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STILL STEWING T Vol. 116he No. 344 JournalFriday, December 11, 2020 $100 Crane driven by Bobcats’ A LOOK BACK: Pop culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime. B1 lackluster ALMOST HERE: US panel endorses widespread use of COVID-19 vaccine. D1 finish. C1

SENECA Small businesses on display at Seneca Downtown Go Round

around the same time as good for business down- shopping and buying the Christmas lights show town. things. The stores are Santa also set to appear at Norton Thompson around Norton Thompson “Those lights are bring- staying open.” Park tonight. The Christ- ing a tremendous amount Murphy said BY NORM CANNADA 5-8 p.m., and he is expect- help people and get that mas lights and music are of people downtown,” he the shopping THE JOURNAL ing a good last push in before the scheduled to run from said. “At Downtown Go season has crowd after Christmas holidays,” he 5:30-10 p.m., and free hot Round, we’ll be open when been good for SENECA — Some Sene- the success of said. “We had a fantastic chocolate will be served it’s dark, and I think we’ll locally owned ca businesses are extend- the event last night last time. I was from 6-9 p.m. Friday and see a lot of those people, small busi- ing hours tonight for the month. very pleased at the last Saturday, along with the too.” nesses this final Downtown Go Round “We’ll have Go Round with how well makings for s’mores near City events coordinator Johnson year. event of 2020. extended all of our restaurants did. the fire pits on East Main Riley Johnson agreed. “It’s a ban- Downtown Seneca Mer- hours for all Every one of them had Street. There is a small “I’ve toured the area ner year for Christmas chants Association pres- Murphy our stores banner nights. We just fee for the s’mores ingre- quite a few times and shopping, I believe,” he ident and local business and, hopeful- hope to do more of the dients. there’s people out,” he said. “We usually see it owner Ray Murphy said ly, everybody will have same (tonight).” Murphy said the lights said. “There’s people the event is scheduled for some extra personnel to The event will be held and other activities are walking, there’s people SEE BUSINESSES, PAGE A6

SENECA WESTMINSTER City Hall to close ‘Bringing history to life’ to public amid COVID concerns

BY NORM CANNADA ing on Thursday night. THE JOURNAL Bronson said after the meeting he wasn’t WESTMINSTER — aware of any employees Westminster City Hall who had tested positive is closing to the public for COVID-19, but said beginning Monday, there was one employee and employees there who “had to quarantine will begin working in because of an expo- shifts due to the rise sure.” in COVID-19 cases in “All we’re trying to do recent weeks. is mitigate our risk and City administrator be able to still provide Kevin Bronson talk- city services,” he said. ed about the changes during council’s meet- SEE CITY HALL, PAGE A6

CLEMSON Clemson planning

PHOTOS BY LAUREN PIERCE | THE JOURNAL alternatives to A mobile horse sits in a storefront display window in Downtown Seneca. The horse was produced in 1939 as a chil- dren’s rocking toy. Christmas parade Vintage car, toy collection in downtown Christmas display BY GREG OLIVER businesses are partic- THE JOURNAL ipating in a storefront BY LAUREN PIERCE decoration contest, to THE JOURNAL CLEMSON — be voted upon by the COVID-19 has squashed public, and a virtual SENECA — With the the city of Clemson’s parade in which people holidays looking a little annual Christmas can send in their en- different this year, Dee parade, but it hasn’t tries. Barnes was looking for dampened the holiday “Our plans for the a way to spread some spirit or kept the city holidays changed, obvi- Christmas cheer while from planning events ously, with COVID-19,” reminding residents of designed to bring peo- Watley said. “We’re not downtown Seneca’s rich ple downtown to sup- going to be able to have history. port local businesses. a parade, which is one Barnes reached out to Clemson parks and of my big projects that his friend and toy collec- recreation program I do throughout the tor, Mike Cannon, who director Lindsey has an assortment of toys Watley said downtown SEE CLEMSON, PAGE A5 and pedal cars he has collected from as far back as the 1930s.

Sitting in front of a lighted “Letters to Santa” mailbox, there is a 1966 Mattel miniature car collection box fea- turing a variety of vintage cars on the cover and an old Roy Rogers “Happy Trails” chocolate box from the 1960s.

Some of Cannon’s collec- explaining the history of tion is now on display in those toys,” Barnes said. former store windows on “They’ll hear what it was East Main Street. Barnes like when they were grow- said the display is “bring- ing up in a small town GREG OLIVER | THE JOURNAL ing history to life.” and how family life was in Downtown Clemson business owners are taking “I have people calling the past. “ part in a storefront Christmas decoration contest This pedal car is a 1939 Ford Woody. Mike Cannon, owner me saying they’re bring- Barnes helps with the that, along with a virtual Christmas parade, is taking of the vintage cars and toys, says this pedal car is “one of ing their children and the place of the actual Christmas parade that was a kind.” their grandchildren, and SEE DISPLAY, PAGE A5 canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A2 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020

School district reports 7 more COVID-19 cases

WALHALLA — The School District of Oconee County said Thursday that seven more positive COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the district the previous day. Thursday’s COVID-19 The latest cases includ- ed an employee each at numbers at a glance Walhalla High, Orchard Confirmed Confirmed Percent Park Elementary and Blue cases deaths positive Ridge Elementary and a student each at West-Oak South Carolina 1,883 12 21.3% Middle, Walhalla Elemen- Oconee County 42 0 25.6%* tary, Fair-Oak Elementa- Pickens County 111 1 29.2%* ry and Walhalla Middle. SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL The cases bring the dis- * Seven-day moving average Pictured, from left, are Don Thurlow (Knights of Columbus, district deputy), Rhe- trict’s total to 298 since the Cumulative cases al Desroches (golf committee), Rick Hamilton (golf committee chairman), Dianne school year began Aug. 24. Russom (Special Olympics Area 13 director), Doug Brune (Oconee Federal Charitable The school district has South Carolina: 225,053 cases, 4,291 deaths Foundation Board), Brian Lamb (Knights of Columbus Council 6884 grand knight), also added classroom and Oconee County: 3,819 cases, 42 deaths Brian McGhee (Oconee Federal) and Curt Evatt (president/CEO, Oconee Federal school closures to its daily Financial Corporation). COVID-19 report. The latest Pickens County: 7,325 cases, 92 deaths classroom closures involve special education classes SOURCE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL at West-Oak Middle, Blue Ridge Elementary and Knights of Columbus, Oconee Federal Walhalla High, along with a 4-year-old kindergarten | CALENDAR | class at Fair-Oak Elementa- donate to local Special Olympics ry and a 5-year-old kinder- SUNDAY garten class at James M. WESTMINSTER WALK About will begin at 5 p.m. and continue BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR Knights said, and asked that, even during very Brown Elementary. until the tree lighting at dusk. At each location will be refreshments THE JOURNAL if they could continue to difficult times, people The S.C. Department of and information culminating at the Gateway Arts Center. gateway- support the Special Olym- in Oconee and Pickens Health and Environmental artscenter.net SENECA — The Area pics if they felt inclined. counties step up to sup- Control (DHEC) publishes 13 Special Olympics got a The Knights credit- port great causes, and lists of school cases at scd- WEDNESDAY significant donation last ed the Oconee Federal we thank them!” hec.gov/COVID19schools. NOT MEETING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – DAV veterans advocates week from the Knights of Charitable Foundation Since 1994, the local — The Journal staff Terry Neale, Michael Brown or Mike O’Shields will be at the Knights Columbus Council 6884 for immediately stepping golf tournament has of Columbus meeting hall, 112 E. North 2nd St., Seneca, from 1-5 and the Oconee Federal up with a donation of generated more than p.m. to assist veterans with VA benefits. Charitable Foundation. $5,000. Then, 13 corporate $285,000 in funds Area 13, which serves sponsors, one church and supporting the area | CORRECTION | DEC. 19 Oconee and Pickens coun- 43 people made donations Special Olympics. For FLEET RESERVE Association, Branch 15, breakfast at 8:30 a.m., fol- ties, received a check for totaling $10,000. The mon- more information An article in Thursday’s lowed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist $15,000. Money is typi- ey is used to support the on the charity work, issue of The Journal had Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla. [email protected] or cally given to the Special activities of the Special contact Hamilton at the incorrect date for the (864) 638-7553 Olympics district from the Olympics, which includes ricohamilton@yahoo. West Union Christmas net proceeds of a special games held at Clemson com. parade. The parade is THE ED Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas & Holiday Market 10 golf tournament held in University each spring. scheduled for 5 p.m. this a.m.-4 p.m. at Heritage Pavilion at the Hagood Mill Historic Site. June. With the ongoing “Our corporate spon- [email protected] | Saturday, Dec. 12. 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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 THE JOURNAL A3 Local businessman remembered for AAA: Stay warm leadership skills, passion to serve inside, but cool BY GREG OLIVER would take the time to give you an THE JOURNAL explanation or explain things to you where you could learn from it,” SENECA — The influence of Powell said. “I was on the first-ever Bruce Norton continues to be felt behind the wheel marketing advisory board, and he in Oconee County more than 60 was very interested in that be- years after he first arrived in the cause he felt like keeping in touch Golden Corner. with the community would set the Survey: 79 percent admit to Norton, who died last month at precedence with Tech, and it has.” age 93, made his mark as general Powell said anytime their paths aggressive driving in past month manager of Jantzen from 1958 crossed, Norton “would go out of through his retirement his way to speak to me.” in 1993, as well as 25 “As a young man in BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR place like a police station, years of service on the ‘There are my 30s, that was very THE JOURNAL hospital or fire station. Tri-County Technical important to me, be- College Commission. people who cause people influence SENECA — With holi- Driving safely with Norton’s roles on the you, and Bruce Norton day events and shopping holiday lights up commission includ- are just always was a man who influ- kicking into high gear, it’s ed chairman, vice enced my life and made important to remember to As more and more holi- chairman and secre- very positive me want to strive a little keep a cool head while out day lights go up for public tary-treasurer. During harder,” he said. “Bruce driving. viewing, driving safely those years, the college and energetic, was just a leader all the According to a new while peeking at lights went through one of time — he wasn’t the PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL survey from AAA, nearly is key to avoiding traffic its largest expansion and he was type of guy who would Bruce Norton, who died late last eight in 10 American accidents. programs, and Norton sit back and say, ‘Let’s month, served as general manager drivers “admitted to AAA Carolinas said served as chair of the one of them.’ let it flow.’ He was the of Jantzen from 1958 until his retire- aggressive behaviors” local communities should master plan and build- one making it flow.” ment in 1993. in the past month. The take advantage of enjoy- ing committee. Norton, Powell add- agency defined aggressive ing holiday lights from “Bruce was an out- Ronnie O’Kelley ed, provided a “liaison was always wanting to give back,” behaviors as speeding the car, making it a “great standing leader,” said Seneca mayor pro tem between business and Alexander said. “I know that with (48 percent, driving 15 way to get into the holiday Helen Rosemond Saun- Tech” to help identify his position at Jantzen, he helped mph over the speed limit spirit while maintaining ders, who joined the commission what students needed to obtain and impact many people’s lives by the on a crowded freeway), social distance.” when Norton was chairman and keep a good job. values he instilled in them.” tailgating (34 percent), “Personal vehicles can continues to serve as one of Oconee “I really think that was a big at- Mayor pro tem Ronnie O’Kelley making obscene gestures help you safely share in County’s area commissioners. “He tribute to him to be able to do that,” said Norton “always had a positive or honking at other driv- the joys of the season,” did so much for Tri-County to bring Powell said. “He was not only a mindset.” ers (32 percent), running Wright said in a news us to the new Tri-County. He was leader at Tech, but also the county.” “There are people who are just a red light (31 percent) release. “But combin- wonderful to work with, he was Former commission member always very positive and energetic, and aggressive driving ing driving with other easy to get along with, easy to talk Ham Hudson, who succeeded Nor- and he was one of them,” O’Kelley through rapid lane chang- activities could cause with — he was just a good leader. ton, said his predecessor’s commit- said. “When you thought of Jant- es or driving very closely distractions behind the Bruce looked out for Tri-County ment to serving students continues zen, you just thought of Bruce, be- behind another car (26 wheel and could endanger Tech and wanted the best for it.” to be felt at the college. cause he was there and that’s what percent). yourself, your passengers John Powell, who represents “Student success is still a driving brought them there. He just made “A driver could re- and others on the road.” Oconee County on the Tech com- force, and Bruce was very commit- Seneca a better place to live.” act wrongly to another Even while parked mission, called Norton “a mentor.” ted to that,” Hudson said. United Way of Oconee County driver’s action on any on the side of the road, Although they never served togeth- Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander chief executive officer LaShauna given day — the holidays Wright said everyone in- er, Powell said he first got to know said Norton “was always a person Harrison said Norton was one of can add to the stress of side the vehicle should re- Norton as an alumni association who was very community-oriented, the founding members of the United that,” AAA spokeswoman main seated and buckled. member. because he loved the community.” Fund that was chartered as the Unit- Tiffany Wright said in a If you need to program “He was the kind of guy you “Bruce was just a great person ed Way of Oconee County in 1966. news release. “Introduce directions to get to a loca- would ask something and he who loved life, loved people and “If it were not for him and the the pressures and con- tion, drivers should pull group that came forward to bring cerns tied to a pandemic, over and park. Delegating what was the United Fund to and even the calmest, any work to passengers is Oconee County, there would be no most safety-conscious also encouraged. United Way,” Harrison said. drivers can find them- “As always, check weath- Not only did Norton and his wife, selves frustrated by other er and roadway conditions Lyn, remain very active in the motorists.” before you go out,” Wright organization, Harrison said other Wright added that if added. “While falling snow family members, including their drivers remain “calm may enhance the holiday son, Brad, also became involved and courteous behind the atmosphere, it also creates through the years. Harrison added wheel,” it lowers the risk additional safety hazards, that Norton was “a go-getter” who of a negative encounter especially at night.” gave it his all when committed to with another driver and something he believed in. law enforcement. “As campaign chair, he would When dealing with gather the teams together to raise a road rage encounter, money for United Way,” she said. Wright said it is import- “Bruce had a passion for what he ant to avoid eye contact did and did it with his whole heart.” and, if confronted, to Norton is survived by his wife, stay calm and courteous. three children, their spouses and Responding to aggres- five grandchildren. A memorial sion with aggression will service was held Thursday at Sene- likely just worsen an ca Presbyterian Church. encounter. Bruce Norton, left, pictured with late Tri-County Technical College president For those who feel classifieds Don Garrison, served on the Tech commission for 25 years, including in the [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 threatened or at risk, call 864.973.6304 role of chairman. Follow on Twitter @JournalGO 911 or drive to a public www.upstatetoday.com

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‘First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.’ Opinion Thomas à Kempis | German-Dutch canon A4 The Journal Friday, December 11, 2020

| YOUR VIEW | Investment con Westminster did ant to make money and help the world, the right thing too? EDITOR: W Wall Street says you can! Sometimes those If you invest in “socially responsible” funds, in elected positions say big investment funds like BlackRock, Parnas- must make difficult sus, TIAA-CREF, etc., then they’ll do good things decisions. I believe for the world, and your retirement funds will that the Westmin- grow. ster City Council did These funds obsess about what they call Envi- the right thing in ronmental, Social and Governance factors. For canceling the Christ- example, Parnassus says it picks investments mas parade. And based on “their environmental impact, how they like many people, I treat their employees, the quality of their rela- love a parade. Most tionships with local communities.” people are not aware People believe. More than $100 billion poured in of what a crisis just in the first half of this year. Oconee is facing with But I won’t invest. My new COVID-19. Our ICU is video explains why. running out of space, One popular “socially respon- and Oconee has had sible” fund, Generation Invest- one of the highest ments, is run by former Vice COVID-19 rates in the President Al Gore. His website state of S.C. claims they invest in “sustain- While being out- able” companies that do things | GUEST VIEW | side lowers the risk “consistent with a low-carbon, of spreading COVID, CREATORS prosperous, equitable, healthy our citizens have not SYNDICATE | and safe society.” been very good at If you don’t invest, Gore social distancing and JOHN STOSSEL warns, you’ll miss out on “the Don’t get into fights wearing masks. Ac- single largest investment oppor- cording to the COVID tunity in all of history. He says, Event Risk Planning “Sustainability can actually enhance returns!” Tool (which takes into They do enhance his returns. The management account the number fees help him pay for his many homes. over mask wearing of cases diagnosed ESG funds probably won’t do as much for you, if each day, the size of you invest. the population and “I’ve had a lot of experience looking at these THE (CHARLESTON) POST AND COURIER encounter people not wearing masks: the percent positive types of investments,” says Thomas Hogan, Get away from them. tests), an event here senior research fellow at the American Institute e’ve all seen people who And while there’s nothing wrong with that draws 50 people for Economic Research. “They don’t actually refuse to wear masks where posting online reviews that alert others will have a 75 percent accomplish the goals of being environmentally or they’re required. We’ve read to the shop’s no-mask policy, there’s no chance that at least socially responsible.” W one person in atten- about or even encountered people need to run down the business and get Al Gore’s Generations Investments, for exam- who yell insults and in other ways into arguments with other comment- dance has undiag- ple. harass mask-wearers — most obnox- ers, as many are doing. nosed COVID. An “They’re not really making socially conscious event of 100 will have iously, customers who insist that their We’re not convinced that Ms. Hamp- investments,” says Hogan. “Their No. 1 holding is an almost 100 percent waitress take off her mask if she wants ton’s policy is based simply on her con- Alphabet, parent company of Google. They’re just chance (and better buying, basically, regular companies.” a good tip. Even people who oppose cerns that the way people treat their than even odds that So, why do people invest? mask mandates ought to be troubled masks turns them into “germ muzzles.” two people will have “It makes people feel good,” says Hogan. by such behavior, not just because it But the fact is that a lot of us have for- it). While most people Some “green” investment funds did well lately presents a danger to public health but gotten or skipped over the appropriate are asymptomatic or because oil prices dropped. But most will give also because it’s rude and in some way to handle our masks. have a mild illness, you lower returns because they charge higher cases unlawful. So a quick reminder. The CDC says we we have had many fees. But that disregard for common decen- should wash our hands before putting people from West- A Pacific Research Institute report found that cy can cut both ways. The Sun News on our masks and after taking them off, minster with critical their fees average 0.7 percent per year, which of Myrtle Beach reports that a Mullins which should be done touching only the illness, including meant, over 10 years, the “green” portfolio was business owner is getting harassed be- straps. We shouldn’t touch our masks people under 70. I lost worth about 40 percent less than what you would cause of her policy prohibiting people (or our face) while we’re wearing them; a friend from high have gained had you bought an S&P 500 index from wearing masks in her shop. if we have to constantly adjust them, school who was fit fund. To be clear, we think it’s outrageous we should probably find a better fit. Wet and did not have ANY On top of that, what Wall Street calls “sustain- to prohibit people from wearing a face or dirty masks should go into a sealed significant comorbid- able” or “social impact” investing is often just mask in the midst of a pandemic that’s plastic bag until we wash them. If we ities other than being marketing. spread by airborne particles. And we remove our masks to eat or while we’re over 60. We also have Parnassus’ brags that it owns US Foods and think that masks should be required alone, we should put them in a paper, quite a few people Clorox. What’s special about them? Parnassus throughout the state until COVID-19 is mesh or other dry, breathable bag. We with what could turn says food and cleaning supplies help meet U.N. under control. should keep the same side of the mask out to be permanent sustainability goals like “nutrition” and “sani- But they’re not, and the Mullins Town facing out between washings. And we disabilities. The vac- tation.” Give me a break. US Foods and Clorox cine is on the horizon, Council recently replaced its mask should wash them at least daily. make good products, but there’s nothing uniquely and if canceling the responsible about them. mandate with a mask suggestion. So And another quick reminder: Even parade keeps one The Boston Trust Walden ESG Impact Report we agree with shop owner Victoria if we have all the science in the world person from getting brags about its activism, as if as lobbying for Hampton when she says that people on our side, even if we have legitimate critically ill or dying, bigger government helped the world. They pro- who don’t like her policy should simply concerns about how others’ behavior I think it is a good mote their lobbying for the Paris climate accord stay away, rather than trying to sneak during the pandemic affects our health, idea. (See my video on why that’s a bad idea) and for into her store with their masks on or the health of our loved ones, the educa- tougher workplace regulations in Bangladesh. get into arguments with her. It’s similar tion of our children, the strength of our Billy Campbell, MD Do they not know that tougher regulations make to what we ought to do whenever we economy, we still shouldn’t be jerks. Westminster employment more costly, leaving more people more desperate? BlackRock’s socially “aware” fund brags that it gives you 2.62 percent more exposure to gender diverse boards. 2.6 percent? So what? Their “envi- ronmentally aware” fund also invests in Chevron | TODAY IN HISTORY | and Exxon. I asked BlackRock about these examples, but Today is Friday, Dec. (UNICEF) was estab- from 9/11, federal prose- missing Florida toddler they never got back to us with an answer. 11, the 346th day of 2020. lished. cutors charged Zacarias Caylee Anthony were Worse, some of today’s “environmentally re- There are 20 days left in 1964, singer-songwriter Moussaoui, a French citi- found six months after she sponsible” funds probably harm the environment. the year. Sam Cooke was shot to zen of Moroccan descent, disappeared. Her moth- For example, most “green” funds wouldn’t On this date: death by a motel manager with conspiring to murder er, Casey Anthony, was invest in the Keystone pipeline, but pipelines are 1816, Indiana became the in Los Angeles; he was 33. thousands in the suicide acquitted of murder in her much better for the environment than the alter- 19th state. 1972, Apollo 17’s lunar hijackings. Moussaoui daughter’s death. native: hauling oil by train and truck. 1844, the first experimen- module landed on the pleaded guilty to conspira- 2018, a man who had Some “green” investors oppose fracking, but the tal use of an inhaled an- moon with astronauts cy in 2005 and was sen- been flagged as a possi- United States led all countries in reducing carbon esthetic in dentistry took Eugene Cernan and Harri- tenced to life in prison. ble extremist sprayed emissions mostly because fracking’s natural gas place as Dr. Horace Wells son Schmitt aboard; they 2004, doctors in Austria gunfire near the famous reduces demand for coal and high carbon oil. of Hartford, Conn., under became the last two men said that Ukrainian pres- Christmas market in the The ugly truth is that most so-called responsi- the influence of nitrous to date to step onto the idential candidate Viktor French city of Strasbourg, ble investment funds charge more to sell feel-good oxide, had a colleague lunar surface. Yushchenko had been killing three people and nonsense that accomplishes nothing. extract one of his teeth. 1997, more than 150 poisoned with dioxin, wounding 13 others; the Instead, suggests Hogan, invest in any company 1936, Britain’s King countries agreed at a glob- which caused the severe suspect died in a shootout that produces things people want. All those com- Edward VIII abdicated the al warming conference in disfigurement and partial with police two days later. panies “(create) a lot of value for society.” throne so he could marry Kyoto, Japan, to control paralysis of his face. A fourth person wounded They do. American divorcee Wallis the Earth’s greenhouse 2008, former Nasdaq in the attack later died. A I save money by investing in passive invest- Warfield Simpson; his gases. chairman Bernie Madoff Virginia jury called for a ments funds and exchange-traded funds that brother, Prince Albert, 1998, majority Republi- was arrested, accused sentence of life in prison don’t charge fat fees. They grow our economy became King George VI. cans on the House Judi- of running a multibil- plus 419 years for the man without misleading people about “sustainability” 1941, Germany and ciary Committee pushed lion-dollar Ponzi scheme who killed Heather Heyer — or enriching Al Gore. Italy declared war on the through three articles that wiped out the life when he rammed his car United States; the U.S. of impeachment against savings of thousands of into counterprotesters at a JOHN STOSSEL is author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed responded in kind. 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look of downtown Seneca and pre- serving its history as a member of the Seneca Board of Architectural Review. He said he wanted to take the community back to an old- school setting when the COVID-19 pandemic was not a problem. Barnes went through Cannon’s house and hand-picked items for the storefront displays in the former Kimbrell’s/Belk and Harper’s Five and Dime store buildings. He said he and Forrest Wagler designed the window displays to complement the old-fashioned toys and staged it to look “whimsical.” One of the windows features a white police pedal car and a red pedal fire truck. “We really wanted to do some- thing special for first responders this year with everything going on, PHOTOS BY LAUREN PIERCE | THE JOURNAL so we dedicated a whole window for Clockwise from above: This pink truck is from the mid-1950s and has them,” Barnes said. Kidillac is from the mid-1950s. It is its own miniature version laid in front. The window displays also include part of a “his and hers” collection toy It is on display in a downtown Seneca Cannon’s John Deere pedal tractor collector Mike Cannon has on display storefront window as part of a tribute from the early 1950s, an orange Al- in Downtown Seneca. • This silver to first responders. • A tribute for first lis Chalmers tractor from the 1950s, edition of a Coca Cola pedal plane responders is on display in Down- a pink and a blue Kidillac vintage is one of 25,000 that were made in town Seneca featuring this white pedal car from the mid-1950s, a red 1995. It was designed and signed by Garton police pedal car from the mid- Farmall pedal tractor from the late Ken Kovach. The other pedal car is a 1950s. This is just one of many pedal 1940s, a mobile horse from 1939, and vintage American Flyer U.S. mail truck vehicles that Mike Cannon has loaned old miniature toys and cars. from the late 1950s. • This vintage out for the Christmas window dis- Cannon said when he heard about Murray City Fire Department pedal plays on East Main Street in Seneca. Barnes’ plan to decorate the store windows, he loved the idea and nying card or book detailing the needed for weapons,” Cannon said. couldn’t wait to contribute. As a history behind them. Cannon said “That’s why some things in my child, Cannon would tag along with some of the toys are signed by Ken collection are so cool, because it’s his family to venture out to the old Kovach, who is noted on the display one of a kind.” Harper’s store to look at the deco- as a man who “built toys for collec- The decorated store windows rated storefront at Christmastime. tors all over the world.” will be on display throughout the “Coming from a family of 12, Cannon said a few of the pedal rest of the holiday season for the we didn’t have much during the cars and toys are “irreplaceable” community to see. Barnes called holidays, so we would go look at the because they were made of metal the display a “new and creative way windows and dream about what we and produced before World War II. to socially distance by coming to would get for Christmas,” Cannon “So very few toys and very few of view the toys and pedal cars as they said. anything made of metal that was please.” Some of the pedal vehicles and made prior to World War II sur- toys on display have an accompa- vived past the war, as metal was [email protected] | (864) 973-6301 CLEMSON: Hoping to ‘drum up some business for the holidays’

FROM PAGE A1 year, so we kind of shifted course. Our objective is to connect the local community to different merchants throughout Clemson to participate in this competition.” Watley said family kits have been put together for children, and Santa Claus has appeared in a snow globe on College Avenue for the community to come out and take photos. “We want to make sure Santa is able to deliver presents on Christmas Eve,” she said. which will be given to Acting city administra- have a ghost town,” Zirbel In order to ensure the them when visiting local tor Andy Blondeau said he said at last month’s EDAC PHOTOS BY GREG OLIVER | THE JOURNAL city remains in a festive businesses, in a box. The appreciates what Watley meeting. “So, I think what Businesses across downtown Clemson have decorated mood despite the cloud last day to vote is Dec. 18. has done in an effort to you’ve designed here has their storefronts for a contest designed to help draw visi- of COVID-19, Watley said Watley said the Winter make the holidays bright- high potential to bring tors to town for Christmas shopping. businesses decorated win- Wonderland Virtual Pa- er in spite of COVID-19, families out, get them dows and lined them with rade, as it’s being called, including a drive-thru comfortable with coming clear lights. will be presented in the Halloween candy give- downtown and, hopefully, “Our goal is to bring comfort of people’s homes away at Nettles Park. we’ll look festive for them. a new look to Clemson with a montage of videos “The Halloween event We’ll make the most of it during the holiday season, from different organiza- was spectacular, and I’m and see what we can do to to encourage people to tions in town. sure Christmas will be, drum up some business for come out and support our “You can register too,” Blondeau said. the holidays.” local businesses,” Watley through an online form Downtown business Watley said trophies said. and email me your MP4 owner Doug Zirbel, who is will be given to the best Watley said family kits video file and we’ll put it also a member of the city’s storefront decorations and LIVE MUSIC are being distributed all together in a montage Economic Development awards presented for the LIVE MUSIC in front of the Clemson and will post it,” Watley Advisory Committee, said winning parade entries, Friday, Dec. 11 Police Depot on College said. “It will be a short he thinks that organizing which will be voted upon Avenue, and Tuesday one that will be a quick- some type of holiday event by three guest judges. The saw the Grinch popping er version, and then a is a good thing. parade montage is estimat- 6 pm - 9 pm into local businesses and longer one with virtual “We’ll see how many ed to last about 25 minutes. waving to children. Next performances of some of people it brings downtown, Tuesday, Santa will again the dance groups and for but the alternative was [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 appear in the snow globe grandparents to watch. It the students leave and we Follow on Twitter @JournalGO J. for photos, and strolling will publish on Dec. 18.” music and carolers will Deadline for virtual add to the holiday vibe. parade submissions is Sun- The public can vote for day, and anyone interested Stephens their favorite storefront in being a part of it is asked decorations either on- to contact Watley at lwat- line or by putting a chip, [email protected]. PIE & PINT INSTALLS ON NEW NIGHT! & EXISTING GUTTERS Homemade Woodfired Pizza & a Pint of Brew

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| ARRESTS | Daniel Ray Grimstad, Kidnapping, murders part of Woman charged 35 716 Lacey Lane, Seneca Booking Date: 12/9/20 Oconee County Sheriff largest RICO case in SC history Two counts unlawful with bringing neglect of a child/help- BY MICHELLE LIU The crimes occurred between 2017 and less person; possess/sell/ ASSOCIATED PRESS this year. dispose of stolen vehicle Prosecutors allege that all defen- greater than $10,000; COLUMBIA — Federal authorities dants, which include men and women, meth into jail distribution, etc. of meth have indicted 40 people in what they are members of or affiliated with a (excludes manufacturing) say is South Carolina's largest rack- gang known as the Insane Gangster eteering conspiracy case in history, Disciples, a branch of a nationwide THE JOURNAL STAFF Police: Man caught Franklin Clinton stemming from four state inmates or- group called Folk Nation that has been with stolen vehicle, Brandon, 52 chestrating hits and trafficking drugs operating in South Carolina for years. SENECA — A Westmin- 188 Ridgecrest, Westmin- by using contraband cellphones while Prosecutors say the purpose of the ster woman racked up two drugs at Walmart ster behind bars. gang was to make money through drug additional charges when SENECA — Police Booking Date: 12/9/20 The 147 counts in the indictment trafficking, kidnapping and smuggling police allege she brought arrested a man on mul- Walhalla City Police range from drug and firearm charges prison contraband and other means, as a syringe of methamphet- tiple charges, including Two counts shoplifting to those related to a murder, a kid- well as maintain power using threats amine into the county jail child neglect, after vehicle <$2,000 napping and two drive-by shootings, and violence. The gang also is accused after being security service OnStar prosecutors said Thursday at a news of aiming to establish safe houses and charged with notified law enforcement Ashton Leigh Black, 25 conference outside of Broad River provide money for members dealing driving a sto- of a car stolen from North 699 Earles Grove Road, Correctional Institution in Columbia. with the police or incarceration. len vehicle. Carolina in the Seneca Westminster Ashton Walmart parking lot on Booking Date: 12/9/20 Leigh Black, Tuesday. Oconee County Sheriff 25, of Earles Daniel Ray Grimstad, Driving under suspension, Grove Road, 35, of Lacey Lane in license not suspended Black was charged Seneca, was for DUI-2nd offense; CITY HALL: Moving to shifts with posses- charged with possess/sell/dispose sion of a stolen vehicle two counts stolen vehicle >$2,000 FROM PAGE A1 we’re ready to execute. I public was the right thing valued at more than of unlawful <$10,000; furnish con- think we’ve got as good of to do. There is no date for $2,000, possession of less neglect of a traband county municipal “At City Hall we’re a plan as we can have for a reopening, but it will than a gram of metham- child, dis- prisons; possession of putting them on shifts. the staff we have.” depend on the infection phetamine and furnishing tribution of less than one gram of I have four people (in Bronson told council the numbers in the county. contraband at a county methamphet- meth or cocaine base-1st addition to himself) at S.C. Department of Health Mayor Brian Ramey jail. Grimstad amine and offense City Hall. We interact a and Environmental said he wants to do what- A report from the possession of lot with the public there, Control (DHEC) website ever is necessary to take Oconee County Sheriff’s a stolen vehicle valued at Tiffany Yvette Harper, so closing that risk off on Wednesday morning care of employees during said a deputy found a car more than $10,000. 39 will allow us to have listed Oconee under an the pandemic. driving on Davis Creek OnStar notified deputies 202 Main St., Columbia two people operating. If “active or imminent “There’s always a con- Road that came back with of the 2020 Chevrolet Ca- Booking Date: 12/9/20 either team gets sick or outbreak” for COVID-19 cern about how COVID is a stolen tag on Wednesday maro stolen from a rental Oconee County Sheriff has to quarantine, I still because of a rising num- going to affect our employ- morning. The officer wait- service in the Charlotte Public disorderly conduct have the other team to ber of cases. ees,” he said. “It’s more ed for backup before ap- area after the ignition keep operating.” City officials announced concerning because more proaching the “older-mod- had been turned off in Brittany Jean Havird, City residents and Wednesday the annual people have been affected el Honda accord,” the the Walmart parking lot, 28 customers can contin- Christmas parade sched- by it, and the fact that report said. After Black according to a report from 791 Anderson St., West ue to call the office at uled for today had been we do have an increase was identified as the the Oconee County Sher- Union (864) 647-3200. Utility canceled, which Bronson in cases, I do believe it’s driver, deputies discov- iff’s Office. After deputies Booking Date: 12/9/20 customers can pay said was related to the in- something we do need to ered she had a previous approached the vehicle, Oconee County Sheriff bills by phone or mail, crease in virus numbers. be proactive and aware charge of driving under Grimstad complied with Unlawful neglect of a online or by using the “We began looking at of. We want to protect our suspension, according to orders to get out of the child/helpless person; drop box at City Hall. this saying, ‘How are we employees more than any- the report. car, and police found two breach of trust with Department heads going to do this?’ because thing else, and that’s what After the traffic stop, a children in the car and fraudulent intent <$2,000 discussed their con- we are such a small staff,” we’re trying to do.” deputy reportedly asked 1.85 grams of meth in tingency plans that he said, adding he believed Black if she had anything Grimstad’s possession, Kaitlin Mary Regelin, involved continuing to closing City Hall to the [email protected] | (864) 973-6680 in her possession officers the report said. A burnt 24 follow COVID proto- needed to be made aware marijuana roach was 125 Our Road, Walhalla cols and seeking help of, but she said she had found in the driver’s floor- Booking Date: 12/9/20 from nearby agencies if nothing, the report said. board, and a glass pipe Walhalla City Police several staff members KEOWEE BREWING When she was taken to was found in the glove box Temporary custody order get sick or have to quar- presents the Oconee County De- in front of where one of antine. tention Center, the report the children was sitting, Timothy Charles “All of our depart- Friday, Dec. 11 said Black was searched the report said. Deputies Oprandi, 71 ments have a COVID-19 6:30 PM by a deputy who found said they thought Grims- 130 Hope Ave., Seneca contingency plan,” On The Lawn Weather Permitting a syringe filled with a tad smoked the marijuana Booking Date: 12/9/20 Bronson told council. “clear liquid substance” in front of the children Seneca City Police “That really is how LC that later turned out to be and levied additional Driving under suspen- we’re going to manage meth. charges against him, the sion, license suspend- the staff if anyone BRANCH Black was released report said. ed for DUI-3rd or sub. becomes infected. Each Great Food Available from the Oconee County Grimstad was still offense of them has a plan that Starting At 4 PM Detention Center later being held on a combined Crafted by Blue Marble Deli Wednesday with a com- $50,000 surety bond BRING YOUR FRIENDS & JOIN THE FUN! bined $16,270 personal Thursday at the Oconee recognizance bond. County Detention Center. 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ASSOCIATED PRESS This combination photo shows, from left, Gavyn Batiste, 7, dressed as Black Panther and surrounded by action figures in Lafayette, La. on Aug. 31, actor Chadwick Boseman in character as T’Challa in “Black Panther” and 10-year old twins Lenny, left, and Bobby Homes paying tribute to Boseman at their home in Mesa, Ariz., on Aug. 31. Boseman died of colon cancer on Aug. 28 at age 43, an illness he kept secret from almost everyone, making movies in between surgeries and treatments. The world mourned the actor who, like many of his characters, radiated a regal sense of dignity. Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime BY JOCELYN NOVECK … something. The world mourns MAY: YouTube video featuring danc- “cringeworthy” just doesn’t cut ASSOCIATED PRESS the sudden loss of KOBE BRY- Who’s that singing from ers across the globe performing it. “DAVID BYRNE’S AMERI- ANT, and ponders a royal first the fifth-floor window? Every “Swan Lake” in their bathtubs CAN UTOPIA,” a filmed version And now, for our annual look when HARRY and MEGHAN night at 7 as front-line workers (Get it? Lakes?) of the Broadway concert helmed at the year in pop culture…. Oh, step back from their duties. What are honored with cheers and by SPIKE LEE no less, finds the wait. This was 2020. The year will it all mean? honking horns, a beautiful AUGUST: sweet spot in translating the everything stopped cold. tenor is heard in upper Man- Fans are gutted by the death exhilaration of live performance Well, not really. Truth is, people FEBRUARY: hattan singing “The Impossi- of CHADWICK BOSEMAN, who to the screen. Speaking of exhil- turned to culture of all kinds in And the Oscar goes to ... was ble Dream”: It’s Tony winner achieved fame with a series of aration, try watching @420dog- 2020 — highbrow and lowbrow — that THIS year? Yep, it was only BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, star-making performances as gface208, aka Nathan Apodaca to satisfy varied and sometimes months ago that “PARASITE” just recovered from COVID-19 Jackie Robinson, James Brown of Idaho, peacefully skateboard- conflicting needs: Distraction, in- swept the Academy Awards, a himself, doing his signature and Thurgood Marshall, and ing on TikTok to Fleetwood spiration, consolation, escapism, historic moment for South Korea song. Another artist making as groundbreaking superhero Mac’s “Dreams” and drinking hope. And those needs evolved: If and director BONG JOON HO, use of pandemic free time: “BLACK PANTHER.” Boseman Cran-Raspberry juice on the way we began lockdown in March by clearly adored in Hollywood. (If MISTY COPELAND, American dies at 43 of colon cancer, an ill- to work — a thing we somehow addictively binge-watching the not by PRESIDENT TRUMP, who Ballet Theatre’s first Black ness he kept secret from almost never knew we wanted to do. darkly bizarre “Tiger King,” by asks supporters at a rally: “What female principal dancer, brings everyone, making movies in be- early winter we were transfixed the hell was that all about?”) together 32 ballerinas from 14 tween surgeries and treatments. NOVEMBER: by a different sort of animal: the countries, all dancing the fa- The world mourns an actor of The first post-election “SNL” graceful octopod of “My Octopus MARCH: mous “Dying Swan” in a video immense talent who, like many ends with ALEC BALDWIN Teacher,” extending her tentacles In a landmark moment for the for “Swans for Relief,” a fund- of his characters, radiated a holding a sign that says to make connections that seemed #MeToo movement, HARVEY raiser for struggling dancers. regal sense of dignity. “YOU’RE WELCOME!!!” -- a achingly poignant in a time when WEINSTEIN is sentenced to 23 reference to his long-running mere hugs between humans are years in prison for sex crimes, JUNE: SEPTEMBER: Trump impersonation (and taboo. the once-powerful mogul led A new SPIKE LEE joint What do fashion shows look Trump’s loss). BEYONCÉ, And while live entertainment away in handcuffs for what arrives at the perfect time: In a like in the pandemic era? Mostly already the most nominated was tragically curtailed due to could be the rest of his life. Days year when Black Lives Matter they’re virtual, but CHRISTIAN female artist in GRAMMY histo- the raging pandemic, performers later, the coronavirus shuts is forcing a rethinking of so SIRIANO invites guests to his ry, scores nine more, including often found their own stages, down much of life as we know many things, “DA 5 BLOODS” Connecticut home for a socially for “Black Parade,” released on in endlessly creative ways. A it. Binge-watching reaches new looks at the Vietnam War from distanced runway show with Juneteenth. In his final screen Broadway star serenaded health heights. “TIGER KING” on Net- the oft-ignored perspective models in masks. The EM- role, BOSEMAN fittingly soars workers from his apartment flix, a story of very big cats and of its Black soldiers. And in MYS are virtual, too, but the in “MA RAINEY’S BLACK window, and ballet dancers very strange people, becomes the what might be the future — or awkward format can’t quash BOTTOM” with a searing performed “Swan Lake” from thing everyone can’t look away near-future — of concert-going, the ebullient celebration up in performance as a troubled jazz their bathtubs. There were Zoom from. GARTH BROOKS presents Canada for the zanily talented trumpeter. proms, drive-in concerts and a a one-night-only show at 300 cast of “SCHITT’S CREEK.” Oh, host of cast reunions. APRIL: drive-in theaters, for $100 a car. and BRAD and JEN are back DECEMBER: And then there was the TikTok Enough weirdness, anybody (Unlike the live, secret show together! Just kidding! But they “My name is Elliot.” ELLIOT guy on the skateboard. Drinking got some good news? JOHN KEITH URBAN did in May for appear together in a Zoom read- PAGE, the Oscar-nominated Ocean Spray from the bottle. KRASINSKI’s feel-good web health-care workers, though, ing of “Fast Times at Ridgemont actor for “Juno,” announces he Singing Fleetwood Mac. For all series named, yes, “SOME GOOD Brooks’ concert is prerecorded.) High.” On the other side of is trans, a landmark moment of us. NEWS,” brings a “HAMILTON” the world (and underwater) in for Hollywood’s trans commu- A totally selective, appropri- cast reunion for a starstruck JULY: South Africa, we meet a glorious nity. In a year with precious ately scatterbrained journey musical theater fan and a prom Independence Day barbecues creature who simultaneously few blockbusters, WONDER through some cultural moments for high-school seniors missing may be canceled, but musical captures our need for escape and WOMAN gears up to lasso end- of 2020: theirs, with musical guests like (and history) fans have reason for emotional connection: “My of-year attention for its sequel, BILLIE EILISH. Then there’s to cheer: the live-captured film Octopus Teacher” is an antidote to be released simultaneously in JANUARY: LADY GAGA’s star-studded version of Broadway smash for troubled times. theaters and on HBO Max. And The year starts like any lineup — try PAUL McCART- “HAMILTON” is fast-tracked speaking of blockbusters, how other ... as if! At the GOLDEN NEY and the ROLLING STONES by more than a year to stream OCTOBER: about BOB DYLAN’s deal: The GLOBES, RICKY GERVAIS hosts — honoring front-line workers. A on Disney+. The roar of a Oh hey, BORAT... Somehow 79-year-old bard sells his entire for the fifth time and seems eager stay-at-home edition of “Saturday real Broadway crowd, from when we weren’t looking, catalog for a sum estimated at to get home. MICHELLE WIL- Night Live” features newly mint- performances filmed in 2016, SACHA BARON COHEN was more than $300 million. As a LIAMS speaks passionately of a ed Oscar winner BRAD PITT is enough to bring a tear to a filming a sequel. It’s typically treacherous 2020 draws to a woman’s right to choose, PATRI- playing DR. ANTHONY FAUCI. theatergoer’s eye. On a MUCH outrageous and features a scene close, aren’t we all just so ready, CIA ARQUETTE about voting, “He did a great job,” quips Fauci smaller scale, ballet lovers are with Trump lawyer RUDY as Dylan was in 1964, for these and JOAQUIN PHOENIX about (the real one). treated to a wildly inventive GIULIANI for which the word times to be a-changin’?

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| OBITUARIES | Vigil held for 2 teens Frances Mary was a steel rigger and crane flagman during killed in hit-and-run crash Loudermilk Burrell the construction of the DECEMBER 9, 2020 Oconee Nuclear Station. ASSOCIATED PRESS “This is tragedy. SENECA, S.C. — Fran- Jim was a craftsman who These two kids are ces Mary Loudermilk loved to work with his MISHAWAKA, Ind. — dead for no reason,” he Burrell, 85, wife of the hands, an artist, loved Relatives of two north- said. late Jack Wesley Burrell, the outdoors and was an ern Indiana teenagers McClish’s cousin, passed away Wednesday, avid Clemson Tiger fan. killed in a hit-and-run Tabitha Stackman, said Dec. 9, at Cottingham He was co-owner with his crash last week as po- McClish and Johnson’s Hospice House. wife of Eleanor’s Flowers, lice chased another ve- lives “were taken for no Graveside services located in Seneca and hicle remembered the reason” as McClish was will be conducted at 11 Clemson, S.C. young couple during a simply driving home. a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Jim is survived by his candlelight vigil at the The St. Joseph Coun- Oconee Memorial Park. beloved wife of 63 years, crash scene. ty Fatal Crash Team SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL The family requests that Eleanor Butts Watson; Clayton McClish, said the police pursuit everyone who attends the children, the Rev. Timo- 19, and his 18-year- began after officers service wears a mask. thy Watson (Judy) of Stony old fiancé, Elizabeth responding to reports Flowers are accepted, or Point, N.C., Susie Holland Johnson, died Dec. 2 of a house’s door being Rotary welcomes Watt memorials may be made (Kendall) of Westminster, when McClish’s car kicked in began chas- to Prisma Health Hospice S.C., and Tobias Watson was struck by a vehicle ing a male on foot. of the Foothills, Cotting- (Angel) of Spartanburg, fleeing police in Misha- That suspect then got and Westmoreland ham Hospice House, Attn: S.C.; seven grandchildren, waka, just east of South into the back of a silver Foundation Office, 298 Erin Hudgins (Greg), Bend. Pontiac Grand Prix Jimmy Watt and Helen Westmoreland with the Oconee Memorial Drive, Sene- Tiffany Hart (Rick), The driver of that and it drove away, the County Sheriff’s Office recently updated the Golden ca, SC 29672. The family William Blake Holland vehicle fled the scene South Bend Tribune Corner Rotary Club on the sheriff’s leadership programs members are at their (Tiffany), Austin L. Roy on foot after the crash reported. and foundation. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office helps respective homes. Holland, Logan Watson with another male. Officers pursued the reimburse deputies for continuing education tuition, A native of Walhalla, Holland, William Watson Both remain at large. Pontiac for “less than and the foundation recently helped the department S.C., Mrs. Burrell was the and Connor Watson; six Johnson’s father, a minute” before it purchase a trained explosives dog. The dog was named daughter of the late Lewis great-grandchildren, Shane Neher, called for struck McClish’s car, Thor by Cam Hendrix, a student at Westminster Ele- Monroe Loudermilk and Luke, Justin, Kendin, Si- justice during Wednes- police said. mentary School. For more information, visit the website Ruby Estelle Smith Loud- las, Wyatt and Aesen; and day night’s vigil at- After the collision, oconeelaw.com. Pictured, from left, are Golden Corner ermilk. She retired from nieces and nephews, Tam- tended by several other the driver and another Rotary Club president Gene Williams, Westmoreland and West Point Stevens and my Bakker, Randy Watson relatives and friends of male fled on foot, while Watt. Follow the activities of the Golden Corner Rotary was of the Church of God and Ned Watson. He had the couple. a female passenger Club on Facebook. The club meets at 7:15 a.m. every faith. many in-laws, nieces and Wednesday at Seneca Family Restaurant on U.S. 123 Mrs. Burrell is survived nephews he adored. Bypass. For more information, call (864) 882-8395. by her daughter, Anita B. In addition to his par- Parham (Dennis) of Sen- ents, Jim was preceded eca; sister, Vivian Mize in death by a brother, NL | MARRIAGE LICENSES | (Lonnie) of Easley, S.C.; Watson of Salamanca, Remember Your Loved Ones With Granite nieces, Vickie Chapman N.Y.; and granddaughter, Granite Marker Special (Michael) of Florence, Marli Watson of Stony • Casey L. Duncan to to Jeremy L. Davies, $ S.C., and Tara Propes Point. Devin L. Glenn, both of both of Seneca 250 (Scott) of Easley; nephew, Condolences may be Seneca • William T. Sims of 20” x 10” x 4” Marker Don Taylor (Pam) of Sene- expressed online by visit- • Omar Bastida Mar- Fountain Inn to Heather Includes Engraving & Placement ca; and many great-nieces ing sandiferfuneralhome. tinez to Nely Gonzalez Black of Honea Path and nephews. com. Estrada, both of Seneca • Alexandria C. Sewart In addition to her hus- Sandifer Funeral Home • Hurley E. Stubble- to Ryan A. Gibler, both band and parents, Mrs is assisting the family. field to Ella L. Jordan, of Spring, Texas Burrell was preceded in both of Walhalla • Harley C. Cothran of death by her sister, Betty • Reagan S. Pierce Walhalla to Charles M. L. Quarles; and infant of Inman to Justin M. Sowell of Westminster Where Craftsman brother. Anderson of Loganville, • Jared M. Johnson to MAKING A LASTING IMPRESSION SINCE 1955 Own The Company. Condolences may be Ga. Sabrina E. Lazo, both of 6959 Calhoun Memorial Hwy., Easley | 864.859.4765 | AlexanderGraniteMarble.com sent to the family by • Rayanna M. Reavis Walhalla visiting davenportfuner- alhome.com. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the TRI-STAR IMPORTS arrangements. We Have Boots! • Georgia • Wolverine • Justin • Durango 311 South Highway 11 • Walhalla Jim Watson • Ariat 638-3611 We Carry DECEMBER 8, 2020 Now Serving The Families of Safety Toe Boots! SENECA, S.C. — Wil- William “Bill Maks” Maksymowicz liam R. “Jim” Watson, 84, Boot Vouchers Accepted husband of Eleanor Butts Wells Hwy. 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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 | COMICS/COLUMNISTS | THE JOURNAL B3

In The Bleachers A year filled Ex invited to Christmas There are no rich nor

with challenges Dear Annie: My sister passed away poor in God’s Kingdom in September, and I was really looking Tamassee DAR School’s transition to forward to spending an evening with her Question: Is making money a a center for education began with the family during Christmas. I’d not really sinful thing to do and if so, why? 2020-2021 school year, as we expanded our been close with her husband or children — M.M. early childhood learning program and in the past, but it’s important to me to Answer: Luke 16 is the famous established our after school program for spend time with them now. passage about a rich man whose elementary and middle school students in Well, apparently, my ex-husband has disobedience to God led him to the community. been invited to their house, along with his reject the very thing he longed Along with the pandemic that has wife of three years. We divorced five years for — eternal life. God does not altered everyone’s life, at ago, after he verbally and condemn people Tamassee it has been an emotionally abused me because they are eventful year filled with for 21 years. Admittedly, rich, nor does anticipated changes as I left the marriage in a He justify others well as unplanned im- not so great way, with the because they are pacts. However, through first person who told me poor. Poverty is it all, we have maintained that I was beautiful. not a virtue, nor our focus on helping stu- This holiday situa- are riches them- dents achieve educational tion has created a lot of selves sin. success while developing tension between me and But Jesus did Bizarro TAMASSEE an understanding of good DEAR my children, and it’s MY say, “It is easier citizenship principles and heartbreaking. I will not for a camel to DAR | the value in practicing ANNIE | go, because my ex will ANSWER | go through the them. be there, and I just don’t eye of a needle CONNIE With COVID-19 forcing ANNIE want to see him. But I BILLY than for a rich SPARKS many parents and/or care- LANE was wondering if you GRAHAM man to enter the givers to work from home, think what my brother- kingdom of God” or worse yet, culminating in-law, niece and nephew (Luke 18:25). Peo- in job displacement, we knew recruiting are doing is right. ple who attain great riches often and enrolling students in the after school — Sitting It Out trust in them more than trusting program would be a challenge. Since the Dear Sitting: I’m so sorry for the loss in God. This was the problem program opened in August, our enroll- of your sister. Let’s withhold judgment of with the young man in Scrip- ment has grown to 17 enthusiastic elemen- her husband and children, who are also ture. He sought Jesus. He came tary and middle school students. deep in grief. Maybe they didn’t even want to Jesus. He even bowed before Some of the enrollees are homeschool your ex to come, he just invited himself. Him desperately wanting to students who attend for the value of the That would square with the history of know how to gain eternal life in social connections, while others were emotionally abusive behavior that you Heaven. When Jesus told him to enrolled by caregivers who recognized the mentioned. forsake all, he walked away. He limits of their own educational instruction Whatever the case, what you are doing did not want to give up his vast and rely on us to strengthen their child’s is right — because everyone should be wealth in order to follow Christ academic advancements. Our goal is to sitting out holiday gatherings this year. to Heaven. His riches were a promote a relationship with those we serve Fortunately, even from afar, you can distraction to obeying Jesus. by including everyone in seasonal festivi- still get closer with your niece, nephew The altar of God is where ties and providing resources to encourage and brother-in-law, through video chats, kings and paupers meet. There Cornered and strengthen families. phone calls or emails. It might take some are no rich nor poor in God’s It is rewarding to hear students bargain time to break the ice, but keep chipping Kingdom. The rich man must with parents who arrive early to take them away. You will find pieces of your sister in put his riches upon the altar home, in hopes they can stay until the end one another. and the poor man must put his of the day to participate in the planned need upon the altar and with one activities. Our staff is made up of quality Dear Annie: A few months ago I met a voice cry out to God, “Nothing teachers and our volunteers are dedicated new guy friend, and we have been getting in my hand I bring, simply to thy to helping your child achieve academic to know each other. However, I do not cross I cling.” success. Our full day classes offer instruc- want a serious relationship with him, and Some of the finest Christians tion and plenty of fun activities to not only I have informed him of that. I know that are people of means, but their those who are enrolled in the everyday he likes me because he calls me “babe” bank accounts, like their lives, after school program, but to any elementa- and says things like, “I’m not going any- are consecrated wholly to God. ry or middle school student in the commu- where.” Money with all of its advantag- nity. So, we were texting one day, and he es cannot buy everything, but Our winter break session will be asked me if I wanted to go get ice cream. Christ gave His all to save us. available to help you through the holiday I said OK, but when we met up, he said he Receive His salvation today. vacation on Dec. 23 and then again from really didn’t feel like eating; he just want- Dec 28-31. The cost for the five days is $100, ed to see me. So we drove to my apartment (This column is based on the which includes breakfast, lunch and mid- building and sat in the parking lot. We words and writings of the late Rev. day snacks, and the hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 talked for a few hours. Afterward, he told Billy Graham.) p.m. Your student will enjoy days filled me in a text that he hopes that I will be with friends, adventures and learning. his girl someday. I know he means that he REV. BILLY Graham’s informative approach On Dec. 18, we are offering an evening wants us to be together romantically, but to his beliefs and his respectful examination out to parents from 6-9 p.m. Finish Christ- I don’t want to date him because I don’t of the beliefs of others have kept his nonde- The Flying McCoys mas shopping, enjoy a dinner out, or just feel a physical attraction to him. I don’t nominational Q&A column at the forefront of relax at home while your child is enter- want to hurt his feelings, but I don’t want religious discourse for more than 60 years. tained here in our program. The cost is to lead him on, either. In my defense, I $15, which includes a meal. Enrollment is already told him that we are friends and now open by calling Erin at (864) 944-1390, that’s all, nothing more. It seems to me | CROSSWORD ANSWERS | ext. 112. that he is not taking no for an answer. The safety of your child is our greatest Anyway, how do I tell him again gently concern. That’s why we follow all guide- that we are “just friends” without hurt- lines from ABC Quality and the S.C. ing his feelings so that we can actually Department of Health and Environmental remain friends? Control for the COVID-19 pandemic. — Just Friends Just like the students and families we Dear Just Friends: Sometimes a serve, for Tamassee it has been a year person can push past attraction to become filled with challenges and overcoming platonic friends with a former crush. This unforeseen changes. Our assurance to you isn’t one of those times. This man doesn’t is that Tamassee’s dedication to families want your friendship, and you don’t want and children in the community is still his heart. The sooner you accept that you strong, our doors are still open, and we are at cross purposes and go your sepa- will continue to serve you. rate ways, the better for both of you.

CONNIE SPARKS is the public relations specialist at SEND YOUR questions for Annie Lane to dearan- Tamassee DAR School. [email protected].

Luann Non Sequitur

Thatababy Wumo

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B4 THE JOURNAL | COMICS/PUZZLES | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020

| ACES ON THE BRIDGE | THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek As East, see if you can outplay the player at the table, Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, when China played Brazil in to form four ordinary words. the Round Robin of the 1995

Marlboro Bermuda Bowl. @PlayJumble China had stopped in four CITYH spades, but Roberto Mello, sitting South for Brazil, facing a balanced 8-10, had gone for the spade slam on an auction RYEDB that had been uninformative for the defense.

West had a choice of three Twitter app • Follow us on side suits to lead. While a club would have doomed the BRALER slam and a heart would have handed declarer the slam on a plate, the lead of the diamond six left the fate of the contract in the balance. NCTEEI Mello ruffed East’s diamond the free JUST JUMBLE Get ace, drew three rounds of Now arrange the circled letters

trumps, pitching a diamond ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as

from dummy, then finessed club queen and run the clubs. All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon.

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the heart jack. East won with As is not uncommon in his queen and returned a the defense against a double “ ” passive diamond, allowing squeeze, the defenders had declarer to ruff, cash the heart had the chance to break up (Answers tomorrow) ace and run all the trumps. the menace by attacking the Jumbles: HARSH GECKO WILDLY APPEAR Yesterday’s In the four-card ending, pivot suit, clubs. If East had Answer: The energy harnessed from the sun comes dummy kept two hearts, a switched to a club when in from a — HIGHER POWER diamond and a club. West with the heart queen, dummy came down to a diamond and would not have been able to three clubs but had to discard keep a club in the ending. a club (to keep his diamond Communications would have king) when declarer played a been disrupted for the double heart to dummy. As East had squeeze. already been reduced to two clubs to keep the hearts guard- B.C. ed, declarer could finesse the

ANSWER: You could have opened two clubs, but you would have elicited a response from partner either way. Jump to four diamonds now, an auto-splinter, self-agreeing Blondie spades as trumps with short diamonds and showing a great hand. This does not say anything about controls in the unbid suits.

Dilbert

Garfield

Promises to Pay by Fritz Light

ACROSS Jr. number 12 1 Trending direction 50 With 46-Down, spirit in some 14 Singer Jones or James 7 Role, metaphorically believers 17 Sushi roll dip 10 Depressing 51 “Odyssey” femme fatale 21 Sat for a photographer 13 Less distant 53 Queen in “Frozen” 23 Initially Peanuts 14 Swimmers that may be electric 57 Not divisible by two 25 Maritime law area 15 Many years ___ 58 Marine mammal that won’t 26 Greek bread 16 Dull lecture? stop barking? 27 Late riser’s grumble 18 Actress Banks, informally 60 “___ below” (“Details follow”) 28 Popular kind of dining in 2020 19 Unrefined metals 61 Invites on a date, with “out” 29 Chef’s meas. 20 “Forward,” for Wisconsin 62 Fuel rating 31 Prefix for “propyl” 21 Far from ruddy 63 32,000 ounces 33 Take a break 22 Emma Stone film partly 64 Motor oil amts. 34 401(k) alternatives inspired by “The Scarlet Letter” 65 Does some sole searching? 35 Supposed supernatural gift, 24 Like some clogs briefly 26 Mottled horses DOWN 37 Being such as Aphrodite 28 They might strike in Egypt 1 “Do ___ others ...” 38 Rather than 29 Cook, Rice or Curry 2 One might apply pressure 43 Insect in a plague 30 Move like a promotional tube 3 Cross a shallow stream, 45 Gorillas beat theirs man perhaps 46 See 50-Across Hagar 32 Like Gothic castle ruins, maybe 4 Gotten up 47 Competition with bull riding 36 People who read up on what 5 ___ Speedwagon 48 Like days of yore they discover? 6 Song part with no guitarists or 49 What helps a pupil grow? 39 Word before “plane” or “plate” singers 52 Annoys 40 Podiatric concerns 7 Make warmer 54 “Second Act” co-star Remini 41 Maple syrup source 8 Gives permission 55 Rational 42 ___ Royale National Park 9 Shaming syllable 56 Bass 44 Makes a pick 10 Green lunch beverages 46 Small cave 11 Like tightrope walkers 58 Help page title 49 “Da 5 Bloods” actor Whitlock 12 Apt answer for clue 59 Botany, for one: Abbr.

Baby Blues

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 THE JOURNAL B5 I guess he woke up Willie, and balances on I read where the powers of Joe Biden is the president being pre- of the United pared to be Tell States, they sworn in final- would have ly. Ol’ “sleepy to go until Joe” was not the first as sleepy as day they thought. take office Willie says: until the I guess he ie Will end of woke up. their last CALL 916-9749 term. You’d Willie, also have to get Can I stop wearing a A media an amendment to report stated wearing enough to the Constitution masks has become a wear a mask passed. As I recollect political statement. One as the signs back from my old mask after getting a person being interviewed on their doors government class, said he could walk into a request. the powers of each business establishment Willie says: branch of govern- COVID-19 vaccine? and immediately identify I agree. I ment are set up in the Democrats, as they wear a mask the Constitution. were the ones wearing everywhere I The president ASSOCIATED PRESS University of Washing- masks. I say you can walk go in public. doesn’t stop being ton. into a business establish- You can’t the president just Can I stop wearing And even once vaccine ment and draw a different argue with because they were not a mask after getting a supplies start ramping conclusion. Those not numbers. One elected to a second COVID-19 vaccine? up, getting hundreds of wearing a mask have an study found out term. No. For a couple rea- millions of shots into IQ under 50. wearing masks led to sons, masks and social people’s arms is expect- Willie says: a slowdown in daily Willie, distancing will still be ed to take months. Wearing a mask COVID-19 growth rate. Please advise your loyal recommended for some Fuller also noted should not be a politi- The first five days of readers they had better time after people are vaccine testing is just cal decision. It does not a mask rule, the daily stock up on paper prod- vaccinated. starting in children, depend on your IQ. It growth rate slowed by ucts, because when those To start, the first who won’t be able to get is based on science. An 0.9 percentage points. people who should be in coronavirus vaccines re- shots until study data experiment using high- After three weeks, the Willie, prison take over the White quire two shots; Pfizer’s indicates they’re safe speed video found that daily growth rate had It’s worrisome that House, we haven’t seen a second dose comes three and effective for them as hundreds of droplets slowed by 2 percentage sitting presidents current- shut down until they close weeks after the first and well. (ranging from 20 to 500 points. Facts aren’t ly have the powers they the country down to take Moderna’s comes after Moncef Slaoui, head of micrometers) are gen- opinions. have right up until noon over. It’s really a shame. four weeks. And the the U.S. vaccine develop- erated when someone Jan. 20. Even during their Thanks, Willie. effect of vaccinations ment effort, has estimat- says a simple phrase. Willie, last days in office, they Willie says: generally aren’t imme- ed the country could Nearly all these drop- We live close to major can start a war, destroy You want me to warn diate. reach herd immunity as lets were blocked when concentrations of con- embarrassing evidence, my readers to go out People are expected to early as May, based on the mouth was covered firmed coronavirus cases, rid themselves of people and buy toilet paper get some level of pro- the effectiveness of the by a damp washcloth. so forewarned is fore- they don’t like and appoint now because the Biden tection within a couple Pfizer and Moderna vac- A man who flew from armed. Clemson Univer- people who will do their Administration is of weeks after the first cines. That’s assuming China to Toronto had sity has 5,431 confirmed bidding no matter how gonna shut the country shot. But full protection there are no problems COVID-19. He had a cases as of Dec. 7. Univer- irresponsible and dan- down and they won’t be may not happen until a meeting manufacturers’ dry cough, but wore sity of Georgia and Uni- gerous. The only current able to go out and buy couple weeks after the supply estimates, and a mask on the flight. versity of South Carolina checks on a sitting pres- any? Naw. I don’t think second shot. enough people step for- All 25 people who sat are also up there. Cases ident’s powers are those I’m gonna do that. It’s also not yet known ward to be vaccinated. closest to him on the are rising across our in his inner circle who whether the Pfizer and flight tested negative state. An ounce of preven- provide advice. There are Catch ya later! Moderna vaccines pro- for COVID-19. Do you tion is worth a pound of not nearly enough checks Willie tect people from infec- think the results would cure. Our hospitals have and balances on our pres- tion entirely, or just from have been the same if only so much capacity. idents, and this situation COMMENTS ARE not intended symptoms. That means he hadn’t had his mask Willie says: must be corrected so citi- to reflect views of The Journal’s vaccinated people might on? This post-Thanksgiv- zens are not endangered management or staff and are the still be able to get infect- ing surge is happen- by a loose cannon — no opinions of readers submitting ed and pass the virus on, Willie, ing all over America. matter what his or her them. The Journal makes no although it would likely It sure would be nice if We all know what we political party. guarantee of their accuracy. As for be at a much lower rate, everyone respected the should be doing. Are Willie says: answers, ol’ Willie does his best to said Deborah Fuller, a 864.973.6304 management of stores we doing it? If you want checks get it right. vaccine expert at the www.upstatetoday.com

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B6 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 If you want to grow apples, choose the tastiest

BY LEE REICH coun, for instance, origi- Jonagold also has a nice ASSOCIATED PRESS nated in New York, in 1923, “cracking” flavor — the with McIntosh as one of its crisp fruits explode in If you’re thinking about parents. Hudson’s Golden your mouth with juice and growing apples, take some Gem is also American, flavor. time now to test varieties originating in an Oregon I round out my present and talk with local grow- fencerow in 1931. collection with the va- ers. Another American apple riety Liberty, also from I grow an apple called that I’ve grown is Newtown New York, dating to 1978. Hudson’s Golden Gem and Pippin, which originated Besides excellent flavor, not I do so for one reason. Yes, in New York City (Queens) surprising with Macoun as this apple’s russeted, gold- about 300 years ago. The one of its parents, Liberty en skin is beautiful. But it’s light yellow fruit, tart with is resistant to the major the flavor that puts it above a hint of tangerine, rounds apple diseases. the rest. out the apple season by not The above is only a When you buy apples at developing its best flavor sampling of the many the store or orchard, your until it’s been in storage great-tasting apple vari- choice is limited to the until after Christmas. As eties. Take a little time to dozen or so varieties that testimonial to its good taste a lot of varieties and have been chosen because ASSOCIATED PRESS flavor, Newtown Pippins speak to locals in your area they look pretty, ship well, A Hudson’s Golden Gem apple is seen in New Paltz, N.Y. Hudson’s Golden Gem is one were shipped to England in and you might find other store well and have flavor of many flavorful apples that might not be commercially acceptable but is among the colonial times. varieties that tickle your with broad appeal. best-tasting varieties for backyard growing. And superior flavor isn’t taste buds and are well We gardeners, on the limited to old apple variet- suited locally. other hand, can plant any . . . (and) should be accord- Ashmead’s Kernel origi- limits its American mar- ies, British or American. Before you get too en- of more than 5,000 apple ed that privilege.” nated more than 200 years ket. Prized strictly for its Mutsu (Crispin) came from thusiastic about planting varieties that strike our We can also harvest at ago in a Dr. Ashmead’s flavor, Cox is still grown Japan in 1948. This large, apples, one caution: Apples fancy. And we can plant each variety’s peak of per- garden in Gloucester, by British farmers despite round, yellow apple has a are not an easy fruit to and harvest without regard fection. My Macoun apples, England. The fruit is a rus- some commercial flaws. delicate, spicy flavor and a grow in many regions. to a variety’s appearance, for instance, taste different seted golden brown with a Ellison’s Orange is a pleasantly coarse texture The plants require annual shelf-life or other commer- -- and much better -- than reddish-bronze cheek hen British apple, a relative that is reminiscent of bit- pruning and pest control. cial attributes. any Macoun apples I can struck by sunlight. Inside, youngster, that originated ing into a snowball. (Even Liberty, although What the doyen of Amer- buy. One reason is because a delicious, crisp, yellow in Lincolnshire in 1911. It’s Jonagold was introduced disease-resistant, still gets ican horticulture, Liberty I don’t harvest mine until flesh. a late summer or early fall only 40 years ago from the attacked by insects.) Hyde Bailey, said early they are so ripe they are Cox’s Orange Pippin is apple, golden yellow with New York State Agricul- But if you’re willing to in the last century about about to or have fallen from another old variety that carmine stripes, with juicy tural Experiment Station. learn about pests and make apples applies equally well the branches. originated in England, flesh and a vinous flavor It combines the flavors of the efforts to thwart them, today: “Why do we need so Here are some other thanks to a retired brewer that hints of anise. Cox its parents, the sprightly a few trees of apple variet- many kinds . . .? Because flavorful apples I’ve plant- named Richard Cox, in Orange Pippin is one of its Jonathan and the aromat- ies selected for excellence there are so many folks. ed. They may have other 1825. The color, orange and parents. ic Golden Delicious. The in flavor will reward you A person has the right to shortcomings, but they all red, washed with carmine Not all the good apples large fruits are yellow with with years of delectable gratify his legitimate tastes taste great! over a yellow background, come from England. Ma- a splash of light scarlet. eating.

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| CLEMSON FOOTBALL | Clemson advances to title ‘What you hope for’ game after slow start or much of the first With the win, the half last Saturday Tigers Fat Virginia Tech, punched Clemson looked about as their sluggish as possible. ticket to The Hokies had the Char- Tigers on their heels lotte, for much of the first N.C., for half, controlling the the ACC ball and the clock while Champi- gaining significant onship yardage. The Hokies’ A SPORTING Game defense, meanwhile, VIEW | on Dec. also kept the Tigers’ 19. potent offense at bay in Clemson trailing by a touchdown GREG will be at halftime. OLIVER seeking Had Virginia Tech its sixth receiver Ronald Black- consecutive conference shear been more aware title against a Notre of where he was on a Dame team that in any Hail Mary pass at the year would not be play- end of the first half ing for an ACC title. and stuck the ball over The Tigers, who are the goal line, the score sitting at 9-1 on the sea- would have been tied son, will be attempting — and the second half to avenge their only loss might have been clos- of the season at Notre er with a huge shot of Dame. Lawrence missed momentum for the home that game — along with team. the Boston College However, Tech didn’t contest — because of the score, and Clemson virus and will be eager COURTESY OF THE ACC eventually made the to face the Irish this Clemson running back Lyn-J Dixon looks to break a tackle during the Tigers’ win over Virginia Tech last Saturday at Hokies pay. The Tigers’ time around. Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. The Tigers are off this week ahead of the ACC Championship Game next week. defense forced a turn- A sixth consecutive over deep in Virginia ACC championship and Tech territory, and sixth consecutive trip quarterback Trevor to the College Football Tigers look forward to Notre Dame rematch Lawrence made the Playoff is now on the Hokies pay with a touch- line for the Tigers. We BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY | UP NEXT | Notre Dame, a historically down to give Clemson all know the Tigers THE JOURNAL independent program, joined the some much needed have the talent and the Who: Notre Dame ACC in football for only this sea- breathing room. championship pedi- CLEMSON — Preparing for the When: Dec. 19, 4 p.m. son after the COVID-19 pandemic That sequence of gree to achieve what ACC Championship Game has Where: Charlotte, N.C. brought uncertainty to non-confer- events appeared to take has become an annual become an annual tradition for the TV: ABC ence scheduling. the wind out of the goal, but nothing has Clemson football team. Radio: WCCP 105.5 FM Clemson sees the chance to play Virginia Tech sails. come easy in this year With last Saturday’s win over Line: Clemson by 9 Notre Dame — its highest-ranked Tech never seemed to of COVID-19, as Notre Virginia Tech, the fourth-ranked conference championship opponent recover, especially as Dame is the latest and Tigers (9-1, 8-1 ACC) clinched a trip means an end to the Tigers’ five- during its six-year run — as an injuries to the Hokies largest obstacle stand- to Bank of America Stadium in year streak of appearing in the opportunity. top two quarterbacks ing between the Tigers Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 19 for the College Football Playoff. “They want to play football just forced them to go to and another champion- ACC title game. “For Notre Dame to come in for like we do, and they’re a great team their third-string ship run. Clemson will be looking to win a year and win, we don’t want that and they’ve earned the respect of signal caller. A Hokie its sixth straight conference cham- to happen,” Clemson running back everybody in the league coming in offense built on a strong GREG OLIVER has been a pionship against its sixth different Darien Rencher said earlier this here for a year,” defensive tackle ground game eventu- staff writer at The Journal opponent — second-ranked Notre week. “This has been our league, Nyles Pinckney said. “We knew ally found itself too far since 1994 and has written a Dame (10-0, 9-0). and we want to continue to defend what to expect. We knew they were down to come back in weekly sports column since This year’s game could have the that. It’s a special opportunity, and what turned out to be a 2004. Write to him at goliver@ highest stakes yet, as a loss likely we look forward to it.” SEE TIGERS, PAGE C3 45-10 Clemson rout. upstatetoday.com. SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home BY RALPH D. RUSSO CBS to ABC,” SEC com- love the fact that we can ESPN executive vice ASSOCIATED PRESS missioner Greg Sankey now bring the ABC plat- president Burke Magnus told AP. “So that’s a point form into the mix, starting said that while the net- The SEC’s signature of consistency.” in 2024,” ESPN chairman work would be happy to mid-afternoon Saturday The SEC football cham- Jimmy Pitaro told AP. have the new deal with the game will move from CBS pionship game will also The SEC’s contract with SEC start sooner rather to ABC starting in 2024 air on ABC. CBS was worth about $55 than later, it’s not some- as part of a new 10-year The SEC and ESPN are million per year to the thing ESPN can control. contract announced already in the midst of a conference. “We’re open to that pos- Thursday with ESPN and 20-year deal that includes Both Sankey and Pitaro sibility, but it would have the powerhouse football a partnership on the SEC declined to reveal finan- to be a circumstance that league. Network. The new deal cial terms, but Sports works for all involved,” The deal makes ESPN will line up so both will Business Journal report- Magnus said. the exclusive media rights run through the 2033-34 ed the new deal will be As for the familiar holder of SEC football and sports season. worth more than $300 SEC on CBS theme song, men’s basketball, and will The difference in the million annually — an Magnus said he gets asked end the conference’s rela- new deal: The mid-after- amount confirmed to The a lot about whether ESPN tionship with CBS after noon game is less likely to AP by a person familiar would consider trying to three decades. CBS has be the SEC’s game of the with the agreement on acquire it. been airing the league’s week. For the first time, condition of anonymity “I enjoy it the same way Saturday afternoon cen- SEC games will be avail- because the value of the other fans do. It’s iconic,” terpiece game and football able for ABC’s Saturday contract is private. Magnus said. “I’m not in championship since 1996. Night prime-time slot, too. There has been specu- the music business, I don’t “The SEC has now, “So Saturday night, lation the SEC could buy even know what’s possible has had and will have a prime time on ABC is the out part of the remaining necessarily or who owns ASSOCIATED PRESS 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time highest profile window, three years of its current it. But I do understand Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) reacts after broadcast network game. the biggest stage in terms deal with CBS and hasten the special place it holds scoring a touchdown against LSU on Saturday in Baton The change will be from of college football. And we the move to ESPN. among SEC fans.” Rouge, La. C2 THE JOURNAL | SPORTS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020

| LOCAL SPORTS | Irving, Nets each media silence, saying he fined $25,000 for wanted to ensure that Today Clippers ink George to extension point guard’s silence his message High School was conveyed Basketball BY BETH HARRIS tion to the $35.4 million That’s what I owe the NEW YORK (AP) — properly. Easley at Daniel, 6 p.m. (girls) ASSOCIATED PRESS guaranteed him for the organization,” George The NBA is making “I am and 7:30 p.m. (boys) 2020-21 sea- said. “My commitment Kyrie Irving and the committed Tabernacle at Foothills Christian, LOS ANGELES — Paul son. George’s and job is to try to bring a Brooklyn Nets pay for the to show up to 6:30 (boys) George wants to retire player option title here.” point guard’s silence. work every- with the Los Angeles for the 2021-22 George’s acquisition The league fined Irving day, ready | SPORTS ON TV | Clippers, and he took a season will from Oklahoma City in and the team $25,000 Irving to have fun, step in that direction by be replaced July 2019 paved the way apiece Thursday because compete, per- Today signing a multiyear con- with the four- for Leonard to join the he has refused to speak to form, and win champion- AUTO RACING tract extension Thursday. year exten- team as a free agent, the media thus far during ships alongside my team- 3:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula One: Practice, The six-time All-Star George sion, which giving the Clippers a pair the preseason. mates and colleagues in Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, could have become a free includes a of star players to build In announcing the the Nets organization. United Arab Emirates agent after the upcoming new player option for the around in pursuit of the fines, the NBA said My goal this season is 7:55 a.m. season. Instead, the team 2024-25 season. franchise’s first NBA Irving has refused on to let my work on and ESPN2 — Formula One: Practice, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu locked down his services, George averaged 21.5 championship. several occasions this off the court speak for Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ensuring George will re- points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.9 as- George’s extension is “a week to participate in itself,” Irving said. 4:55 a.m. (Saturday) main not far from where sists and shot a career-high really significant moment” team media availability. “Life hit differently this ESPN — Formula One: Practice, he grew up in Palmdale. 41 percent from 3-point for the franchise, said Law- Irving has had a com- year and it requires us, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates “This is a childhood range in his first season rence Frank, president of plicated relationship with it requires me, to move BIATHLON dream being fulfilled. It’s with the Clippers. It ended basketball operations. the media and was nearly differently. So, this is the 6:30 p.m. just priceless, regardless it disappointment, howev- “It’s one thing to fined by the NBA last sea- beginning of that change.” NBCSN — IBU: World Cup, of what this deal was for,” er, with the team blowing a acquire a great player son for not speaking as The publicist clari- Hochfilzen, Austria (taped) he said on a video call. 3-1 lead against Denver and like Paul, it’s another to obligated while sidelined fied that the statement COLLEGE BASKETBALL “Being in front of my by a shoulder injury. (MEN’S) losing in the second round retain him,” he said. “We didn’t mean Irving didn’t 4:30 p.m. family and my friends of the playoffs. also believe the best is yet This time, Irving has intend to speak to the CBSSN — St. John’s at Seton and leaving my mark on a The early exit, George to come, both for Paul and not spoken during any media. However, he still Hall place I grew up.” said, only served to mo- the team.” of the Nets’ press ses- hasn’t, even though the 5 p.m. Terms of the deal were sions, all being held via ESPNU — Appalachian State at tivate him for the season The Clippers next will Nets have had availabili- Charlotte not disclosed, but ESPN that begins Dec. 22, when turn their attention to Zoom because of the ties on every day but one 7 p.m. reported George’s con- he and Kawhi Leonard re-signing Leonard, coronavirus pandemic. since then. BTN — Nebraska at Creighton tract was extended for an will be playing for new who could become a free He released a statement They play their presea- ESPN2 — Nebraska (Omaha) at additional four years at through his publicist last Kansas coach Tyronn Lue. agent after the upcoming son opener on Sunday ESPNU — Iona at Fairfield $190 million, in addi- “I owe them a trophy. season. Friday to address his against Washington. FS1 — Villanova at Georgetown 9 p.m. BTN — Iowa State at Iowa 9:30 p.m. | SCOREBOARD | PAC-12N — Marquette at UCLA COLLEGE BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 1. Military Magnet Saturday, 3 p.m. ESPN+ North ditioning coach, Adam Vish a strength (WOMEN’S) n South Carolina Basketball 2. High Point Academy No. 12 Georgia at Missouri, Saturday, W L T Pct PF PA & conditioning coach, Seth Steinhauer 3 p.m. Coaches Rankings 3. East Clarendon Noon SECN Green Bay 9 3 0 .750 379 299 physical therapist, Josh Hopper coor- BTN — Rutgers at Wisconsin Dec. 10 4. Estill No. 14 BYU vs. San Diego State, Minnesota 6 6 0 .500 319 329 dinator of pitching development, A.J. 7 p.m. Class 5A Boys 5. Whale Branch Saturday, 10 p.m. ESPN2 Chicago 5 7 0 .417 246 284 Patrick director of sports performance, PAC-12N — Washington State at 1. Dorman 6. Lake View No. 15 Northwestern vs. Illinois, Detroit 5 7 0 .417 286 358 Ted Tomczyk director of sports medi- Washington 2. Ridge View 7. Denmark-Olar Saturday, Noon ESPN2 West cine and Bryan Stroh senior vice presi- COLLEGE FOOTBALL 3. Mauldin 8. Cross No. 16 Southern Cal at UCLA, W L T Pct PF PA dent of baseball development. 7 p.m. 4. Blythewood 9. Scott’s Branch Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ABC L.A. Rams 9 4 0 .692 325 246 FOOTBALL ESPN — Arizona State at 5. Spartanburg 10. Blackville-Hilda No. 19 Iowa vs. No. 25 Wisconsin, Seattle 8 4 0 .667 353 321 National Football League Arizona 6. Dutch Fork Saturday, 3:30 p.m. FS1 Arizona 6 6 0 .500 332 296 BALTIMORE RAVENS — Activated 7. Goose Creek n 10 p.m. Men’s AP Top 25 Schedule No. 21 Colorado vs. Utah, Saturday, San Francisco 5 7 0 .417 285 288 WR Willie Snead from reserve/COVID- 8. River Bluff CBSSN — Nevada (Reno) vs. and Results Noon FOX x — clinched playoff spot 19 list. Place WR Dez Bryant on the 9. Byrnes San Jose State, Las Vegas Thursday No. 24 Buffalo vs. Akron, Saturday, reserve/COVID-19 list. Activated TE Eli 10. Carolina Forest GOLF No. 23 Arizona St. vs. No. 24 San 2:30 p.m. CBSN Thursday Wolf from the practice squad injured 11 a.m. Diego St., late Class 5A Girls L.A. Rams 24, New England 3 reserve. GOLF — PGA Tour: The QBE Friday n 1. Clover ACC Glance Sunday BUFFALO BILLS — Signed general Shootout, First Round, Tiburón No. 3 Iowa vs. Iowa St., 9 p.m. School ACC Pct. Overall Pct. Arizona at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. manager Brandon Beane to a multi- 2. Sumter No. 5 Kansas vs. Omaha, 7 p.m. Golf Club, Naples, Fla. 3. T.L. Hanna Notre Dame 9-0 1.000 10-0 1.000 Dallas at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. year contract extension. No. 8 Creighton vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 4. Summerville Clemson 8-1 .889 9-1 .900 Denver at Carolina, 1 p.m. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Activated No. 9 Villanova at Georgetown, 5 p.m. GOLF — LPGA Tour: The U.S. 5. Rock Hill Miami 7-1 .875 8-1 .889 Houston at Chicago, 1 p.m. DE Yetur Gross-Matos from the Open, Second Round, Champi- NC State 7-3 .700 8-3 .727 reserve/COVID-19 list. 6. Ridge View n Kansas City at Miami, 1 p.m. ons Golf Course, Houston 7. J.L. Mann Men’s ACC Glance N. Carolina 6-3 .667 7-3 .700 Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. CHICAGO BEARS — Placed WR 2 a.m. (Saturday) 8. Lexington Conference All Games Boston Col. 5-5 .500 6-5 .545 Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. DeAndre Carter on the reserve/ GOLF — EPGA Tour: The DP 9. Mauldin W L Pct W L Pct Pittsburgh 5-5 .500 6-5 .545 Indianapolis at Las Vegas, 4:05 p.m. COVID-19 list. World Tour Championship, Third 10. Nation Ford Clemson 0 0 .000 4 0 1.000 Virginia 4-4 .500 5-4 .556 N.Y. Jets at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed DB Round, Jumeirah Golf Estates - Louisville 0 0 .000 4 0 1.000 Wake Forest 3-3 .500 4-3 .571 Atlanta at L.A. Chargers, 4:25 p.m. Chidobe Awuzin on the reserve/ Earth Course, Dubai, United Arab Class 4A Boys Miami 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 Virginia Tech 4-5 .444 4-6 .400 Green Bay at Detroit, 4:25 p.m. COVID-19 list. Designated C Tyler Emirates 1. A.C. Flora NC State 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 Georgia Tech 3-6 .333 3-7 .300 New Orleans at Philadelphia, 4:25 p.m. Biadasz to return from injured reserve. NBA BASKETBALL 2. Aiken Florida St. 0 0 .000 2 0 1.000 Louisville 2-7 .222 3-7 .300 Washington at San Francisco, 4:25 Activated WR Aaron Parker from the 8 p.m. 3. James Island Wake Forest 0 0 .000 2 0 1.000 Florida State 1-6 .143 2-6 .250 p.m. practice squad injured reserve list. 4. South Pointe NBATV — Preseason: Houston Virginia Tech 0 0 .000 4 1 .800 Duke 1-8 .111 2-8 .200 Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 8:20 p.m. DENVER BRONCOS — Designated 5. Richland Northeast at Chicago Pittsburgh 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Syracuse 1-9 .100 1-10 .091 Monday TE Jake Butt to return from injured 6. Greenville 10:30 p.m. Syracuse 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Baltimore at Cleveland, 8:15 p.m. reserve. Activated WR Diontae 7. Travelers Rest ESPN — Preseason: Sacramen- Virginia 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Thursday Spencer for the reserve/COVID-19 list. 8. Irmo to at Portland N. Carolina 0 0 .000 3 2 .600 Pittsburgh 34, Georgia Tech 20 GOLF GREEN BAY PACKERS — Activated 9. Hartsville Duke 0 0 .000 2 2 .500 n SKIING 10. Lancaster Saturday LPGA Tour — Women’s Open RB A.J. Dillon from the reserve/ 7:30 p.m. Georgia Tech 0 0 .000 2 2 .500 Wake Forest at Louisville, Noon Championship COVID-19 list. Notre Dame 0 0 .000 1 2 .333 NBCSN — FIS: Ski Flying World Class 4A Girls North Carolina at Miami, 3:30 p.m. Thursday INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed T Championships, Planica, Slove- 1. North Augusta Bos. College 0 0 .000 1 4 .200 Duke at Florida St., 4 p.m. At Champions Golf Course Will Holden to the active roster from nia (taped) 2. South Pointe Virginia at Virginia Tech, 8 p.m. Houston, Texas the Baltimore practice squad. SOCCER (MEN’S) 3. Westwood Late Wednesday Cypress Creek LAS VEGAS RAIDERS — Signed n 2:55 p.m. 4. Greenville Pittsburgh 71, Northwestern 70 SEC Glance Yardage: 6,731; Par: 71 DT Lee Autry to the practice squad. NBCSN — Premier League: 5. Irmo Thursday EASTERN DIVISION Jackrabbit Released WR Marcell Ateman. West Ham United at Leeds 6. Myrtle Beach No games scheduled School SEC Pct. Overall Pct. Yardage: 6,558; Par 71 LOS ANGELES RAMS — Promoted K United 7. Dreher Friday Florida 8-1 .889 8-1 .889 Purse: $1.3 million Austin MacGinnis to the active roster. 7:30 p.m. 8. A.C. Flora No games scheduled Georgia 6-2 .750 6-2 .750 (a) — amatuer MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed TE CBSSN — UEFA Champions 9. Travelers Rest Missouri 5-3 .625 5-3 .625 First Round (Top 20 and ties) Hale Hentges to the active roster from 10. West Florence n League: Atalanta at Ajax Amster- Men’s SEC Glance Kentucky 4-6 .400 4-6 .400 Amy Olson 34-33 — 67 -4 Indianapolis practice squad. dam, Group Stage (taped) Conference All Games Tennessee 2-6 .250 2-6 .250 Hinako Shibuno 33-35 — 68 -3 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Class 3A Boys W L Pct W L Pct SURFING S. Carolina 2-8 .200 2-8 .200 Moriya Jutanugarn 34-34 — 68 -3 Activated WR Julian Edelman from 1. Keenan Arkansas 0 0 .000 5 0 1.000 Vanderbilt 0-8 .000 0-8 .000 A Lim Kim 34-34 — 68 -3 the reserve/COVID-19 list. Activated 1 p.m. 2. Bishop England Georgia 0 0 .000 4 0 1.000 WESTERN DIVISION Linnea Strom 34-35 — 69 -2 TE Devin Asiasi from injured reserve. FS2 — WSL: The Maui Pro, 3. Oceanside Missouri 0 0 .000 4 0 1.000 School SEC Pct. Overall Pct. Linn Grant (a) 33-36 — 69 -2 Placed TE Ryan Izzo on injured Championship Tour, Maui, Hawaii 4. Marlboro County Florida 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 Alabama 9-0 1.000 9-0 1.000 Patty Tavatanakit 34-35 — 69 -2 reserve. 5. Camden Texas A&M 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 Texas A&M 7-1 .875 7-1 .875 NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed LB 6. Southside Gerina Piller 33-36 — 69 -2 Mississippi 0 0 .000 1 0 1.000 | BRIEFLY | 7. Georgetown Auburn 5-4 .555 5-4 .555 Charley Hull 35-34 — 69 -2 Trent Harris to the practice squad. Tennessee 0 0 .000 1 0 1.000 8. Wren Ole Miss 4-4 .500 4-4 .500 Sophia Popov 35-34 — 69 -2 PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed Davis leads Panthers 9. Chapman Vanderbilt 0 0 .000 1 0 1.000 LSU 3-5 .375 3-5 .375 Yuka Saso 32-37 — 69 -2 LB Vince Williams on reserve/COVID- 10. Brookland Cayce Alabama 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Arkansas 3-6 .333 3-6 .333 Jodi Ewart Shadoff 35-35 — 70 -1 19 list. past Georgia Tech LSU 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Miss. State 2-6 .250 2-6 .250 Roussin-Bouchard (a) 35-35 — 70 -1 TENNESSEE TITANS — Activated Class 3A Girls Mississippi St. 0 0 .000 3 2 .600 Lindsey Weaver 36-34 — 70 -1 DB Chris Jackson from the reserve/ ATLANA (AP) — Vin- 1. Keenan Auburn 0 0 .000 2 2 .500 Saturday Mina Harigae 35-35 — 70 -1 COVID-19 list. cent Davis rushed for a 2. Bishop England S. Carolina 0 0 .000 1 2 .333 Alabama at Arkansas, Noon Amelia Garvey (a) 37-33 — 70 -1 WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM career-best 247 yards, 3. Southside Kentucky 0 0 .000 1 3 .250 Georgia at Missouri, Noon Megan Khang 32-38 — 70 -1 — Designated WR Antonio Gandy- including a 74-yard 4. Lower Richland Tennessee at Vanderbilt, 4 p.m. Maja Stark (a) 35-35 — 70 -1 Golden to return from injured reserve. 5. Marlboro County Thursday LSU at Florida, 7 p.m. Brittany Lincicome 33-37 — 70 -1 HOCKEY scamper on the first 6. Wren Mississippi 80, Jackson State 45 Auburn at Mississippi St., 7:30 p.m. Hyejin Choi 36-34 — 70 -1 National Hockey League play of the game and 7. Camden Friday Sung Hyun Park 37-33 — 70 -1 NASHVILLE PREDATORS — a late touchdown, that 8. Daniel No games scheduled n NFL Glance Jennifer Kupcho 36-34 — 70 -1 Announced sending F Tommy Novak 9. Manning clinched Pittsburgh’s AMERICAN CONFERENCE Ariya Jutanugarn 35-35 — 70 -1 to ECHL’s Florida Everblades until the 10. Clinton n Women’s AP Top 25 Schedule East Scores of local interest start of the 2020-21 training camps for 34-20 victory over Geor- and Results W L T Pct PF PA Austin Ernst 38-37 — 75 +4 Nashville or Milwaukee. gia Tech on Thursday Class 2A Boys Thursday Buffalo 9 3 0 .750 333 306 ORLANDO CITY SC — Signed eSports 1. Gray Collegiate No. 6 Arizona (4-0) beat Arizona St Miami 8 4 0 .667 303 212 SOCCER athlete Douglas Bendeck to represent night. 2. Andrew Jackson 65-37 New England 6 7 0 .462 277 279 n MLS Playoff Glance the club in eMLS and the FIFA 21 In the makeup of a 3. Christ Church No. 7 Baylor (3-1) beat West Virginia N.Y. Jets 0 12 0 .000 180 353 MLS Cup Global Series. Re-signed former eMLS game that was post- 4. Greer Middle College 5. Wade Hampton 65-45 South Saturday representative Abe Valbuena as a con- poned last month 6. Burke No. 10 Texas A&M (5-0) beat Little W L T Pct PF PA Seattle at Columbus, 8 p.m. tent creator and consultant. because of COVID-19 7. York Prep Rock 79-56 Indianapolis 8 4 0 .667 328 273 WASHINGTON CAPITALS — 8. St. Joseph’s No. 17 Northwestern (1-0) beat Tennessee 8 4 0 .667 359 326 TRANSACTIONS Announced the loan of G Zach Fucale issues, the Panthers n 9. Legion Collegiate Academy Eastern Illinois 93-57 Houston 4 8 0 .333 288 323 Thursday’s Sports Transactions to South Carolina Sting Rays (ECHL). (6-5, 5-5 ACC) finished 10. Marion No. 18 Ohio St. (4-0) beat Miami Jacksonville 1 11 0 .083 251 352 BASEBALL East Coast Hockey League off a winning regular (Ohio) 104-65 North American League GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS — season and defied their Class 2A Girls No. 20 Syracuse (4-0) beat Miami W L T Pct PF PA CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Signed RF Announced F Karch Bachman and D standing as one of the 1. Christ Church (Fla.) 69-58 Pittsburgh 11 1 0 .917 334 211 Adam Eaton. Jack Sadek were added to their roster. 2. Marion No. 22 South Dakota St. (3-1) lost to Cleveland 9 3 0 .750 306 321 TAMPA BAY RAYS — Acquired SOCCER league’s worst rushing 3. Saluda Kansas St 62-53 Baltimore 7 5 0 .583 316 231 minor league C/OF Heriberto Major League Soccer teams. 4. Woodland Friday Cincinnati 2 9 1 .208 237 308 Hernandez, INF Osleivis Basabe and NEW YORK RED BULLS — Re-signed Davis, whose previ- 5. Phillip Simmons No games scheduled West OF Alexander Ovalles from Texas eMLS cup champion, George Adamou, 6. Latta ous high was 69 yards W L T Pct PF PA Rangers in exchange for 1B/3B Nate to a contract extension to represent 7. Mullins n NBA Preseason Schedule x-Kansas City 11 1 0 .917 370 254 Lowe, minor league 1B Jake Guenther the club in the 2021 eMLS season and in last year’s Quick 8. Andrew Jackson Friday Las Vegas 7 5 0 .583 323 347 and a player to be named. other FIFA Global Series events in Lane Bowl, eclipsed 9. Blacksburg Orlando at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Denver 4 8 0 .333 225 320 National League 2021. Announced the loan of F Mathias 10. Chesnee that on the first snap New York at Detroit, 7 p.m. L.A. Chargers 3 9 0 .250 277 345 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Jorgensen to Denmark’s (Aartus Houston at Chicago, 8 p.m. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Announced the trade of RHP Zach Pop Gymnastikforening) for six-months with against Georgia Tech Class 1A Boys L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m. East to Miami for a player to be named later. an option to purchase. 1. Scott’s Branch (3-7, 3-6). Sacramento at Portland, 10:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA LOS ANGELES DODGERS — National Women’s Soccer League 2. Southside Christian Davis finished off 3. Great Falls N.Y. Giants 5 7 0 .417 231 265 Announced the promotion of Janet SKY BLUE FC — Signed MF Nicole FOOTBALL Washington 5 7 0 .417 264 260 Marie Smith to executive vice presi- Baxter to a one-year 2021 contract his dynamic perfor- 4. C.E. Murray n mance with a 38-yard 5. Military Magnet AP Top 25 Schedule Philadelphia 3 8 1 .292 253 307 dent of planning and development. with a 2022 option. No. 1 Alabama at Arkansas, Saturday, Dallas 3 9 0 .250 268 393 NEW YORK METS — Announced the United Soccer League touchdown run with 2 6. Allendale-Fairfax 7. McCormick Noon ESPN South trade of RHP Luis Oviedo, received in SAN DIEGO LOYAL — Signed F minutes remaining. He 8. Carvers Bay No. 6 Florida vs. LSU, Saturday, 7 W L T Pct PF PA Rule 5 draft, to Pittsburgh in exchange Corey Hertzog. also had runs of 32 and 9. Hunter Kinard Tyler p.m. ESPN x-New Orleans 10 2 0 .833 347 241 for cash considerations. COLLEGE 21 yards, averaging 9.9 10. Bamberg-Ehrhardt No. 9 Miami vs. No. 20 North Carolina, Tampa Bay 7 5 0 .583 344 280 SAN DIEGO PADRES — Named ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY — Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ABC Atlanta 4 8 0 .333 311 302 Rafael Freitas head athletic trainer, Announced Blake Anderson resigned yards on 25 carries. 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Boston College opts out of bowl game Tigers start conference BY JIMMY GOLEN two with ranked Big 12 postponed just one day ASSOCIATED PRESS teams — were canceled, — because of shuffling bringing the elsewhere in the ACC. play with victory at Virginia BOSTON — Boston total to 10 for “What we did with College, which managed this week. No. COVID was bigger in my THE JOURNAL STAFF to escape the worst of the 13 Oklahoma opinion than any game coronavirus outbreak and will not play we could have won,” said The Clemson women’s the schedule and roster at West Vir- coach Jeff Hafley, who basketball team tipped shuffling that has affect- ginia because was in his first year at off conference play in ed so many other college of COVID-19 BC. “I wish we could play impressive fashion on football teams, is passing Hafley issues with every Saturday. But I Thursday, beating Vir- on the opportunity to play the Mountain- don’t have to sit in a dorm ginia convincingly on the in a bowl so players can eers. No. 23 Texas paused room by myself.” road. spend Christmas with its football activities, call- But Hafley said he The Tigers led for most their families. ing off the season finale could sense the strain of of the game, beating the BC is the first school at Kansas. the unusual season on injury-ravaged Cavaliers to forego the postseason And the 10th-ranked his players and called 71-55 at John Paul Jones COURTESY OF CLEMSON ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS because of the pandemic. Duke men’s basketball together his “leadership Arena. Clemson’s Danae McNeal shoots a free throw during the “A lot of these young team said Thursday it council” -- one represen- “We had foul trouble. Tigers’ 71-55 victory over Virginia on Thursday. men haven’t hugged their will not play any more tative from every position We had an injury. We ba- loved ones since June,” nonconference games this group -- to get a sense of sically had every conceiv- said. “Danae was a huge Clemson 71, Virginia 55 athletic director Pat season. how the team felt. able negative thing that shot in the arm for us. Clemson (6-0) Kraft said Thursday in BC was arguably the Together, they decided could happen in a game She’s been working hard Robinson 3-3 2-2 8, Bennett 1-4 0-0 2, Elliott 4-10 2-2 10, Spray a conference call with most successful team in to pull the plug. happen to us, but we still and preparing for those 2-7 3-3 9, Washington 1-2 0-0 2, reporters. “I’m very, very, the country at navigating “When (linebacker Max won by a 16 on someone kinds of opportunities, so Cherry 1-3 2-4 4, Hank 4-6 0-0 8, very proud of them and the COVID-19 outbreak, Richardson) told the team else’s court,” Clemson I knew she’d be ready.” Hayes 1-1 0-0 2, McNeal 5-10 1-2 the sacrifices they’ve with one positive test all that they’re going home coach Amanda Butler Clemson (6-0, 1-0 ACC) 11, Meertens 1-5 5-8 7, Sticker 0-1 0-0 0, Thomas 2-6 2-5 8, Hipp 0-0 made.” season — and that was in to see their families, it said. “It’s a great way to started strong, racing out 0-0 0, Team 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 25-58 Meanwhile, four more the final week. The Ea- was an uproar,” Hafley start to ACC play.” to a 43-27 lead in the first 17-26 71 major college football gles (6-5, 5-5 ACC) played said. “At that moment I Danae McNeal, who half. The Cavaliers (0-4, Virginia (0-4) games scheduled for all 11 scheduled games, knew 100 percent it was scored a career-high 11 0-1) outscored Clemson Bristol 1-1 2-2 4, Maupin 2-5 2-2 6, Miller 3-16 2-4 8, Pitts 1-8 0-0 3, Saturday — including with just one of them the right decision.” points on 5-of-10 shooting 15-9 in the third quarter, Toi 8-20 2-2 23, Johnson 1-3 0-4 2, from the field, was Clem- cutting into the lead. But Lawson 2-8 5-6 9, Team 0-0 0-0 0, son’s leading scorer. Gab- Clemson was able to close Totals 18-61 13-20 55 by Elliott, Kendall Spray the game with a 19-point Clemson 23 20 9 19 — 71 and Destiny Thomas fourth quarter, and a Virginia 16 11 15 13 — 55 Olson leads early at Women’s Open chipped in with 10, nine comfortable win over a 3-Point Goals — Clemson 4-14 and eight points, respec- Virginia squad that had (Elliott 0-1, Spray 2-5, McNeal 0-1, BY DOUG FERGUSON easy to me in college,” the Women’s British tively, while McNeal and just seven healthy players Meertens 0-1, Sticker 0-1, Thomas 2-5), Virginia 6-16 (Miller 0-1, Pitts ASSOCIATED PRESS Olson said. “It’s not easy to Open before following Hannah Hank grabbed to begin conference play. 1-3, Toi 5-9, Lawson 0-3). Assists — win out here.” that with an 81. Olson nine rebounds each. The Tigers will be back Clemson 13 (Meertens 5), Virginia HOUSTON — Winning She got one was one hole away from “To have those mean- on the road in conference 9 (Miller 4). Fouled Out — None. once felt easy to Amy out of the way winning the Evian ingful contributions from play on Sunday (noon, Rebounds — Clemson 49 (Hank 5-9), Virginia 34 (Team 6-8). Total Olson. Thursday in Championship two years the bench, especially ACC Network) at Pitts- Fouls — Clemson 26, Virginia 20. She captured the U.S. the U.S. Wom- ago until a double bogey Danae, was great,” Butler burgh. Technical Fouls — None. A — 250. Junior Girls her second en’s Open. on the final hole. time playing the tour- Olson got Olson was among only nament, won a record back to under 11 players who broke 70 Gamecocks cancel COVID-19 complica- positive tests within the 20 times while at North Olson par with one on the Cypress Creek and second game due tions. program. Dakota State and went swing, an Jackrabbit courses. For The school said the While team activities 4-1 in her lone Curtis Cup 8-iron for a hole-in-one on the first time, two courses to COVID-19 decision was made after are suspended, the test- appearance. her seventh hole, the 16th are being used for the COLUMBIA — The receiving results from ing process will continue In seven years on the at Cypress Creek, and opening rounds because South Carolina men’s Wednesday’s round of for the Gamecocks. Pend- LPGA Tour, however, kept right on going until of the limited daylight by basketball program virus testing and a re- ing negative test results, she’s still looking for that she had a 4-under 67 and a postponing the premier announced Thursday quired quarantine period. the team can resume first title. one-shot lead at Champi- event in women’s golf to its scheduled game at South Carolina canceled activities on Dec. 16 at “Coming out here, I ex- ons Golf Club. December. George Washington Thursday’s scheduled the earliest — three days pected to win really early. She also had the 18-hole Out of 156 players, only on Monday has been game against Wofford before its scheduled home It always kind of came lead at Royal Troon in 36 were at par or better. canceled as a result of earlier in the week due to game against Clemson. BOBCATS: Set for a ‘very challenging offseason’ after disappointing finish

FROM PAGE C1 the last six quarters of Therein lies reason for in between now and then.” normalcy is coming. to the details of how we go the season. We thought optimism, though Crane And that work, if Crane Should that be the about practice, and then (at Pendleton) was very we had made significant knows just because a has his druthers, is going case, and the Bobcats that’s got to translate to disappointing,” Crane strides the six quarters large group is returning to be intense. are able to have a nor- the details of the game,” said. “With a relatively before that, so we’ve got a doesn’t mean automatic With a U.S. government mal spring and summer Crane said. “With that, young roster, we didn’t lot of work to do.” success. advisory panel endorsing routine, Crane is going we’re very hopeful that do a good job as a staff or On a positive note, the “We’re kind of excited the widespread use of Pfiz- to work hard to ensure we can have a full, normal as a group of players of Bobcats return both of about that,” he said. “We er’s coronavirus vaccine the program doesn’t have offseason program. flipping that script and their Western 3A all-re- have a lot of guys com- on Thursday — and the a repeat of its sluggish “With the expectation moving on to the next gion honorees — wide ing back on both sides of Food and Drug Adminis- conclusion next fall. of having that, it’s going week in the manner we receiver E.J. Evett and the ball, so we’re excited tration likely to approve “We’ve already started to be a very challenging should have. We’ve got to offensive lineman Cam about the pieces that we the vaccine for emergency working to address clean- offseason for the Bobcats.” own it and address it. Johnson — next season, have. But at the same use in the coming days — ing up the details of how “We’re not real pleased while the team has to time, we know that’s only there’s hope the end of the we go about workouts, and [email protected] | (864) 882-2385 with how we finished replace just 10 seniors. as good as the work we put pandemic and a return to then that has to translate Follow on Twitter @Journal_ESprott

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McCaffrey not expected to play Sunday ASSOCIATED PRESS day against the Denver sprain, but was expect- Broncos. ed to return this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Both teams However, Rhule said — Christian McCaffrey are 4-8. McCaffrey tweaked his seems likely to spend The fourth- thigh while working out another week watching year running last week and hasn’t been from the sideline. back missed right since. The 2019 All-Pro six games That likely means running back did not earlier this McCaffrey won’t play practice Thursday, and season with against his father Ed’s Carolina Panthers coach McCaffrey a high ankle former team. Ed McCaf- Matt Rhule said “at this sprain. He frey helped the Broncos point I do not expect has missed the past three win back-to-back Super him to play” on Sun- games with a shoulder Bowls in the late 1990s. USOPC won’t punish Olympic protests BY EDDIE PELLS ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles Rams linebacker Kenny Young, right, returns an interception for a touch- down against the New England Patriots on Thursday in Inglewood, Calif. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee heeded calls from Ameri- can athletes by announc- Akers runs wild, Newton ing Thursday that it won’t sanction them for raising their fists or kneeling on the medals stand at next benched as Rams rout Patriots year’s Tokyo Games and beyond. BY GREG BEACHAM defense, which held New England to 62 The decision is a ASSOCIATED PRESS yards in the second half, recorded six response to a set of sacks and also scored a touchdown in its recommendations from INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cam Akers third consecutive game. a USOPC athlete group rushed for 171 yards in a breakout New England again struggled to move that seeks changes to the performance, Kenny Young returned an the ball through the air, and Newton much-maligned Rule 50 of interception 79 yards for a touchdown threw his first pick-six of the season to the IOC Olympic Charter, and the Los Angeles Rams clinched Young, who also had a sack. Newton was which prohibits inside- their fourth straight winning season 9 of 16 when Belichick replaced him ear- the-lines protests at the with a 24-3 victory over the New En- ly in the fourth quarter with Stidham, games. gland Patriots on Thursday night. who went 5 of 7 on three ineffective It was this rule that Jared Goff rushed for a touchdown series. most famously led to the and threw a TD pass to Cooper Kupp The Patriots have been held without ouster of U.S. medalists as the Rams (9-4) rolled to a one-sided an offensive touchdown in multiple Tommie Smith and John victory in a rematch of their 13-3 Super games this season for the first time Carlos from the 1968 Bowl loss in February 2019. since 2003. Olympics in Mexico City Cam Newton passed for 119 yards be- Despite their strong play in recent after the sprinters raised ASSOCIATED PRESS fore getting replaced by Jarrett Stidham weeks, the Patriots have seven losses their fists on the medals In this Oct. 16, 1968, photo, Tommie Smith, center, and in the fourth quarter of another dismal for the first time since 2002, officially stand to protest racial John Carlos extend gloved hands skyward in racial pro- offensive game for New England (6-7). ending their NFL-record streak of 17 inequality in the United test during the playing of national anthem in Mexico City. Five days after the Patriots scored 45 straight seasons with at least 10 victo- States. points at SoFi Stadium against the ries. “Prohibiting athletes to social justice issues. competition venues at Chargers, New England endangered its The Rams will have four consecutive freely express their views “You see athletes in the Olympics. Though push for a 12th straight playoff berth winning records under McVay, some- during the Games, partic- sports leagues becoming the IOC has called on its with only its second loss in six games. thing the franchise hadn’t done since ularly those from histor- aware of the power they own athlete committee to The Rams got a superb game from 1983-86 with Eric Dickerson and coach ically underrepresented have in driving social explore possible changes Akers, the second-round draft pick out John Robinson. Los Angeles still hasn’t and minoritized groups, change,” said Yannick to the rule, the call for of Florida State who has seized a major clinched McVay’s third playoff spot, but contributes to the dehu- Kluch, a sports culture action from the country role in their offense over the last three his team will sit atop the NFC West with manization of athletes that professor at Rowan Uni- that wins the most med- weeks. Akers’ yards mostly came in three games to play. is at odds with key Olympic versity who helped the ath- als and funnels the most big chunks during the biggest rushing Los Angeles also improved to 33-0 and Paralympic values,” letes tackle these issues. money to the Olympic game by an NFL rookie this season and with a halftime lead under McVay. said the athlete statement The IOC has defend- movement stands out just the ninth 150-yard game against The Rams’ opening 75-yard TD drive that accompanied the rec- ed the rule, explaining as the most high-profile a Bill Belichick-coached defense since at SoFi Stadium looked better than ommendations. that political statements pushback against the ban 2000. anything it did in the Super Bowl. Tyler The athletes seek have no place inside the to date. Aaron Donald had 1 1/2 sacks to Higbee and Akers had long gains before changes that would bring move into the overall NFL lead with 12 Goff leaned over the line on fourth-and- the policy closer to those 1/2 this season while leading another goal for his career-high fourth rushing in major U.S. and inter- strong game from Los Angeles’ elite touchdown of the season. national leagues, most of which relaxed their rules regarding demon- strations in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Washington win streak directed by Smith May at the hands of Min- neapolis police and the BY HOWARD FENDRICH and going to the next step ball. Put in Alex with that unrest that ensued. NBA Residential | Commercial | Luxury ASSOCIATED PRESS and going out and playing team, and the way their players, for instance, RE/MAX REALTY well,” Smith defense is playing, (he) pushed repeatedly for as- Darren Phillis Professionals-Lake Keowee WASHINGTON — Alex said Thurs- gives them a chance to win surances they could use 864-710-1582 • [email protected] Smith, in his words, day. “Doing every game.” their platform to address could “see the blood that, all of a pumping out” of a cut sudden, the under his left sock late in progression the first half of Washing- became ton’s last game. So could starting now the TV audience. Smith — and, with a “Never,” the 36-year-old week of prepa- quarterback said after ration, going out there and 150 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE the win, matter-of-fact play winning football.” as can be, “had one gush There was some trep- like that.” idation at the outset of ENJOYING A NEW SHOWER IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK He simply shrugged off this remarkable process, what he attributed to get- naturally. ting accidentally stepped For Smith, sure, but on and helped complete a also for teammates and come-from-behind 23-17 coach Ron Rivera. victory over the previous- “It’s only natural for ly unbeaten Pittsburgh you to be a little anxious NEW Steelers. and nervous. He went SHOWER DESIGN After all, what sort of through an injury where hassle was that compared 99 percent of people are to the 17 operations Smith going to call it quits went through after break- afterwards,” defensive ing his right leg, a medical lineman Jonathan Allen nightmare that sidelined said. “So for him to come him for nearly two full back, and not only, first years, threatened his abil- of all, play football again, ity to walk and even put which is impressive, but his life in danger? compete, which is impres- Smith truly is Mr. sive, and then start, and Comeback. And he seems then lead our team — the to be a clear-as-could-be last three, four weeks ... choice to collect Come- he’s been phenomenal.” back Player of the Year Like plenty of others, honors, merely by virtue Niners coach Kyle Sha- of returning to the field. nahan did not expect to Doesn’t even matter that see Smith in NFL action his steady leadership and again after the hard-to- take-what-they-give-you look-at broken tibia and passing has led Washing- fibula during a game in ton (5-7) to three consecu- November 2018, which was tive wins and helped turn followed by complications around the club’s season related to an infection. heading into Sunday’s “Anyone who’s had the game against the San career that he’s had, and Francisco 49ers (5-7). then had that serious of an “It has been a progres- injury, you would think FREE IN-HOME DESIGN sion from the first play, that they’re good not play- getting out there and ing again,” Shanahan said. 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| U.S. & WORLD BRIEFS | Biden taps Rice as For Morocco, it’s a major domestic policy adviser, achievement, too: U.S. recognition of its claim to McDonough for VA Western Sahara, some- WASHINGTON (AP) — thing not recognized by President-elect Joe Biden is the United Nations and the naming Susan Rice as di- subject of an international rector of the White House dispute for decades. Domestic Policy Council, But it’s a blow for hopes giving her broad sway for autonomy for those in over his administration’s Western Sahara who have approach to immigration, fought for independence health care and racial in- and want a referendum on equality and elevating the the territory’s future. The prominence of the position former Spanish colony, in the West Wing. with a population estimat- The move marks a ed at 350,000 to 500,000, is surprising shift for Rice, believed to have consider- a longtime Democratic able offshore oil deposits foreign policy expert who and mineral resources. served as President Barack Obama’s national security UK’s Johnson: adviser and U.N. ambas- ‘Strong possibility’ sador. She worked closely with then-Vice President Brexit talks will fail Biden in those roles and BRUSSELS (AP) — With was on his short list to a chaotic and costly no- become his running mate deal Brexit three weeks ASSOCIATED PRESS during the 2020 campaign. away, leaders of both the These are documents created by Pfizer for its meeting with the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel as Biden is also nominating European Union and Pfizer sought approval for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine. Denis McDonough, who United Kingdom saw an was Obama’s White House ever likelier collapse of chief of staff, as secretary trade talks Thursday, and of the Department of Vet- British Prime Minister erans Affairs, a sprawling Boris Johnson even spoke agency that has presented of a “strong possibility” of US panel endorses organizational challenges failure. for both parties over the Both sides told their years. But he never served citizens to brace for a New in the armed forces, a fact Year’s shock, as trade noted by a leading veterans between the U.K. and the widespread use of organization. European mainland could In selecting Rice and Mc- face its biggest upheaval in Donough, Biden is continu- almost a half century. ing to stockpile his admin- Johnson’s gloomy com- istration with prominent ments came as negotiators members of the Obama sought to find a belated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine administration. He will breakthrough in technical make the formal announce- talks, where their leaders ments Friday, along with failed three times in polit- BY LAURAN NEERGAARD his nominations of Ohio ical discussions over the AND MATTHEW PERRONE ‘This is a light at the end of the long tunnel of this Rep. Marcia Fudge to run past week. ASSOCIATED PRESS pandemic.’ the Department of Housing Facing a Sunday dead- and Urban Development, line set after inconclusive WASHINGTON — A U.S. gov- Katherine Tai as U.S. trade talks between EU Commis- Dr. Sally Goza ernment advisory panel endorsed representative and Tom sion President Ursula von widespread use of Pfizer’s corona- President, American Academy of Pediatrics Vilsack as agriculture sec- der Leyen and Johnson virus vaccine Thursday, putting retary. Vilsack filled that Wednesday night, both the country just one step away probably not happen until the White House officials have com- same role during Obama’s sides realized their drawn- from launching an epic vacci- spring. plained for weeks that the FDA was two terms. out four-year divorce might nation campaign against the Next week, the FDA will review a moving too slowly. well end on bad terms. outbreak that has killed close to second vaccine, from Moderna and “Americans want us to do a Israel, Morocco to “I do think we need to 300,000 Americans. the National Institutes of Health, scientific review, but I think they normalize ties; US be very very clear, there is Shots could begin within days, that appears about as protective also want us to make sure we’re now a strong possibility — depending on how quickly the Food as Pfizer-BioNTech’s shot. A third not wasting time on paperwork as shifts W Sahara policy a strong possibility — that and Drug Administration signs off, candidate, from Johnson & John- opposed to going forward with the WASHINGTON (AP) we will have a solution as expected, on the expert commit- son, which would require just one decision,” FDA Commissioner Ste- — Israel and Morocco that is much more like an tee’s recommendation. dose, is working its way through phen Hahn said before the meeting. have agreed to normalize Australian relationship “This is a light at the end of the the pipeline. Behind that is a candi- FDA scientists issued a glowing relations as President with the EU,” Johnson long tunnel of this pandemic,” date from AstraZeneca and Oxford review of the vaccine earlier in Donald Trump, in his final said, using his phrasing for declared Dr. Sally Goza, president University. the week. Agency staffers said weeks in office, announced a no-deal exit. of the American Academy of U.S. health experts are hoping a data from Pfizer’s ongoing study the fourth Arab-Israeli Pediatrics. combination of vaccines will ulti- of 44,000 people showed strong pro- agreement in four months Minneapolis approves In a 17-4 vote with one absten- mately enable the U.S. to conquer tection across different age groups, on Thursday. In a related tion, the government advisers con- the outbreak. races and health conditions with major policy shift, the Unit- cuts to police budget, cluded that the vaccine from Pfizer Still, experts estimate at least 70 no major, unexpected safety prob- ed States agreed to recog- not staffing and its German partner BioNTech percent of the U.S. population will lems. nize Morocco’s claim over MINNEAPOLIS (AP) appears safe and effective for emer- have to be vaccinated to achieve The Pfizer-BioNTech shot re- the long-disputed Western — The Minneapolis City gency use in adults and teenagers herd immunity, the point at which mains experimental because that Sahara region as part of Council unanimously 16 and over. the virus can be held in check. final-stage study isn’t complete. As the deal. approved a budget early That endorsement came despite That means it could be several a result, the expert panel wrestled The agreement adds to Thursday that will shift questions about allergic reactions months before things start to get with a list of questions that have Trump’s Mideast legacy about $8 million from the in two people who received the back to normal and Americans can yet to be answered. just as Joe Biden prepares police department toward vaccine earlier this week when put away their masks. For example, while the vaccine to assume the presidency violence prevention and Britain became the first country to All eyes now turn to the FDA is more than 90 percent effective in January with an eye other programs — but will begin dispensing the Pfizer-BioN- staff scientists who will make in blocking the symptoms of toward revamping Ameri- keep the mayor’s targeted Tech shot. the final decision of whether COVID-19, the FDA’s advisers ca’s policies in the region, staffing levels for sworn While there are a number of to press ahead with large-scale stressed it is not yet clear whether from Israel to Iran, Iraq officers intact, averting a remaining unknowns about the immunizations with Pfizer-BioN- it can stop the silent, symptomless and beyond. With Israel, possible veto. vaccine, in an emergency, “the Tech’s vaccine. The FDA’s vaccine spread that accounts for roughly Biden has pledged to re- Mayor Jacob Frey, who question is whether you know director, Dr. Peter Marks, said a half of all cases. turn to a more traditional had threatened to veto the enough” to press ahead, said panel decision would come within “days “Even though the individual ef- U.S. position, particularly entire budget if the council member Dr. Paul Offit of Chil- to a week.” ficacy of this vaccine is very, very, regarding the Palestinians went ahead with its plan dren’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. William Moss of Johns Hop- very high, you really as of right and their aspirations for to cap police staffing, said He concluded that the potential kins University, who was not in- now do not have any evidence” that statehood. the vote was a defining mo- benefits outweigh the risks. volved in the expert panel’s review, it will lower transmission, said Dr. Trump said Israel and ment for the city, which has The decision came as COVID-19 welcomed the outcome, saying, Patrick Moore of the University of Morocco would restore experienced soaring crime cases surge to ever-higher levels “Given how bad the pandemic is Pittsburgh. He urged Pfizer to take diplomatic and other ties, rates amid calls to defund across the U.S., with deaths setting now, we need to move.” additional steps to answer that including the immediate the police since the May 25 an all-time, one-day record of more The independent review by question. reopening of liaison offices death of George Floyd. than 3,100 on Wednesday. non-government experts in vaccine Several of the dissenting panel in Tel Aviv and Rabat, the “We all share a deep and Pfizer has said it will have about development, infectious diseases members objected to authorizing eventual opening of em- abiding reverence for the 25 million doses of the two-shot and medical statistics was consid- the shot for 16- and 17-year-olds, bassies and joint overflight role our local government vaccine for the U.S. by the end of ered critical to boosting Ameri- given their small numbers in the rights for the two nations’ plays in service of the peo- December. But the initial supplies cans’ confidence in the safety of study and the low risk they face airlines. ple of our city,” Frey said. will be reserved primarily for the shot, which was developed at from COVID-19. The agreement builds “And today, there are good health care workers and nursing breakneck speed less than a year Members worried, too, that on one of his main foreign reasons to be optimistic home residents, with other vul- after the virus was identified. Pfizer will lose its opportunity to policy accomplishments, about the future in Minne- nerable groups next in line until Regulators in both Britain and answer critical questions once it winning broader recogni- apolis.” ramped-up production enables Canada have already approved the begins offering the real vaccine to tion of Israel in the Arab Spokesman Mychal Vlat- shots to become widely available vaccine for use in their countries, study participants who had been world under the rubric of kovich said Frey intends to on demand — something that will and President Donald Trump and getting dummy shots up to now. the “Abraham Accords.” sign the budget.

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DOW NASDAQ S&P 500 10-YR T-NOTE 30-YR T-BOND CRUDE OIL GOLD EURO q 29,999.26 -69.55 p 12,405.81 +66.86 q3,668.10 -4.72 q.89% -.04 q 1.64% -.05 p $46.78 +1.26 q $1,833.60 -1.00 p $1.2134 +.0062 Money&Markets olesale prces on pulc ye on consuers Producer price index Consumer sentiment index A new report is expected to seasonally adjusted percent change Drug development software company Certara makes its Economists expect that a recent surge not seasonally adjusted show that U.S. wholesale prices stock market debut today. in coronavirus infections continues to 0.4% barely moved in November. The three-year-old company based in Princeton, New diminish Americans’ feelings about 90 The Labor Department serves Jersey makes software used to simulate trials of pharma- their economic prospects. 81.8 up its producer price index 0.3 ceutical drugs on virtual They predict the University of 80.4 est. 76.9 76.3 today. The index, which patients. Certara is set to Michigan’s consumer sentiment index 72.5 74.1 measures inflation pressures 0.2 begin trading on the slipped to 76.3 this month. A steep rise 70 before they reach the consumer, Nasdaq market under in virus cases in recent weeks pulled oday

est. is projected to have risen just 0.1 the ticker symbol November’s reading to 76.9 from 81.8 0.1% last month. That would be “CERT.” It’s the latest in October. The index is closely down from a 0.3% reading in 0.0 company to go public watched for signals of Americans’ 50 October. Wholesale prices are NOSAJJ after blockbuster market willingness to spend, as consumer DNOSAJ up just 0.5% through the 12 2020 debuts this week by spending accounts for 70% of U.S. 2020 months ended in October. Source: FactSet DoorDash and Airbnb. economic activity. Source: FactSet

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) 46.78 45.52 +2.77 -23.4 Exchange Crude oil prices 3-month T-bill .08 .08 ... r t t 1.56 USD per British Pound 1.3288 -.0106 -.80% 1.2766 1.3204 Ethanol (gal) 1.32 1.32 ... -4.0 Canadian Dollar 1.2745 -.0075 -.59% 1.3382 1.3231 jumped and Heating Oil (gal) 1.44 1.40 +2.63 -29.2 6-month T-bill .09 .09 ... r t t 1.56 The dollar rose USD per Euro 1.2134 +.0062 +.51% 1.1391 1.1096 natural gas Natural Gas (mm btu) 2.55 2.44 +4.55 +16.6 against the 52-wk T-bill .10 .10 ... r t t 1.55 Japanese Yen 104.20 -.03 -.03% 107.14 108.73 prices soared Unleaded Gas (gal) 1.32 1.28 +3.19 -22.1 British pound 2-year T-note .14 .16 -0.02 t t r 1.60 Mexican Peso 20.0226 +.1480 +.74% 21.8613 19.2371 over 4%. Gold 5-year T-note .39 .41 -0.02 t t s 1.63 and Mexican dipped and silver METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD peso. The dollar The yield on the 7-year T-note .65 .68 -0.03 t s s 1.73 prices rose Gold (oz) 1833.60 1834.60 -0.05 +20.7 fell against the EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST 10-year Treasury 10-year T-note .89 .93 -0.04 t s s 1.79 slightly. In crops, Silver (oz) 24.03 23.93 +0.42 +34.8 Japanese yen, Israeli Shekel 3.2535 +.0035 +.11% 3.4363 3.4763 fell to 0.89% on 30-year T-bond 1.64 1.69 -0.05 t t s 2.22 Norwegian Krone 8.7784 -.0580 -.66% 9.2916 9.1725 wheat prices Platinum (oz) 1027.70 1018.50 +0.90 +5.8 euro and Copper (lb) 3.57 3.51 +1.78 +27.8 Thursday. Yields South African Rand 15.0225 +.0241 +.16% 16.5011 14.7777 rose while Canadian dollar. soybeans fell. affect rates on Swedish Krona 8.4459 -.0555 -.66% 9.1806 9.4947 Swiss Franc .8872 -.0027 -.30% .9436 .9836 AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD mortgages and NAT’L WK 6MO 1YR Cattle (lb) 1.08 1.07 +0.51 -13.5 other consumer CONSUMER RATES AVG AGO AGO AGO Coffee (lb) 1.21 1. 17 +3.42 -6.7 ASIA/PACIFIC loans. Corn (bu) 4.20 4.22 -0.41 +8.4 48 month new car loan 4.04 r 4.04 4.14 4.29 Australian Dollar 1.3284 -.0163 -1.23% 1.4248 1.4675 Cotton (lb) 0.74 0.73 +1.66 +7.6 Money market account 0.20 r 0.20 0.20 0.29 Chinese Yuan 6.5455 +.0022 +.03% 7.0610 7.0343 Lumber (1,000 bd ft) 786.50 754.50 +4.24 +93.9 PRIME FED 1 year CD 0.41 s 0.40 0.41 0.51 Hong Kong Dollar 7.7518 -.0000 -.00% 7.7501 7.8271 Orange Juice (lb) 1.21 1.26 -3.78 +24.4 RATE FUNDS $30K Home equity loan 5.26 s 4.97 4.97 5.18 Indian Rupee 73.749 -.079 -.11% 75.706 70.822 Soybeans (bu) 11.53 11.59 -0.50 +22.2 LAST 3.25 .13 Singapore Dollar 1.3362 -.0018 -.13% 1.3827 1.3584 30 year fixed mortgage 2.92 r 2.92 2.97 3.38 Wheat (bu) 5.90 5.77 +2.30 +5.6 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 South Korean Won 1088.14 -.00 -.00% 1189.56 1190.63 1 YR AGO 4.75 1.63 15 year fixed mortgage 2.52 s 2.39 2.48 2.85 Taiwan Dollar 28.19 -.08 -.28% 29.58 30.45 (Previous and change figures reflect current contract.)

3,720 30,320 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 3,640 Close: 3,668.10 29,880 Close: 29,999.26 Change: -4.72 (-0.1%) Change: -69.55 (-0.2%) SelasLf 17.66 +11.27 +176.4 XeneticB 2.28 -.89 -28.1 Immutep 2819211 5.69 +3.53 3,560 10 DAYS 29,440 10 DAYS Immutep 5.69 +3.53 +163.4 OncTher 4.83 -1.47 -23.3 SelasLf 1469556 17.66 +11.27 Veru Inc 5.97 +2.08 +53.5 QIWI plc 10.79 -2.80 -20.6 GenElec 954407 11.32 -.07 3,800 31,000 SangTher 15.65 +5.42 +53.0 AquaB Tc 7.00 -1.67 -19.3 AmAirlines 832189 17.99 +.83 TG Thera 41.72 +12.10 +40.9 OncolBio 2.69 -.60 -18.2 FordM 831026 9.12 -.33 30,000 3,600 29,000 3,400 Company 28,000 Spotlight Starbucks perks up 3,200 27,000 Shares in Starbucks had their biggest gain in a month raised its forecast for comparable store sales growth to 26,000 3,000 after the retail coffee chain projected a big post-COVID 2%-4% annually starting in 2023, up from 1%-3% 25,000 rebound in the coming years and previously. 2,800 24,000 announced plans to open 22,000 new “We are well positioned to invest in the JDJASON JDJASON stores by 2030. right areas to strengthen our competitive Seattle-based Starbucks said advantage and drive consistent, Wednesday it expects earnings to triple sustainable growth for decades to come,” StocksRecap HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR YTD in 2021 and grow 20% in 2022. The Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson said. DOW 30,063.87 29,876.82 29,999.26 -69.55 -0.23% s s s +5.12% coffee maker, which has nearly 33,000 Starbucks shares continued their climb NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 12,753.88 12,595.03 12,689.17 -113.85 -0.89% s s s +16.40% retail locations worldwide, said it will to all-time highs on Thursday, jumping DOW Util. 858.99 849.30 854.06 -2.70 -0.32% t t s -2.86% continue its push into China, where it 5% to close at $105.39. Vol. (in mil.) 4,090 4,209 NYSE Comp. 14,413.06 14,290.93 14,394.34 +20.26 +0.14% s s s +3.46% Pvs. Volume 4,600 4,792 NASDAQ 12,431.56 12,214.74 12,405.81 +66.86 +0.54% s s s +38.26% Starbucks (SBUX) Thursday’s close: $105.39, +4.99 Total return 1-yr 3-yrs* 5-yrs* s s s Advanced 1334 2002 S&P 500 3,678.49 3,645.18 3,668.10 -4.72 -0.13% +13.54% SBUX 25.0% 24.1 14.1 Declined 1185 1183 S&P 400 2,248.23 2,220.91 2,246.20 +5.71 +0.25% s s s +8.88% 52-WEEK RANGE Price-earnings ratio: 134 New Highs 104 186 Wilshire 5000 38,615.00 38,169.58 38,552.34 +78.58 +0.20% s s s +17.23% $50 $107 (Based on past 12-month results) Div. yield: 1.7% Dividend: $1.80 New Lows 5 12 Russell 2000 1,924.12 1,887.69 1,922.70 +20.55 +1.08% s s s +15.24% AP *annualized Source: FactSet Stocks of Local Interest

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AFLAC Inc AFL 23.07 8 54.04 45.35 +.23 +0.5% t s s -14.3% -12.5% 2848 14 1.32f IBM IBM 90.56 6 158.75 124.96 -1.83 -1.4% t s s -6.8% -0.8% 4740 13 6.52 AT&T Inc T 26.08 4 39.55 30.69 -.77 -2.4% s s s -21.5% -13.9% 46710 16 2.08 Itron Inc ITRI 40.48 0 88.32 84.38 -.31 -0.4% s s s +0.5% +3.1% 224 75 ... Abbott Labs ABT 61.61 9 115.14 106.52 +.20 +0.2% t t t +22.6% +26.6% 4744 56 1.44 JPMorgan Chase JPM 76.91 7 141.10 120.27 -.78 -0.6% t s s -13.7% -7.0% 13605 12 3.60 Arch Dan Mid ADM 28.92 9 52.05 49.20 -.64 -1.3% t t s +6.1% +18.0% 3377 15 1.44 Kimco Realty KIM 7.45 6 21.32 14.82 -.11 -0.7% t s s -28.4% -26.2% 4405 15 0.64f Assurant Inc AIZ 76.27 9 142.61 132.52 +1.34 +1.0% r s s +1.1% +2.2% 375 66 2.52 Kohls Corp KSS 10.89 7 51.60 39.32 -.35 -0.9% t s s -22.8% -12.1% 4409 8 2.82f BP PLC BP 14.74 4 40.08 22.41 +.51 +2.3% s s s -40.6% -36.2% 17881 7 2.46f Lowes Cos LOW 60.00 9 180.67 160.22 +.09 +0.1% s s t +33.8% +32.0% 6638 36 2.20 Bank of America BAC 17.95 7 35.72 29.11 +.31 +1.1% t s s -17.3% -11.9% 58675 10 0.72 McDonalds Corp MCD 124.23 8 231.91 208.04 -.65 -0.3% t t t +5.3% +9.3% 2946 31 5.16f Boeing Co BA 89.00 6 353.60 234.43 +2.37 +1.0% s s s -28.0% -32.6% 15990 22 ... Medtronic Inc MDT 72.13 9 122.15 112.68 -.27 -0.2% t s s -0.7% +0.3% 3322 68 2.32f CBL & Associates CBL 0.09 1 1. 17 .09 ...... % r r t -91.5% -95.1% dd 0.30 Merck & Co MRK 65.25 7 92.64 82.99 -.48 -0.6% s s r -8.8% -3.6% 6924 31 2.60f Caterpillar Inc CAT 87.50 0 183.81 178.85 -1.22 -0.7% t s s +21.1% +28.2% 3065 16 4.12 Microsoft Corp MSFT 132.52 8 232.86 210.52 -1.28 -0.6% t t s +33.5% +43.7% 26399 42 2.24f Chesapeake Util CPK 69.47 9 111.31 104.61 +.12 +0.1% s t s +9.2% +13.3% 76 29 1.62 Norfolk Sthn NSC 112.62 0 247.98 236.50 -4.36 -1.8% t s s +21.8% +27.0% 1212 25 3.76 Chevron Corp CVX 51.60 6 122.72 93.35 +2.91 +3.2% s s s -22.5% -18.1% 11923 13 5.16 Oconee Fed Fin OFED 15.25 8 28.00 24.82 +.92 +3.8% s s s -4.6% +10.2% 0 0.40 Citigroup C 32.00 6 83.11 60.50 +1.55 +2.6% s s s -24.3% -20.3% 25845 8 2.04 Oracle Corp ORCL 39.71 9 62.60 59.48 -.25 -0.4% t s t +12.3% +9.4% 14122 61 0.96 CocaCola Co KO 36.27 8 60.07 53.05 -.28 -0.5% t s s -4.2% +0.7% 11537 32 1.64 PepsiCo PEP 101.42 0 147.20 144.67 -1.02 -0.7% t s s +5.9% +8.9% 3985 16 4.09 Colgate-Palmolive CL 58.49 0 86.41 84.59 -.16 -0.2% t t s +22.9% +27.4% 2656 32 1. 76 Pfizer Inc PFE 27.88 0 43.08 41.73 -.12 -0.3% s s s +6.5% +21.5% 52674 17 1.52 Disney DIS 79.07 0 157.46 154.69 +.26 +0.2% s s s +7.0% +4.7% 8798 21 1. 76 Philip Morris Intl PM 56.01 9 90.17 84.97 +.36 +0.4% s s s -0.1% +4.9% 8315 17 4.80f Duke Energy DUK 62.13 8 103.79 91.76 +.37 +0.4% s t s +0.6% +6.2% 3628 23 3.86f Schlumberger Ltd SLB 11.87 4 41.14 23.38 +.01 ...% t s s -41.8% -34.7% 13960 14 0.50 Enbridge Inc ENB 22.57 6 43.15 34.23 +.68 +2.0% s s s -13.9% -9.9% 3802 23 2.55 Sonoco Prods SON 37.30 0 62.77 61.68 -.06 -0.1% s s s -0.1% +1.6% 681 25 1.72 Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 30.11 4 71.37 44.01 +1.21 +2.8% s s s -36.9% -34.2% 37994 10 3.48 3M Company MMM 114.04 9 182.55 173.49 -1.80 -1.0% s s s -1.7% +4.0% 2165 24 5.88 FedEx Corp FDX 88.69 0 305.66 290.90 -4.42 -1.5% t s s +92.4% +93.7% 2945 cc 2.60 Truist Financial Cp TFC 24.01 8 56.92 47.95 +.07 +0.1% t s s -14.9% -8.7% 8393 12 1.80 Gen Dynamics GD 100.55 6 190.08 150.37 -3.77 -2.4% t s s -14.7% -14.0% 2031 16 4.40 Verizon Comm VZ 48.84 9 62.22 60.51 -.95 -1.5% t t s -1.4% +4.5% 15207 14 2.52f Gen Electric GE 5.48 8 13.26 11.32 -.07 -0.6% s s s +1.4% -0.9% 95441 dd 0.04 WalMart Strs WMT 102.00 9 153.66 147.04 -.69 -0.5% t t s +23.7% +26.1% 6869 85 2.16f HP Inc HPQ 12.54 0 23.93 23.17 -.02 -0.1% t s s +12.7% +19.1% 10331 7 0.78f Wells Fargo & Co WFC 20.76 3 54.56 29.49 +.44 +1.5% t s s -45.2% -44.5% 31674 7 0.40m Honeywell Intl HON 101.08 0 213.82 211.97 -.27 -0.1% t s s +19.8% +22.9% 2917 24 3.72f Wendys Co WEN 6.82 9 24.91 22.18 -.33 -1.5% r t t -0.1% +3.2% 1512 24 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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11.66 +.02 +7.3 EmMktsInstl 17.84 ... +26.8 IncI2 12.04 ... +5.9 MdCpIdxAdmrl 252.81 +1.11 +19.4 WndsrAdmrl 76.28 -.13 +10.4 GlbStk 13.48 +.03 +10.5 OTCPortfolio 17.05 +.12 +48.1 Janus Henderson EqIdxIns 27.49 +.03 +21.4 GrInstl 104.11 ... +29.6 MdCpIdxIns 55.85 +.25 +19.4 WndsrIIAdmrl 71.97 -.08 +15.7 Inc 14.94 +.03 +9.1 OTCPortfolioK 17.36 +.12 +48.3 BalancedT 40.74 -.04 +14.0 IncInstl 12.04 ... +6.0 IntlEqIdxIns 21.14 +.04 +8.6 BlackRock InvtGrdCdtBdI 11.20 ... +6.7 MdCpIdxInsPlus 275.43 +1.20 +19.4 WndsrIIInv 40.56 -.04 +15.6 IntlStk 44.10 -.03 +5.5 Overseas 57.44 +.02 +15.4 EnterpriseT 164.27 +.33 +20.0 LgCpGrIdxIns 48.49 +.14 +38.3 PrmCpAdmrl 165.75 +.25 +19.3 EqDivInstl 20.06 ... +5.8 InvtGrdCdtBdI-2 11.20 ... +6.6 WndsrInv 22.62 -.03 +10.3 GlbAllcIncInstl 22.11 ... +20.5 Stk 201.43 +.46 +10.9 Puritan 26.08 +.03 +21.4 John Hancock LgCpValIdxIns 20.61 -.02 +4.2 PrmCpCorInv 30.77 +.02 +13.7 RlRetInstl 12.33 +.02 +11.2 Virtus GlbAllcIncInvA m 21.91 ... +20.2 DoubleLine PuritanK 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STBdIdxAdmrl 10.86 ... +4.7 FocIntGrIns 23.90 +.11 +33.0 StrIncOpIns 10.34 +.01 +7.5 AtlntCptSMIDCI 36.69 -.02 +10.9 Value 11.78 +.03 +11.6 MltmgrLsGr1 b 16.48 +.05 +18.5 Gr 46.56 +.27 +17.4 Vanguard STBdIdxIns 10.86 ... +4.8 Wells Fargo StratMuOpIns 11.50 +.01 +.2 Edgewood Fidelity Advisor Lazard Stk 37.39 +.05 +11.8 500IdxAdmrl 339.56 -.41 +19.2 STBdIdxInsPlus 10.86 ... +4.8 SpMCpValIns 42.58 -.08 +3.9 TtlRetInstl 12.62 ... +8.5 GrInstl 52.97 +.32 +43.0 GrowthOppsI 156.91 +1.43 +69.2 GlbLtdInfrsIns 14.76 -.09 -.3 Parnassus BalIdxAdmrl 44.17 +.08 +16.4 STFederalAdmrl 11.03 ... +4.4 Western Asset Calamos FPA NewInsA m 38.39 +.12 +24.2 Loomis Sayles CorEqInv 52.25 -.24 +20.6 BalIdxIns 44.18 +.08 +16.4 STInfPrScIdAdmr 25.65 +.01 +4.9 CorBdI 13.76 ... +8.7 MktNetrlIncIns 13.88 -.01 +5.4 Crescent d 35.96 +.05 +11.9 NewInsI 39.48 +.13 +24.5 BdInstl 13.67 +.01 +3.4 Pioneer CAITTxExAdm 12.37 ... +4.7 STInfPrScIdIns 25.67 +.02 +5.0 CorBdIS 13.78 ... +8.7 Causeway NewInc 10.01 ... +2.5 StgInc 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