chose unique landscape for future protections for millions of sion Agent a call. We are fluent in soil more access to the iconic a good place to start. He and generations as hikers dam- miles of waterways and wet- testing-ese! trail while also preserving other government officials age the delicate sandstone, lands, narrowed protections the landscape. are excited more people will said Taylor McKinnon, a for wildlife species facing FOR MORE information or if you have any ques- Officials heard a steady be able to experience the senior campaigner with extinction and opened more tions, or comments, please call me, Kerrie Roach chorus of complaints from geological wonder. the Center for Biological of the hundreds of millions by phone at (864) 638-5889 or send me an email people about how difficult it The Wave’s wide, slop- Diversity. Visitors also won’t of acres of public land to oil [email protected]. was to get chosen, leading ing basin of searing reds, enjoy the same solitude the and gas drilling.
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B2 THE JOURNAL TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 | OBITUARIES | Romania Doyle Blackwell ca; and several nieces and she earned many medals, and two great-grandchil- Dorothy ‘Dot’ nephews. enjoyed music and had a dren, Hudson and Dawson Holocaust JANUARY 10, 2021 In addition to his par- passion for dancing. Randles and one expected, Arve Wilson WESTMINSTER, S.C. ents, he was preceded in Survivors include a Blakely Robin Winsch. JANUARY 10, 2021 — Doyle Winfred Black- death by brothers, Melzer brother, Andrian Ford In addition to his WALHALLA, S.C. — well, 92, husband of the Junior Donald, Boyce of Dalton, Pa.; a sister, parents and wife, Loret- Dorothy “Dot” Arve survivor late Margaret Ida Burton Donald and Jimmy Don- Penelope Dennebaum of ta Jones Lyles, he was Wilson, 85, wife of Marvin Blackwell, passed away ald; and sisters, Montez Waymart, Pa.; a nephew, preceded in death by a Alfred Wilson, of 109 W. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Prisma Kelly and Lois Roach. Heath Dennebaum of Al- daughter, Robin Spear- Mauldin St., passed away Tucarman Health Lila Condolences may be lentown, Pa.; a niece, Erin man; and sister, Sally Ann Sunday, Jan. 10, at her Doyle. expressed online by visit- Mack of Dalton; and four Burdette. home. A graveside ing sandiferfuneralhome. nieces and three nephews. Condolences may be All services are private. dies at 98 service will com. Condolences may be expressed online by visit- In lieu of flowers, memo- be held at 2 Sandifer Funeral Home expressed online by visit- ing sandiferfuneralhome. rials may be made to the BY VADIM GHIRDA p.m. Wednes- is assisting the family. ing sandiferfuneralhome. com. Alzheimer’s Association, ASSOCIATED PRESS day, Jan. com. Sandifer Funeral Home 225 N. Michigan Ave., 13, at Brass- Sandifer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 BUCHAREST, Roma- Blackwell town Baptist is assisting the family. or to a charity of one’s nia — Iancu Tucarman, Church ceme- choice. The family mem- one of the last remain- tery. Mr. Blackwell will lie bers are at their respec- ing Holocaust survi- in state from 8 a.m.-noon tive homes. vors in Romania, was Wednesday, Jan. 13, at A native of Walhalla, buried Monday after Sandifer Funeral Home. Mrs. Wilson was the dying from COVID-19 Due to the current COVID daughter of the late Otis last week. He was 98. pandemic, the family re- Janet Grant Arve and Carrie Harvey Dozens gathered at quests that everyone who Arve. She retired from Tucarman’s funeral attends wears a mask. JANUARY 8, 2021 Dennis Alton Owens JP Stevens and attend- in Bucharest to pay The family members are WALHALLA, S.C. — ed Rocky Knoll Baptist respects and mark a at their respective homes. Janet Lucille Grant, 69, of JANUARY 10, 2021 Church. horrific legacy of World Flowers are accepted. 34 Blue Bird Court, passed Donald Padgett Leopard WALHALLA, S.C. — In addition to her War II. The funeral He was a native of away Friday, Jan. 8, at DECEMBER 16, 2020 Dennis Alton Owens, 71, husband, Mrs. Wilson is was held in line with Oconee County, S.C., and AnMed Medical Center. WALHALLA, S.C. — husband of Gwen Towe survived by her sons, R.L. anti-virus measures. was the son of the late A celebration of life ser- Donald Padgett Leopard, Owens, of 239 Lakeside Wilson and John R. “Bo” Tucarman died on Ed and Christine Davis vice will be held at 6 p.m. husband of Virginia “Jen- Drive, passed away Sun- Wilson; daughter, Lisa W. Jan. 8 after battling the Blackwell. He retired af- today, Jan. 12, at Sandifer ny” Leopard, passed away day, Jan. 10, at Regency Simpson; brother, Jack coronavirus. Romania ter 48 years from Beacon Funeral Home chapel. The peacefully on Wednesday, Hospital. Arve; sisters, Josie Arve has been hit hard in Manufacturing, where family will receive friends Dec. 16, at his Graveside services will and Louise Arve Carter; the outbreak, record- he worked in the card following the service home. be conducted at 2 p.m. five grandchildren, Ben ing more than 16,000 room, was a member of today, Jan. 12, at Sandifer A private Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Wilson, Justin Wilson, deaths in the country Brasstown Baptist Church Funeral Home. The fam- memorial ser- Oconee Memo- Laura W. Lumpkins, of 19 million people. and his greatest love was ily members are at their vice was held rial Park. The Heather W. Washington Tucarman was 18 spending time with his respective homes. In lieu at the family family will re- and Alyssa S. Davis; and years old in June 1941 grandkids. of flowers, memorials in gravesite ceive friends great-grandchildren, Tori when German and He is survived by a Janet’s memory may be at Bethel from 4-8 p.m. and Vali Wilson, James pro-Nazi Romanian son, Kenneth Blackwell made in c/o Sandifer Fu- Leopard Cemetery in today, Jan. Lumpkins and Windsor troops rounded up thou- and wife, Catherine; two neral Home, P.O. Box 69, Woodruff, S.C. 12, at Daven- Washington. sands of other Jews in grandchildren, Shawn Westminster, SC 29693. Memorial contributions port Funeral In addition to her the northwest city of Blackwell (Callie) and Janet was born in may be made to the Amer- Owens Home. Dennis parents, Mrs. Wilson Iasi during the events Richard Blackwell; three Oconee County, S.C., ican Lung Association, 11 had a great was preceded in death by that became known as great-grandchildren, and was the daughter Brendan Way, Suite B2, and reverent love for God, her sisters, Dora B. Arve the “Iasi Pogrom.” Brett, Claire and Braelyn of the late William Roy Greenville, SC 29615. Gwen, Gigi, his extended Morgan and Joyce Arve Iasi Jews were Blackwell; and a special and Joyce Lucille Lipton Born in Seneca, S.C., family and WALHALLA! Smith; and a brother, Bill crammed into trains friend, Mozelle Smith. Hair. Janet worked as an he was the son of the late “I LOVE WALHALLA.” Arve. and driven around In addition to his par- electrical operator at the E.M. “Spec” and Jeanette The family would like to Condolences may be Romania until most of ents and wife, Margaret Square D plant and was a Leopard. After graduat- extend a sincere thanks sent to the family by them suffocated inside Ida Burton Blackwell, member of Westminster ing from the University of to the staff for the excep- visiting davenportfuner- or died of dehydration. Doyle was preceded in Wesleyan Church. Janet South Carolina, he owned tional care that Dennis re- alhome.com. About 13,000 people death by a son, David enjoyed spending time and operated Peoples ceived while being in the Davenport Funeral died. Wayne Blackwell; two with her family and put- Pharmacy in Walhalla, Oconee Memorial Hospital Home is in charge of the “A survivor of un- brothers, Ben Blackwell ting puzzles together. where he lovingly cared CCU and at Regency Hos- arrangements. imaginable horrors and J.B. “Sonny” Black- Survivors include her for his community for pital. The family requests during the Iasi Pogrom, well; and a sister, Mary daughters, Julie D. Grant more than 45 years. Don that flowers be omitted a man with an incred- Lou Carter. (Allen Youngblood) of was a lifelong member of and memorials be made ible will to live, Iancu A message of condolence Fair Play, S.C., Jennifer St. Luke United Methodist to the Rosa Clark Medi- Tucarman could not may be written to the M. Grant of Walhalla and Church. cal Clinic, 301 Memorial fight this unforgiving family by visiting sandif- Jessica M. Grant (Jeremi- Drive, Seneca, SC 29672. virus,” Israeli Ambassa- erfuneralhome.com. ah Bradshaw) of Walhal- The family is at the home. dor David Saranga said Sandifer Funeral Home la; brother, Billy Hair A native of Walhalla, after Tucarman’s death. is assisting the family. of Westminster; sisters, Mr. Owens was the son of Saranga attended the Susan Herman of Mich- the late Wyatt Young Ow- funeral on Monday as igan and Patty Gosset ens and Annie Louise Pat- did U.S. Ambassador of Lexington; and seven terson Owens Butts. He Adrian Zuckerman, who grandchildren. retired from Duke Energy. has described Tucar- In addition to her par- Mr. Owens was a member man as a “kind soul.” ents, she was preceded James Lyles of the Walhalla City Coun- “The American flag in death by her brother, JANUARY 9, 2021 cil and chairman of the at our embassy has Tommy Hair. SENECA, S.C. — James Fire and Street Sanitation been flying at half mast Condolences may be Mahaffey Lyles, 83, hus- Committees. He was the in honor of Iancu, a Terry Donald expressed online by visit- band of the late Loretta current president for the true Romanian hero,” ing sandiferfuneralhome. Jones Lyles, board of directors for the said Zuckerman, who JANUARY 9, 2021 com. passed away Rosa Clark Clinic, former evoked Tucarman’s SENECA, S.C. — Ronald Sandifer Funeral Home on Saturday, president and current love of music. Terry “Buddy” Donald, is assisting the family. Jan. 9, at member of Walhalla Rota- 76, passed away Satur- Prisma Health ry Club, founding member day, Jan. 9, at Cottingham of The Sheriffs Founda- Prisma Health Hospice tion Board and member of Get a Grip on Cottingham House. the Crime Stoppers Board Home Improvements Hospice Lyles A memorial of Directors and he was an Check the Service Finder For Help House. service was alumni of the Citizen’s Po- A celebra- held at 10 a.m. Monday, lice Academy. Mr. Owens With Any Project! tion of life Jan. 11, at Heritage Gar- was also a member and Plumbers • Cleaning • Landscaping service will be dens Mausoleum chapel. past master of the Blue Movers • Construction • Painting Donald held at a later Heidi Holstein The family members are Ridge Masonic Lodge #92. date due to the at their respective homes. He attended Salem Baptist Roofing • Carpentry current COVID-19 pan- DECEMBER 26, 2020 In lieu of flowers, memo- Church. demic at Fair Play Church SENECA, S.C. — Heidi rials may be made in Mr. In addition to his wife, of God cemetery. The Enid Holstein, 49, passed Lyles’ memory to the Sal- Mr. Owens is survived by family members are at away on Saturday, Dec. vation Army, 104 Colonial a sister, Patsy Owens of their respective homes. In 26, at Seneca Health and Plaza Drive, Seneca, SC Walhalla. In addition to lieu of flowers, memorials Rehabilitation 29678. his parents, Mr. Owens in Buddy’s memory can be Center. Born in Anderson, was preceded in death by made to Fair Play Church A private S.C., to the late Elizabeth his infant son, Kevin; and of God, 301 W. Fair Play service will be Mahaffey Strickland, he brothers, Eugene, Bruce, Blvd., Fair Play, SC 29643. held at a later was a United States Air Jack and Kenneth Owens. Born in Oconee County, time with Force veteran during the Condolences may be S.C., he was the son of burial to fol- Korean Era. James was a sent to the family by the late Melzer Riley and low at Memo- retired sales manager and visiting davenportfuner- Zelma Grant Donald. Mr. Holstein ry Gardens in an avid Clemson Tiger alhome.com. Donald was a self-em- Central, S.C. fan. Davenport Funeral 530 A Bypass 123 ployed contractor and The family members are He is survived by sons, Home is in charge of the Seneca attended Fair Play Church at their respective homes. Mark and Chris Lyles, arrangements. of God. Flowers are accepted. both of Seneca; brother, He is survived by A native of Charleston, Billy Lyles of Lexing- NoNo better better way way brothers, Edward Donald S.C., she was the daughter ton; son-in-law, David to start your day... to start your day... of Seneca, Perry Donald of the late Wilhelm K. and Spearman of Townville, Call of Westminster and Joe Enid B. Holstein. 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Dear Dave: I really don’t have any snub destination is where established credit, because I’ve never taken out a loan or had a credit card. Dear Annie: My youngest daugh- Jesus is — Heaven What will happen when I’m ready to get ter, “Marta,” is beautiful and caring a mortgage loan and buy a home? but intellectually challenged. I have Question: If the ultimate pur- — Jillian always encouraged all my kids to do pose of salvation is to be with Jesus Dear Jillian: There are basically two what makes them happy, and she is Christ eternally, why does He leave ways to be in a position to get a home no different. A couple of years ago, us on this earth? loan. One is to have credit at lots of plac- she met a wonderful man through — E.P. es and a huge FICO score. This is kind of mutual friends, “Brian.” After dating Answer: For those who follow dumb when you really for almost a year, they Jesus Christ as think about it, but it married last fall. We believers in the will get you a mortgage could not ask for anyone eternal hope that He loan almost instantly. more caring and giving. gives, our ultimate When you have no Brian makes Marta destination is where credit, a lender has to do his first priority as a Jesus is — Heaven. what’s called a manual spouse, partner and But He has chosen underwriting. It’s some- friend in his life. in His sovereignty thing lots of banks did The reason I’m writ- that we remain on back in the day, when ing: My second-young- earth for a time Bizarro DAVE SAYS | they actually used com- DEAR est daughter, “Elle,” MY to be His light in mon sense when it came who is 27, is getting a dark world. Just to making loans. ANNIE | married this fall and ANSWER | as the light of His DAVE Fortunately, a few wants to invite Marta Gospel has driven RAMSEY places will still work ANNIE but not Brian. BILLY truth into the hearts with you in this man- LANE Elle and her fiance GRAHAM of believers, so He ner. They take a look at your work would have preferred to intends to use us to history to see if you have a stable job skip this whole ordeal shine His light to and a good income. They want proof altogether and just get married at the others who have not yet found Him you pay your bills on time, too. This can courthouse. But they are doing the wed- as Lord and Savior. What an oppor- be as simple as showing them several ding his parents want (spending money tunity He gives to us to proclaim utility bills, rent statements, and other that is supposed to be saved for a down His name and be a witness of His receipts. They’re basically looking for a payment on a house, but I digress). Elle grace, mercy and love. long history of proof that you honor your has been really stressed out about it If God took us immediately into financial commitments. from the outset. eternity to spare us all the problems Remember, buying a house with cash They said that they are only invit- and heartaches of this life, we’d is always the best way to own a home. ing people they talk to regularly and never again have to experience But I don’t beat people up over having that Brian isn’t someone they talk to worry or sorrow or suffering, and a mortgage, as long as it’s on a 15-year, regularly. all the burdens and temptations fixed rate note. Do your very best to Brian and Marta were already saving that trouble us now would vanish. save up for a down payment of at least 20 up money for both of them to go. Addi- So why are we left here for a time? percent, too. That way, you’ll avoid the tionally, Marta is not capable of getting The reason is simple: God still has added expense of PMI (private mortgage there herself because of her aforemen- work for us to do right here. Heav- insurance). tioned disability. I said all this to Elle, en is our goal, but until that final Cornered Great question, Jillian! but she still said Brian can’t come. moment when He takes us home — Dave I said, “Then maybe we won’t come, to Himself, God has a purpose in either, because it’s not fair that you’re keeping us here. FIRST, DEFINE LONG TERM treating your sister this way.” Now Earth isn’t just Heaven’s wait- Dear Dave: What is your advice when Elle is not talking to me or Marta and ing room where we sit around it comes to investing a one-time, lump blocked my number and my messages doing nothing; earth is the stage sum of $4,000 for a long period of time? online. on which the drama of the ages is I recently received an inheritance from Am I wrong here? I do understand being played out. It is the demon- an uncle who passed away, and I want to that they haven’t wanted the wedding stration of Christ’s victory over sin make the money work for me. I’m 33 and from the beginning. But now that and death and hell and Satan. And my home is paid for, plus I have no debt they’re having one, I think it would be no matter who we are, we have a and an emergency fund of six months wrong to exclude her brother-in-law. God-given role to play in that divine of expenses. I am also maxing out my Family is family, whether you talk drama. “By this my Father is glori- 401(k) at work. Thank you for your every day or not. fied, that you bear much fruit and so advice. — Wedding Woes prove to be my disciples” (John 15:8, — Pat Dear Wedding Woes: You’re not ESV). Dear Pat: I’m sorry to hear about wrong, but you can’t force them to do your uncle, but I’m sure he was proud what’s right. Though it does strike me (This column is based on the words of the responsible young man you’ve as odd to exclude a brother-in-law, this and writings of the late Rev. Billy become. You’ve made some very mature isn’t my wedding — and it’s not yours, Graham.) decisions where your finances are con- either. If Elle and her fiance don’t want cerned, and as a result you’re at a great to invite Brian, that’s their mistake to REV. BILLY Graham’s informative approach to spot in life. make. his beliefs and his respectful examination of the When it comes to investing, I consider Were I to squint hard to try to see beliefs of others have kept his nondenomina- The Flying McCoys a “long period of time” to be 10 years a halfway decent rationale for their tional Q&A column at the forefront of religious or more. If this is the case with you, I’d actions, I suppose I might focus on the discourse for more than 60 years. suggest a good mutual fund with a solid fact that they didn’t want a ceremony or track record of between 15 and 20 years. reception to begin with. They may not I know some folks like to take chanc- see this as a big deal or understand how | CROSSWORD ANSWERS | es and play single stocks on a one-time hurtful such a snub can be. As for how investment like this, but I don’t think they expect Marta to get there when she that’s a good idea. Single stocks just needs Brian’s assistance while travel- don’t consistently generate the kinds of ing — well, I have no idea what they’re returns a good mutual fund will over thinking. You and Marta might con- time. tact airlines to see what assistance is — Dave available for travelers with disabilities, if she’d still like to go. But it would be DAVE RAMSEY is a seven-time #1 national best-sell- perfectly OK for her to stay home, too. ing author, personal finance expert, and host of The That would be the bride and groom’s Dave Ramsey Show, heard by more than 16 million fault and, most of all, their loss. listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, SEND YOUR questions for Annie Lane to dearan- Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since [email protected]. To find out more about Annie 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi- serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions. cate website at creators.com.
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| | ACES ON THE BRIDGE THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAMEGAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek At his first turn, East has cue-bids available in Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, each minor and is close to a to form four ordinary words.words. three-diamond call to show
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For some pairs, two no- Twitter app • Follow us on trump does not promise many high cards. South elects to BLINEBCCNILI leap to game anyway, as a two- way shot. It could make, or it could prove a worthwhile sac- rifice, and it forces East-West into an immediate guess. JNUIER NTCREH the free JUST JUMBLE Get West leads the spade king the free JUST JUMBLE Get against five clubs, and declar- Now arrange the circled letters er sees that he must get rid trick. Either way, the three ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC toto formform thethe surprisesurprise answer,answer, asas of his spade loser at once. He defensive winners collapse All Rights Reserved. suggested by thethe aboveabove cartoon.cartoon. wins the ace and plays three into two. Declarer can later Answer rounds of diamonds, East ruff dummy’s spade in hand. Print the answer here: ’ ruffing the last one small. The position would not be here: Declarer overruffs, returns to the same if East began with (Answers(Answers tomorrow) tomorrow) dummy with a heart ruff and three trumps and four or five Jumbles: DOILYWEAVE FLUIDHEDGE THORNYCLINIC DRAGONTRENCH Yesterday’sSaturday’s ruffs the long diamond good. hearts. East could ruff the Answer: HeThe had horses the smallhad been dent marriedin his wife’s for years car repaired and A further heart ruff follows, fifth diamond small, holding toliked keep being her —from HITCHED — “FIND-DING” OUT with West unable to ruff high the trick, and give West a lest dummy’s spade go away; heart ruff, allowing the de- then comes the fifth diamond. fenders to score their trumps Whatever happens, declarer separately. intends to discard his spade. East can ruff with the club king, or West can ruff it small, but then the high B.C. trumps will fall on the same
ANSWER: Partner has guaranteed at least six hearts, so four hearts is likely to be the best game. You may want to play in four spades facing a doubleton, but unless you have a waiting move Blondie available, such as a forcing two no-trump, it will be dif- ficult to find a fit there. Four hearts is the more practical call.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 THE JOURNAL B5 I am so sick of hearing comments like yours
Willie, Willie, one had her mask on her owners adhere to the CDC This is in Get ready for four chin! A man was stocking guidelines. response to long, hard years canned vegetables with Willie says: the Trump ahead. We’ll no mask, gaiter or ban- I agree with you that haters. People hear nothing danna. Case No. 2 — A everyone should wear like to blame Tell but the evils local store that sells olive a mask when they are Trump for not of Joe Biden oils (I had to remove the out in a public place responding and how he name of the store). Every indoors. There are even to the virus stole the customer in the store light masks available sooner. Per- election was wearing their masks for folks with health is- haps if he was from “our” appropriately. The owner, sues that they could tol- not fighting Wi ie president. who is always very at- erate for short periods the Dems’ ll Don’t waste tentive, walking all over of time. I know a lot of impeachment CALL 916-9749 time trying the store assisting the folks who do that, and I waste of time, to show the customers, was wearing thank them. There are as proved Trumpsters the no mask. This store sells just a lot of people with by the Mueller report, ident Trump truth; it’s a waste of food, fresh bread, has a lot of reasons who that cost Americans $48 getting time. Show them 100 samples out for customers won’t wear masks. It million. As soon as he 74,223,744, times proof that the and also fills containers makes me sad, because could, he stopped flights which was election was totally fair, with various varieties of they are living on the from China. Something 46.9 percent and they’ll deny it 101 oils. I did complete my wrong side of this life- Biden was against! Do you of the popular times. Get you a good purchase at the grocery saving issue. think he could have done vote, there are shovel with a strong store, but in the future, I better? Trump fought hate many, many handle. Something will shop at the other end Thanks for reading! his whole administra- folks out tells me you’re of town where they are Willie tion, even though he did there who are going to need it. more stringent with their the things he had cam- disappoint- Be running chin mask requirements. As COMMENTS ARE not intended paigned to do, because he ed and even deep before the next for the shop downtown, to reflect views of The Journal’s was a businessman, not angry about election. several of us left without management or staff and are the a politician. Biden is set him losing out Willie says: making a purchase. I do opinions of readers submitting to reverse all of Trump’s on his second term. I am so sick of normally “shop local,” them. The Journal makes no acts for the people. Trump By all predictions, hearing comments like but again, with the guarantee of their accuracy. As for truly loves America and President-elect Biden’s yours. I think we heard current health crisis, I answers, ol’ Willie does his best to wants only the best for its presidency is going to similar complaints will only shop where the get it right. citizens. I can’t wait to see look a lot different than from the opposing how happy these Trump President Trump’s. The parties (like “not my haters are. I’m confident two political parties president”) for eight many will wish they had are miles apart in what years when Barack ABLES DRIVING SCHOOL Trump back. Obama they believe in and what them. I’ll be glad when Obama was president left empty the supply of kinds of policies they he’s gone. I’m not against and for the past four Classes Now Forming: PPE. Trump got a car want to put in place in the Republicans. I’ll about President Trump. Saturday, January 23 company to manufacture the federal government. vote for them if I believe Whoever occupies the much-needed supplies Time will tell. they’re better. 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BY RALPH D. RUSSO that was uncertain to be great Paul “Bear” Bryant Tagovailoa, ended his ASSOCIATED PRESS played in the for the most by a major Alabama career as the summer and college coach. leading career receiver in MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. filled with Ohio State (7-1) just Southeastern Conference (AP) — DeVonta Smith was disruptions in couldn’t keep up. Justin history. He was the of- uncoverable, Najee Harris the fall, ended Fields passed for 194 yards fensive player of Monday unstoppable and Mac in the most and a touchdown. Wheth- night’s game. Jones impeccable. With a predictable er Fields was 100% after Smith and Harris sur- performance that was both 52 fashion: Al- taking a brutal hit to the prised some by returning surgical and explosive, No. abama (13-0) side during his brilliant to college after last season 1 Alabama won the College as national semifinal performance for their senior years. Football Playoff national champion. against Clemson was hard Boy, did it turn out to championship game 52-24 For coach to know for sure. be worthwhile, they will against No. 3 Ohio State on Nick Saban, Smith, who finished leave Alabama as the lead- Monday night. it was career his freshman season by ers of a team that man- The final game of a 24 title No. 7 catching the 2017 national aged to make an arduous ASSOCIATED PRESS college football season overall, break- championship winning march from through the Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs for a touch- in a pandemic, a season ing a tie with Alabama touchdown pass from Tua pandemic look easy. down during the national championship game Monday.
| CLEMSON FOOTBALL | Tigers talking with Florida cornerback ‘Speechless’ ornerback James State, Kansas State, Monds (6-0, 175) of Cincinnati, Buffalo and CFort Pierce, Fla., a Michigan State. Along 2022 prospect, comes from with Clemson, Monds Clemson great a football family. Four of said Indiana, Penn State, his relatives played in the Nebraska and Michigan Spiller bound NFL, and his father and are also really catching uncle his attention, but he has also a long road ahead before for Hall of played he makes a decision. college “Take it one day at Fame ball. a time, and hopefully So, his when visits open up I BY ERIC SPROTT blood can go visit and see who THE JOURNAL runs I really like it and make thick my decision,” Monds CLEMSON — When with said. “I might drop like C.J. Spiller got the call FROM THE football a top six, and then I’m from head coach Dabo heri- going to commit in No- Swinney, the former RECRUITING tage, vember around the early Clemson great didn’t TRAIL | and he’s signing period.” know what it was about. an ex- In 2019, Monds record- A few moments later, PHIL cellent ed 10 pass breakups and Spiller was left looking KORNBLUT soccer five interceptions. He is for words. player rated a three-star pros- “He gave the whole to boot. pect in the 247Sports spiel about how I was his Clemson offered Monds composite and the No. 58 first five-star recruit, in November, and he re- cornerback nationally in his first first-rounder, cently named the Tigers the 2022 class. first Pro Bowler, and he one of his top 13 schools. Former Clemson was like, ‘Now, big dog, He has been talking with defensive tackle Jordan you’re my first Hall of cornerbacks coach Mike Williams has committed Famer,’” Spiller said. “I Reed, and the two are get- to Virginia Tech, while said, ‘You’re joking. Quit ting to know each other former Tiger defensive playing.’ I was really better. tackle Nyles Pinckney speechless.” “It’s been developing has pledged to Minnesota. Indeed, Spiller — who real well,” Monds said. Linebacker Trevin starred at running back “I talk to coach Reed a Wallace of Jessup, Ga., and as a return specialist lot, and he tells me how has seen offers from for the Tigers from 2006- they need more (defen- South Carolina, Auburn, 09 — learned Monday sive backs) to keep their Georgia, Tennessee, Ole he’s bound for the College streak of sending (defen- Miss and Kentucky since Football Hall of Fame, as sive backs) to the league decommitting from announced by the Nation- going. He just said he Boston College the end of al Football Foundation. FILE PHOTO likes that I have the abil- November. Spiller — who earned the Former Clemson running back and current Clemson graduate assistant coach C.J. ity to make plays when Wallace is a four-star distinction in only his Spiller learned Monday that he will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. the ball is around me.” in the 247Sports com- second year of eligibili- Monds has also talked posite. He’s ranked the ty — becomes Clemson’s Frank Howard (1989) and football career,” said and his family, all of his with defensive coordina- No. 13 inside linebacker eighth inductee into the Danny Ford, and players Swinney, who recruit- teammates and all of tor Brent Venables but nationally in the class. Hall of Fame, and just the Banks McFadden (1959), ed Spiller to Clemson his coaches because C.J. has not yet spoken with fourth player. Terry Kinard (2001) and from Lake Butler, Fla., would be the first one to head coach Dabo Swin- PHIL KORNBLUT is a Colum- He joins an elite Clem- Jeff Davis (2007). while still an assistant tell you he had a lot of ney. The other schools on bia-based recruiting analyst and son fraternity in the Hall “For him to get in on under former head coach people that helped him his list are Miami, Indi- a six-time recipient of the South of Fame that includes his second attempt is Tommy Bowden. “It was along the way. ana, Kansas, Wisconsin, Carolina Sportscaster of the Year coaches John Heisman such a compliment to the an amazing career. I’m Michigan, Nebraska, award. Read his full column at (1954), Jess Neely (1971), respect for his college just so happy for him SEE SPILLER, PAGE C3 Mississippi State, Penn upstatetoday.com.
Tigers look to resume practice this week after COVID BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY ing down the pipeline for the get back to practice.” THE JOURNAL Tigers. Before the program paused “We called the guys off the due to COVID issues, Clemson CLEMSON — After a success- practice floor when we were was freshly removed from an ful start to the season, the Clem- getting ready to start practice impressive 74-70 overtime win son men’s basketball team had on Friday, and we really didn’t over N.C. State on Tuesday — to halt all team activities Friday do much Saturday or Sunday,” its fourth straight win, and a after a positive COVID-19 test he said. “We’ve had a couple victory that helped the Tigers within the program. days of good testing, and if jump seven spots to No. 12 in The positive test came just everything goes well (Monday), Monday’s Associated Press Top before the Tigers (9-1, 3-1 ACC) they’re going to let the guys 25 Poll. were supposed to travel to Chap- back on the court shoot around, Clemson is the highest-ranked el Hill, N.C., to take on North one guy at a time. Then the next team in the ACC, well ahead of Carolina on Saturday, postpon- day, if things are good, we can Louisville at No. 16. ing that game and their sched- get back to practice. “I thought (N.C. State) out- uled contest against Syracuse “We’re testing every day, and played us for a long time in that today. we’re hopeful that if we contin- game,” Brownell said. “Our Head coach Brad Brownell ue to get negative tests — which guys just stuck with it though. said during a teleconference we’ve gotten mostly the last We just hung in there and hoped COURTESY OF THE ACC Monday he’s hopeful no more couple days — that possibly Clemson huddles on the court after its 66-51 win over Morehead postponements will be com- Tuesday or Wednesday we could SEE TIGERS, PAGE C3 State on Dec. 21 at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson.
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| LOCAL SPORTS | PGA Championship ond time in just over five our mission and for our Trump bought the resort stop on the PGA Tour leaving Trump National years the PGA of America brand. And how do we best in 2014. R&A chief execu- schedule and most recent- Today in ‘22 tournament removed one of its events protect that? Our feeling tive Martin Slumbers said ly a World Golf Cham- High School from a Trump course. was given the tragic events Monday that Turnberry pionship site. Trump’s Basketball (AP) — The PGA of PGA President Jim of Wednesday that we would not be staging any presence made it difficult Belton-Honea Path at Seneca, 6 America cut ties to Presi- Richerson says the board could no longer hold it at event for “the foreseeable to find a corporate spon- p.m. (girls) and 7:30 p.m. (boys) dent Donald Trump when voted to exercise its Bedminster. The damage future.” sor, and the tournament Foothills Christian at Tabernacle, it voted Sunday to take right to “terminate the could have been irrepara- “We will not return moved to Mexico in 2017. 6 p.m. (boys) the PGA Championship agreement” with Trump ble. The only real course of until we are convinced Waugh said the PGA Pendleton at West-Oak, 6:30 event away from his New National in Bedminster, action was to leave.” that the focus will be on of America already had p.m. (girls) and 8 p.m. (boys) Jersey golf course next N.J. Trump also owns Turn- the championship, the a team in place in New Wren at Daniel, 6 p.m. (girls) and 7:30 p.m. (boys) year. “We find ourselves in berry in Scotland, one players and the course it- Jersey to start work on Walhalla at Pickens, 6 p.m. (girls) The vote comes four a political situation not of the most picturesque self,” Slumbers said, “and selling the events to the and 7:30 p.m. (boys) days after the Trump-fu- of our making,” Seth links in the British Open we do not believe that is public and local spon- Wrestling eled riot at the nation’s Waugh, the CEO of the rotation. achievable in the current sorship. Now it’s about West-Oak at Wren, 6 p.m. Capitol as Congress was PGA of America, said in The R&A, which deter- circumstances.” finding a place to play Westside at Rabun Gap (Ga.), certifying the election a telephone interview. mines the British Open Trump also owns the PGA Championship, 5 p.m. victory of President-elect “We’re fiduciaries for our rotation, has not returned Trump Doral outside Mi- which dates to 1916, for Joe Biden. This is the sec- members, for the game, for to Turnberry since ami, for years a venerable next year. | SPORTS ON TV | Today COLLEGE BASKETBALL | SCOREBOARD | (MEN’S) 7 p.m. BASKETBALL Alabama 8, Arizona St. 7, Washington Harris English (500), $1,340,000 NBA — Fined Philadelphia $25,000 for RW Anthony Angello and C Frederick ACCN — Duke at Virginia Tech n CBSSN — Miami (Ohio) at Ohio Associated Press Top 25 Poll St 3, Oregon St. 2, Iowa St. 2. 65-67-66-69 — 267 -25 violating the injury reporting rules. Gaudreau for assignment/taxi squad. ESPN — Wisconsin at Michigan The top 25 teams in The Associated Joaquin Niemann (300), $782,000 NBA G League TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Sent Ds n ESPN2 — Tennessee at Van- Press’ college basketball poll, with Women’s AP Top 25 Schedule 69-67-67-64 — 267 -25 MEMPHIS HUSTLE — Acquired a Teemu Kivihalme, Mac Hollowell and derbilt first-place votes in parentheses, and Results Justin Thomas (190), $490,000 No. 2 overall pick in the 2020-2021 Timothy Liljegren, LW Pierre Engvall FS1 — Butler at St. John’s records through Jan. 10, total points Monday 65-69-68-66 — 268 -24 draft from Erie in exchange for the and RW Joey Anderson to Toronto SECN — Mississippi at Florida based on 25 points for a first-place No games scheduled Ryan Palmer (135), $378,000 returning player rights to F Jarrod (AHL). 9 p.m. vote through one point for a 25th-place Tuesday 67-67-64-71 — 269 -23 Uthoff. Acquired returning player rights VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Waived ACCN — Syracuse at North vote and previous ranking No games scheduled Sungjae Im (105), $280,500 to David Stockton from South Bay Ds Ashton Sautner and Guillaume Carolina Record Pts Prv 67-68-67-69 — 271 -21 in exchange for the returning player Brisebois, C Tyler Graovac, RWs Loui n ESPN — Alabama at Kentucky 1. Gonzaga (63) 12-0 1599 1 NBA Glance Xander Schauffele (105), $280,500 rights to Dusty Hannahs. Eriksson and Justin Bailey and LW FS1 — Providence at Marquette 2. Baylor (1) 11-0 1536 2 EASTERN CONFERENCE 69-66-70-66 — 271 -21 FOOTBALL Sven Baertschi. PAC-12N — California (River- 3. Villanova 8-1 1436 3 Atlantic Division Bryson DeChambeau (85), $199,333 National Football League VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS — side) at Southern California 4. Texas 10-1 1422 4 W L Pct GB 69-67-70-66 — 272 -20 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed Sent Ds Kaedan Korcazak, Connor Collin Morikawa (85), $199,333 T Casey Tucker to a reserve/futures NBA BASKETBALL 5. Iowa 11-2 1322 5 Philadelphia 7 3 .700 — Corcoran, Brayden Pachal and Jimmy 69-65-65-73 — 272 -20 contract. 8 p.m. 6. Kansas 10-2 1220 6 Boston 7 3 .700 — Schuldt, Cs Peryton Krebs, Ben Jones, 7. Michigan 10-0 1161 10 Jon Rahm (85), $199,333 NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed TE NBATV — LA Lakers at Houston New York 5 5 .500 2 Lucas Elvenes and Jake Leschyshyn, 8. Creighton 10-2 1151 7 70-66-69-67 — 272 -20 Nakia Griffin-Stewart and TE Nate 10:30 p.m. Brooklyn 5 6 .455 2½ LW Jack Dugan and Gs Dylan 9. Wisconsin 10-2 1110 8 Daniel Berger (75), $172,000 Wieting to a reserve/futures contracts. NBATV — Indiana at Golden Toronto 2 7 .222 4½ Ferguson and Logan Thompson to 10. Tennessee 9-1 1093 9 69-65-67-72 — 273 -19 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — State Southeast Division Henderson (AHL). 11. Houston 10-1 993 11 Sergio Garcia (68), $155,500 Activated DT Steve McLendon and LB SOCCER (MEN’S) W L Pct GB WASHINGTON CAPITOLS — Sent 12. Clemson 9-1 747 19 Orlando 6 4 .600 — 67-71-67-69 — 274 -18 Devin White from the reserve/COVID- 3:10 p.m. RWs Kody Clark and Brett Leason, C 13. West Virginia 9-4 701 14 Charlotte 5 5 .500 1 Dustin Johnson (68), $155,500 19 list. Placed LB Kevin Minter on the NBCSN — Manchester United Garrett Pilon and LW Joe Snivley to 14. Illinois 9-4 694 12 Miami 4 4 .500 1 71-65-69-69 — 274 -18 reserve/COVID-19 list. at Burnley Hershey (AHL). 15. Texas Tech 10-3 689 18 Atlanta 4 5 .444 1½ Patrick Cantlay (56), $125,250 TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed Ts TENNIS American Hockey League 16. Louisville 8-1 464 - Washington 2 8 .200 4 68-68-67-72 — 275 -17 Paul Adams and Brandon Kemp, WRs 6 a.m. AHL — Named Hayley Moore as vice 17. Missouri 7-2 436 13 Central Division Lanto Griffin (56), $125,250 Rashard Davis, Cody Hollister and TENNIS — Abu Dhabi-WTA president of hockey operations. 18. Virginia 7-2 403 22 W L Pct GB 71-68-69-67 — 275 -17 Chester Rodgers, TEs Parker Hesse Semifinals; Australian Open ECHL 19. Duke 5-2 397 21 Indiana 6 3 .667 — Scottie Scheffler (56), $125,250 and Tommy Hudson, LBs Jan Johnson Qualifying Round 2 ALLEN AMERICANS — Signed D 20. Virginia Tech 9-2 286 19 Milwaukee 6 4 .600 ½ 70-66-70-69 — 275 -17 and Tuzar Skipper, QB DeShone 3 p.m. 21. Ohio St. 9-3 280 - Cleveland 5 5 .500 1½ Brendon Todd (56), $125,250 Kizer, K Tucker McCann, C Daniel Will Lochead and G Frank Marotte to TENNIS — Delray-ATP Semifinal 22. Oregon 9-2 264 17 Chicago 4 7 .364 3 68-67-70-70 — 275 -17 Munyer, DE Nate Orchard and LS Matt active roster. Placed D Les Lancaster 1 23. Minnesota 10-4 233 16 Detroit 2 8 .200 4½ Abraham Ancer (48), $92,000 Orzech to reserve/futures contracts. on reserve. Loaned Frank Marotte to 8 p.m. 24. Saint Louis 7-1 220 23 WESTERN CONFERENCE 70-71-69-66 — 276 -16 WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM — Bridgeport (AHL). TENNIS — Delray-ATP Semifinal 25. UConn 6-1 181 - Southwest Division Martin Laird (48), $92,000 Signed DTs David Bada and Devaroe FLORIDA EVERBLADES — Added G 2 Others receiving votes: Alabama 173, W L Pct GB 69-69-68-70 — 276 -16 Lawrence, WRs Jeff Badet, Tony Jordan Bustard as EBUG. 1 a.m. (Wednesday) UCLA 137, Colorado 96, Florida St. Sebastián Muñoz (48), $92,000 Brown and Trevor Davis, DB Jordan FORT WAYNE — Released Fs Tommy TENNIS — Abu Dhabi-WTA Sin- Dallas 5 4 .556 — 74, Southern Cal 48, Rutgers 46, San Antonio 5 5 .500 ½ 75-66-67-68 — 276 -16 Brown, TEs Dylan Cantrell and Dylan Beaudoin and Liam Murphy and G gles & Doubles Finals, Australian Drake 42, Michigan St. 34, Oklahoma Webb Simpson (48), $92,000 Cantrell, DE Jalen Jelks, RBs Javon Tommy Proudlock. Open Qualifying Round 3 New Orleans 4 5 .444 1 St. 28, Arkansas 24, San Diego St. 10, Houston 3 5 .375 1½ 70-67-69-70 — 276 -16 Leake and Jonathan Williams, T JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN — Signed F Boise St. 8, Florida 7, Xavier 7, LSU 7, Memphis 3 6 .333 2 Rick Leonard and K Kaare Vedvik to Keeghan Howdeshell to active roster. Northwestern 6, Tulsa 5, NC State 5, TRANSACTIONS reserve/futures contracts. Placed F Keeghan Howdeshell on | | Northwest Division n BRIEFLY Indiana 2, Winthrop 2, Belmont 1. W L Pct GB Mondays’ Sports Transactions Canadian Football League reserve. Utah 6 4 .600 — BASEBALL WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — RAPID CITY RUSH — Signed G NCAA council holds n Men’s AP Top 25 Schedule Portland 5 4 .556 ½ American League Agreed to terms with S Brandon Gordon Defiel, D Nate Kallen and F off on legislation and Results Oklahoma City 5 4 .556 ½ SEATTLE MARINERS — Named Alexander on a one-year contract Stephen Baylis to active roster. Placed Monday Denver 5 5 .500 1 Charles Johnson vice president of cor- extension. Signed WR Macho Bockru D Butrus Ghafari on reserve. Released (AP) — The NCAA de- No. 25 UConn (7-1) beat DePaul Minnesota 3 7 .300 3 porate partnerships. and DT Zach Houghron. G Danny Battochio as EBUG. National League HOCKEY 60-53 Pacific Division WHEELING NAILERS — Claimed D layed votes on legisla- PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Named National Hockey League Tuesday W L Pct GB Dominic Cormier from Rapid City. tion that would permit Dave Lundquist assistant pitching ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed C No. 6 Kansas at Oklahoma St., 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers 8 3 .727 — SOCCER coach and Mike Calitri quality assur- Frederik Gauthier to a one-year con- college athletes to cash No. 7 Michigan vs. No. 9 Wisconsin, Phoenix 7 3 .700 ½ Major League Soccer ance coach. tract. in on their popularity 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers 7 4 .636 1 ATLANTA UNITED — Named Mariano No. 10 Tennessee at Vanderbilt, 7 Frontier League BUFFALO SABRES — Assigned for the first time and Golden State 6 4 .600 1½ Toedtli, Nicolas Pavlovich and Predro p.m. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Signed Fs Brandon Biro, Steven Fogarty, Sacramento 4 6 .400 3½ Mateo Leivas assistant coaches, to transfer to another No. 19 Duke at No. 20 Virginia Tech, C/1B Chase Vallot. Brett Murray and C.J. Smith to the SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS Rochester Americans (AHL). Javier Vilamitjana fitness coach and school without having 7 p.m. Monday — Signed SS Nilo Rijo. Traded NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed Fs Diego Navone video analyst. to sit out one year. Milwaukee 121, Orlando 99 n RHP Michael Hope to the Fargo- Brandon Gignac, Nick Merkley and COLUMBUS CREW — Signed M Men’s ACC Glance Charlotte 109, New York 88 The issues, originally Moorhead RedHawks of the American Ben Street and Ds Josh Jacobs and Isaiah Parente as a homegrown Conference All G ames Washington 128, Phoenix 107 scheduled to be voted Association of Professional Baseball Colton White on waivers. Assigned player. W L Pct W L Pct Memphis 101, Cleveland 91 for INF Trey Hair. Fs Nate Schnarr and Brett Seney and LOS ANGELES FC — Acquired F on by the Division I Louisville 3 0 1.000 8 1 .889 Atlanta 112, Philadelphia 94 Texas League Ds Kevin Bahl, Nikita Okhotiuk and Corey Baird from Real Salt Lake in Council on Monday, Virginia 3 0 1.000 7 2 .778 Indiana at Sacramento, late FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS — Agreed Reilly Walsh and G Evan Cormier to exchange for $500,000 in general Duke 3 0 1.000 5 2 .714 Toronto at Portland, late were expected to be the to terms with Victor Rojas on a multi- Binghamton (AHL). allocation money, a 2021 international Clemson 3 1 .750 9 1 .900 Tuesday main storylines of this year contract to become president and PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — roster slot and future considerations. Virginia Tech 3 1 .750 9 2 .818 Miami at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. general manager. 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BY TIM REYNOLDS Pelicans was postponed ments came one day after NBA GMs, according a nine-player minimum tine because of possible ASSOCIATED PRESS by the league, as well as Miami’s game in Boston to a person familiar with instead of the current exposure. today’s match- was called off because the discussion who spoke eight might be a prudent The two new postpone- The NBA called off up in Chicago of contact-tracing issues with The Associated Press change “to have a healthy ments means four games two more games because between the within the Heat. The on condition of anonymity chance of playing an NBA so far have been called of COVID-related and Bulls and Celtics would have been because the conversa- game.” off due to virus-related contact-tracing issues on the Boston without seven players for tions were private, talked Contact tracing within matters. Philadelphia Monday, and the Miami Celtics. The virus-related issues for about increasing roster the NBA has gotten much played at home against Heat were preparing to league’s gen- that game. Miami’s Avery sizes Monday, along with more high-tech in recent Denver on Saturday with be without eight players eral managers Bradley, who did not stiffening protocols about days, with a new re- seven players — eight — including All-Stars Rivers met Monday play in the NBA’s restart player interaction such as quirement that everyone were available — because Jimmy Butler and Bam to discuss bubble last season out of postgame handshakes and within the travel parties of a combination of virus Adebayo — for several the virus situation, with concern about exposure to hugs — as well as even wear an electronic device issues and injuries. The days because of possible involvement from the Na- the virus, was also ruled more of a commitment that tracks their proxim- NBA also fined the 76ers exposure to the coronavi- tional Basketball Players out of that game because to social distancing and ity to one another. The $25,000 on Monday for not rus. Association. The NBA’s of the protocols. mask wearing. data from those devices properly disclosing ahead Monday’s game in Dal- board of governors will “We’re in uncharted wa- Rivers said he’s not in is part of the determi- of time that Ben Simmons las between the Maver- meet today. ters,” Philadelphia coach favor of adding to the nation as to whether a would miss that game icks and the New Orleans The latest postpone- Doc Rivers said. roster size, but suggested player needs to quaran- with an injury.
New South Carolina Satterfield spent this coach Beamer hires past season as the Pan- SPILLER: Set to enter Hall of Fame this year thers’ assistant offensive coordinators line coach after Rhule FROM PAGE 1 on to an eight-year career al recruit who brought (1999-2002), former Texas COLUMBIA (AP) — jumped to the NFL. in the NFL that included national attention to defensive tackle Kenneth South Carolina’s new Satterfield steps in for “Hopefully there will be a Pro Bowl selection in Clemson by coming to the Sims (1978-81), former football coach Shane South Carolina interim some more (Hall of Fame 2012. school, and then what he Kansas State running Beamer has hired NFL coach Mike Bobo, who selections) to come down “I can’t thank (Clemson did as a player — he put a back Darren Sproles assistant Marcus Satter- Beamer has retained on the years, but it’s only fans) enough, honestly,” spotlight on the program (2001-04), former Notre field as offensive coordi- staff after his hiring last fitting that C.J. was the Spiller said. “I know it’s and what he did has led Dame offensive tackle nator and Western Ken- month. But Bobo accepted first. I’m really just super my name that’s going in, to more great players Aaron Taylor (1990-93), tucky’s Clayton White as an offer to join Auburn and proud of him and happy but the Clemson family coming to Clemson. We former Iowa defensive defensive coordinator. new coach Bryan Harsin for him and look forward is going into the Hall of see what the program has end Andre Tippett (1979- Beamer also named as its offensive coordinator. to the celebration later this Fame as well. The way done since he graduated. 81), former Tennessee Luke Day of Marshall as Bobo spent the last year.” that they welcomed me This is very deserving.” linebacker Al Wilson the Gamecocks strength three games of this sea- As a senior in Swin- with open arms 14 years Spiller — this year’s (1995-98), former Florida and conditioning coach. son as the Gamecocks’ in- ney’s first full season as ago when I stepped on this youngest inductee — is A&M coach Rudy Hub- South Carolina’s first- terim head coach, losing the Tigers’ head coach in campus in 2006 to the way joined in the 13-man Hall bard (1974-85) and former year coach announced all three games. 2009, Spiller was a unani- that they still show their of Fame class by former Oklahoma head coach the hirings Sunday. White has spent the mous first-team All-Amer- love to me and my family North Carolina offensive Bob Stoops (1999-2016). Satterfield, who will past four seasons as de- ican, the ACC Player of now, there’s nothing I tackle Harris Barton The class will be official- also serve as quarter- fensive coordinator and the Year and finished can do to repay them, but (1983-86), former Arizo- ly inducted during the backs coach, has spent cornerbacks coach for sixth in the voting for the hopefully this is a small na State defensive back 63rd National Football the past three seasons the Hilltoppers. He was Heisman Trophy after token of the hard work David Fulcher (1983-85), Foundation Annual working under Carolina nominated for the Frank scoring 21 touchdowns and sacrifice that not only former Miami linebacker Awards Dinner on Dec. 7 Panthers coach Matt Broyles Award, given to and becoming the first I made but all of those who Dan Morgan (1997-2000), alongside the 2020 class, Rhule. Satterfield was the top assistant coach in player in ACC history to supported me as well to former Southern Cal whose ceremony was post- director of recruiting college football, in 2017, gain 1,000 yards rushing try to have a day like this. quarterback Carson ed due to the pandemic. under Rhule at Baylor in 2019 and 2020. and 500 yards receiving “I will always be Palmer (1998-2002), 2018 before becoming the Day spent last season in the same season. grateful for the Clemson former Eastern Illinois [email protected] | (864) 882-2385 Bears’ tight ends coach as head strength coach at Spiller still holds ACC family.” quarterback Tony Romo Follow on Twitter @Journal_ESprott the next season. Marshall. single-season and career Spiller joined Swin- records for all-purpose ney’s staff as a graduate yards, posting 2,680 in assistant coach in August, 2009 and finishing his helping offensive coordi- Blazing Fast career with 7,588 — still nator and running backs third in FBS history. coach Tony Elliott with Internet! He gained 3,547 rushing the Tigers’ running backs. ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR ONLY yards, 1,420 receiving He served as Clemson’s $ 99 yards, 569 punt return running backs coach in 19./mo. yards and 2,052 kickoff the Sugar Bowl against where available return yards. Ohio State earlier this No player in ACC histo- month after Elliott missed ry was within 1,700 career the game after testing all-purpose yards of Spill- positive for COVID-19. er until this year, when Spiller, a 2009 graduate Clemson running back whose No. 28 is retired at Travis Etienne finished Clemson, was inducted his career with 6,894 into the Clemson Athletic yards — still 694 yards Hall of Fame this past shy of Spiller’s mark. fall and is also slated for Well known for his big- induction into the South play ability, Spiller had 21 Carolina Athletic Hall of career touchdowns cover- Fame this spring. He also ing at least 50 yards. He serves as a member of the had eight kick returns for IPTAY Board of Direc- touchdowns in his career, tors. which is the most in ACC “What a great ambassa- history. Spiller was the dor he has been for Clem- ninth overall selection of son and college football,” the 2010 NFL draft by the Bowden said. “He was a Buffalo Bills, and he went player who was a nation-
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Falcons continue search for new coach ASSOCIATED PRESS The loss makes Smith a virtual interview with available for in-person Hackett on Thursday, one ATLANTA — The At- interviews day after meeting virtual- lanta Falcons have inter- with teams. ly with Brady. viewed Tennessee Titans The Falcons offensive coordinator have inter- Panthers interview 2 Arthur Smith and Tampa viewed seven more, expect GM Bay defensive coordina- candidates, tor Todd Bowles for their including At- decision this week head coaching job. lanta interim CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Falcons said they Smith coach Ra- — The Carolina Panthers held virtual interviews heem Morris. met with executives Scott with both candidates Smith is the fourth Fitterer of the Seattle Sea- on Monday. Smith also current NFL offensive hawks and Omar Khan of interviewed for the Jets’ coordinator to interview the Pittsburgh Steelers on head coaching vacancy with Atlanta, following Monday, the 14th and 15th on Monday. Green Bay’s Nathaniel candidates to interview The 38-year-old Smith Hackett, Carolina’s Joe for their vacant general has been served on the Brady and Kansas City’s manager position. Tennessee staff for 10 Eric Bieniemy. The team says it expects seasons, including two San Francisco defensive to choose a GM this week. TAMMY ALLEN | FOR THE JOURNAL as offensive coordinator. coordinator Robert Saleh Fitterer joined the The Titans finished this also interviewed for the job. Seahawks in 2001 and is season tied for second in Bowles, 57, was 24-40 as currently a vice president Clean sweep the NFL in total yards. the New York Jets coach of football operations. The Titans went 11-5 to from 2015-18. He was 2-1 Khan is Pittsburgh’s vice The West-Oak High School wrestling team went a perfect 5-0 on Saturday in winning its win the AFC South, but as Miami’s interim coach president of football and West-Oak Duals tournament. The Warriors, the top-ranked team in Class 3A, defeated were eliminated from the in 2011. The Buccaneers business administration. Wade Hampton (53-18), Greenwood (52-27), Greenville (60-12), Clover (70-12) and playoffs Sunday with a beat Washington 31-23 The Panthers previous- Mauldin (58-21) on the way to winning the tournament crown. Above, West-Oak senior 20-13 loss to Baltimore. It in their NFC wild-card ly interviewed 13 others Ryan Dobbs — a two-time individual State champion — grapples with a Hillcrest opponent was Tennessee’s fewest game Saturday night. to replace general manag- during a recent match. points of the season. The Falcons conducted er Marty Hurney
Belichick declines Eagles fire Pederson 3 years after Super Bowl win
BY ROB MAADDI than when we celebrat- Medal of Freedom ASSOCIATED PRESS ed the first Super Bowl championship in Eagles BY JIMMY GOLEN of respect for what the PHILADELPHIA — history together with our ASSOCIATED PRESS honor represents and Doug Pederson lost his job city. That is a memory we admiration less than three years after will all cherish forever.” New England Patri- for prior re- he led the Philadelphia Pederson’s loyalty to his ots coach Bill Belichick cipients,” the Eagles to the franchise’s coaching staff and frus- announced Monday night coach said in only Super Bowl title. tration with the front of- that he will not accept a statement, Pederson was 42-37-1 in fice’s interference became the Presidential Medal of which was five seasons. He guided a major issue, according Freedom, saying “remain- forwarded to the Eagles to two division to a person familiar with ing true to the people, The Associ- championships and three the decision who spoke to team and country I love Belichick ated Press by playoff appearances be- The Associated Press on outweigh the benefits of the Patriots. fore going 4-11-1 in 2020. condition of anonymity any individual award.” “Subsequently, the Owner Jeffrey Lurie because of the sensitive In a delicately worded, tragic events of last week made the decision after nature of the conver- one-paragraph state- occurred and the deci- meeting with Pederson last sations. The person ment, the six-time Super sion has been made not week and again Monday. also said Pederson and ASSOCIATED PRESS Bowl-winning coach did to move forward with the “Very few people general manager Howie Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug is seen not say explicitly that award. Above all, I am an probably after success Roseman weren’t on the Pederson before a game against the Dallas Cowboys in he had turned down the American citizen with deserve to lose their job,” same page regarding Arlington, Texas. offer from President great reverence for our Lurie said. “This is much many personnel moves, Donald Trump. Instead, nation’s values, freedom more about the evaluation including draft picks and younger and we have to in this year and he Belichick explained, “the and democracy. I know I of whether the Eagles use of veteran players. have a lot more volume of knows the Eagles control decision has been made also represent my family moving forward, our best The team’s draft fail- draft picks and we have whether to keep him or not to move forward with and the New England option is to have a new ures in recent years from to accumulate as much trade him. Wentz has the award” in the wake of Patriots team.” coach and that’s really taking wide receiver J.J. talent as we possibly can been taking time away last week’s deadly siege In the aftermath of what it’s about. ... He did Arcega-Whiteside over DK that is going to work in to reflect on his situation on the U.S. Capitol. George Floyd’s death this not deserve to be let go.” Metcalf in 2019 to selecting the long run with a focus before meeting with the Trump announced on summer, Patriots players Pederson had two wideout Jalen Reagor one on the midterm and the team to discuss his fu- Saturday, three days praised Belichick for pro- years remaining on his pick before Justin Jefferson long term and not on how ture, a person close to the after the riots, that he viding an open forum for contract. Lurie said he in 2020 contributed to the to maximize 2021,” Lurie situation told the AP last would be awarding Beli- them to express their feel- wouldn’t be surprised offense’s struggles along said. “And it’s almost not week. Wentz was frus- chick the nation’s highest ings on race and social if another team hired with numerous injuries fair to Doug, because his trated with his season civilian honor — part of injustice in America. In Pederson before the end and quarterback Carson vision has to be: what can and unhappy that he got a late flurry of presenta- his statement on Monday, of the week. Wentz’s poor performance. I do to fix this right away benched, but he had no in- tions that also included Belichick called that “one “Although I am disap- Ultimately, Lurie chose and what coaches can I put into Pederson’s firing, golfers Annika Sorens- of the most rewarding pointed that this chapter Roseman over Pederson. have that can help me get two people said. tam, Gary Player and the things in my professional of my career has come to “I have real confidence to a smoother 2021?” “Carson and Doug got late Babe Zaharias. career.” an end, I am extremely that our football opera- Pederson benched Wentz along way better than peo- Sorenstam and Player “Through the great proud of what we accom- tions, led by Howie, can for the final four games ple think,” a teammate told accepted their awards in leadership within our plished together,” Peder- not only repeat the perfor- after the quarterback had the AP on Monday. “That a private ceremony the team, conversations about son said in a statement. mance of 2016 until now, the worst season of his stuff got exaggerated.” day after Trump sup- social justice, equality “Through all the ups and once again, create a five-year career and start- The player spoke on porters stormed the U.S. and human rights moved and downs, one thing dominant football team ed rookie Jalen Hurts. condition of anonymity Senate and House of Rep- to the forefront and remained constant about that can really maximize Pederson had said repeat- because he wasn’t autho- resentatives. Five people became actions,” he said. our team — an unwaver- every aspect of its poten- edly he was confident he rized to discuss private died in the mayhem, “Continuing those efforts ing commitment to battle tial,” Lurie said. could fix Wentz and get conversations. including U.S. Capitol while remaining true through adversity and Lurie indicated Peder- him back on track. Wentz hasn’t spoken Police officer Brian Sick- to the people, team and to achieve our goals not son wasn’t on board with He won’t get that chance to reporters since Dec. nick. Belichick was to be country I love outweigh as individuals, but as a rebuilding. now. 6. He didn’t immediately honored on Thursday. the benefits of any indi- collective unit. There is “It’s a transition point Wentz’s $128 million, return a phone call from “I was flattered ... out vidual award.” no better example of that and we’ve got to get four-year contract kicks the AP on Monday. | STOCKS |
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021 The Journal D1 Stepping up security State capitols heighten safety amid new concerns
BY DAVID A. LIEB makers gathered inside ASSOCIATED PRESS for the start of a two-year term. State troopers were State capitols across the stationed throughout the nation stepped up security Iowa Capitol for opening Monday, deploying Na- day as more than 200 peo- tional Guard units, SWAT ple opposing coronavirus teams and extra police mask mandates chanted officers while several leg- “freedom” during a peace- islatures convened amid ful rally. heightened safety concerns Legislatures convened following last week’s vio- in more than a half dozen lence at the U.S. Capitol. states. By week’s end, three- The protections came fourths of all state legis- as the FBI issued a bul- latures will have opened letin warning of plans their sessions. Because of for armed protests at all concerns about the corona- 50 state capitals and in virus, many state capitols Washington ahead of had already adopted proce- ASSOCIATED PRESS President-elect Joe Biden’s dures to curb the potential A Washington State Patrol trooper talks with members of the Washington National Guard inside a fence surrounding Jan. 20 inauguration. for large crowds, including the Capitol in anticipation of protests on Monday in Olympia, Wash. Washington state Gov. arranging for lawmakers Jay Inslee activated hun- to meet remotely. Those commission voted Mon- included anti-government his right hip Monday at the all gun-carrying, re- dreds of National Guard steps greatly reduced the day to ban the open car- activist Ammon Bundy Capitol. Openly carrying spectful Republicans,” troops to help state police number of people who are rying of weapons in the forced its way past over- weapons in the building said Thorne, who lives in keep order at the state actually working in capitol Capitol building. whelmed troopers and is legal. Thorne said he Buhl, Idaho, about a two- Capitol. At least two people buildings. In Idaho, doors to the filled the Idaho House wanted to make sure Re- hour drive to the south- were arrested, including a After insurrectionists House and Senate cham- gallery despite COVID-19 publican Gov. Brad Little east of Boise. man who tried to walk past backing President Donald bers were locked Monday restrictions limiting the “knows that we’re here.” Republican Idaho Rep. authorities as lawmakers Trump overran the U.S. morning, and two state number of people allowed “We want to end the Chad Christensen said he were to begin their session Capitol last Wednesday, troopers were stationed in. The group called Peo- state of emergency for brought a bulletproof vest. and shouted: “I have every some governors and law- at each entrance. In past ple’s Rights was founded by Idaho. It’s ridiculous. We “If I feel things are go- right to witness this.” makers began ramping up years, the doors were Bundy and opposes the re- all want to go back to a ing to get heightened up, I At the Georgia Capitol, security because of online propped open while an strictions. Its leaders were normal state of living,” may put it on,” said Chris- a state patrol SWAT team threats suggesting that unarmed statehouse staff urging members to show Thorne said. He did not tensen, who also carried walked the perimeter more mobs could target member controlled access. up Monday at the Capitol. think the group would a .45-caliber handgun on wearing fatigues and state capitols. During a special session Glen Thorne wore a cause trouble. his belt, which is standard carrying rifles while law- In Michigan, a state last August, a group that handgun in a holster on “This is Idaho. We’re procedure for him. Study: Wildfires House produced up to half speeding to of pollution in West impeach Trump for Capitol BY MATTHEW BROWN as those that charred huge ASSOCIATED PRESS areas of California and the Pacific Northwest in 2020. BILLINGS, Mont. — Wild- Nationwide, wildfires were ‘insurrection’ fire smoke accounted for up the source of up to 25 percent to half of all health-dam- of small particle pollution in aging small particle air some years, the researchers BY LISA MASCARO, BILL BARROW pollution in the western U.S. said. AND MARY CLARE JALONICK in recent years as warming “From a climate perspec- ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS temperatures fueled more tive, wildfires should be the The San Francisco skyline in the distance behind Crissy Field destructive blazes, according first things on our minds for is barely visible due to smoke from wildfires burning across WASHINGTON — Poised to impeach, to a study released Monday. many of us in the U.S.,” said California on Sept. 9. the House sped ahead Monday with Even as pollution emissions Marshall Burke, an associ- plans to oust President Donald Trump declined from other sources ate professor of earth system The researchers used satel- Large wildfires churn from office, warning he is a threat including vehicle exhaust science at Stanford and lead lite images of smoke plumes out plumes of smoke thick to democracy and pushing the vice and power plants, the amount author of the study. and government air quality with microscopic pollution president and Cabinet to act even more from fires increased sharply, “Most people do not see data to model how much particles that can drift quickly in an extraordinary effort to said researchers at Stanford sea-level rise. Most people pollution was generated hundreds or even thousands remove Trump in the final days of his University and the University do not ever see hurricanes. nationwide by fires from 2016 of miles. Driving the explo- presidency. of California, San Diego. Many, many people will see to 2018 compared to a decade sion in fires in recent years Trump faces a single charge — “in- The findings underscore wildfire smoke from climate earlier. Their results were in were warmer temperatures, citement of insurrection” — after the the growing public health change,” Burke added. The line with previous studies of drought and decades of ag- deadly Capitol riot in an impeachment threat posed by climate study was published in the smoke emissions across ear- gressive fire fighting tactics resolution that the House will begin change as it contributes to Proceedings of the National lier time periods and more that allowed forest fuels to debating Wednesday. catastrophic wildfires such Academy of Sciences. limited geographic areas. accumulate. At the same time, the FBI warned ominously Monday of potential armed protests in Washington and many states by Trump loyalists ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugu- ration, Jan. 20. In a dark foreshadow- | U.S. & WORLD BRIEFS | ing, the Washington Monument was closed to the public amid the threats of Trump Homeland Security chief terrorists may be planning additional incite Wednesday’s violent insurrection. disruption. Acting Homeland Secu- abruptly quits at tense time attacks on our government.” The wave of Trump followers flocking rity Secretary Chad Wolf abruptly to the service was short-lived. Goo- resigned. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Right-wing app Parler booted off gle yanked Parler’s smartphone app It all added up to stunning final Donald Trump’s acting head of the De- internet over ties to siege from its app store Friday for allowing moments for Trump’s presidency as partment of Homeland Security abrupt- postings that seek “to incite ongoing Democrats and a growing number of ly resigned Monday, leaving the post The conservative-friendly social net- violence in the U.S.” Republicans declare he is unfit for ahead of schedule as the nation faces a work Parler was booted off the internet office and could do more damage after heightened terrorism threat from ex- Monday over ties to last week’s siege on ‘The most dangerous time’: UK inciting a mob that violently ransacked tremists seeking to reverse the election. the U.S. Capitol, but not before digital sees toughest virus threat yet the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday. The announcement by acting DHS activists made off with an archive of its “President Trump gravely endan- Secretary Chad Wolf was perplexing. It posts, including any that might have LONDON (AP) — The U.K. opened gered the security of the United States came less than a week after he pledged to helped organize or document the riot. seven mass vaccination centers Mon- and its institutions of Government,” remain in office and just 10 days before Amazon kicked Parler off its day as it moved into the most perilous reads the four-page impeachment bill. the inauguration of President-elect Joe web-hosting service, and the social moment of the COVID-19 pandemic, “He will remain a threat to national Biden. Wolf cited a legal challenge to his media app promptly sued to get back with exhausted medical staff reeling security, democracy, and the Constitu- leadership as a reason for his resigna- online, telling a federal judge that the under the pressure of packed hospitals tion if allowed to remain in office,” it tion, but that had surfaced months ago. tech giant had breached its contract and increasing admissions. reads. “For months we have known Chad and abused its market power. England’s chief medical officer, Dr. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is sum- Wolf has been serving illegally in his It was a roller coaster of activity for Chris Whitty, warned people to strictly moning lawmakers back to Washing- position, so the timing of his resig- Parler, a 2-year-old magnet for the far follow measures to prevent the spread ton for votes, and Democrats aren’t the nation from the Department today right that welcomed a surge of new users. of the virus while they wait their turn only ones who say Trump needs to go. is questionable,” said Rep. Bennie It became the No. 1 free app on iPhones for a vaccine shot. The government is Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Penn- Thompson, the chairman of the House late last week after Facebook, Twitter trying to vaccinate some 15 million sylvania joined GOP Sen. Lisa Mur- Homeland Security Committee. “He and other mainstream social media plat- people by Feb. 15 — but Britain’s Na- kowski of Alaska over the weekend in has chosen to resign during a time forms silenced President Donald Trump’s tional Health Service is struggling to calling for Trump to “go away as soon of national crisis and when domestic accounts over comments that seemed to treat those who are ill now. as possible.” D2 THE JOURNAL TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021
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PUBLISHER'S NOTICE Mary Roe; All Unknown persons with 1992, and recorded in Plat Book P-60 at his bid, in cash or equivalent, as Supplemental Order. ALL real estate advertising in this any right, title or interest in the real Page 58, in the Official Records for evidence of good faith, the same to be newspaper is subject to Federal estate described herein, being a Oconee County, South Carolina. applied to purchase price in case of No personal or deficiency judgment Fair Housing Act of 1968 which class designated as Jane Doe; also compliance, but to be forfeited and being demanded, the bidding will not makes it illegal to advertise "any any Unknown persons who may be Being the same property to Paul W. applied first to costs and then to remain open after the date of sale, but preference, limitations or discrimi- in the military service of the United Bixby, Jr. and Shirley C. Bixby by deed Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompli- compliance with the bid may be made nation" based on race, color, States of America, being a class from William B. Lanier and Bonnie J. ance. Should the last and highest bidder immediately. designated as John Doe; and Any Lanier, dated September 23, 1992 in fail or refuse to make the required Find your religion, sex, handicap, familial Unknown minors, persons under a Book 706 at Page 161, in the Official deposit at the time of the bid or comply NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a status or national origin, or Disability or persons incarcerated, Records for Oconee County with the other terms or the bid within warranty deed. Interested bidders should Future Career intention to make any such being a class designated as Richard twenty (20) days, then the Clerk of Court satisfy themselves as to the quality of in the Classifieds preference, limitation or discrimi- Roe, Estate of Shirley C. Bixby and TMS #: 309-00-05-005 may resell the property on the same title to be conveyed by obtaining an THE JOURNAL nation." This newspaper will not South Carolina Department of Motor terms and conditions on some subse- independent title search well before the www.upstatetoday.com/Classifieds knowingly accept any advertising Vehicles, Mobile Home: 1990 Mascot Mobile quent Sales Day (at the risk of the former foreclosure sale date. for real estate which is in violation Home bearing Serial# JMHG3148A&B highest bidder). of the law. Our readers are hereby Defendant(s) NOTICE: ANYONE THAT ATTENDS U-STOR-IT informed that all dwellings adver- SUBJECT TO OCONEE COUNTY Should the Plaintiff, or one of its WILL BE EXPECTED TO SOCIALLY Mini Warehouse tised in this newspaper are BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore TAXES representatives, fail to be present at the DISTANCE. available on an equal opportunity granted in the case of NewRez LLC dba time of sale, the property is automatical- The successful bidder will be required to Inside • Outside • No Cameras basis. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs. TERMS OF SALE: The successful ly withdrawn from said sale and sold at pay interest on the amount of the bid Fenced • Not Gated • Lighted Bonnie J. Lanier, Individually and as bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will the next available sales day upon the from the date of sale to date of Old Clemson Hwy. ■ Personal Representative of the Estate of deposit with the Clerk of Court at terms and conditions as set forth in the compliance with the bid at the rate of 654-1000 LEGAL NOTICES Paul W. Bixby Jr. aka Paul Winslow conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any 6.875% per annum. Bixby Jr.; Jennie Estridge, and any other LEGALS Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Paul W. Bixby Jr. aka Paul Winslow Bixby Jr., Deceased, their heirs, Personal Repre- sentatives, Administrators, Successors STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA and Assigns, and all other persons COUNTY OF OCONEE entitled to claim under or through them being a class designated as Mary Roe; SERVICE FINDER All Unknown persons with any right, IN THE COURT OF COMMON title or interest in the real estate PLEAS described herein, being a class designa- ted as Jane Doe; also any Unknown CASE NO. 2020-CP-37-00435 persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, CLEANING HOME IMPROVEMENT PEST CONTROL TREE SERVICE NOTICE OF SALE being a class designated as John Doe; and Any Unknown minors, persons under a Disability or persons incarcer- NewRez LLC dba Shellpoint ated, being a class designated as Richard Walker Pest Mortgage Servicing Roe, Estate of Shirley C. 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Interestrates NET 1YR Foreign 6MO 1YR Commodities FUELS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD TREASURIES LAST PVS CHG WK MO QTR AGO MAJORS CLOSE CHG %CHG AGO AGO Crude Oil (bbl) 52.25 52.24 +0.02 +7.7 Exchange U.S. crude oil 3-month T-bill .08 .08 ... t r t 1.53 USD per British Pound 1.3525 -.0037 -.27% 1.2626 1.3063 Ethanol (gal) 1.52 1.52 ... +6.1 Canadian Dollar 1.2776 +.0064 +.50% 1.3589 1.3059 prices were Heating Oil (gal) 1.57 1.58 -0.38 +6.1 6-month T-bill .10 .09 +0.01 s s t 1.54 The dollar rose USD per Euro 1.2163 -.0049 -.40% 1.1298 1.1122 against the essentially Natural Gas (mm btu) 2.75 2.70 +1.74 +8.2 52-wk T-bill .10 .10 ... r s t 1.51 Japanese Yen 104.16 +.23 +.22% 106.94 109.54 unchanged, Unleaded Gas (gal) 1.52 1.54 -1.39 +6.8 British pound, 2-year T-note .14 .14 ... s s t 1.56 Mexican Peso 20.0365 -.0138 -.07% 22.4588 18.7885 while natural gas euro, Japanese 5-year T-note .50 .49 +0.01 s s s 1.63 prices rose. METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD The yield on the yen and the 7-year T-note .84 .81 +0.03 s s s 1. 74 EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST Gold and silver Gold (oz) 1849.60 1834.10 +0.85 -2.3 10-year Canadian dollar. 10-year T-note 1. 12 1.09 +0.03 s s s 1.82 prices rose. In Silver (oz) 25.24 24.58 +2.67 -4.2 Treasury rose to It fell against the Israeli Shekel 3.1789 -.0037 -.12% 3.4569 3.4648 30-year T-bond 1.88 1.86 +0.02 s s s 2.28 Norwegian Krone 8.5204 +.0755 +.89% 9.4424 8.8860 crops, wheat Platinum (oz) 1039.60 1065.70 -2.45 -3.3 1.12% on Mexican peso. South African Rand 15.5184 +.1971 +1.27% 16.7656 14.3672 and corn prices Copper (lb) 3.56 3.67 -2.98 +1.4 Monday. Yields Swedish Krona 8.2905 +.0556 +.67% 9.1979 9.5020 fell. affect rates on Swiss Franc .8895 +.0030 +.34% .9414 .9725 AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD mortgages and NAT’L WK 6MO 1YR Cattle (lb) 1. 13 1. 14 -0.93 +0.4 other consumer CONSUMER RATES AVG AGO AGO AGO Coffee (lb) 1.24 1.24 -1.78 -3.7 ASIA/PACIFIC loans. Corn (bu) 4.92 4.96 -0.81 +1.7 48 month new car loan 4.03 s 4.02 4.02 4.26 Australian Dollar 1.2974 +.0066 +.51% 1.4393 1.4473 Cotton (lb) 0.80 0.80 +0.83 +3.0 Money market account 0.10 t 0.20 0.20 0.26 Chinese Yuan 6.4808 +.0054 +.08% 7.0018 6.9197 Lumber (1,000 bd ft) 840.30 870.00 -3.41 -4.0 PRIME FED 1 year CD 0.38 t 0.39 0.41 0.47 Hong Kong Dollar 7.7553 -.0003 -.00% 7.7513 7.7657 Orange Juice (lb) 1.22 1.23 -2.08 -0.8 RATE FUNDS $30K Home equity loan 4.75 t 4.76 5.26 5.40 Indian Rupee 73.478 +.084 +.11% 75.174 70.942 Soybeans (bu) 13.75 13.76 -0.09 +4.5 LAST 3.25 .13 Singapore Dollar 1.3301 +.0040 +.30% 1.3912 1.3483 30 year fixed mortgage 2.93 s 2.85 2.85 3.17 Wheat (bu) 6.35 6.39 -0.63 -0.9 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 South Korean Won 1097.69 +3.60 +.33% 1201.24 1158.30 1 YR AGO 4.75 1.63 15 year fixed mortgage 2.38 s 2.30 2.41 2.74 Taiwan Dollar 28.02 +.02 +.07% 29.47 29.97 (Previous and change figures reflect current contract.)
3,840 31,200 S&P 500 Dow Jones industrials GAiners ($2 or More) Losers ($2 or More) Most Active ($1 or More) STOCK LAST CHG %CHG STOCK LAST CHG %CHG STOCK VOL (00s) LAST CHG 3,740 Close: 3,799.61 30,540 Close: 31,008.69 Change: -25.07 (-0.7%) Change: -89.28 (-0.3%) SifyTech 2.85 +1.26 +79.2 FutFintch lf 5.47 -2.15 -28.2 LM FdAm 2208725 2.45 +.32 3,640 10 DAYS 29,880 10 DAYS JupitrWell n 6.55 +1.75 +36.5 BitDigital 18.76 -6.27 -25.0 TransEnt 1938240 1.66 +.50 Mesoblast 11.40 +2.74 +31.6 AplDNA h 8.84 -2.80 -24.1 Bionano 1428206 5.67 +.97 4,000 32,000 Impinj 54.70 +11.78 +27.4 ProDvrs h 2.37 -.48 -16.8 Avingr 1363759 1.45 +.55 Eyegate 6.63 +1.38 +26.3 Medigus 2.20 -.40 -15.4 Apple Inc s 1001408 128.98 -3.07 3,800 31,000 30,000 3,600 Company 29,000 Spotlight Wings clipped 3,400 28,000 Shares in Twitter skidded in the first security adviser Michael Flynn and 3,200 trading session since the social attorney Sidney Powell — as part of a 27,000 media platform banned President crackdown on accounts promoting the 3,000 26,000 Donald Trump from its service. baseless QAnon conspiracy theory. JJASOND JJASOND San Francisco-based Twitter said it Many Twitter users complained shut down Trump’s account Friday to over the weekend that they lost reduce “the risk of further incitement of thousands of followers following the StocksRecap HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR YTD violence” following his supporters’ change. Investors closely watch the DOW 31,096.98 30,832.06 31,008.69 -89.28 -0.29% s s s +1.31% bloody insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. number of users a social media platform NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 12,938.16 12,774.81 12,869.55 -6.11 -0.05% s s s +2.90% Twitter also permanently banned two has because it directly affects how much DOW Util. 852.13 837.12 843.31 -7.97 -0.94% s t t -2.47% Trump loyalists — former national advertising revenue they can generate. Vol. (in mil.) 3,676 5,900 NYSE Comp. 14,975.27 14,819.41 14,937.96 -28.87 -0.19% s s s +2.84% 6,238 NASDAQ 13,138.27 12,999.51 13,036.43 -165.54 -1.25% s s s +1.15% Pvs. Volume 4,139 Twitter (TWTR) Monday’s close: $48.18, -3.30 Total return 1-yr 3-yr* 5-yr* Advanced 986 1468 S&P 500 3,817.86 3,789.02 3,799.61 -25.07 -0.66% s s s +1.16% TWTR 47.0% 23.8 21.9 Declined 1526 1757 S&P 400 2,428.37 2,385.42 2,421.81 +5.44 +0.23% s s s +4.99% 52-WEEK RANGE Price-earnings ratio: Lost money New Highs 131 217 Wilshire 5000 40,353.95 39,979.46 40,161.08 -225.00 -0.56% s s s +1.79% $20 $56 (Based on past 12-month results) Market value: $40.94 billion New Lows ... 3 Russell 2000 2,095.40 2,061.64 2,091.01 -0.65 -0.03% s s s +5.88% AP *annualized Source: FactSet Stocks of Local Interest
52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR VOL 52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR VOL NAME TICKER LO HI LAST CHG %CHG WK MO QTR CHG RTN (000s) P/E DIV NAME TICKER LO HI LAST CHG %CHG WK MO QTR CHG RTN (000s) P/E DIV
AFLAC Inc AFL 23.07 8 53.46 44.51 +.02 ...% r s s +0.1% -12.5% 2470 14 1.32f IBM IBM 90.56 6 158.75 128.58 +.05 ...% r s s +2.1% +1.0% 5602 13 6.52 AT&T Inc T 26.08 3 39.14 28.87 -.15 -0.5% t t s +0.4% -18.5% 30257 15 2.08 Itron Inc ITRI 40.48 9 108.89 101.89 -1.28 -1.2% t s s +6.2% +27.3% 534 91 ... Abbott Labs ABT 61.61 0 115.14 110.84 -.77 -0.7% t s s +1.2% +31.3% 3177 59 1.80f JPMorgan Chase JPM 76.91 0 140.76 138.05 +2.03 +1.5% s s s +8.6% +2.6% 15696 14 3.60 Arch Dan Mid ADM 28.92 0 53.57 52.04 -.53 -1.0% t s s +3.2% +19.4% 2097 16 1.44 Kimco Realty KIM 7.45 6 20.56 15.22 -.22 -1.4% t s s +1.4% -20.4% 6294 16 0.64f Assurant Inc AIZ 76.27 0 142.61 137.81 -.80 -0.6% t s s +1.2% +7.3% 183 68 2.52 Kohls Corp KSS 10.89 9 47.42 42.39 +.78 +1.9% s s s +4.2% -15.8% 4301 9 2.82f BP PLC BP 14.74 4 39.07 24.38 -.02 -0.1% t s s +18.8% -34.6% 12502 7 2.46f Lowes Cos LOW 60.00 9 180.67 166.32 +1.27 +0.8% s s s +3.6% +38.7% 2922 37 2.20 Bank of America BAC 17.95 9 35.67 33.07 +.54 +1.7% s s s +9.1% -3.0% 51737 16 0.72 McDonalds Corp MCD 124.23 9 231.91 214.23 -1.64 -0.8% t s t -0.2% +7.1% 2544 32 5.16f Boeing Co BA 89.00 5 349.95 206.79 -3.11 -1.5% t t t -3.4% -36.3% 16754 19 ... Medtronic Inc MDT 72.13 0 122.15 118.50 -1.21 -1.0% t s s +1.2% +5.7% 3709 72 2.32f CBL & Associates CBL 0.09 1 1.06 .09 ...... % r r r ...% -94.5% dd 0.30 Merck & Co MRK 65.25 8 92.06 85.00 +1.97 +2.4% s s s +3.9% -3.0% 12869 32 2.60f Caterpillar Inc CAT 87.50 0 197.37 193.86 -.40 -0.2% t s s +6.5% +35.5% 2541 18 4.12 Microsoft Corp MSFT 132.52 9 232.86 217.49 -2.13 -1.0% t s t -2.2% +39.9% 23021 43 2.24 Chesapeake Util CPK 69.47 8 111.40 102.05 -.71 -0.7% t t t -5.7% +13.0% 98 29 1.62 Norfolk Sthn NSC 112.62 0 257.70 254.37 +.33 +0.1% s s s +7.1% +28.9% 832 27 3.76 Chevron Corp CVX 51.60 7 117.29 91.60 +.52 +0.6% s s s +8.5% -19.9% 9951 13 5.16 Oconee Fed Fin OFED 15.25 8 28.00 24.96 -.09 -0.4% t s t -1.3% -2.1% 3 0.40 Citigroup C 32.00 7 83.11 66.44 +1.07 +1.6% s s s +7.8% -13.6% 20449 9 2.04 Oracle Corp ORCL 39.71 9 66.20 63.03 -.35 -0.6% t s t -2.6% +18.7% 6285 65 0.96 CocaCola Co KO 36.27 6 60.07 50.20 -.88 -1.7% t t t -8.5% -4.9% 19297 31 1.64 PepsiCo PEP 101.42 9 148.77 142.09 -2.09 -1.4% t t t -4.2% +9.3% 3903 16 4.09 Colgate-Palmolive CL 58.49 9 86.41 82.14 -.21 -0.3% t t t -3.9% +23.7% 3989 31 1. 76 Pfizer Inc PFE 27.88 7 43.08 37.77 +.64 +1.7% s t s +2.6% +5.1% 47250 15 1.56f Disney DIS 79.07 0 183.40 179.09 +.40 +0.2% s s t -1.2% +22.6% 6333 24 1. 76 Philip Morris Intl PM 56.01 8 90.17 82.31 -.78 -0.9% t t t -0.6% +1.5% 4206 17 4.80f Duke Energy DUK 62.13 7 103.79 89.29 -.76 -0.8% t t t -2.5% +3.8% 2193 22 3.86f Schlumberger Ltd SLB 11.87 5 39.97 24.99 +.15 +0.6% s s s +14.5% -36.6% 16877 15 0.50 Enbridge Inc ENB 22.57 6 43.15 33.24 -.11 -0.3% t t s +3.9% -11.0% 3500 22 2.55 Sonoco Prods SON 37.30 0 62.13 61.22 +.78 +1.3% s s s +3.3% +8.7% 300 25 1.72 Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 30.11 5 69.87 46.84 +1.38 +3.0% s s s +13.6% -31.1% 38234 11 3.48 3M Company MMM 114.04 8 182.55 165.20 -1.42 -0.9% t t t -5.5% -1.3% 2736 23 5.88 FedEx Corp FDX 88.69 8 305.66 245.31 +.35 +0.1% s t t -5.5% +60.6% 3413 cc 2.60 Truist Financial Cp TFC 24.01 9 56.53 50.94 +.29 +0.6% s s s +6.3% -4.0% 5009 13 1.80 Gen Dynamics GD 100.55 6 190.08 151.78 +1.01 +0.7% s t s +2.0% -13.3% 1431 16 4.40 Verizon Comm VZ 48.84 7 61.95 57.46 -.34 -0.6% t t t -2.2% +3.4% 14888 13 2.52 Gen Electric GE 5.48 8 13.26 11.45 +.11 +1.0% s s s +6.0% -6.1% 67236 dd 0.04 WalMart Strs WMT 102.00 9 153.66 147.29 +.66 +0.5% s s s +2.2% +27.7% 8701 85 2.16 HP Inc HPQ 12.54 0 25.94 25.78 +.25 +1.0% s s s +4.8% +28.1% 8907 8 0.78f Wells Fargo & Co WFC 20.76 4 52.50 33.24 +.05 +0.2% s s s +10.1% -34.2% 33511 7 0.40m Honeywell Intl HON 101.08 0 216.70 208.36 -1.67 -0.8% t t t -2.0% +21.8% 2925 23 3.72f Wendys Co WEN 6.82 8 24.91 21.13 -.38 -1.8% t t t -3.6% -2.5% 1807 23 0.28f Dividend Footnotes: a - Extra dividends were paid, but are not included. b - Annual rate plus stock. c - Liquidating dividend. e - Amount declared or paid in last 12 months. f - Current annual rate, which was increased by most recent dividend announcement. i - Sum of dividends paid after stock split, no regular rate. j - Sum of dividends paid this year. 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+5.8 LfStrModGrInv 31.94 -.16 +13.8 ValIdxIns 47.74 +.11 +5.5 Delaware Inv PIMCO LgCpIdxAdmrl 89.92 -.58 +21.1 WlngtnAdmrl 77.00 -.29 +10.7 ShrtTrmBdInstl 9.91 ... +4.0 IntlVal 10.44 -.13 +8.2 CPBondR6 8.66 ... +6.9 TCW ValInstl 22.26 -.02 +2.6 AlAstInstl 12.58 -.07 +11.2 LtdTrmTEAdmrl 11.26 ... +3.1 WlngtnInv 44.59 -.17 +10.6 Baron InvmGradeBd 11.80 -.01 +8.2 CoreBondI 12.18 ... +6.9 EMIncIns 8.42 -.04 +3.2 Dodge & Cox HYInstl 9.07 -.02 +4.9 MCpGrIdxAdm 93.64 -.38 +35.2 WlslyIncAdmrl 68.59 +.05 +8.1 EmMktsInstl 19.85 -.12 +31.9 InvmGradeBd 8.48 -.01 +8.2 CoreBondR6 12.19 ... +7.0 IBdUSDHI 11.07 -.02 +5.9 TtlRetBdI 10.32 -.01 +6.8 GrInstl 111.38 +.01 +33.5 Bal 104.98 +.06 +10.0 LargeCapValIdx 13.61 +.01 +6.2 EmMktsEqI 45.37 ... +38.0 MCpVlIdxAdm 63.35 -.03 +6.2 WlslyIncInv 28.32 +.03 +8.0 GlbStk 13.87 -.06 +8.9 IncA m 12.07 ... +4.9 TIAA-CREF BlackRock LowPrStk 50.52 -.09 +13.8 EqIncI 20.27 ... +6.6 MdCpIdxAdmrl 263.35 -.63 +20.6 WndsrAdmrl 74.30 +.09 +11.9 IncC m 12.07 ... +4.1 BdIdxIns 11.47 -.01 +5.9 MdCpIdxIns 58.18 -.13 +20.6 EqDivInstl 21.03 -.01 +7.5 Inc 14.54 -.02 +8.2 Magellan 12.95 -.13 +24.2 HighYieldR6 7. 1 4 ... +3.1 WndsrIIAdmrl 70.89 -.05 +16.9 IntlStk 45.47 -.30 +5.5 IncI2 12.07 ... +5.2 EqIdxIns 28.28 -.16 +21.6 MdCpIdxInsPlus 286.91 -.68 +20.6 GlbAllcIncInstl 22.05 +.01 +22.2 NasdCmpIdx 163.66 -2.09 +43.0 LCapGrI 62.14 ... +56.8 IntlEqIdxIns 21.61 -.27 +10.2 WndsrIIInv 39.96 -.03 +16.8 Stk 202.15 +.16 +10.8 IncInstl 12.07 ... +5.3 PrmCpAdmrl 158.46 +.05 +19.3 WndsrInv 22.04 +.03 +11.8 GlbAllcIncInvA m 21.88 ... +21.9 OTCPortfolio 17.65 -.25 +43.3 MCapValL 38.33 ... +4.9 InvtGrdCdtBdI 11. 14 ... +5.8 LgCpGrIdxIns 49.35 -.60 +35.0 DoubleLine PrmCpCorInv 30.09 +.17 +15.6 HYBdInstl 7.78 -.02 +5.4 OTCPortfolioK 17.97 -.25 +43.4 Janus Henderson InvtGrdCdtBdI-2 11. 14 ... +5.7 LgCpValIdxIns 21.02 +.01 +6.2 Virtus CorFII 11.25 -.01 +4.7 PrmCpInv 152.93 +.05 +19.2 VontobelEMOppI 13.89 -.01 +18.7 HYBdK 7.78 -.02 +5.3 Overseas 59.98 -.65 +16.0 BalancedT 41.02 -.09 +13.0 RlRetInstl 12.19 ... +11.1 Thornburg RlEstIdxAdmrl 116.10 -1.67 -7.5 HthSciOpIns 80.08 +.11 +21.7 LowDurBdI 9.99 ... +2.0 Puritan 26.36 -.09 +20.4 EnterpriseT 159.16 -.47 +20.9 ShrtTrmIns 9.84 ... +2.7 LtdTrmIncI 13.99 -.01 +6.9 Voya TtlRetBdI 10.66 ... +3.2 RlEstIdxInstl 17.97 -.26 -7.5 IntermBdI 10.55 -.01 +6.5 LowDurBdInstl 9.77 ... +3.4 PuritanK 26.34 -.09 +20.5 John Hancock TtlRetA m 10.50 -.01 +6.8 Tweedy, Browne SCpGrIdxAdm 98.29 +.01 +39.7 MidCpGrEqInstl 44.48 -.14 +42.3 TtlRetBdN b 10.65 -.01 +2.9 SmCpOpps 16.73 +.02 +22.3 BdI 16.62 -.03 +8.6 TtlRetIns 10.50 -.01 +7.2 GlbVal 28.05 -.36 +.7 WCM Eaton Vance SCpValIdxAdm 64.13 +.15 +12.4 StrIncOpIns 10.38 -.02 +7.0 StkSelorAllCp 57.76 -.37 +25.2 BdR6 16.65 -.03 +7.5 PRIMECAP Odyssey VALIC Co I STBdIdxAdmrl 10.85 ... +4.4 FocIntGrIns 25.28 -.15 +34.0 AtlntCptSMIDCI 38.64 -.08 +14.0 StratMuOpIns 11.65 +.01 +.6 TotalBond 11.22 -.01 +7.8 DiscpValI 21.77 +.08 +6.7 AgrsGr 56.00 -.18 +31.1 StkIdx 50.70 -.33 +18.1 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