Clemson Frat Chapter Gets Four-Year Suspension
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C1 CLEMSON Clemson frat chapter gets four-year suspension members, line-ups, berat- held on Aug. 6, according Journal received multiple Review finds ‘overwhelming and indisputable’ ing, morally degrading to investigation docu- documents related to the behavior; and ments. investigation through new members a fulfilled Freedom of evidence of hazing, drugs and alcohol violations were provided ‘OVERWHELMING Information Act (FOIA) alcohol while AND INDISPUTABLE’ request. under the age The basic report was “In my review of the BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR Interim vice president of sanctions imposed” by the of 21.” made available by Clem- official case transcript, THE JOURNAL student affairs and dean administrative board. On March son University on Oct. DTD accepted responsi- of students Chris Miller An investigation into 12, the na- 30 in accordance with bility for the code viola- CLEMSON — Clemson sent a letter to the Delta the chapter was opened Miller tional Delta the S.C. Tucker Hipps tions of Hazing and Drugs University has denied an Tau Delta (DTD) Theta March 9, 2020, and for- Tau Delta Transparency Act. The and Alcohol and waived appeal from a fraternity Mu chapter on Oct. 22, mally resolved on Oct. fraternal organization report is updated at least the right to a hearing to chapter seeking to over- notifying the organization 22, finding “instances of announced the chapter 45 days prior to the start determine responsibility,” turn a four-year suspen- he found “no reason- hazing regarding acts of was placed on suspension. of each fall and spring sion issued in October. able basis to amend the personal servitude by new A sanctions hearing was academic semester. The SEE FRAT, PAGE A4 SENECA SENECA Council moves ahead hesitantly ‘Part of the change’ on fire station BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR years, Oconee County THE JOURNAL officials have gone back and forth over the WALHALLA — location of a potential Oconee County is mov- substation in the area ing forward with plans and appear ready to for a future fire substa- focus in on a 1.39-acre tion in the Bountyland property on South Cove community, although Road in Seneca. The officials agree it isn’t property is near the the ideal location for former Fred P. Hamil- one. For more than 10 SEE STATION, PAGE A4 WESTMINSTER The Residences at Park Place resident Charles Plumb gets his COVID-19 vaccine from CVS phar- Westminster sets macist Heather Arnold at the assisted living facility on Tuesday. budget calendar NORM CANNADA | THE JOURNAL BY BRIAN GRAVES discussions about THE JOURNAL preparing a budget for Assisted living residents, employees get first vaccine dose Fiscal Year 2022 will WESTMINSTER start after council ad- BY NORM CANNADA vaccine at all, but I wanted to be a nine employees and eight others — Westminster City opted a formal, detailed THE JOURNAL part of the change,” said Hicks, who who provide “direct care” to Park Council will begin calendar to develop the is executive director of the assisted Place residents receiving their first the journey toward a financial document SENECA — Kyle Hicks admitted living community. “I want to see dose of the vaccine. The shots were budget for next year at its regular meeting there was “a little tension” as he this thing go away — not just for provided by pharmacists from CVS, Tuesday at the town’s Tuesday night. got ready to receive the COVID-19 our facility, but for other people’s one of the pharmacies working in train depot. The meeting was held vaccine Tuesday morning at The facilities as well, because these are a partnership with the state to get That is when and Residences at Park Place. somebody’s mothers and fathers.” where the serious SEE BUDGET, PAGE A4 “I wasn’t excited about taking the Hicks was among the 46 residents, SEE VACCINE, PAGE A2 WALHALLA Walhalla City Council paid tribute to late Councilman Dennis Owens during its meeting on Tuesday night, Council pays tribute to Owens approving a resolution hon- oring him and setting a black BY NORM CANNADA at Regency Hospital in passionate about his coun- cloth and lighting three can- THE JOURNAL Greenville from complica- try, especially the city of dles at Owens’ council seat. tions related to COVID-19. Walhalla, and promoted His widow, Gwen Owens, WALHALLA — With his He was 71. the city at every available center, attended the meet- widow and other family Councilwoman Sarai opportunity,” Melendez ing and is shown here with and friends in attendance, Melendez read a coun- read from the resolution. council members, from left, Walhalla City Councilman cil resolution honoring “He was known to say fre- Josh Roberts, Sarai Melen- Dennis Owens was remem- Owens “for his contribu- quently, ‘I love Walhalla.’” dez, Mayor Danny Edwards, bered at Tuesday night’s tions and his love for the His widow, Gwen, was at David Underwood and Keith city council meeting for city of Walhalla.” Council the meeting with family Pace. Owens died Jan. 10 his commitment to service unanimously approved the and stood with Melendez after a battle with COVID-19. and love for the city. resolution. 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Department of nation on Feb. 16. vaccines when Oconee County 37 0 29.1%* Health and Environ- The process went well their opportuni- Pickens County 114 0 29.1%* mental Control (DHEC). during the day, according ty comes. * Seven-day moving average DHEC reported 11 to Hicks, who added the “I think it’s of the hospital’s 12 Moderna vaccine was used great that we got Cumulative cases listed ICU beds were and no vials were wasted. NORM CANNADA | THE JOURNAL this here,” she South Carolina: 357,508 cases, 5,673 deaths occupied, with seven of “I think it went like Marian Alexander, a resident at The said. those beds being used clockwork,” he said. Residences at Park Place, gets her CVS pharma- Oconee County: 6,497 cases, 77 deaths by COVID-19 patients at After administering COVID-19 shot from CVS pharmacist cist Heather Al- Pickens County: 12,935 cases, 167 deaths midnight Monday. doses to those who came Heather Arnold at the assisted living ford has already There were 11 pa- into the community living facility on Tuesday. been vaccinated SOURCE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL tients on ventilators at room to get the vaccine, and said getting the time of the report, the doses were adminis- “I’m glad I got it. It the vaccine is important. with seven of the tered room-to-room in the didn’t hurt a bit. This girl “I just want everyone patients COVID-19 pos- memory care unit. is good,” she said. to do their part for our | CALENDAR | itive. There were seven “Our memory care Charles Plumb, 96, was community and get their ventilators available at residents, they don’t wearing a University of vaccine,” she said. “That’s SATURDAY the time. Of the 97 hos- wear masks, they don’t Michigan face mask when what I want wholeheart- AMERICAN CHRISTIAN Fiction Writers’ South Carolina Chapter will pital beds occupied, 44 wear face shields,” Hicks he received his dose. When edly. It’s pretty painless.” meet at 2 p.m. at North Anderson Baptist Church, 2308 N. Main St., were filled by patients said. “Those are the most asked why he decided to Anderson. Meetings are free and visitors welcome. Scwritersacfw. with COVID-19. There vulnerable people in the get the shot, Plumb said, [email protected] | (864) 973-6680 blogspot.com. [email protected] or (864) 226-7024. were 79 beds available whole building.” at the time of the report. He said no problems were reported during the SDOC updates day, and those receiving COVID-19 cases vaccines said they didn’t experience any pain or WALHALLA — The side effects. School District of “I didn’t even know it Oconee County report- was done,” 83-year-old ed Tuesday that 10 resident Eugene Marcom more COVID-19 cases said. “I asked the doctor had been confirmed (about the shot), and the across the district in doctor said the best thing recent days.