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WALHALLA Community remembers civic leader, ‘political force’ Duke

BY NORM CANNADA force in the Democratic retirement in 1989. She THE JOURNAL Party and a dedicated ‘Oconee was fortunate that also served on the Oconee educator,” State Rep. Bill County School Board, WALHALLA — Maxie Whitmire of Walhalla this lady from Highlands chose as well as the S.C. State Duke is remembered for said. “She was never shy School Board, according her tenacity and com- about expressing her to her son, Hal Duke. mitment as an educator, opinion on important to make Walhalla her home.’ She was active in the longtime Democratic issues and will long be local and state Democrat- Party leader and one of remembered for her role Bill Whitmire ic Party for decades and several responsible for the in rescuing the Walhalla State representative held leadership positions restoration of an old high Civic Auditorium from at both levels, including school auditorium into a demolition. Oconee was serving as chair of the thriving arts center. fortunate that this lady “She was so involved beliefs. I am just saddened county party. Duke died in her Wal- from Highlands chose in civic programs, and by her passing.” “Maxie was just a matri- halla home on Wednesday. to make Walhalla her certainly the Democratic Duke taught in the arch of the Oconee County SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL She was 93. home.” Party,” he said. “While we School District of Oconee Democratic Party,” party Former Oconee County “When I remember State Sen. Thomas were on opposite sides, I County for a total of 18 chair Jody Gaulin said. Democratic Party chair Maxie Duke, I think of a Alexander called Duke “a certainly had apprecia- years, including stints at “She was past chairman Maxie Duke died Wednes- lady who was a civic lead- lady who cared about her tion and great respect for both Oakway and Walhal- day at age 93. er in Walhalla, a political community.” her commitment to her la high schools, before her SEE DUKE, PAGE A5

CENTRAL OCONEE COUNTY Wreath-laying event planned to honor veterans Coming in low

BY LAUREN PIERCE to honor veterans Airport could THE JOURNAL interred at Central cemeteries for National CENTRAL — The Wreaths Across Amer- see nearly $1M 2020 holidays have ica Day. The opening been a season of reflec- event will begin at tion and noon at revenue drop, strength. Mount In the Zion finish in the red spirit Cem- of this etery, reflec- located by $125K for tion, it’s on West import- Main ant to Street in fiscal year remem- Pickens. ber and Event BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR honor coordi- THE JOURNAL veterans nator who are no longer with Ann Warmuth said SENECA — Back in Janu- us this Christmastime. the event is free and ary, it’s safe to say no local Hundreds of live bal- open to all people. All government official could sam veterans’ wreaths have predicted what was will be laid Saturday SEE EVENT, PAGE A3 ahead for the year. PHOTOS BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR | THE JOURNAL Oconee County adminis- Director Jeff Garrison said the Oconee County Regional Airport — which trator Amanda Brock can be exclusively hosts private airplanes — has fared better than some airports added to that list. throughout the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the many effects CENTRAL and strains of the COVID-19 in just $300 from July-No- pandemic, airports and vember this year. Jet fuel airlines have been hit partic- revenue clocks in at $358,037 DOWN ularly hard. That impact ap- through November this fis- • Special events pears to also be affecting the cal year, down from $572,232 Former county county-owned and operated through December in the • Aviation fuel Oconee County Regional previous fiscal year. • Jet fuel Airport (KCEU). Revenue in long-term council chairman Revenue is down for avi- parking is up and in fact has • Hangar rent ation fuel, jet fuel, hangar reached a four-year high of rent and special events. Spe- $2,080 in five months. cial events, which brought Brock said the catego- UP Nash dies at 82 in $5,000 over the first six ries lacking in traditional • Long-term months of the previous fiscal revenue hauls are “evidence year — from July through parking BY GREG OLIVER person and a person December 2019 — brought SEE AIRPORT, PAGE A5 THE JOURNAL everyone should aspire to be,” Central Mayor CENTRAL — Central Mac Martin said. resident Bob Nash, who Martin said when died last month at age he was first elected 82, served others in to town council more education, government, than 15 years ago and the military and his later became mayor, community. “Bob was a first-class SEE NASH, PAGE A6 OCONEE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT REVENUES Fiscal year 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 July-December $567,213.54 $647,923.46 $788,319. 29 $489,906.42 January-June $1,059,093.63 $1,314,244.17 $1,241,559.20 ? Total $1,626,307.17 $1,962,167.63 $2,029,878.49 $1,175,755.41* *(projected) OCONEE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT EXPENSES Fiscal year 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 $968, 098 $1,280,572 $1,183,586 $1,300,642* SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL *(amount approved in September) Longtime Southern Wesleyan University profes- sor Bob Nash, who also served on Pickens County Council for more than two decades, including as chairman, died last month at age 82.

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A2 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020

School district reports 11 more SDOC changing COVID-19 COVID-19 cases WALHALLA — The School District of Oconee County notification process in 2021 said Thursday that it had 11 more positive BY GREG OLIVER families will receive an email when a COVID-19 cases report- Thursday’s COVID-19 THE JOURNAL positive case is identified in their child’s ed the previous two classroom. No longer will a school mes- days. numbers at a glance WALHALLA — The School District of senger call all families when a case is The latest cases Oconee County will implement changes identified in the child’s room or make an include a Fair-Oak Confirmed Confirmed Percent to its COVID-19 notification process start- additional call to those students in the Elementary employee, cases deaths positive ing Jan. 4 after receiving feedback from classroom with the positive person. a student and employ- South Carolina 2,023 39 24.2% parents and discussion with principals. Dodd said the district will continue to ee at Walhalla High, SDOC spokeswoman Jennifer Dodd update COVID-19 cases in the district on two James M. Brown Oconee County 70 0 25.4%* said the parent or guardian of any its website with all positive cases among Elementary students, Pickens County 110 3 28.1%* student who has been in close contact employees and students, as well as class- a Walhalla Middle * Seven-day moving average with a person who has tested positive rooms, grade levels and schools that have student, a Walhalla will be notified by a personal phone call. been transitioned to distance learning for Elementary student, Cumulative cases Dodd said the call will explain that their a period of time. Parents can also view two Westminster Ele- South Carolina: 243,583 cases, 4,484 deaths student is subject to state-mandated the notification process and other infor- mentary employees, a quarantine procedures and will provide mation by visiting the district’s COVID-19 Blue Ridge Elementary Oconee County: 4,209 cases, 50 deaths a return-to-school date for their child. Notification Process and Resources site. student and a Seneca Pickens County: 8,231 cases, 108 deaths A close contact is identified by the S.C. Dodd added that the COVID-19 positive High student. Department of Health and Environmen- case site will not be updated during Christ- That brings the SOURCE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL tal Control as someone who has been in mas break, which runs from Wednesday district’s overall total contact, within 6 feet, with someone for 15 through Jan. 3. As of Thursday, 349 positive to 349 since the school minutes or more, with or without a mask. COVID-19 cases had been reported in the year began Aug. 24. Dodd also said that elementary school school district since classes began Aug. 24. The school dis- trict has also added | CALENDAR | classroom and school closures to its daily SATURDAY COVID-19 report. FLEET RESERVE Association, Branch 15, breakfast at 8:30 a.m., fol- The latest classroom lowed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist US attorney warns of vaccine scam closure was a 5-year- Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla. [email protected] or old kindergarten class (864) 638-7553 THE JOURNAL STAFF the country, every South scam or fraud should con- at James M. 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There will U.S. Attorney Peter Mc- their caretakers, should be States Attorney’s Office cases at scdhec.gov/ be wreaths there for participants to place on the graves of veterans. Coy Jr. issued a news re- on high alert for fraudsters will work to identify, COVID19schools. To This is a family event for children and adults. lease Wednesday warning seeking to take advantage investigate and prosecute see a full report of the that since the beginning of their most vulnerable to the fullest extent of SDOC’s cases, visit COMMUNITY TREE Group toy giveaway 9 a.m.-noon at 220 E. Main of December, the Federal neighbors.” the law those who seek to oconee.k12.sc.us/home/ St., Westminster. For more information, call (203) 998-8609 or email Trade Commission has re- McCoy said it’s import- defraud their neighbors sdoc-positive-covid-19- [email protected]. ceived more than 250,000 ant for people to know during this pandemic,” case-reporting. 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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 THE JOURNAL A3

Clemson council approves Central reverse parade tonight BY GREG OLIVER ate a route based on where the routes THE JOURNAL were located that had been entered.” consultant to help Blondeau Phillips said there are 20 entries, CENTRAL — The town of Central including the state champion Daniel BY GREG OLIVER an as-needed basis. The for getting good internet didn’t hold a traditional Christmas High School football team. The team THE JOURNAL amount will not exceed service to the community. parade this year due to the COVID-19 will be along Main Street in front of $50,000 Blondeau was named pandemic. Bolick Field, socially distanced, waving CLEMSON — Since through June acting city administrator But that hasn’t stopped town officials to motorists passing by. becoming acting Clemson 30, 2021. upon the departure of from devising another way to celebrate “People will be able to either go see city administrator earlier “Since we longtime administrator the holidays. what they want or can drive the route this year, Andy Blondeau don’t have an Rick Cotton. Cotton, per Main Street director Catherine Phil- the fire truck takes,” she said. “It is has handled those duties assistant city his agreement with city lips said the town will hold a reverse safe in that people will be able to stay as well as his normal as- administra- council, has remained in parade from 6-8 p.m. today. The Central warm and safe inside their vehicles and sistant city administrator tor, there are a consulting role that in- Fire Department truck will leave the still get to see some festivities.” duties. Blondeau certain things cluded assisting Blondeau Central-Clemson Recreation Center Phillips said entries are in different While city council re- that come in the 2021 budget passed starting at 6 p.m. Those wishing to fol- places around town, similar to nearby cently awarded Blondeau up that need to be done,” by council last June and low are encouraged to meet there. Six Mile’s Christmas lights contest. with a six-month contract Blondeau said. “I can hire building projects including Addresses have been posted for the “This (reverse parade) seems to be a na- extension and a $10,000 a consultant or someone the Littlejohn Community various homes participating at the tional trend,” Phillips said. “For our par- bonus, council also gave to take care of things on a Center addition and a third following locations: Cross Creek Road, ticular area, it wasn’t spread out enough him the ability to seek project basis.” gym at the Central-Clem- Windy Hill Road, Blue and Gold Bou- to be safe (for a traditional parade).” some temporary relief last Blondeau said the son Recreation Center. levard, Madden Bridge Road, Gaines Town administrator Phillip Mishoe week. consultant would handle However, Cotton’s con- Street, West Main Street, Church said he is looking forward to the event. Following executive coming up with a long- sulting role is set to end Street, Meridian Avenue, Pepper “I think it’s going to be a good thing,” session, council unani- term plan for how to use when his contract expires Street, main street side of Bolick Field, Mishoe said. “We can’t do a regular mously voted to authorize the city’s overhead to next month. Simms School Road, Johnson Road, parade because of social distancing Blondeau to seek con- underground utilities con- Brock Street and Issaqueena Trail. and all that. But you can get in your sulting services to assist version from Duke Energy [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 “Since the parade was canceled, we car and drive around. We’ll also be able with city operations on and investigating barriers Follow on Twitter @JournalGO just wanted to have that same atmo- to celebrate Daniel High School’s state sphere, but couldn’t do it with large football championship, and that’s diffi- gatherings on main street,” Phillips cult to do during these COVID times.” said. “So, people got an online entry Phillips said the Central Fire Depart- form and if they wanted to enter their ment will select the top three winners, EVENT: Scheduled Saturday home, business or church, we could cre- with prizes awarded to each.

FROM PAGE A1 gathering ‘It is important that materials so the wreaths have already that our his- been sponsored through during challenging times, tory students Duke helps customers pay bills National Wreaths Across can complete America fundraising, we all take a moment to original THE JOURNAL STAFF in on the effort. said in a news release. she said. Participants are research into The Share the Warmth “The company also encouraged to join in plac- remember those who the lives of SENECA — Through (Duke Energy Carolinas) matches contributions ing a wreath on a grave. these ordi- one of its programs, program will have the dollar for dollar, which “Volunteers supporting have met and overcome nary men and Duke Energy is provid- Duke Energy Foundation extends assistance to Wreaths Across America women who ing more than $2 million match dollar for dollar even more customers.” at Mount Zion have been challenges — like our have made in direct contributions — up to $500,000 — in Duke Energy Carolinas working hard to ensure the Upstate and matched donations customer contributions serves more than 600,000 that the 250 service nation’s military and their so extraordi- from customers to pro- during the heating season. customers, located pri- members buried there nary,” South- vide financial assistance The program works with marily in the Upstate. will indeed be honored for families — and show unity ern said of for winter heating bills. more than 80 local agen- Company spokesman the first time this year,” Pickens Cem- The company cited cies to provide help to se- Ryan Mosier said Duke Warmuth said. etery, located the COVID-19 pandemic nior citizens, families and Energy has provided Wreaths Across Ameri- in our American spirit.’ on Three and harming many families’ others with winter bills. more than $36 million in ca coordinates wreath-lay- Twenty Road finances this year and in- “A gift to these custom- heating bill assistance ing ceremonies at more Karen Worcester in Easley. creases in energy bills as er assistance programs, through the Share the than 2,100 locations across Wreaths Across America executive director Volunteers a result of colder weather even as small as $1, Warmth program for the United States, accord- have request- as reasons to provide the helps improve the lives more than 30 years. ing to the organization’s every American armed ed participants wear a assistance. of seniors and families Programs for those website. conflict,” said Caleb mask, maintain social dis- Duke Energy custom- who struggle to pay their needing bill assistance “It is important that Southern, coordinator tancing and arrive early. ers in North Carolina, heating bills,” Duke can be found online at during challenging times, for the Pickens Cemetery “The ceremony happens South Carolina, Ohio, Energy senior vice pres- duke-energy.com/com- we all take a moment to research site owned by in sunshine, rain, sleet or Kentucky, Indiana and ident and chief customer munity/customer-assis- remember those who have Southern Wesleyan Uni- snow, because the veter- Florida are also pitching officer Barbara Higgins tance-programs. met and overcome chal- versity. ans fought in all those lenges — like our nation’s “Those interred on the conditions,” Warmuth military and their fami- property have never had said. lies — and show unity in their stories properly told, our American spirit while and we are working on [email protected] | (864) 973-6301 we work together in an SUPPORT LOCAL effort to march forward in the face of what seems to be insurmountable odds,” said Karen Worces- JOURNALISM TODAY! ter, executive director of Wreaths Across America. • The most comprehensive coverage of news There will be a separate event at 10 a.m. Saturday and events in Oconee & Pickens County as Pickens Cemetery hosts its second annual • Local features. 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‘To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.’ Opinion Nicolaus Copernicus | Polish astronomer A4 The Journal Friday, December 18, 2020

| YOUR VIEW | The pandemic’s Thank you, President Trump EDITOR: silver linings I am so proud of President Trump and rying to find a silver lining in the pandemic every one of his associ- while it’s still raging may be a fool’s errand, but ates who have created Tevidence abounds that the curse of the coro- vaccinations to treat the navirus has had some positive effects on us, both COVID-19 virus. individually and collectively. “Everyone” includes While we can hardly believe what’s happened the laboratory workers — or that we’re still facing shutdowns and even and the logistics teams more isolation — we’re still mostly sane and, with who have figured all stupefying exceptions, largely responding responsi- the immense details in bly. The more fortunate among us the development of the can still walk outside (with care) vaccines and the human and adapt to the requirements of details in the delivery of safety by social distancing and them. avoiding crowds or indoor gath- “Everyone” includes erings. This won’t last forever, we the truck drivers and tell ourselves, as we mask up and the manual labor in- scrub our hands yet again. volved in the packaging In between these rituals, we’ve and delivering of them. PARKER’S made other adjustments, con- When finally the trucks POINT OF scious and unconscious, that may | GUEST VIEW | were featured on the VIEW | last much longer than the virus news delivering the vac- and serve us well into the future. cines and all the neces- Consciously, we take extra pre- sary supplies needed to KATHLEEN cautions and try to think through administer them, I felt a PARKER how our actions might affect oth- very great pride in our ers; unconsciously, we’re absorb- On Yeager’s legacy country. ing old lessons of survival that have lain dormant for It is an effort of huge a century or so. Based on observation and anecdote, proportions, and this it seems we’re becoming more empathic and caring. has all happened under Perhaps it’s the season. Or maybe some behavior- THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE and the space age,” Bridenstine said the direction of Presi- al anthropologist will interpret these new strains in his statement. dent Trump, who has of altruism as selfish constructs geared toward n his 1979 book about the pilots A fighter ace who shot down five used his business exper- a greater likelihood of reciprocity and therefore who would become the first Proj- German planes in a single day and tise to make this happen survival. But I remain satisfied that we’ve become Iect Mercury astronauts selected 13 overall during the war, Yeager was in record time. less absorbed with things that are tangential to the for the NASA space program, author already something of a legend when Thank you, President qualities deemed essential to our humanness and Tom Wolfe introduced an archetype he became the first person to fly fast- Trump! more attuned to what I call deathbed issues. for the sort of courage and com- er than the speed of sound in 1947. As we’re forced to consider our mortality, prema- petence that it would take to get As an Air Force captain, he piloted Sue Dickerson turely for so many, what thoughts occupy our minds? America to the moon. a Bell Aircraft X-1 to a speed of 700 Seneca Not work, I’m guessing, but family and friends, It was what Wolfe called “the right mph, breaking the sound barrier at dreams unrealized, legacies achieved and left un- stuff,” the substance of uniquely a time when some feared the shock Traitors done and, cutting to the core, missed opportunities American heroes. waves would destroy the aircraft. to spend time with those we love. Damn the clock. Travelers heard it in the folksy The accomplishment would lead EDITOR: As brutal irony would have it, these realizations voice of the pilot “that tells you, the way to other major aeronautical Last week, we saw the occur most readily when we can least act upon as the airliner is caught in thun- achievements, including the space majority of the Republi- them. I’d like to visit my elder cousins, but fear that derheads and goes bolting up and program and the lunar landing. can congressional dele- underlying health conditions make this untenable. down a thousand feet at a single A West Virginia native who joined gation finally showing Newly arrived babies in my extended family likely gulp, to check your seat belts be- the Air Force with only a high school the American people won’t know their eccentric great-aunt during their they do not believe in cause ‘it might get a little choppy.’” education, Yeager epitomized infancy, nor I one of life’s greatest sensory pleasures democracy. They joined — the smell of a baby’s head. But none of these rela- Or the announcement that prepares the American ideal of succeeding a lawsuit to erase the tively minor deprivations compare to the horror of a passengers for an emergency landing through grit and determination. votes of 20 million vot- loved one quarantined in a hospital and dying alone. by telling them, “We’ve got a little ol’ “All I know is I worked my tail off ers. There were repre- Zoom and social media are thin gruel for a nation red light up here on the control panel learning to learn how to fly, and sentatives of five states starved for affection. When I eventually shed this that’s tryin’ to tell us that the landing worked hard at it all the way,” he who wanted their own straitjacket of self-restraint, I intend to hug every- gears’re not ... uh ... lockin’ into posi- wrote in his 1985 memoir. “If there state’s votes nullified. one I see whether I know them or not. I’m so oxyto- tion when we lower ‘em.” is such a thing as the right stuff in I have believed for 40 cin-starved, I’d trade hugs with a grizzly bear right An audience on the verge of panic piloting, then it is experience. The years that Republicans about now. and terror is somehow reassured by secret to my success was that some- believe in nothing other On the lighter side of things, several of my friends the laconic, aw shucks monologue of how I always managed to live to fly than being in power. report almost gleefully that they’ve let their hair someone who sounds as though he another day.” They have now shown go gray. “It’s so liberating,” said one. “I’ll never get has never faced a challenge he couldn’t It is that combination of confi- they believe in nothing color again,” said another. Such considerations may overcome with skill, knowledge and dence, calm and humility that Amer- at all — certainly not the seem trivial in the context of a pandemic, but longer that dash of daring that would seem icans so admire from heroes such future our country. conversations with dozens of women have revealed arrogant if it weren’t saving lives. as Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell When was the last strands of deeper reflection and self-awareness. Giv- “It was,” Wolfe wrote, “the drawl of bringing his crew back from disaster time you heard of any ing up vanity has made space for other priorities. the most righteous of all the posses- in space or Chesley “Sully” Sullen- proposal from Repub- Social media is filled with people proffering sors of the right stuff: Chuck Yeager.” berger ditching a crippled US Airways licans that actually home-cooked meals, homemade treats and gifts, to Yeager’s death last week in Los Flight 1549 in the Hudson River with helped people who say nothing of the many pets who are clearly happi- Angeles at the age of 97 is yet anoth- all 155 on board surviving. don’t earn six figures? er because their humans are working from home. Remember repeal and er passing from what has become Yeager set the standard for all who We’re finding time to deliver a meal to a neighbor replace? They were all in and otherwise becoming more self-sufficient as the known as the Greatest Generation, followed. on repeal, yet in 10-plus pandemic discourages house calls from people who the men and women who fought in “In an age of media-made heroes, years could never come know how to handle a wrench. World War II and came home to help he is the real deal,” Edwards Air up with replace. That There are downsides, too, of course. After 33 years build the nation into an economic Force Base historian Jim Young said program is similar to of marriage — and working from home together and technological force that would at the unveiling of a bronze statue of “infrastructure week,” — The Husband and I discovered the fine art of eventually extend into outer space. Yeager in August 2006. which has been coming bickering, which we tackled with unusual flair and NASA Administrator Jim Bridens- As Americans face a harsh winter “soon” since 2016. gimlet-eyed precision. I’m sure we’re not alone. Net- tine called Yeager’s death “a tremen- of the COVID-19 pandemic, it would Our new president will flix, for which we thank God, provided a solution. dous loss to our nation.” be good to think of those humble try to solve some of these But for “The Crown,” “The Queen’s Gambit” and “Gen. Yeager’s pioneering and heroes who embraced the dangers problems, but I think HBO’s “The Undoing,” among others, entertain- innovative spirit advanced America’s and sacrifices to take on the task of we can be assured that ment has failed us. Even our beloved comedians abilities in the sky and set our na- getting things done to “fly another if Republicans keep the have been rendered humorless and ordinary by the tion’s dreams soaring into the jet age day.” That’s the right stuff. Senate, they will block pandemic. Or should I say authentic? Without a live any attempts to do so. audience, and some barely bothering to groom them- I know it will never selves or get dressed, tuning in has been a little like happen, but Speaker watching stand-up at an overpass encampment. Pelosi should, when A recent Vanity Fair profile of Stephen Colbert convening the new brought home the equalizing effects of the corona- | TODAY IN HISTORY | Congress, refuse to seat virus. After shooting “The Late Show With Stephen the Republicans who Colbert” from his Charleston, S.C., home, with his Today is Friday, Dec. toxicating liquors” and that “concededly loyal” have broken their vow wife and children as an ad hoc crew, he would col- 18, the 353rd day of 2020. sent it to the states for Americans of Japanese to protect and defend lapse on his couch and say, “I have no idea how to There are 13 days left in ratification. ancestry could not con- the Constitution from keep doing this.” His wife, Evelyn McGee, told him: the year. 1940, Adolf Hitler tinue to be detained. enemies foreign and “You’ll figure it out.” On this date: signed a secret directive 1957, the Shippingport domestic. We really are all in this together, trying to keep 1865, the 13th Amend- ordering preparations Atomic Power Station Our country is in a doing this, trying to figure it out. And we will. Vac- ment to the Constitu- for a Nazi invasion of in Pennsylvania, the major crisis. Millions of cines will help. A clean slate and a new president tion, abolishing slavery, the Soviet Union. Oper- first nuclear facility to Americans believe what- will provide a psychological boost. Eventually, the was declared in effect ation Barbarossa was generate electricity in ever the loser of this virus will become less prevalent and we’ll breathe by Secretary of State launched in June 1941. the United States, went election tells them. It is freely again. When that time comes, my sense is William H. Seward. 1944, the U.S. Su- on line. It was taken out time to stand up. What that for a while, at least, we’ll hurry less, reach out 1917, Congress passed preme Court upheld the of service in 1982. will it be, Republican more, honk less and yield more — and greet each the 18th Amendment government’s wartime 1998, South Carolina nihilism or a future for day with greater gratitude than we did before. If to the U.S. Constitu- evacuation of people of carried out the nation’s our country? that’s not a silver lining, it’s something. tion prohibiting “the Japanese descent from 500th execution since manufacture, sale, or the West Coast while at capital punishment Charles Campbell KATHLEEN PARKER’S email address is [email protected]. transportation of in- the same time ruling resumed in 1977. Walhalla

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 THE JOURNAL A5 DUKE: ‘Maxie was truly a jewel with vision far ahead of her age’

FROM PAGE A1 Gaulin said. “It’s a big loss. I of her age,” Campbell added. its first show in 2003. The Wal- vision that they had. It was just just have a tremendous respect “She was a precinct leader, halla Performing Arts Center an honor to be around those and she was a mentor to many, for Maxie.” party officer, state delegate, na- continues to draw a variety of ladies.” many people. She understood Former Oconee Democratic tional delegate, women’s group entertainment to the county Alexander said the involve- and fought for Democratic val- Party chair Ken Campbell said leader, but most importantly a each year. ment of Duke and others in the ues, including equality, Social Duke “lived a full life both mother and grandmother to a Center director Mark Thomp- restoration will continue to Security — all of the things inside the party and out.” wonderful family. She will not son called Duke “one of a kind,” bring performances to Walhalla Democrats stand for — for her “Maxie Duke was a giant in be forgotten.” remembering the work of her for years to come. entire life.” the Democratic Party in South Duke was also remembered and fellow retired educator “She was one of the visionar- Gaulin said the last county Carolina, and her loss will for her leading role in the res- Jean Phillips to restore the ies of the rebirth of the Walhal- Democratic event Duke attend- reverberate across the state,” he toration of the former Walhalla auditorium. la Performing Arts Center, and ed was a visit in February by said. “After serving our commu- High School auditorium that is “When Maxie had a thought that truly will continue to be a Valerie Biden — President-elect nity for decades as an educator, now the Walhalla Performing in her head and she knew what legacy that will live on,” he said. Joe Biden’s sister — to the Wal- Maxie dedicated much of her Arts Center. She was part of she wanted to do, she went for “Without them, we would not be halla party headquarters. retirement years to supporting the leadership when the origi- it,” he said. “She was a pit bull. enjoying the fruits of their labor Gaulin noted that former state progressive causes and working nal charter was set up for the Jean would finesse it better, today. It is such an important party chair Don Fowler died on tirelessly for the Democratic Walhalla Auditorium Resto- but Maxie, she’d just come part of the quality of life for our Tuesday, one day before Duke. Party. “A member of ‘The Great- ration Committee in 1991. The right at you. Those two ladies, whole community and region.” “South Carolina has lost two est Generation,’ Maxie was tru- committee raised funds to get they put this place on the map. titans in the Democratic Party,” ly a jewel with vision far ahead the restored building open with I’m thankful that they had the [email protected] | (864) 973-6680 AIRPORT: Reason for optimism in the spring, according to official

FROM PAGE A1 treating the airport as the nue brought in compared a hobbyist-style avia- general fund,” she said. ing areas and nearby lakes. gateway to the county for to the last fiscal year of tion airport to a more Over the past four years, In FY18, $567,213 of of the current pandemic visitors. $2.02 million would be jet/business airport,” staffing at the airport has revenue was brought we’re facing.” down drastically for this she said. “The Monday gone from four full-time in from July-December. “With the air travel REVENUE DOWN pandemic-riddled budget through Friday business workers to seven. There From January-June in the restrictions from other THIS FISCAL YEAR year. has picked up to the point are stipulations within the same year, $1.05 million of states being way stricter Based on projections Revenue toward the end where any shortfalls in numbers, such as the fact revenue was produced. than they are here, one through November, the of the last fiscal year was revenues that we would a part-time worker was In FY19, $647,923 was of the limiting factors in airport is expected to also likely hampered. have otherwise noticed for promoted to full-time and brought in from the first having aircraft and vis- bring in $1.175 million this Garrison said when the lack of aircraft for Clem- a life after lockup program half of the year, while the itors come to the airport fiscal year, which ends pandemic first began, son football games have employee was added to staff, second half brought in here may not in June. Data traffic was “terrible.” been made up tremen- along with one new hire. $1.31 million. be restrictions provided to “We had a couple of dously by the weekday “The Clemson airport In FY20, $788,319 was here or they ‘We just The Journal weeks of hardly zero traf- traffic coming in.” is one of the busiest in the brought in during the can’t fly here,” shows expens- fic, if you will,” he said. There also doesn’t Upstate. If you have one first six months, and $1.24 she said. “It have an es approved in “After that, it picked up.” appear to be serious linesman and one ground- million was brought in in may be that September for He also said when the pressure to eliminate any man, that’s just not the final six months. they can’t airport the current fis- EF3 tornado hit Seneca of the seven jobs at the enough to run an airport As the second half of the leave where cal year at $1.3 in April, engineers were airport because of circum- safely,” Brock said. fiscal year begins within they are.” that’s in an million, which flown in by companies stances out of their control days, Garrison said the County air- would equate such as BorgWarner to due to the pandemic. REASON FOR OPTIMISM? airport is headed in a port director absolutely to a loss of assess damage and begin Brock said the airport A significant reason for “great direction.” Jeff Garrison almost $125,000 rebuilding, which led to is not an enterprise fund, optimism in the second “We just have an airport said the gener- perfect place.’ on the year. increased traffic. meaning it “does not half of the fiscal year is that’s in an absolutely al aviation air- Brock contribute back to the tax revenue has traditionally perfect place,” he said. “I port — which Jeff Garrison maintained NO STAFFING CHANGES base of Oconee County, performed better in the think it’s the gateway to exclusively Oconee County Regional projections do In an interview this week other than the ripple second half. The pandemic Oconee County. It’s also hosts private fluctuate, and with The Journal, Brock effect of the economic could finally ease its grip the gateway to Pickens airplanes Airport director the per-month said crowd reductions for impact” visitors bring in. on society with the roll- County and the Clemson — has fared average record- Clemson home football For instance, the county’s out of vaccines. Garrison stuff. We see an awful lot better than some airports ed from July through No- games this year also affect- rock quarry produces a pointed to warmer weather of summer traffic.” throughout the state. vember of $97,981 very well ed airport operations. “product and is sold for drawing people into the “Some airports did could see some variation. “We have gone from a profit put back into the airport to access surround- [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 great, some airports “That projection can didn’t do so great. We’re change any moment. If fortunate to do better than someone had asked me in expected,” he said. “A lot January what I thought of private aircraft own- 2020 would be like, I ers flew their airplanes would’ve been so far off instead of airlines. They the mark it wouldn’t be didn’t want to get on an funny,” she said. “Pro- airline, and that was what jections are just that. we saw.” They’re a baseline of Garrison, who has been what’s possible and what in the position for more indicators have proved to than five years, added be possible in the future.” he was proud of his staff If projections hold, reve- H H WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! H H Happy Holidays!

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A6 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020

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Kenneth Knight Stargel, 57 207 E. North 4th St., Suspect in band trailer theft faces more charges Seneca Booking Date: 12/16/20 Greenville Hospital Sys- THE JOURNAL STAFF charges Thursday at the Oconee ties were called to pick up the Arrest warrants allege Lowery tem Police County Detention Center. trailers. broke into the Dollar General on Refusing to leave public SENECA — A man charged in Warrants allege Pierce stole a The city-owned trailers were Friendship Road on premises; public disorder- the theft of the Walhalla High cargo trailer and util- found in another area of Ander- Aug. 6 and stole packs ly conduct School band trailer and two other ity trailer from the son County on Tuesday, accord- of cigarettes and a trailers in Oconee County has Shaver Recreation ing to Bowling. Pierce was then case of soda. Dam- Nicholas Jeremiah Vin- also been charged in connec- Complex on West charged with those thefts as well. age to the store was son, 40 tion with the thefts of two other South 4th Street in valued at $1,182.33, 631 McCall Drive, Moun- trailers reported stolen from the November. Teen charged in burglary according to a war- tain Rest Seneca Recreation Department. Bowling said Fri- rant. Booking Date: 12/16/20 Jason Bradley Pierce, 33, of day that two Seneca SENECA — A Seneca teenager Lowery A release from the Oconee County Sheriff 16080 South Radio Station Road Pierce Police Department was arrested Wednesday in con- Oconee County Sher- Malicious injury to in Seneca, was charged with investigators were nection with an August break-in iff’s Office said the investigation real property <$2,000; grand larceny and petit larceny looking for the missing city- at a local dollar store. into the burglary is ongoing. common law – breach of by Seneca police this week, in- owned trailers in Anderson Aundarius Rickshawn Lowery, Lowery was released from the peace terim Seneca Police Chief Casey County when they found the 18, of Skyland Drive, has been Oconee County Detention Center Bowling said. Pierce was being Walhalla band trailer and two charged with second-degree bur- on the same day of his arrest on a Troy Dwane McCall, 46 held on a combined $29,500 sure- other trailers reported stolen in glary, petit larceny and malicious combined $24,500 personal recog- 190 McCalls Drive, Wal- ty bond on the city and county Oconee County. Sheriff’s depu- injury to property. nizance bond. halla Booking Date: 12/16/20 Walhalla City Police Family court bench NASH: ‘A tremendous public servant,’ Alexander said warrant Aundarius Rickshawn Lowery, 18 FROM PAGE A1 Pickens County School would volunteer to do it 403 Skyland Drive, Board Trustee and former or find someone else,” Seneca Nash, who was then chair- Pickens County Repub- Campbell said, adding Booking Date: 12/16/20 man of Pickens County lican Party chairman that Nash served as a poll Oconee County Sheriff Council, served as his Phillip Bowers said Nash worker until recently. Burglary-2nd degree; mentor. influenced people’s daily State Sen. Thomas Al- petit larceny <$2,000; “You’re not just born lives in a positive way exander, who represents a malicious injury to real with how to do this, and during his years on coun- portion of Pickens County, property <$2,000 he is someone I would go ty council. and former State Sen. to with questions on how “He was instrumental Larry Martin of Pickens Randall Scott Clark, 30 to run a meeting or how to in a lot of the fire stations, said Nash was a leader in 101 Cool Breeze Drive, do things,” Martin said. recycling centers (and) economic development. Seneca “He was a great source of ambulance service that But most importantly, Booking Date: 12/16/20 advice.” we didn’t have before he they said was a fine Chris- Walhalla City Police Nash was a longtime bi- went on council,” Bowers SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL tian man. Disorderly conduct/public ology professor at Central said. Former Southern Wesleyan University professor Bob Nash, “He was a tremendous drunk Wesleyan College, later re- Although Pickens Coun- right, is pictured with, from left, VA benefits administrator public servant who put named Southern Wesley- ty does not have zoning, Donna Pittman, Southern Wesleyan University president helping others first and Tarran Shane Boggs, 20 an University. Southern Bowers added that Nash Todd Voss and retired professor Mickey Rickman. was a great disciple of our 124 Bottoms Drive, West Wesleyan president Todd pushed for and achieved Lord Jesus Christ and the Union Voss said Nash’s influence passage of the county’s friendship, with Ponder never saw the light of day. example he set in serving Booking Date: 12/16/20 will forever be felt. development standards calling Nash “a man of I thought it was a good others,” Alexander said. Oconee County Sheriff “Bob Nash was a sig- ordinance. impeccable integrity with demonstration of him “You could always count Magistrate’s bench war- nificant force of energy “I’m telling you that tremendous leadership being willing to listen on Dr. Nash to do what rant for SWU, and his love for given what’s happening skills.” to people’s concerns and was right,” Martin added. students and creating in Clemson and Central, When Nash served on involve citizens.” “It may not always be the the most comprehensive and the way the county county council, Ponder Nash was also heavily most politically advanta- learning environment is is developing, had he not was among a group of involved in the Pickens geous thing, but it was go- a big part of his legacy,” pushed for and fought for residents opposed to a County Republican Party. ing to be the right thing.” Voss said. “His integra- that ordinance, Pickens proposed ordinance that Former chairman Bert In addition to his wife, tion of faith and learning, County would be in a would have severely Campbell said Nash and Nash is survived by three combined with recog- mess,” he said. “Prior to restricted private drive- his wife, Harriet, could children and five grand- nizing our military in that, it was a free-for-all. ways. always be counted on. children. protecting our religious You would take grandpa’s “We went up there and “If you needed some- 864.973.6304 freedom in this nation, tractor and cut a road and spoke out against it, and thing done, you could call [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 is a testimony to our put 12 trailers down there Bob, as chairman, de- Bob and Harriet, and they Follow on Twitter @JournalGO www.upstatetoday.com strength as a university on the back 40.” termined he wanted to for generations to come.” Retired School District name a committee of five SWU Religion professor of Pickens County official or six people to study the Bob Black called Nash “a and former Tri-County issue and bring it back classic example of what Technical College Com- to council,” Ponder said. Southern Wesleyan Uni- mission member Milt “We met for months and versity is all about.” Ponder first met Nash in really studied the issue, “His 35 years on the the U.S. Army Reserve. and the ordinance was science faculty, his pivotal The two struck up a close ultimately defeated and role in bringing SWU into the digital age in the late 80s, his recognition as Alumnus of the Year in 1999 and his drive to Connecting establish the military monument on the campus and are just a few of the things he will be remembered for,” Black said. Caring State Rep. Davey Hiott of Pickens was a student ASSISTED LIVING • RESIDENT CARE in one of Nash’s biology MEMORY CARE • RESPITE STAY classes. 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Snow days, virtual opera:

SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL Walhalla Elementary assistant principal Emily Roberts, left, and principal The office holiday party goes on Christi Hartsock take a tropical trip as a reindeer and Santa, respectively, in “Santa’s Vacation.” ‘Seasons Readings’ Walhalla Elementary moves traditional holiday program for students, parents online

BY GREG OLIVER THE JOURNAL

WALHALLA — Walhalla Elementary School found a more creative way to hold its annual Season’s Readings celebration with students and parents this year since the COVID-19 ASSOCIATED PRESS pandemic prevented the Ornaments hang on a Christmas tree on display in New York. Office holiday parties are tricky in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Danc- in-person parties and pro- ing, drinking and fancy dinners are out. Many companies are foregoing parties altogether, deciding instead to send staff gift baskets, extra grams that usually make time off or donations to charities that employees choose. up the annual event. This year, Virtual Season’s Readings 2020, sponsored by the School BY KELVIN CHAN The caution in the private Improvement Council, took AND ALEXANDRA OLSON With dancing, drinking and fancy dinners a no- sector contrasts with the White place through various clips ASSOCIATED PRESS House, which has been host- that students and parents go because of virus concerns, companies are getting ing a series of indoor holiday could watch online from NEW YORK — An online mur- celebrations. With virus cases the comfort of their own der mystery. Law-themed opera creative about their holiday office parties this year. on the rise, the Centers for the homes. arias. A snowman-building Disease Control of Prevention “Even though things are competition. The challenge is how to organize a virtual celebration has urged Americans to avoid so different right now, our With dancing, drinking and that doesn’t feel like yet another Zoom meeting. large gatherings during the teachers have gone above fancy dinners a no-go because holidays, particularly indoors, and beyond to make sure of virus concerns, companies where the virus spreads more that our families still feel are getting creative about their Demand has been high for according to co-founder Edward easily. connected to our school,” holiday office parties this year. off-the-wall virtual parties, said Poland. The party “rooms” President Donald Trump de- assistant principal Emily The challenge is how to organize Jonathan Como, co-founder of will include live jazz, cabaret fended the parties in remarks Roberts said. “It’s amazing a virtual celebration that doesn’t Offsyte, a marketplace for cor- acts, magic shows and stand-up to reporters Monday, saying to see how adaptable our feel like yet another Zoom meet- porate team events, which has comedy. the number of attendees have students and teachers have ing. organized online holiday events On Site Opera, a New York been reduced and that he has become with technology.” Many are forgoing parties for companies including health City group that performs at seen “a lot of people at the par- Parents were invited to altogether and instead giving insurance giant Blue Shield, the non-traditional venues, got an ties wearing masks.” watch the performances, employees gift baskets, extra ride-hailing company Lyft, and unusual request to perform Secretary of State Mike stories and activities that time off or donations to charities the dating app Tinder. arias for a team of lawyers at a Pompeo also caused an outcry teachers and staff mem- of their choice. Just 23 percent of Most popular are celebrations California firm. The numbers after the Washington Post bers prepared. Teachers companies were planning cele- that involve sending food and will include an aria from Car- reported that he had invited recited poems, read stories, brations, down from 76 percent drink to employees for online men in which the title character hundreds of people to indoor performed songs and dis- last year, in a survey of 189 com- cocktail or chocolate-making tries to negotiate herself out of parties hosted by him and his cussed their own Christ- panies by global outplacement classes, Como said. Also big are prison — a favorite of the late wife. The American Foreign mas traditions. firm Challenger, Gray & Christ- virtual escape rooms where Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Service Association, the union Reading coach Linda mas. Nearly three-quarters of employees can play games. who famously loved opera, said of U.S. diplomats, called on Smith said the staff enjoyed parties this year will be virtual. That’s the route marketing Artistic Director Eric Einhorn. Pompeo to cancel the parties, sharing the virtual event The companies going ahead firm Rank Fuse is taking, “It’s just a chance for the voicing concern that State De- with families this year. found their pandemic-weary bringing its employees together attendees to nerd out with us, to partment employees would be “We have always had employees want some kind of for a virtual murder mystery have a good time,” Einhorn said. compelled to attend. a time for students to bash to break up the anxiety through Red Herring Games, Some larger companies are A statement released by share the excitement of and isolation permeating the said Chelsea Roller, culture spreading out events over sever- the State Department said the holidays with their holidays. manager at the Overland Park, al weeks and letting employees all events followed the de- families through stories, “People are itching to see each Kansas, firm, which normally choose between ugly sweater partment’s own “Diplomacy songs, skits, games and other in person, but I also don’t organizes a holiday dinner or contests, cooking lessons or pet Strong” virus protocols. That snacks that are provided feel totally comfortable holding bowling party. costume competitions. Others included a mask requirement by the faculty and staff of a typical dinner and open bar,” “It will likely be very silly are dividing celebrations up for all attendees and tempera- our school,” Smith said. said John Ross, president of Test because every employee will be between teams. ture checks at the entrances. “This year, we sent them Prep Insight, a small online given a character to play,” Roller A team of social media manag- “We’ve taken every precau- links to watch the teachers education company with 10 said. “Truthfully, we almost ers at PC maker Dell organized a tion to thin out the number of and staff members reading, employees based in Sacramento, didn’t have a company party. Secret Santa gift exchange and a individuals,” the statement singing and performing California. ”And I know some However, numerous people virtual show-and-tell for employ- said. “We do not anticipate any various holiday books and Zoom-style virtual party just started asking about one, so we ees to share a meaningful mem- problems in monitoring the songs. They also received won’t cut it.” decided it was the least we could ory or thing. The team is new number of individuals in these a bag of popcorn to share He landed on the idea of a do.” and had only met in person once indoor spaces.” while they watched as a snow day at a resort near Lake Many companies are using before the pandemic erupted in The statement noted that the family. We hope this will Tahoe, with sledding, snowshoe- virtual celebrations to offer the spring. sheer number of State Depart- bring some holiday joy and ing and a snowman-building something people have missed “It’s been a wild year, and as a ment events was partially a fun to our students and competition. There will be a throughout the pandemic: live new team we had to work extra reflection of that diligence, as their families.” catered lunch, but no alcohol. entertainment. hard — and in new and different normally large events were Oh, and no plus-ones. Hire Space, a UK event book- ways — to build community,” being broken up in multiple [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 Still, “people are thrilled it’s ing site, is organizing 70 virtual said Susie Gidseg, the team’s smaller gatherings to limit the Follow on Twitter @JournalGO back on,” Ross said. office parties in December, senior manager. crowds.

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B2 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 Cooper Hewitt acquires 2 emoji that symbolize inclusion

BY LEANNE ITALIE Media attention flowed ASSOCIATED PRESS after Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanion facilitat- NEW YORK — The ed an Ask Me Anything Cooper Hewitt, Smith- session for Alhumedhi sonian Design Museum on his platform to get the has acquired two emoji word out on her emoji cam- that have helped broaden paign. She also received diversity for users of the help from Emojination’s tiny pictures, becoming the Jennifer 8. Lee. third museum to add emoji “We talked about how to their digital collections. representation is so im- The New York museum portant, even if it appears acquired the “person with in such a small way,” headscarf” and “inter-skin- Alhumedhi told the AP tone couple” emoji for its from Vienna, where she’s burgeoning collection of waiting out her return to digital assets. The museum her California campus. plans an exhibition on the “We also wanted to trigger significance of the two a dialogue about the hijab through interviews and itself and what it means in images, but the pandemic today’s digital age. I saw a has put an opening date in lot of people having very limbo, said Andrea Lipps, big opinions about the hi- Cooper Hewitt’s associate jab without really discuss- curator of contemporary ing it with someone who design. ASSOCIATED PRESS wears it or doing further “The desire to acquire This combination of images released by the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum shows an emoji depicting introspection into what it these particular emoji a girl in a headscarf, left, and a collection of “inter-skintone” couples that have been added to the museum’s digital means.” arose from what we were collection to celebrate inclusion. The hijab and interra- seeing as the desire for in- cial couples emoji were clusion and representation selected as one of Time work of Katrina Parrott, received a Webby Award from India and those who designed by Aphelandra of various groups and com- magazine’s most influen- a Black, Houston-based last year. Parrott was not are Latino and Hispanic. Messer, who was working munities and couples on tial teens of 2017. entrepreneur inspired to involved in development of We covered all the bases.” at the time for Emojina- the emoji keyboard,” Lipps Roughly 550 million create diverse skin tones the couples emoji but noted Now 19 and a sophomore tion, a grassroots group told The Associated Press women in the world wear in emoji after her daugh- the significance in promot- at Stanford University, that advocates for more in an interview ahead of the hijab, Alhumedhi ter lamented she couldn’t ing greater diversity. Alhumedhi said she de- inclusive and representa- Thursday’s announcement. among them, yet there properly represent herself Parrott had no technical cided to get involved after tive emoji. The hijab emoji, as it’s was no emoji to represent on keyboards. experience when she took realizing she had no way The designs have informally known, was them. The same was true of As a third-party develop- on her project, but as a for- to represent herself in a “impacted billions of submitted in 2016 to the skin tones, and advocates er, Parrott was the first to mer NASA contract worker WhatsApp group chat with keyboards worldwide and Unicode Consortium, a remain vigilant in getting put out multiracial emoji in logistics, she knew how friends when they switched reframed how people have nonprofit that oversees multiracial family emoji through her own app, iDi- to put together a team. from photos to emoji in seen themselves on the emoji standards with on keyboards, beyond the versicons, five years ago. “We said we don’t want to their profiles. She stumbled small screen. It’s amazing voting members from the two-person couple options. She advocated as a non-vot- do just an app for African across a Snapchat story on to see their historic work world’s top digital compa- The interracial couple ing member of Unicode Americans. We want to rep- how to submit a proposal archived in the nation’s nies. It arrived on phones emoji was submitted to Uni- for the consortium to do resent the world because for new emoji to the Uni- greatest museums for cur- and computers in 2017. A code in 2018 and arrived the same for a wide array everybody was feeling the code Consortium, where rent fans and future schol- then 15-year-old Saudi Ara- on devices last year, giving of devices. A campaign lack in emojis,” Parrott heavy hitters like Apple, ars,” said Lee, producer bian girl, Rayouf Alhumed- people their first chance leading to the inclusion of told the AP of her pioneer- Twitter, Facebook and of ”The Emoji Story,” a hi, attracted worldwide at- to combine multiple skin interracial couples, later ing app. “We did African more decide what emoji are new documentary film out tention as she campaigned tones in a single emoji. It spearheaded by the dating American skin tone, we released for companies to today, and co-founder of for its inclusion. She was builds on the advocacy app Tinder and others, did Asian, Caucasian, folks choose from. Emojination.

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In The Bleachers Merry Fiancee’s fishy Science is learning Christmas! friendship to control just

The kids are very excited Dear Annie: I am about to get married to a about everything that today is their last day of woman I am still madly in love with, five years af- in-person school until January ter we first met. Within two months after our first Question: Science has been in and maybe a little excited that date, we told each other we were in love with each headline news most of this year as Christmas day is one week other and wanted to date each other exclusively. the worldwide virus has shut society away! Yet, within four months, she was lying to me, going down. In some regard, science is All of our children are blessed off for a night here and a night there, claiming to getting a bad name because so many by sponsors that have lovingly visit her sister, but actually staying with a mar- discrepancies have caused great purchased gifts ried man she’s known since high confusion. It seems from a wish list school — a man with whom, she that great numbers or made dona- has admitted to me, she cheated on of people rely more tions for us to her late husband. on science than God. shop. For many During our first year of dating, Can science bring of our kids, this she tried reassuring me that it’s peace to the heart? will be the first “emotional, not physical.” Is that — S.G. time to receive supposed to be better?! I told her Answer: Science Christmas gifts she knows how I feel, and I’d appre- is learning to control they requested. ciate her not talking to this man, just about every- Bizarro COLLINS There’s just DEAR at this point. MY thing. More import- something Yet, one day she was showing ant than electricity, HOME | magical about ANNIE | me something on her phone and ANSWER | technology, and being a part of accidentally showed me photos medicine are the ALENA a child’s excite- ANNIE of them together. I looked at her BILLY issues of the heart. PELFREY ment during the LANE phone later and saw the photos GRAHAM Solve the problems of weeks leading were dated recently. She lied to me hate, lust, greed, and up to Christmas about her whereabouts on those prejudice — which — decorating the tree and the days. I have confronted her about her ongoing rela- produce social strife and ultimately home, preparing the traditional tionship with this man. She refuses to admit they war — and the world would be a dif- Christmas dinner and finally still see each other. ferent place. Our future is threatened finding what Santa left for them We have lots of years and dating histories under by many dangers, but they all stem under the Christmas tree. See- both our belts. I realize that. I am not trying to from the heart. Greater than the ene- ing each child’s face light up control her, but I am also not willing to share my outside is the enemy within — sin. is precious, but seeing a face her — not in this way. Is it wrong to ask to see No matter how advanced its progress, light up when their cottage her phone records to see if she is still talking and civilizations that neglect its spiritual sibling got the most-wanted texting with him before I say “I do”? Is just having and moral life will eventually disin- gift on their wish list is price- the question in my head enough that I should call tegrate. This is the history of man- less. It means so much to our it off? kind, and it is our problem still today. children to see that someone — Looking for Information Science cannot change the seasons, cared enough to make their day Dear Looking for Information: Reviewing her the rising of the sun, or the setting of special. call logs might provide you with temporary relief, the moon. Nor can man’s knowledge This past Sunday, the chil- but it wouldn’t actually heal the fractured trust. change human nature. When doubt dren and house parents enjoyed In fact, in the long term it could just make things reigns, faith cannot abide. Where Cornered their traditional Christmas worse, by reinforcing a dynamic where you feel hatred rules, love is crowded out. lunch at the Lighthouse Restau- compelled to play private investigator to quell any Much of the world in search of rant. This is such a treat for our suspicions. knowledge ignores God. Today we children. It is also an opportu- Unfortunately, it does sound as though your sus- have more knowledge than at any nity for them to practice table picions are well-founded. It’s OK for our significant other time in history. In seconds our manners and model the behav- others to have friends of the opposite sex or even to computers can call up information ior they have been learning be platonic friends with exes. But there is a differ- about a topic that took years to collect. on campus. They were all very ence between a friendship and an emotional affair. We are the most informed people in well behaved and really enjoyed It sounds like your fiancee is swept up in the latter the history of civilization — and yet the yummy food. They also and has been for some time. Given her history the most confused. Though our heads loved the unexpected visit by with this man, it’s reasonable that you would feel are crammed with knowledge, our the Grinch. Thank you, Suzette uncomfortable with her spending time with him. hearts are empty. But where man has and Hayes Cross for making It’s hurtful that she continues to do so after you’ve failed, God has succeeded. Keep His this special event possible again expressed your discomfort. And the fact that she Word at the center of life and remem- this year. lies about seeing him — that is indeed major cause ber what the Bible says, “The fear During this season of giving, for pause. Unless you can say “I do” with all your [reverence] of the Lord is the begin- we appreciate the efforts of heart, then it’s better not to say it. ning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). everyone who purchased gifts, gave donations or just came by Dear Annie: I have always been a giver and (This column is based on the words to wish us a Merry Christmas. enjoy making people happy. I remember everyone’s and writings of the late Rev. Billy A special thank you to “Secret birthdays with cards and gifts. My Christmas Graham.) Santas” and our community for list seems to grow longer every year. Most of the making this the best Christmas recipients are out of town, which means expensive REV. BILLY Graham’s informative approach to possible for our children under mailing postage. I live in constant credit card debt. his beliefs and his respectful examination of the The Flying McCoys their present circumstances. How can I cut back on or eliminate gifts altogether beliefs of others have kept his nondenomina- Our staff is very grateful to without offending anyone? Do I send a “notice” tional Q&A column at the forefront of religious know that all we have to do is at the beginning of the year as a heads-up so they discourse for more than 60 years. make a need known and our won’t send me anything throughout the year? community will always step up Please help me. | CROSSWORD ANSWERS | to help. Most of our kids have — Broke Not Cheap never experienced a Christmas Dear Broke: The point of a gift is to let someone like this, so they are going to know you were thinking of them. Toward that end, feel very blessed and thankful a thoughtfully written card is just as good — and on Christmas morning! often even better — than a material present. From our home to yours, Mer- I don’t think it warrants an official notice. When ry Christmas! you talk to close friends and family on the phone, be honest with them: Let them know you’re trying ALENA PELFREY is an Oconee native, to pay off some debt and will be cutting back on has a BS in business administration and gift-giving this year. Those who mind don’t matter is certified as a professional in human and those who matter won’t mind. resources. Send donations to P.O. Box 745, Seneca, SC 29679. For more information “ASK ME Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out or to schedule a tour, call Alena at (864) now! Annie Lane’s debut book is available as a paperback and 882-0893 or email apelfrey@collinschil- e-book. Visit creatorspublishing.com for more information. Send drenshome.org. your questions for Annie Lane to [email protected].

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B4 THE JOURNAL | COMICS/PUZZLES | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020

| ACES ON THE BRIDGE | THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek In today’s deal, the contract and lead were the same at both Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, tables. On the auction shown, to form four ordinary words. the jump to two hearts prom-

ised a strong hand and a good @PlayJumble suit. After the raise to three SUISE hearts, cue-bidding and key- card inquiries followed. When South cue-bid the club king over five no-trump, North was UCROC happy to bid the grand slam. The less-experienced declar-

er took the lead of the trump app • Follow us on Twitter nine with dummy’s queen and followed up by drawing the JOLCAE rest of the outstanding trumps

with his ace and king. Next, he JUST JUMBLE cashed the diamond ace-king. When the suit proved to be 4-1, he had to concede a trick to the CAVITE defenders. Get the free The older declarer played Now arrange the circled letters the first three tricks iden- ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as tically. However, instead of All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. tackling diamonds right away, he played two more rounds of Print your “ ” trumps, discarding a diamond spade to hand. Because East answer here: from dummy. It was only after had been forced to keep all (Answers tomorrow) cashing the spade ace and the his diamonds, that player Jumbles: WAGER OFTEN LOCKET LUXURY Yesterday’s club ace-king that he took the had been forced to pitch three Answer: His first attempt at adding up the numbers diamond ace-king. If that suit spades and two clubs on the was — TOTALLY WRONG had been three-two, he would trumps, and his spade king have cashed the diamond was now bare. Declarer ruffed queen and ruffed a spade back away East’s king and took the to hand to take the last trick last two tricks with dummy’s with a diamond. queens. The key point of the play was that when the bad trump break came to light, declarer B.C. switched focus and ruffed a

ANSWER: You have very little defense against hearts and are confident that your opponents probably have 10 of them. You intend to keep bidding spades and should therefore take the bull by the Blondie horns by preempting to the five-level now. You would be unlucky if one or both of your jacks represented defensive tricks.

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Fuzzy Math by Jack Mowat

ACROSS 52 Sweatshirts, sweatpants and song) 1 Valley of vineyards sweat suits 25 The “E” of 30-Down 5 Phased-out SeaWorld 54 Andean animal 26 Letters before an alter ego attraction 56 Instant messaging pioneer 27 Smuggler-stopping org. 10 “Uhh ...” 57 Calculation for a personal 29 ___ Line (French fortification) Peanuts 13 Apple debut of 2010 trainer? 30 Abbr. in a proof 14 Focus intensely (on) 61 Buddy 31 24/7 med. centers 16 ___ Paulo 62 “Business in the front” hairdo 32 Wet noodle, say? 17 Calculation for a modeling 63 Not coarse, as sand 33 Sushi items with pink centers agent? 64 Otherworldly visitors, briefly 36 Coldness in the air 19 Expert 65 Young children 37 H.S. exam with a Science 20 “You ___ busted!” 66 IDs on social media section 21 Made king, say 38 Australian birds 23 Fourth qtr. followers DOWN 40 Like many a brush 24 Exactly right 1 Hello, in Shanghai 41 Burglarize 28 Shape of a fisheye lens picture 2 Dating long-distance, maybe 42 Words of commitment 29 Calculation for an economist? 3 Pieces of glass 45 Like flowers that come in 32 Bake sale organizer, for short 4 Contributes (to) vases 34 Some small batteries 5 Bay Area airport code 46 One may hail from Wales 35 Respected villager 6 That stag 49 Sasha’s sister Hagar 36 Chewy candy filling 7 Chopping tool: Var. 50 In the thick of 38 Sea swirls 8 Nebraska’s Herbie Husker and 51 Apple alternative to Word 39 Kind of bond in a salt others 52 Lead-in to “Canaveral” or molecule 9 180-degree maneuvers “Cod” 40 Fedora feature 10 Home of “SportsCenter 53 Hawaiian pizza meat 43 Silent affirmative AllNight” 55 Rideshare company with a 44 Calculation for a botanist? 11 Uncommon group pink logo 47 To and ___ 12 Lighting might help set it 58 Type 48 Nucleic acid sugar 15 Genre related to goth 59 Capital of Vermont? 49 Diagram in a fantasy novel, 18 Classic fountain drink 60 “___ showtime!” often 22 “___ It Be Nice” (Beach Boys

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 THE JOURNAL B5 Let’s hang in there for the long haul

Willie, product could I’m so tired provide of wearing prevention a mask, but and/or even more Tell treat- tired of the ment of debate. Many coronavi- people are so rus. The worried about World “their” rights, Health they forget Organi- others have Willie zation rights. I’m a (WHO) health care CALL 916-9749 agrees we worker, and need more we understand evidence. Vi- this better than anyone. world safe tamin C has al- If my patient has a cold, again. We can ways been a good it’s my responsibility to kick COVID to idea for a body’s protect myself and not the curb if we health. As far as share items or disinfect are united. your switching if I do. If I have a cold, it’s gears in your also my responsibility to Willie, comments protect others. The same It’s been some into politics, with masks. I wear one time since I don’t know to protect others and my- I’ve talked to what kind self. I highly doubt any you. Here I go of socks Presi- of you who don’t believe begging again. dent-elect Biden in masks would go into a I want to know if wears or if any- symptomatic COVID-19 you can find out where I body’s gonna knock patient’s room without can get my ears pierced. ’em off. PPE. I’m 92 years old and been Will children be able to Despite what you without my earrings for ‘Til next time! believe about the effec- about five years. I sure Willie tiveness of masks, is it have missed it. Please get COVID-19 vaccines? really that much of an help me out if you can. I COMMENTS ARE not intended inconvenience to wear read your column every too late. In the to reflect views of The Journal’s a mask for 30 minutes day. Love you, bye. name of the Father, the management or staff and are the ASSOCIATED PRESS 12 is expected to start in in a grocery store? Ask Willie says: Son and the Holy Spirit, opinions of readers submitting early 2021. a nurse or other health I’m so touched! I love Amen. them. The Journal makes no Will children be able to It is uncertain if the re- professional. We’ve been you, too. Where to get Willie says: guarantee of their accuracy. As get COVID-19 vaccines? sults on younger children wearing masks, face ears pierced is way out- Hi, Granny! I for answers, ol’ Willie does his Not until there’s will come in time for vac- shields and gowns since side of this old gent’s checked on your zinc best to get it right. enough data from studies cinations to begin before day one, every day, for wheelhouse, but I’ll bet idea. I found out zinc in different age groups, the next school year. hours to not only protect my readers would love is the second-most which will stretch well Positive outcomes in us, but our patients who to help a sweet 92-year- common trace min- into next year. adult studies are reassur- can’t always wear masks old lady whose fondest eral in our bodies, The Pfizer vaccine au- ing and suggest it is safe due to respiratory or wish is just to get her affecting all organs thorized in the U.S. this to proceed in testing kids, other issues. ears pierced again so and cells. It’s essential month is for people 16 said Dr. Buddy Creech, If I knew I gave a virus she can wear her pret- and most Americans and older. Testing began a pediatric infectious to another person when ty earrings. I’ll print get plenty by eating in October in children disease specialist at Van- I wasn’t aware I was any responses I get foods such as beans, as young as 12 and is derbilt University and contagious, I could stomp that can help you out. nuts, whole grains, expected to take several director of its vaccine around and say it was my red meat, poultry and more months. The Food research program. right, but if that person Willie, dairy without an extra and Drug Administration Even though children was suffering, in pain, To ward off the virus, daily supplement. Zinc will have to decide when usually don’t get very or died, could I live with to anyone who will listen, helps strengthen the there’s enough data to sick from COVID-19, they that? We share the Earth. take 50 mg of zinc and immune system and allow emergency use in can spread the virus to We share the air. We 1,000 mg of vitamin C regulates metabolism. this age group. others, said Dr. Robert share the water. Let’s try daily. For leg cramps, Those who are preg- Depending on the Frenck, who is the lead our best not to share the drink tonic water with nant, as well as some results, younger children researcher for Pfizer’s virus. quinine. Now listen to infants and children, may be enrolled for study study in kids at Cincin- Willie says: Granny. Please forget may be told by a doctor as well. nati Children’s Hospital. Amen. Please, about the communist to add a zinc supple- Moderna, which is At least 1.6 million youth friends, let’s hang socialist party trying ment. There’s no hard expected to become the have been infected, 8,000 in there for the long to take over the United evidence yet that zinc second COVID-19 vaccine have been hospitalized haul. When you get States of America. God’s can protect against greenlit in the U.S., began and 162 have died from the vaccine, don’t stop going to knock Biden’s coronavirus. The Food enrolling study partic- the virus, he noted. wearing your masks, socks off. He’s only a and Drug Administra- Find your new ipants ages 12 to 17 this “It’s really important, social distancing and mouthpiece for Barack tion (FDA) has sent month, and will track not only for themselves washing those hands Obama and the Soros warning letters to five best friend in them for a year. Testing but also for society,” often and sudsy! It’ll regime. People in Geor- companies who were in children younger than Frenck said. take months to get our gia, wake up before it’s advertising their zinc The Journal

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B6 THE JOURNAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020 Seeing Santa safely: A salve at the end of a tumultuous year

BY JOCELYN GECKER ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seeing Santa is for many families a holiday tradition that goes back generations. It’s the annual snapshot that year-after-year marks the passage of time, and a reminder that children believe in magic, and that a jolly bearded man can make their wishes come true. But it’s Christmas in 2020, and everything is different. Santa sits behind plexiglass, or in a life-sized snow globe. And then, of course, there’s Zoom Santa. Associated Press photographers set out to capture the socially distanced, decidedly 2020 Santa visits taking place across the United States. Much of the tradition is altered this year. Sitting on Santa’s lap is out. There is no whispering of wish lists into his ear. Getting in to see Santa this year often requires making an appointment and temperature checks upon arrival. Many stores, from Macy’s and Nieman Marcus to small- er venues around the PHOTOS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS country, have opted for Santa, portrayed by Dan Kemmis, talks to a family wearing masks as he sits inside a protective bubble in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood on Dec. virtual visits. 8. Kemmis has been Santa in past years, but he started his daily appearances early this year and added his “snow globe” tent due to the coronavi- Conversations with San- rus pandemic. In this socially distant holiday season, Santa Claus is still coming to towns (and shopping malls) across America, but with a few 2020 ta this year, inevitably, rules in effect. include the virus. Kids ask if Santa will 8-year-old twins William ta, too, needed protective It was a fitting final pho- wear a mask when he vis- and Payton. equipment didn’t seem so to for the family’s annual its their homes on Christ- Like every year, the unusual. album. mas Eve. He asks in turn twins dressed up in the “They took it in stride,” “It kind of sums up if they’ve been naughty outfits they will wear said their mom. 2020.” or nice — and good about on Christmas. For Wil- washing their hands with liam, a red dress shirt, water AND soap. a waistcoat and tie with Some children have lost pin-striped dress pants; parents, grandparents or Payton wore a velvety other loved ones. They red dress. They went to miss their schools and visit Santa’s Wonderland friends. inside a Bass Pro Shop in Yet the Christmas spirit Rancho Cucamonga, Cali- endures. fornia, near Los Angeles. Residential | Commercial | Luxury “It’s different this year, William covered up RE/MAX REALTY but it’s still magical,” said with a plastic visor, and Darren Phillis Professionals-Lake Keowee Larry Jefferson, who has Payton a purple face converted a room in his Larry Jefferson portrays Santa Claus and conducts a visit mask. The idea that San- 864-710-1582 • [email protected] suburban Dallas home to via a computer screen Dec. 9 with Raquel Anaya and her Santa’s workshop where cousins Lexi and Luna Reyes from his home in Duncan- he conducts virtual visits. ville, Texas. “The children see me on the screen, they’re like, year. We were super excit- him,” said Tarah Peargin, ‘Oh my gosh, Santa Claus ed to find out we could see a California mother of is talking to me from the North Pole.’” Better Service. Better Materials. Better Warranty. Perhaps, seeing Santa is the salve families needed Treat the at the end of this tumul- tuous year. Despite all that has changed, Santa Kids to a still looks pretty much the same and restores a Little feeling of comfort in an otherwise turbulent time. “I didn’t think there was going to be Santa this The Dolly Difference Superior Service • Superior Workmanship Superior Quality of Products • Excellent Service After the Job Merry #tenyearssenecastrong Call Today For A No Obligation Roof Inspection • Roofing & Gutters Christmas 864.973.6304 864-882-1555 • DollysRoofing.com • 7015 Wells Hwy, Ste D, Seneca www.upstatetoday.com DEC Dear Santa: 25 Have your kids write Oh, their Christmas Santa will call LET US Come GNN RADIO wishes to Santa and them the week GOOD NEWS NETWORK drop them in Santa’s of Christmas! Him mailbox at our store. Catch the “Good News” and Tune in Locally to...

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(800) 926-4669 ext. 1 www.gnnradio.org PO Box 510 • Appling, GA 30802 114 South College Street, Walhalla • (864) 916-9164 Follow Us: mcclainscustomsilks.com GRADUATION DAY Clemson sees 43 student-athletes walk INSIDE across the stage in NFL C2 Sports Editor:port Eric Sprott | [email protected] | (864) 882-2385s Golf C3 SSports Writer: Michael Crouchley | [email protected] | (864) 882-2386 Greenville. C3 Women’s hoops C4 Friday, December 18, 2020 The Journal C1 | CLEMSON FOOTBALL | Rogers leads Bobcats to big win over Daniel BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY | HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS | THE JOURNAL For a report from the CENTRAL — Jared Seneca-Daniel girls’ game, Rogers scored 30 points turn to page C4. — including the 1,000th point of his career — on “He’s a great kid on Thursday, leading the Sen- and off the floor, and he eca High School boys’ bas- deserves this,” Padgett ketball team to its second added. “It’s good to see win over rival Daniel in as good kids be successful many tries this week. when they work hard The Bobcats were with- and prepare like he does. out starters E.J. Evett I’m really proud of him.” and Terrique Webb, but Quay Lewis, Levi Rogers more Leard and J.C. Mitchell than made also scored in double fig- up for the ures for Seneca (2-3, 2-0 missing pro- Western 3A) by finishing duction with with 19, 16 and 12 points, his offensive respectively. 89 production in However, Padgett said leading the the key to the game was Bobcats to a Seneca’s defense — es- 89-49 blowout pecially on Daniel star win over the Bobby Taylor, who scored COURTESY OF THE ACC Lions. 18 points for the Lions (1- Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei gets ready to take a snap during the Tigers’ double-overtime loss at Notre “He’s a 4, 0-2) on Thursday after Dame on Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. 49 huge part of scoring 29 when the Bob- the program, cats pulled out a 57-56 win and he’s a phenomenal on Monday in Seneca. scorer. For us to be suc- Daniel coach Ben Touch- cessful this year when berry said the Lions will E.J.’s out, we need him learn from this loss. to step up,” Seneca coach “I felt like they played In the trenches Kevin Padgett said about about as good as they Rogers. “It’s a testament could, and we played | UP NEXT | holding Clemson to only 34 yards to him. He’s one of those about as bad as we could. Tigers’ Swinney: on the ground. Travis Etienne guys that makes me When you have that hap- Who: Notre Dame accounted for 28 of those yards, look like a better coach pen against a really good When: Saturday, 4 p.m. which was his worst output as a when he’s making those team, the end results Game will be won at Where: Charlotte, N.C. Tiger since a four-carry effort in shots.” are not going to be very TV: ABC the 2018 Sugar Bowl. To make a big night good,” he said. line of scrimmage Radio: WCCP 105.5 FM The poor performance wasn’t all even more special, Rog- Line: Clemson by 10.5 on Etienne. Clemson’s offensive ers hit a 3-pointer early Seneca 89, Daniel 49 BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY line found it difficult to move Notre in the third quarter to SHS 21 16 25 27 — 89 DWD 7 14 7 21 — 49 THE JOURNAL first game. It’s just that simple.” Dame’s experienced defensive line. surpass the 1,000-point This season’s first matchup be- Both Etienne and offensive guard mark for his career. Seneca (89) — Rogers 30, Leard CLEMSON — When asked earli- tween the fourth-ranked Tigers (9- Matt Bockhorst think the Tigers “It’s just a huge bless- 19, Lewis 16, Mitchell 12, O’Kelley er this week about the key matchup 1, 8-1 ACC) and the second-ranked will have more success in the ing,” Rogers said. “It’s 8, Burnette 4 Daniel (49) — Taylor 18, Miller 9, for the ACC Championship Game Irish (10-0, 9-0) was a double-over- running game on Saturday (4 p.m., just a big achievement, Lawson 7, Hamilton 4, Wallace 4, against Notre Dame, Dabo Swin- time thriller in South Bend, Ind., ABC) when they head to Bank of and I’m really happy.” Swinney 3, Owens 2, Pearman 2 ney didn’t beat around the bush. that ended in a 47-40 Notre Dame America Stadium in Charlotte, “As far as the key positional win. N.C., for the title game. matchup, it will be up front in the Notre Dame dominated the line “I think it’s pretty obvious that trenches,” the Clemson coach said. of scrimmage, running for 208 “We got our butts kicked in the yards and three touchdowns while SEE TIGERS, PAGE C3

Long-awaited rematch arrives Saturday ix weeks ago this Despite the heroic The teams will face better than they did that Saturday, then-unde- efforts of off again on Saturday, early November evening. Sfeated and top-ranked backup this time in the ACC Turnovers and penalties Clemson entered South quarter- Championship Game in hurt Clemson severely Bend, Ind., to face Notre back D.J. Charlotte, N.C., with the that evening, and the Dame. The Tigers en- Uiag- Tigers about as healthy Tigers’ effort to put the tered the contest without alelei, as they’ve been all sea- game away in regulation quarterback Trevor Law- Clemson son. The winner will not went about as poorly as rence and three defensive saw its only win the ACC title, witnessed during this standouts, most notably unde- but also secure a College unprecedented era of middle linebacker James feated Football Playoff berth. Clemson football excel- Skalski. A SPORTING season Notre Dame is likely in lence. Despite the injuries, the VIEW | and No. 1 the final four either way, Clemson must do a Tigers battled through- ranking but if Clemson hopes to much better job running out the game and took go up in earn a sixth straight trip, the football and somehow GREG their first lead late in smoke in it will likely have to win find a way to get running the contest before the OLIVER a 47-40 its sixth straight ACC back Travis Etienne in- battered defense ran out dou- title. volved. Opposing defens- of gas against the Irish. ble-overtime loss that If the Tigers hope to es have understandably Notre Dame quarterback saw Notre Dame rally see a different outcome made it their game plan Ian Book was about as to tie the score late in against the Irish this to stop the run and bottle BRAD MOORE | FOR THE JOURNAL elusive as anyone Clem- regulation and score on time around, it goes up Etienne, forcing the Seneca High School’s Jared Rogers, right, scores over son’s defense has faced in both of its overtime pos- without saying they Daniel’s Hayden Devier during the Bobcats’ 89-49 win recent years. sessions. will have to play much SEE REMATCH, PAGE C3 on Thursday night in Central. Lawmakers introduce NCAA reform bill BY RALPH D. RUSSO the Supreme Court agreed images and likenesses, names, images and ASSOCIATED PRESS to review a court ruling with oversight from the likenesses with minimal the NCAA says blurs the Federal Trade Commis- restrictions, through A bill introduced Thurs- “line between student-ath- sion. The bill also protects either individual or group day by four Democratic letes and professionals” the NCAA from future licensing deals. lawmakers would grant by removing caps on antitrust challenges to its It would also require college athletes sweeping certain compensation that compensation rules. schools to share 50 per- rights to compensation, major college football and Booker and Blumen- cent of the profit from including a share of the basketball players can thal’s bill, however, goes their revenue-generating revenue generated by receive. way beyond NIL rights for sports such as football their sports, and create The NCAA has turned athletes and is not nearly and basketball with the a federal commission to to Congress for help as it as NCAA-friendly. athletes who play them, oversee college athletics. works toward permitting “As a former college after the cost of scholar- The College Athletes athletes to earn money athlete, these issues are ships are deducted. Bill of Rights is spon- from endorsements and deeply personal to me,” Some of the biggest sored by Sens. Cory sponsorship deals, while said Booker, who played athletic departments in Booker (D-N.J.), Richard also trying to fend off football at Stanford. “The the country, such as Ohio Blumenthal (D-Conn.) myriad state-level bills NCAA has exploited gen- State, Alabama and Texas, and Kirsten Gillibrand that would undercut any erations of college athletes generate more than $100 (D-N.Y.), and Rep. Jan attempt to create uni- for its own personal finan- million in revenue annual- Schakowsky (D-Ill.). If form rules for competing cial gain by preventing ly, the bulk of which comes passed, it could wreak schools. athletes from earning any from football and men’s havoc on the NCAA’s Last week, Sen. Rog- meaningful compensation basketball. Almost all of ability to govern intercol- er Wicker (R-Miss.), and failing to keep the that revenue typically gets legiate athletics and the chairman of the Senate athletes under its charge sunk back into the athletic association’s model for Commerce Committee, in- healthy and safe.” departments to pay for not ASSOCIATED PRESS amateurism. troduced a bill that would The legislation would just those programs, but Senator Corey Booker speaks during the National Urban The announcement of allow college athletes to allow college athletes all the other non-revenue League Conference on July 25, 2019, in Indianapolis. the bill comes a day after be paid for their names, to earn money off their sports. C2 THE JOURNAL | SPORTS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020

| LOCAL SPORTS | Today Chargers top Raiders in OT Sun Belt football High School Basketball Oconee Christian Academy at BY W.G. RAMIREZ title game canceled Easley Home School, 6 p.m. ASSOCIATED PRESS (girls) and 7:30 (boys) ASSOCIATED PRESS Year’s Six bowl spot with Walhalla at Tallulah Falls (Ga.), 6 LAS VEGAS — Justin a victory in the first Sun p.m. (girls) and 7:30 p.m. (boys) Herbert scored on 1-yard CONWAY — The Sun Belt title game featuring plunge to give the Los Belt Conference football a matchup of ranked | SPORTS ON TV | Angeles Chargers a 30-27 championship game teams. overtime victory over Saturday between No. 9 Coastal Carolina (11-0, Today the Las Vegas Raiders on Coastal Carolina and No. 8-0, No. 12 CFP), the Sun COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Thursday night. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette Belt’s first top 10 team, 5 p.m. The Chargers (5-9) was canceled Thursday was set to host Louisi- CBSSN — Brigham Young at snapped a nine-game because of a positive ana-Lafayette (9-1, 7-1 No. San Diego State losing streak against their COVID-19 test within the 19 CFP). 7 p.m. ESPNU — Davidson at Rhode AFC West counterparts. Coastal Carolina pro- “We are all obviously Island The Raiders (7-7) lost gram. devastated with this devel- 9 p.m. quarterback Derek Carr An entire position opment and hurt for the ESPNU — Iowa State at West to a left groin injury in the ASSOCIATED PRESS group would have been student-athletes from both Virginia PAC-12N — Idaho at Utah first quarter. They have Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert unavailable to play be- institutions in that they COLLEGE FOOTBALL lost four of five, all but kill- reaches across the goal line for the game-winning score cause of contact tracing. will not have a chance to 7 p.m. ing their playoff chances. against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday in Las Vegas. “We are very disap- compete for a conference CBSSN — Conference USA Moments after Daniel pointed that the cham- title,” Coastal Carolina Championship: Alabama (Bir- Carlson’s 23-yard field Herbert, who targeted seeing his first action as a pionship game cannot athletic director Matt mingham) at Marshall 7:30 p.m. goal on the Raiders’ first nine receivers and com- Raider. be played, but we are so Hogue said. “However, the BTN — Nebraska at Rutgers possession put Las Vegas pleted at least one pass Just four days after firing proud of all of the players adherence to health and ESPN — MAC Championship: ahead 27-24, Herbert with seven, was 22 for defensive coordinator Paul and staff members and safety protocols for our Ball State vs. Buffalo, Detroit found wideout Jalen Guy- 32 with 314 yards an two Guenther, plus missing their hard work during student-athletes has been 8 p.m. FOX — Pac-12 Championship: ton streaking by corner- touchdowns. He set an four starters on defense, this truly challenging and remains the first pri- Oregon at Southern California back Keisean Nixon for NFL rookie record with and having their offensive season,” Sun Belt com- ority. Those protocols and GOLF a 53-yard reception to set his eighth 300-yard game. coordinator Greg Olson missioner Keith Gill said guidance from our medi- 1 p.m. up for the winning score. For the Raiders, the sidelined after testing posi- in a statement. “We will cal team fully governs this GOLF — LPGA Tour: The CME Los Angeles improved honor both teams as 2020 Group Tour Championship, Sec- storyline quickly changed tive for COVID-19, the Raid- decision.” ond Round, Tiburón Golf Club, to 1-2 in overtime games, from must-win to stay ers lost Carr when he came Sun Belt Conference The Ragin’ Cajuns’ only Naples, Fla. while all four of its games alive in the playoff hunt, up lame on a third-down Co-Champions.” loss was 30-27 at home 5 p.m. against division foes have to, how-to win with scramble near the goal line Both schools were in against the Chanticleers GOLF — PGA Tour: The PNC come down to the last play. contention for a New Championship Pro-Am, First backup Marcus Mariota in the first quarter. on Oct. 14. Round, Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Fla. (taped) NBA BASKETBALL | | 8 p.m. SCOREBOARD ESPN2 — Preseason: Brooklyn at Boston BASKETBALL Milwaukee 0 2 .000 1½ n SEC Glance N.Y. Jets at L.A. Rams, 4:05 p.m. Freddie Kitchens will serve as offen- 10:30 p.m. n Men’s AP Top 25 Schedule WESTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN DIVISION Philadelphia at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. sive play caller for Sunday’s game. ESPN — Preseason: LA Lakers and Results Southwest Division School SEC Pct. Overall Pct. Kansas City at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m. Placed CB James Bradberry on the at Phoenix Thursday W L Pct GB Florida 8-2 .800 8-2 .800 Cleveland at N.Y. Giants, 8:20 p.m. reserve/COVID-19 list. No. 5 Kansas (7-1) beat No. 14 Texas Memphis 3 0 1.000 — Georgia 7-2 .778 7-2 .778 Monday SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed Tech (6-2) 58-57 New Orleans 1 0 1.000 1 Missouri 5-4 .556 5-4 .556 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:15 p.m. TE Chase Harrell to the practice | BRIEFLY | No. 9 Creighton (5-2) beat St. John’s Houston 3 1 .750 ½ Kentucky 4-6 .400 4-6 .400 squad. Placed WR Shawn Poindexter 94-76 Dallas 2 1 .667 1 Tennessee 3-6 .333 3-6 .333 GOLF to the practice squad injured reserve Former Raven Friday San Antonio 0 3 .000 3 S. Carolina 2-8 .200 2-8 .200 n LPGA Tour — CME Group Tour list. Place RB Austin Walter on the No. 8 West Virginia vs. Iowa State, Northwest Division Vanderbilt 0-9 .000 0-9 .000 Championship Par Scores reserve/COVID-19 list. Announced DL Taliaferro dead at 28 9 p.m. W L Pct GB WESTERN DIVISION Thursday Kevin Grimes roster exemption was (AP) — Lorenzo No. 10 Tennessee vs. Tennessee Utah 2 0 1.000 — School SEC Pct. Overall Pct. At Tiburon Golf Club lifted. Taliaferro, who ran for Tech, 8 p.m. Denver 1 1 .500 1 Alabama 10-0 1.000 10-0 1.000 Naples, Fla. WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM — 339 yards and scored No. 18 San Diego St. vs. BYU, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City 1 1 .500 1 Texas A&M 7-1 .875 7-1 .875 Purse: $3 million Signed RB Lamar Miller from Chicago Minnesota 1 2 .333 1½ Auburn 6-4 .600 6-4 .600 Yardage: 6,556; Par: 72 practice squad. Placed S Deshazor five touchdowns during n Men’s ACC Glance Portland 1 2 .333 1½ Ole Miss 4-4 .500 4-4 .500 First Round (Top 20 and ties) Everett on injured reserve. three injury-riddled Conference All Games Pacific Division Arkansas 3-7 .300 3-7 .300 Lexi Thompson 32-33 — 65 -7 Canadian Football League seasons with the Balti- W L Pct W L Pct W L Pct GB Miss. State 2-7 .222 2-7 .222 Nanna K. Madsen 34-32 — 66 -6 CALGARY STAMPEDERS — more Ravens, has died. Florida St. 1 0 1.000 4 0 1.000 L.A. Lakers 3 0 1.000 — * LSU 4-5 .444 4-5 .444 Sei Young Kim 34-33 — 67 -5 Re-signed WR Aaron Peck. Caroline Masson 35-32 — 67 -5 MONTREAL ALOUETTES — Signed He was 28. Pittsburgh 1 0 1.000 5 1 .833 Golden State 2 1 .667 1 * — Not eligible for postseason play Syracuse 1 0 1.000 5 1 .833 Sacramento 2 2 .500 1½ Megan Khang 33-34 — 67 -5 OL Philippe Gagnon, FB Christophe Taliaferro died Virginia Tech 1 0 1.000 5 1 .833 L.A. Clippers 0 2 .000 2½ Saturday Minjee Lee 33-35 — 68 -4 Normand and DL Junior Luke for 2021 Wednesday in Williams- Duke 1 0 1.000 3 2 .600 Phoenix 0 3 .000 3 Texas A&M at Tennessee, Noon Maria Fassi 36-32 — 68 -4 season. burg, Va., according to Louisville 0 0 .000 4 0 1.000 Missouri at Mississippi St., 3:30 p.m. Anna Nordqvist 34-34 — 68 -4 OTTAWA REDBLACKS — Re-signed Carlota Ciganda 32-36 — 68 -4 DB Justin Howell, WR Marco Dubois York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Wake Forest 0 0 .000 2 0 1.000 Late Wednesday Mississippi at LSU, 3:30 p.m. NC State 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Denver 126, Portland 95 Alabama vs. Florida at Atlanta, SEC Cristie Kerr 34-34 — 68 -4 and RB Anthony Gosselin to one-year Office. The cause of Virginia 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 L.A. Lakers 112, Phoenix 107 championship, 8 p.m. Jin Young Ko 35-33 — 68 -4 contract extensions. death was not immedi- N. Carolina 0 0 .000 4 2 .667 Thursday Austin Ernst 34-35 — 69 -3 SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS ately made public. Clemson 0 1 .000 5 1 .833 Charlotte 123, Orlando 115 n NFL Glance Georgia Hall 36-33 — 69 -3 — Re-signed RB William Powell to Ashleigh Buhai 36-33 — 69 -3 a one-year extension. Signed LB Drafted by Baltimore Miami 0 1 .000 3 2 .600 Detroit 97, Washington 86 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Georgia Tech 0 1 .000 2 3 .400 Houston 128, San Antonio 106 East Hannah Green 34-35 — 69 -3 DeMarquis Gates and DL Markus out of Coastal Carolina Notre Dame 0 1 .000 2 3 .400 Memphis 128, Atlanta 106 W L T Pct PF PA Moriya Jutanugarn 37-33 — 70 -2 Jones. in the fourth round of Bos. College 0 1 .000 1 5 .167 Minnesota 129, Dallas 127, OT Buffalo 10 3 0 .769 359 321 J. Suwannapura 36-34 — 70 -2 HOCKEY the 2014 draft, Taliafer- Golden State 113, Sacramento 109 Miami 8 5 0 .615 330 245 Jodi Ewart Shadoff 34-36 — 70 -2 National Hockey League Mina Harigae 38-32 — 70 -2 ro ran for 292 yards and Thursday Utah at L.A. Clippers, late New England 6 7 0 .462 277 279 ST LOUIS BLUES — Announced the Saint Louis 80, N.C. State 69 Friday N.Y. Jets 0 13 0 .000 183 393 Cydney Clanton 35-35 — 70 -2 retirement of F Alexander Steen after four touchdowns over 13 Friday Philadelphia at Indiana, 6 p.m. South Jennifer Kupcho 36-34 — 70 -2 15 seasons due to back injury. games as a rookie before Florida A&M at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m. Miami at Toronto, 7 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Stephanie Meadow 36-34 — 70 -2 WINNIPEG JETS — Signed G Mikhail an injury ended his sea- Cleveland at New York, 7:30 p.m. Indianapolis 9 4 0 .692 372 300 Perrine Delacour 36-34 — 70 -2 Berdin to a two-year, one-way contract n son. He played in three Men’s SEC Glance Brooklyn at Boston, 8 p.m. Tennessee 9 4 0 .692 390 336 extension for 2021-22 and a two-way Conference All Games Chicago at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Houston 4 9 0 .308 295 359 TRANSACTIONS contract extension for 2022-23. n games apiece in 2015 W L Pct W L Pct Milwaukee at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Jacksonville 1 12 0 .077 261 383 Thursday’s Sports Transactions East Coast Hockey League and 2016 before again Arkansas 0 0 .000 6 0 1.000 Portland at Denver, 9 p.m. North BASEBALL SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS — finishing on injured Georgia 0 0 .000 5 0 1.000 L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA National League Activated D Doyle Somerby and F reserve each season. Missouri 0 0 .000 5 0 1.000 x-Pittsburgh 11 2 0 .846 349 237 CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms Brett Supinsky from reserve. Placed Mississippi 0 0 .000 4 0 1.000 FOOTBALL Cleveland 9 4 0 .692 348 368 with RHP Jonathan Holder on a 2021 F Darien Craighead and D Jordan on Tennessee 0 0 .000 3 0 1.000 n AP Top 25 Schedule Baltimore 8 5 0 .615 363 273 non-guaranteed contract. reserve. Blackhawks stay LSU 0 0 .000 4 1 .800 Friday Cincinnati 2 10 1 .192 244 338 Frontier League SOCCER Texas A&M 0 0 .000 4 1 .800 No. 13 USC (5-0) vs. Oregon (3-2), West FLORENCE Y’ALLS — Signed UT Major League Soccer with team name Florida 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Pac-12 championship, Los Angeles, 8 W L T Pct PF PA Will Baker. ATLANTA UNITED — Acquired D Alabama 0 0 .000 4 2 .667 NEW YORK BOULDERS — Signed Andrew Gutman from FC Cincinnati CHICAGO (AP) — p.m., FOX yx-Kansas City 12 1 0 .923 403 281 Auburn 0 0 .000 4 2 .667 Saturday Las Vegas 7 7 0 .500 377 421 INF Tucker Nathans. in stage 1 of the 2020 MLS Re-Entry The Chicago Black- Vanderbilt 0 0 .000 2 1 .667 No. 1 Alabama (10-0) vs. No. 11 Denver 5 8 0 .385 257 347 OTTAWA TITANS — Signed OF Nick Process. hawks are going to Mississippi St. 0 0 .000 4 3 .571 Florida (8-2), SEC championship, L.A. Chargers 5 9 0 .357 327 389 Anderson to a contract extension. COLORADO RAPIDS — Signed F S. Carolina 0 0 .000 1 2 .333 Atlanta, 8 p.m., CBS NATIONAL CONFERENCE BASKETBALL Jonathan Lewis to a multi-year con- remain the Blackhawks National Basketball Association tract through the 2024 season. and there is no sign of a Kentucky 0 0 .000 1 4 .200 No. 2 Notre Dame (10-0) vs. No. 4 East Clemson (9-1), ACC championship, W L T Pct PF PA NBA FOUNDATION— Named Greg FC DALLAS — Traded W Fafa Picault change coming any- Thursday Charlotte, N.C., 4 p.m., ABC Washington 6 7 0 .462 287 275 Taylor executive director. to Houston in exchange for 2021-22 time soon. No games scheduled No. 3 Ohio State (5-0) vs. No. 15 N.Y. Giants 5 8 0 .385 238 291 HOUSTON ROCKETS — Signed F general allocation money. Friday Northwestern (6-1), Big 10 champion- Philadelphia 4 8 1 .346 277 328 Trey Mourning to a training camp deal. LOS ANGELES FC — Acquired MF Speaking publicly FOOTBALL Raheem Edwards from Minnesota for the first time since Tennessee Tech at Tennessee, 7 p.m. ship, Indianapolis, Noon, FOX Dallas 4 9 0 .308 298 400 No. 5 Texas A&M (7-1) at Tennessee South National Football League United FC in stage 1 of 2020 MLS n baseball’s Cleveland Women’s AP Top 25 Schedule (3-6), Noon, ESPN W L T Pct PF PA CAROLINA PANTHERS — Placed OT Re-Entry Process. Indians announced and Results No. 6 Cincinnati (8-0) vs. No. 20 x-New Orleans 10 3 0 .769 368 265 Greg Little on injured reserve. NEW YORK CITY FC — Announced Monday they plan to Thursday Tulsa (6-1), AAC championship, 8 Tampa Bay 8 5 0 .615 370 294 CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed QB MF Alex Ring was traded to Austin FC No. 3 UConn (2-0) beat Creighton Kyle Shurmur to the practice squad. for 2021-22 general allocation money. change their name, p.m., ABC Atlanta 4 9 0 .308 328 322 80-47 No. 8 Iowa State (8-2) vs. No. 12 Carolina 4 9 0 .308 307 332 DETROIT LIONS — Signed CB PORTLAND TIMBERS — Acquired D No. 4 NC State (7-0) beat Wake Forest Blackhawks CEO Dan- Oklahoma (7-2), Big 12 championship, North Tramaine Brock to the practice squad. Claudio Bravo from Argentinian (Liga 79-65 ny Wirtz reiterated the Arlington, Texas, Noon, ABC W L T Pct PF PA Released CB Dee Virgin. Placed CB Professional de FA’tbol side Club No. 5 South Carolina (5-1) beat same message the team No. 25 San Jose State (6-0) vs. Boise yx-Green Bay 10 3 0 .769 410 323 Jeff Okudah on injured reserve. Atla’tico Banfield) and signed him to Temple 80-47 HOUSTON TEXANS — Claimed CB State (5-1), Mountain West champion- Chicago 6 7 0 .462 282 291 a multi-year contract using targeted shared this summer af- No. 16 Northwestern (3-0) beat Purdue Mark Fields III from Minnesota waiv- allocation money. 70-54 ship, Las Vegas, 4:15 p.m., FOX Minnesota 6 7 0 .462 333 355 ter lingering questions Detroit 5 8 0 .385 310 389 ers. Placed G Hjalte Froholdt on the SPORTING KANSAS CITY SC — No. 18 Syracuse (3-1) lost to North reserve/COVID-19 list. Acquired G Kendall McIntosh in stage about Native American n ACC Glance West Carolina 92-68 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed 1 of the 2020 MLS Re-Entry Process. team names returned Friday School ACC Pct. Overall Pct. W L T Pct PF PA LB Kamalei Correa on the exempt/left United Soccer League No. 6 Arizona vs. Colorado, 7 p.m. Notre Dame 9-0 1.000 10-0 1.000 L.A. Rams 9 4 0 .692 325 246 to the forefront. squad list. 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Clemson sees 43 student-athletes graduate From father to son, Woods THE JOURNAL STAFF Running back and Disney Manning Award, which Spirit Award recipient is presented annually to CLEMSON — A total of Darien Rencher (psychol- the nation’s top quarter- looking only for enjoyment 43 student-athletes and ogy) was also among the back after the completion 11 students in support graduates on Thursday. of the bowl season. If he BY DOUG FERGUSON roles and spirit squads were to win the award, ASSOCIATED PRESS received their degrees ETIENNE, LAWRENCE IN Lawrence would be the from Clemson Universi- RUNNING FOR AWARDS second Clemson quarter- Tiger Woods and his ty on Thursday at Bon The Walker Camp back to win the award, 11-year-old son were on Secours Wellness Arena Football Foundation joining Deshaun Watson, the practice range togeth- in Greenville. announced Thursday that who earned the honor in er Thursday at the PNC Thirteen athletic pro- both Etienne and Lawrence both 2015 and 2016. Championship, and social grams are represented have been named as two Heading into the postsea- media was blazing with among the graduates, of 20 semifinalists for the son, Lawrence is 173-of-250 how good Charlie’s swing including 17 from the Walter Camp Player of the passing for 2,431 yards and looked, right down to the football program. The Year Award, which goes 20 touchdowns with three club twirl. list includes quarterback to the nation’s top player interceptions. He also has What got the attention Trevor Lawrence (market- regardless of position. 121 yards and six touch- of Justin Thomas was ing), running back Travis Five finalists will be an- downs on the ground. competitive chirping. Etienne (sports communi- nounced Dec. 28, with the Etienne, meanwhile, He recalled a putting cation) and wide receiver winner to be announced has rushed 148 times for contest they had two years Amari Rodgers (sports on Jan. 7. 758 yards and 12 touch- ago in Woods’ backyard. ASSOCIATED PRESS communication), all of Also Thursday, Law- downs, while he’s caught Thomas said it was one of Tiger Woods chats with his son, Charlie, on the 11th whom are semifinalists rence was named one 41 passes for 512 yards the few weeks he occupied green during a practice round for the PNC Championship for major awards as well. of 12 finalists for the and two scores. the No. 1 world ranking. on Thursday in Orlando, Fla. “Charlie was leading going into the last hole,” fathers as their partners. late Earl Woods plac- Gamecocks’ Cooper NCAA Division I Council season at Missouri Thomas said. “Charlie is Woods is playing for the ing his toddler son in a immediately eligible granted a blanket waiv- State, where he played mouthing off, ‘Here I am a first time, turning a cozy high chair, mesmerized er allowing transfers to in 27 games with five 9-year-old beating the No. December gathering into watching his father swing COLUMBIA — Sopho- compete immediately, starts. 1 player in the world and must-see T V. a club. Earl Woods made more guard Ford Cooper the school announced His 2.9 assist-to-turn- supposedly the best player Is the son too young for his son ask to play golf, Jr. is immediately eligible Thursday. over ratio in Missouri of all time.’ He three-putt- so much attention? It’s and only if his homework to take the court for the Cooper transferred Valley Conference con- ed and I made it. Shut him all relative considering was finished. There were South Carolina men’s to South Carolina after tests ranked third in the up pretty quick.” Woods was 2 when he countless teaching mo- basketball team after the spending his freshman league. The next competition made his TV debut on ments along the way. will be on national TV. “The Mike Douglas Show.” Woods only remembers Woods and his son “When I was 11, it was those days as time spent are among 20 teams in a totally different world,” with his father — just like Orlando, Fla., for the PNC Woods said. “I was play- now. REMATCH: Will play out Saturday Championship that starts ing a lot of tournaments, “It’s so much fun for Saturday, a 36-hole event but I wasn’t in front of me to see him enjoying FROM PAGE C1 pressure and being unable This isn’t Virginia known for many years the media like this. It was the game,” Woods said to find open receivers. last year, Pittsburgh two as the Father-Son Chal- so different. He’s been after a pro-am round that Tigers to throw the ball The senior is clearly a years ago or Miami three lenge. Moving with the handling this and playing featured one par 3 where more. different player than the years ago — Clemson times, players who won and being a part of golf.” his son hit it to 3 feet and Lawrence showed two one Clemson’s defense has its work cut out for a major or The Players This is not about Woods left it some 40 feet weeks ago at Virginia handled in the College it in this year’s ACC title Championship can have training the next Tiger. away. “That’s the whole Tech what can happen Football Playoff Cotton game. It will take the sons, daughters and even Stories abound of the idea.” when teams try to put too Bowl semifinal in 2018. Tigers playing at a level much pressure on him Some think just be- they haven’t played at all by scrambling for big cause Clemson lost to the season to win on Satur- Russia can’t use its ban proposed last year 2022 Winter Games in chunks of yardage. At No- Irish the first time with- day. name and flag at by the World Anti-Doping Beijing, as well as world tre Dame, Clemson didn’t out Lawrence as well as They have the talent Agency in a landmark championships including want to run Uiagalelei as Skalski, defensive tackle and the moxie to win each the next 2 Olympics case that accused Russia the 2022 World Cup in Qa- much since he was play- Tyler Davis and lineback- game, and it will take all GENEVA (AP) — Rus- of state-ordered tamper- tar, if they are not banned ing with a hurt shoulder. er Mike Jones on defense of that and more if they sia will not be able to use ing of a testing laboratory for or suspected of doping. Defensively, the Tigers that a revenge win is au- hope to hoist another its name, flag and anthem database in Moscow. The One win for Russia is must do what few, if any, tomatic. Notre Dame, the ACC crown and advance at the next two Olympics ruling also blocked Russia the proposed team name teams have done against underdog on Saturday, to the playoff. or at any world cham- from bidding to host ma- at major events. The name Book this season — con- has plenty of motivation pionships for the next jor sporting events for two “Russia” can be retained tain him. Book has broken as well. It’s going for its GREG OLIVER has been a staff two years after a ruling years. on uniforms if the words the backs of defenses all first ACC title, continuing writer at The Journal since 1994 Thursday by the Court of Russian athletes and “Neutral Athlete” or season — including the an unbeaten season and and has written a weekly sports Arbitration for Sport. teams will still be allowed equivalents like “Neutral Tigers in South Bend — proving it’s perhaps the column since 2004. Write to him The Lausanne-based to compete at next year’s Team” have equal promi- by taking off when facing nation’s best team. at [email protected]. court halved the four-year Tokyo Olympics and the nence, the court said. TIGERS: Take on Notre Dame for ACC title on Saturday in Charlotte

FROM PAGE C1 some key absences held and physical, and they did sixth consecutive ACC the run properly and we “We were not efficient Clemson back in stopping a better job than we did crown. And with a sixth have to play with more on either side of the ball we need to improve on the run. Defensive tackle in that way. They blocked consecutive trip to College precision in what we do,” last time. We have to that performance, and Tyler Davis and lineback- us, and we weren’t good Football Playoff on the he said. “They’re going to do better in all of those I know all of the guys ers James Skalski and enough.” line, Swinney knows how make plays. This is a cham- areas to have a chance to that played in that game Mike Jones all missed On both sides of the important that matchup pionship game — this ain’t win.” are taking that to heart the game due to injury. ball, Clemson will need will be. a bunch of slouches. These and doing their best to Meanwhile, defensive to improve at the line “We have to match their guys are 10-0 and a really [email protected] | (864) 882-2386 improve upon that,” tackle Brian Bresee was of scrimmage to win its physicality, we have to fit good team. Follow on Twitter @crouchwrites Bockhorst said. “It might sidelined during the game sound cliche, but a lot of with an injury, and defen- it comes down to the little sive end Xavier Thomas things, like how big your missed the first half due splits are or hand place- to a targeting call against B ment. There’s a lot of little Boston College the week u SHOP LOCAL. things that can be cor- before. s s i rected that we’re hoping While getting those b n o will translate into a more players back will certain- e J effective running game.” ly help, defensive coor- KEEP IT s EAT LOCAL.

“The problems are dinator Brent Venables s definitely taken care of,” knows it will still be a Etienne added. “There tough ask to stop the run. LOCAL SPEND LOCAL. was some stuff with ball “I thought (Notre Dame) placement and not having did a great job. We have to C the right sense of urgency, be better, we have to win o but we secured that. I just one-on-one, but they’re m y ENJOY LOCAL. got back to the basics and good,” he said. “They’re munit got back to who I am as a in this position because it player.” all starts up front. They’re On the defensive side, seasoned, experienced Bank South Mortgage Field Insurance Palmetto Spirits Sue Ann Guthman Foothills Heritage Market Pub Blue Better Furniture Outlet Furniture & Accessories ABLES DRIVING SCHOOL Foothills Insurance Seneca Animal Hospital Classes Now Forming: Blue Marble Glass Doctor Seneca Optical Saturday, January 23 Glick’s Greenhouse Eye Exams, Glasses, Contacts 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Brews On The Alley Sluder Urban Forestry East Clemson Baptist Church Golden Corner Frontage Road, Clemson, SC Carolina Home Insurance, LLC 313 Cafe 8 hours classroom (864) 261-6866 Real Estate Keowee Brewing Town & Country 6 hours driving (800) 305-2629 Casual Carolina Company Enterprises, LLC Custom Monogramming, Embroidery Keowee Funeral Services Tri-Star Imports Clemson Heritage of Oconee Senior Living Upstate Medical TRI-STAR IMPORTS L&K Pools Crescent Associates Lundblade Financial Group Financial Advisors Financial Advisor Vassey Investments WE CARRY A Investment Adviser Representatives GREAT SELECTION OF Jan Fredman & Lori Kelley Mayberry’s Walhalla Performing Arts Center David Adrian McNeely’s Store Rental Walhalla Pharmacy Edward Jones Financial Advisor Clemson & West Union ® Darren Phillis Weichert, Realtors MEN, ReMax Realty Professionals Moore’s Wine, In The Golden Corner WOMEN & -Lake Keowee Whiskey and More CHILDREN’S Westminster CLOTHING Dolly’s Roofing Northwestern Supply Irrigation Outdoor & Waterworks Supply Music Centre Dominion Senior Living Oconee Audiology Wishbook Furnishings Elegant & Distinctive Interiors Wells Hwy. (Beltline), Seneca Furniture & Accessories Oconee Surgery Yousef’s Kitchen 885-9556 • Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 6 pm C4 THE JOURNAL | SPORTS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020

| HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | West-Oak girls fall against Hurricanes THE JOURNAL STAFF Western 3A) got a team- West-Oak (33) — Holcombe 10, high 10 points from Page Hunter 8, Sherman 5, Mobley 4, Berry 2, Lawrence 2, Taylor 2 PIEDMONT — The Holcombe in the loss. Wren (62) — McGowens 23, Stack West-Oak High School They’ll return to action 21, Lugo 12, Coleman 4, Campbell 2 girls’ basketball team Monday at home against dropped its Western 3A T.L. Hanna. COACHES: High school results region opener Thursday may be reported to The Journal night with a 62-33 loss at by calling the Sports desk direct- sixth-ranked Wren. Wren 62, West-Oak 33 ly at (864) 882-2386 or via e-mail WO 6 10 7 10 — 33 The Warriors (1-1, 0-1 WHS 11 8 19 24 — 62 at [email protected]. Clemson tops Seminoles in nail-biter BRAD MOORE | FOR THE JOURNAL Daniel High School’s Noelani Carter (24) lifts a shot over Seneca’s Deena Hassan during THE JOURNAL STAFF the Lions’ 47-40 victory on Thursday night in Central. CLEMSON — The Clemson women’s basket- ball team used a few trips Lions hold off Seneca again to the free-throw line and some clutch defense in BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY we were rushing,” Griffin said of Sene- the final minute of action THE JOURNAL ca’s fourth-quarter run. “We were not Thursday night on the boxing out, not rebounding, giving them way to a 72-69 victory CENTRAL — The Daniel High School extra possessions, and when we were over Florida State at girls’ basketball team was able to hold on offense, I thought our shot selection Littlejohn Coliseum. off a fourth-quarter surge from Seneca could’ve been a little better.” After being tied at 69-69 to beat the Bobcats for the second time “We just had to adjust. It could’ve been in the final minute, the this week in a 47-40 victory on Thursday much worse, but I was proud of their Tigers (7-1, 2-1 ACC) got night. resiliency,” Seneca coach Ashlen Dewart the win over the Sem- “I’m really happy about the win, and added. “I think it was both energy and inoles (2-1, 1-1) thanks I’m proud of the way that we got the win,” mentality in the second half. Energy is largely to the trio of Gab- Daniel coach Cosandar Griffin said after something that you can make yourself by Elliott, Kendall Spray the game. “I’m not proud of the way we have, and the girls had it tonight.” and Delicia Washington. finished, but I’m proud of the win.” The game came just three days after Elliott scored a team- Seneca (0-6, 0-2 Western 3A) kept it Seneca’s 50-26 home loss to Daniel on high 19 points on 8-of-15 close in the first quarter, but the Lions Monday. While the result was still the shooting to go along with (3-3, 2-0) started to pull away at the same, Dewart was impressed with the her five rebounds and end of the first half for a 30-22 lead at progress her team made. three assists. Spray made COURTESY OF CLEMSON ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS halftime. The Lions extended their lead “It definitely feels a lot better, especially four 3-pointers and ended Clemson’s Gabby Elliott, right, scored a team-high 19 even more in the third quarter, as they after only two days of practice. It was a up with 17 points and five points for the Tigers in their 72-69 victory over Florida entered the final period leading 40-26. really good turnaround and such a good five boards. State on Thursday night in Clemson. Griffin credited the lead to strong play fight from our girls,” she said. “I’m really Washington, mean- from her post players. proud of how our girls fought adversity. while, recorded 15 points for her. When you’re a 5-11 3-4 17, Washington 6-16 3-6 “I think it was some guard play, but We still have a long way to go, and we and six rebounds, as Florida kid, these are the 15, Cherry 2-2 2-4 6, Hank 3-5 0-0 6, Hayes 0-0 0-0 0, McNeal 1-2 0-2 mostly our post players,” she said. “They have a lot to do, but I’m proud of them.” the Florida native and moments you cherish.” 2, Meertens 0-1 1-2 1, Thomas 0-0 came ready to play today. I thought that former Florida Gator was Clemson will next take 1-2 1, Hipp 1-3 0-0 3, Team 0-0 0-0 they played extremely hard against Daniel 47, Seneca 40 on the winning end of a on Notre Dame (3-3, 1-1) 0, Totals 27-60 12-24 72 those post players of Seneca. They were SHS 11 11 4 14 — 40 contest against Florida on Sunday (3 p.m., FSCR) DWD 13 17 10 7 — 47 Florida St. 15 21 14 19 — 69 making layups, rebounding well and State for the first time in at Littlejohn Coliseum. Clemson 21 15 17 19 — 72 hitting shots from the elbow.” Seneca (40) — Burkett 10, Ransom 9, Hassan 7, Chaney her career. 3-Point Goals — Florida St. 4-19 The Bobcats made a run late — out- 6, Eavenson 4, Windham 4 “She was especially Clemson 72, Florida St. 69 (Jackson 0-2, Jones 0-1, Puisis Daniel (47) — Brown 10, Carter 10, Hoover 8, Hicks 7, scoring the Lions 14-7 in the fourth hyped for this one,” Florida State (2-1) 2-7, Weber 2-4, Bejedi 0-1, Nicoletti quarter — but it was too little, too late as Lay 4, Plumblee 4, White 4 Clemson head coach Myers 3-6 0-0 6, Jackson 3-17 2-2 0-4), Clemson 6-14 (Elliott 1-2, Daniel was able to hold on. [email protected] | (864) 882-2386 Amanda Butler, who 8, Jones 4-8 5-6 13, Puisis 2-7 0-0 Spray 4-8, Washington 0-1, Hipp 6, Weber 7-11 5-5 21, Baldwin 4-7 1-3). 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| U.S. & WORLD BRIEFS | Hack against US Nigerian official says is ‘grave threat,’ over 300 abducted agency says schoolboys freed WASHINGTON (AP) MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Federal authorities (AP) — More than 300 expressed increased alarm schoolboys abducted last Thursday about an intru- week by armed men in sion into U.S. and other northwestern Nigeria computer systems around have been released, the the globe that officials Katsina state governor said suspect was carried out by Thursday. Russian hackers. The na- Gov. Aminu Bello Masari tion’s cybersecurity agency made the announcement warned of a “grave” risk on Nigerian state TV, NTA. to government and private More than 800 students networks. were at the Government The Cybersecurity and Science Secondary School, Infrastructure Security Kankara, when it was Agency said in its most attacked Dec. 11 by armed detailed comments yet that men. Hundreds escaped the intrusion had compro- and it was believed there mised federal agencies as were more than 330 still well as “critical infrastruc- captive. ture” in a sophisticated “At the moment, 344 of attack that was hard to the students have been detect and will be difficult released and handed over to undo. to the security operatives. ASSOCIATED PRESS CISA did not say which I think we can say at least A man stands outside an entrance to a Moderna Inc., building in Cambridge, Mass. agencies or infrastructure we have recovered most of had been breached or what the boys, if not all of them,” information taken in an at- he said. tack that it previously said Arrangements are being appeared to have begun in made to transport them to 2nd COVID-19 vaccine March. The Department of Katsina, he said. Energy acknowledged in a separate statement that it Hot spot: California was among those that had hospitals buckle as been hacked. “This threat actor has virus cases surge set for OK in US with demonstrated sophis- LOS ANGELES (AP) — tication and complex Hospitals across Califor- tradecraft in these intru- nia have all but run out sions,” the agency said in of intensive care beds for its unusual alert. “CISA COVID-19 patients, ambu- panel endorsement expects that removing the lances are backing up out- threat actor from compro- side emergency rooms, and mised environments will tents for triaging the sick BY MATTHEW PERRONE the first vaccine OK’d million confirmed cases lightheadedness. be highly complex and are going up as the nation’s AND LAURAN NEERGAARD in the U.S., developed and more than 310,000 While the two vaccines challenging.” most populous state emerg- ASSOCIATED PRESS by Pfizer and BioN- reported deaths. use the same technology, The hack, if authorities es as the latest epicenter of Tech. Moderna’s shot Moderna’s vaccine uses they’re not identical, can indeed prove it was the U.S. outbreak. WASHINGTON — A showed similarly strong the same groundbreaking cautioned Moderna chief carried out by a nation On Thursday, Califor- government advisory effectiveness, providing technology as Pfizer-Bi- medical officer Dr. Tal such as Russia as experts nia reported a staggering panel endorsed a sec- 94 percent protection oNTech’s shot. Most tradi- Zaks. In particular, some believe, creates a fresh 52,000 new cases in a single ond COVID-19 vaccine against COVID-19 in the tional vaccines use dead of the lipids, or fats, used foreign policy problem for day — equal to what the en- Thursday, paving the way company’s ongoing study or weakened virus, but to coat the two vaccines President Donald Trump tire U.S. was averaging in for the shot to be added of 30,000 people. both of the new vaccines are different. in his final days in office. mid-October — and a one- to the U.S. vaccination After eight hours of use snippets of COVID- “I would not necessarily day record of 379 deaths. campaign. discussion over technical 19’s genetic code to train assume” that any reac- In historic pick, More than 16,000 people The Food and Drug Ad- details of the company’s the immune system to tions would be the same, Biden taps Haaland are in the hospital with ministration is expected study and follow-up detect and fight the virus. he said. the coronavirus across the to follow the recommen- plans, nearly all panelists Both require two doses; The FDA found no as interior secretary state, more than triple the dation and quickly OK the backed making the vac- Moderna’s is four weeks severe allergic reactions (AP) — President-elect number a month ago. vaccine from Moderna cine available to help fight apart. in Moderna’s data but Joe Biden selected New “I’ve seen more deaths and the National Insti- the pandemic. One panel The two new vaccines flagged a slightly higher Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland in the last nine months in tutes of Health. The FDA member abstained. will hopefully help “break rate of less serious side as his nominee for interior my ICU than I have in my advisers, in a 20-0 vote, “The evidence that has the back of the pan- effects — rash, hives, secretary on Thursday, a entire 20-year career,” said agreed the benefits of the been studied in great demic,” said Dr. Arnold itching — among partici- historic pick that would Amy Arlund, a nurse at vaccine outweighed the detail on this vaccine Monto of the University pants who got the vaccine, make her the first Native Kaiser Permanente Fresno risks for those 18 years highly outweighs any of of Michigan, who chaired compared with those American to lead the Medical Center. old and up. the issues we’ve seen,” the panel. receiving a dummy shot. powerful federal agency While the surging virus Once emergency use said Dr. Hayley Gans of Thursday’s review There were also three that has wielded influence has pushed hospitals else- authorization is granted, Stanford University Medi- came days after reports cases of Bell’s palsy, over the nation’s tribes for where around the country Moderna will begin ship- cal Center. of apparent allergic which temporarily generations. to the breaking point in ping millions of doses, A second vaccine is reactions to the Pfizer-Bi- paralyzes facial muscles, Tribal leaders and activ- recent weeks, the crisis is earmarked for health urgently needed as coro- oNTech vaccine in two among vaccine recipients, ists around the country, deepening with alarming workers and nursing navirus infections, hos- Alaska health workers. compared with just one along with many Dem- speed in California, even home residents, to boost pitalizations and deaths One person had a se- among those getting a ocratic figures, cheered as the nationwide rollout the largest vaccination climb to new highs ahead vere reaction, including dummy shot. The FDA Haaland’s selection after of COVID-19 vaccinations effort in U.S. history. of the holidays. The U.S. shortness of breath, the review said the role of the urging Biden for weeks this week and the impend- The campaign kicked leads the world in virus other had less serious shot in the vaccine group to choose her to lead the ing release of a second off earlier this week with totals, with more than 1.6 side effects, including “cannot be ruled out.” Department of Interior. vaccine have boosted hopes They stood behind her can- of eventually defeating the didacy even when concerns scourge. that Democrats might risk Intensive care unit capac- their majority in the House ity is at less than 1 percent if Haaland yielded her seat in many California coun- in Congress appeared to ties, and morgue space is US jobless claims rise to 885,000 threaten her nomination. also running out, in what With Haaland’s nomi- is increasingly resembling nation, Indigenous people the disaster last spring in will for the first time in New York City. their lifetimes see a Native amid resurgence of virus American at the table ‘Unbelievable’ where the highest deci- snowfall blankets BY PAUL WISEMAN sions are made — and so ASSOCIATED PRESS will everyone else, said OJ parts of the Northeast Semans, a Rosebud Sioux GLENVILLE, N.Y. (AP) WASHINGTON — The number vote activist who was in — The Northeast’s first of Americans applying for un- Georgia on Thursday help- whopper snowstorm of the employment benefits rose again ing get out the Native vote season buried parts of up- last week to 885,000, the highest for two Senate runoffs. “It’s state New York under more weekly total since September, as a made people aware that than 3 feet of snow, broke resurgence of coronavirus cases Indians still exist,” he said. records in cities and towns threatens the economy’s recovery Haaland, 60, is a mem- across the region, and left from its springtime collapse. ber of the Laguna Pueblo plow drivers struggling The Labor Department said and, as she likes to say, a to clear the roads as snow Thursday that the number of ap- 35th-generation resident of piled up at more than 4 plications increased from 862,000 New Mexico. The role of in- inches per hour. the previous week. It showed that terior secretary would put “It was a very difficult, nine months after the virus para- her in charge of an agency fast storm and it dropped lyzed the economy, many employ- that has tremendous sway an unbelievable amount ers are still slashing jobs as the not only over the nearly of snow,” Tom Coppola, pandemic forces more business 600 federally recognized highway superintendent in restrictions and leads many con- tribes, but also over much charge of maintaining 100 sumers to stay home. The number ASSOCIATED PRESS of the nation’s vast public miles of roads in the Alba- of claims was much higher than A help wanted sign is posted at a Designer Eyes store at Brickell City lands, waterways, wildlife, ny suburb of Glenville, said the 800,000 that economists had Centre in Miami. The number of people applying for unemployment aid national parks and mineral Thursday. “It’s to the point expected. jumped last week to 885,000, the most since September. wealth. where we’re having trouble Before the coronavirus erupted Haaland tweeted after pushing it with our plows.” in March, weekly jobless claims employment benefits fell to 5.5 used up their state benefits, which the news was made public The storm dropped had typically numbered only about million from 5.8 million. That typically expire after six months. that “growing up in my 30 inches on Glenville 225,000. The far-higher current figure is down sharply from its With layoffs still elevated and mother’s Pueblo household between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. pace reflects an employment mar- peak of nearly 23 million in May. new confirmed viral cases in made me fierce. Thursday, leaving a silent ket under stress and diminished It means that some jobless Ameri- the United States now exceeding “I’ll be fierce for all of scene of snow-clad trees, job security for many. cans are finding jobs and no longer 200,000 a day on average, the econ- us, our planet, and all of buried cars and laden The total number of people who receiving aid. But it also indicates omy’s modest recovery is increas- our protected land,” she roofs when the sun finally are receiving traditional stateun- that many of the unemployed have ingly in danger. pledged. peeked through at noon. D2For Friday, THE December JOURNAL 18, 2020 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020

DOW NASDAQ S&P 500 10-YR T-NOTE 30-YR T-BOND CRUDE OIL GOLD EURO p30,303.37 +148.83 p12,764.75 +106.56 p3,722.48 +21.31 p.91% +.01 p1.67% +.01 p$48.36 +.54 p $1,887.20 +31.10 p $1.2264 +.0101 Money&Markets Med results conoc aroeter eep n te red NKE $140.50 Leading indicators Wall Street expects that Nike’s latest $150 A monthly measure of the U.S. seasonally adjusted percent change Carnival serves up its fiscal fourth-quarter results quarterly report card will show mixed $99.65 economy’s future health has been today. 120 3.5% results. pointing to weaker growth. 3.1 The cruise line operator is expected to report that 3.0 Analysts predict the world’s largest 90 The Conference Board’s index of it slid to a loss for the September-November quarter sports apparel maker will report today ’20 economic indicators rose in May 2.5 versus a profit a year earlier. The company has that its fiscal second-quarter earnings 60 and June following a three-month 2.0 2.0 been racking up losses since the spring, when the declined from a year earlier even as est skid as the pandemic led to a 1.6 coronavirus pandemic all but Operating 1.5 revenue increased. That would follow shutdown of most of the economy. shut down the cruise industry. oday EPS 1.0 est. a strong showing in its fiscal first Q2 ’20 Q2 ’21 The index has been rising since, 0.7 0.7 Carnival has resumed 0.5 quarter, driven by soaring online sales but notching smaller monthly gains. 0.5 running cruise ships on a Price-earnings ratio: 84 of its sneakers and workout apparel. based on past 12-month results Economists expect November’s 0.0 limited basis in Europe. Nike has stepped up its direct-to-con- reading, due out today, will show a NOSAJJ Investors will be listening for sumer online strategy amid the Dividend: $1.10 Div. yield: 0.8% gain of 0.5%, down from a gain of 2020 an update on how the pandemic to drive digital sales. Source: FactSet 0.7% in October. Source: FactSet company’s outlook for 2021.

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) 48.36 47.82 +1.13 -20.8 Exchange Crude oil prices 3-month T-bill .09 .09 ... s s r 1.56 USD per British Pound 1.3574 +.0095 +.70% 1.2539 1.3119 Ethanol (gal) 1.32 1.31 +0.76 -4.0 Canadian Dollar 1.2727 -.0029 -.23% 1.3565 1.3165 rose 1% while Heating Oil (gal) 1.50 1.48 +1.17 -26.2 6-month T-bill .08 .09 -0.01 t t t 1.57 The dollar fell USD per Euro 1.2264 +.0101 +.82% 1.1230 1.1147 natural gas pric- Natural Gas (mm btu) 2.64 2.68 -1.53 +20.4 against the euro, 52-wk T-bill .09 .09 ... t t t 1.52 Japanese Yen 103.11 -.52 -.50% 107.10 109.49 es fell. Gold and Unleaded Gas (gal) 1.39 1.35 +2.60 -17.9 Japanese yen, 2-year T-note .13 .13 ... t t r 1.62 Mexican Peso 19.8204 -.1208 -.61% 22.3115 18.9218 silver prices rose. 5-year T-note .37 .37 ... t t s 1.73 British pound In crops, wheat METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD and Mexican The yield on the 7-year T-note .64 .64 ... t s s 1.85 and corn prices Gold (oz) 1887.20 1856.10 +1.68 +24.2 peso. The dollar EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST 10-year Treasury 10-year T-note .91 .90 +0.01 s s s 1.92 rose. Silver (oz) 26.10 24.99 +4.46 +46.4 also fell against Israeli Shekel 3.2417 -.0098 -.30% 3.4506 3.4866 30-year T-bond 1.67 1.66 +0.01 s s s 2.35 Norwegian Krone 8.5669 -.1236 -1.44% 9.5230 9.0232 Platinum (oz) 1050.10 1035.40 +1.42 +8.1 rose to 0.91% on the Canadian South African Rand 14.6661 -.1814 -1.24% 17.1809 14.4021 Copper (lb) 3.60 3.55 +1.21 +28.7 Thursday. Yields dollar. affect rates on Swedish Krona 8.2776 -.0941 -1.14% 9.3288 9.3793 Swiss Franc .8848 -.0026 -.29% .9495 .9805 AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD mortgages and NAT’L WK 6MO 1YR Cattle (lb) 1.09 1.09 +0.53 -12.3 other consumer CONSUMER RATES AVG AGO AGO AGO Coffee (lb) 1.25 1.25 ... -3.6 ASIA/PACIFIC loans. Corn (bu) 4.33 4.27 +1.23 +11.5 48 month new car loan 4.02 t 4.04 4.04 4.19 Australian Dollar 1.3120 -.0103 -.79% 1.4515 1.4601 Cotton (lb) 0.77 0.76 +2.04 +11.8 Money market account 0.20 r 0.20 0.20 0.29 Chinese Yuan 6.5332 +.0004 +.01% 7.0851 6.9971 Lumber (1,000 bd ft) 840.10 815.00 +2.64 +107.1 PRIME FED 1 year CD 0.40 t 0.41 0.41 0.49 Hong Kong Dollar 7.7522 -.0005 -.01% 7.7503 7.7876 Orange Juice (lb) 1. 16 1. 18 -1.62 +19.0 RATE FUNDS $30K Home equity loan 4.76 t 5.26 4.97 5.43 Indian Rupee 73.516 -.095 -.13% 76.220 71.025 Soybeans (bu) 12.01 11.84 +1.48 +27.4 LAST 3.25 .13 Singapore Dollar 1.3258 -.0039 -.29% 1.3933 1.3558 30 year fixed mortgage 2.86 t 2.92 2.95 3.40 Wheat (bu) 6.09 5.99 +1.71 +9.0 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 South Korean Won 1094.09 -.00 -.00% 1214.79 1163.56 1 YR AGO 4.75 1.63 15 year fixed mortgage 2.39 t 2.52 2.47 2.86 Taiwan Dollar 28.16 +.01 +.04% 29.64 30.15 (Previous and change figures reflect current contract.)

3,760 30,360 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 3,680 Close: 3,722.48 30,080 Close: 30,303.37 Change: 21.31 (0.6%) Change: 148.83 (0.5%) MingZhu n 17.50 +13.46 +333.2 BioCrdia 4.27 -1.53 -26.4 Nxt-ID h 3962983 1.43 +.50 3,600 10 DAYS 29,800 10 DAYS Wunong n 122.50 +57.40 +88.2 Mediaco n 2.86 -.74 -20.6 Apple Inc s 941180 128.70 +.89 Takung 2.16 +.90 +71.4 Scynexis rs 5.93 -1.40 -19.1 MaraPt h 890541 9.47 +1.24 3,800 31,000 AveThera 5.45 +1.76 +47.7 CooTek 3.30 -.76 -18.7 XpressSp rs 727518 1.37 -.08 VivosTher n 9.11 +2.33 +34.4 Zynerba 3.49 -.69 -16.5 GenElec 623106 10.88 -.05 30,000 3,600 29,000 Company 28,000 3,400 Spotlight Hot housing 27,000 Lennar climbed to its highest level in two months after the boosting homebuilders even before the pandemic hit last 26,000 3,200 homebuilder reported better-than-expected fourth quarter spring. Also Thursday, the Commerce Department said 25,000 earnings. building permits rose 6.2% last month and are up 8.5% 3,000 24,000 Miami-based Lennar earned $2.82 per share, about from last year. JDJASON JDJASON 20% higher than analysts projected. Lennar notched “The confluence of millennials starting families and record earnings of $2.5 billion for the full creating households of their own, along with year and revenue, deliveries and new the pro-housing effects of the COVID-19 StocksRecap HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR YTD orders were also all-time company bests. pandemic, has materially strengthened DOW 30,323.78 30,216.00 30,303.37 +148.83 +0.49% s s s +6.18% Homebuilding has been among the demand,” said CEO Stuart Miller. NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 12,654.02 12,477.97 12,639.18 +141.23 +1.13% t s s +15.94% strongest sectors in the U.S. economy, Lennar Corp. jumped 7.6% to close at DOW Util. 871.94 862.04 866.78 +7.19 +0.84% s t s -1.41% with a lack of available homes for sale $79.95 on Thursday. Vol. (in mil.) 3,733 4,386 NYSE Comp. 14,519.99 14,472.19 14,516.73 +107.80 +0.75% s s s +4.34% Pvs. Volume 3,611 4,140 NASDAQ 12,765.25 12,696.35 12,764.75 +106.56 +0.84% s s s +42.26% Lennar (LEN) Thursday’s close: $79.95, +5.66 Total return 1-yr 3-yrs* 5-yrs* s s s Advanced 1682 2205 S&P 500 3,725.12 3,710.87 3,722.48 +21.31 +0.58% +15.22% LEN 41.1% 9.8 11.9 Declined 833 1016 S&P 400 2,297.99 2,280.60 2,297.91 +19.02 +0.83% s s s +11.39% 52-WEEK RANGE Price-earnings ratio: 11 New Highs 186 365 Wilshire 5000 39,220.64 38,913.00 39,220.58 +307.58 +0.79% s s s +19.26% $25 $87 (Based on past 12-month results) Div. yield: 1.3% Dividend: $1.00 New Lows 6 8 Russell 2000 1,978.05 1,953.76 1,978.05 +25.33 +1.30% s s s +18.55% AP *annualized Source: FactSet Stocks of Local Interest

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AFLAC Inc AFL 23.07 8 53.65 44.81 +.13 +0.3% t s s -15.3% -13.5% 3037 14 1.32f IBM IBM 90.56 6 158.75 125.55 ...... % s s s -6.3% -1.3% 3787 13 6.52 AT&T Inc T 26.08 3 39.55 29.62 -.67 -2.2% t s s -24.2% -14.6% 61587 15 2.08 Itron Inc ITRI 40.48 0 88.32 87.15 +.97 +1.1% s s s +3.8% +3.7% 237 78 ... Abbott Labs ABT 61.61 9 115.14 108.78 +1.44 +1.3% s t r +25.2% +26.1% 3922 58 1.80f JPMorgan Chase JPM 76.91 7 141.10 119.67 -1.00 -0.8% s s s -14.2% -9.4% 11607 12 3.60 Arch Dan Mid ADM 28.92 9 52.05 49.38 +.18 +0.4% t s s +6.5% +12.9% 3056 15 1.44 Kimco Realty KIM 7.45 6 20.83 15.08 +.10 +0.7% s s s -27.2% -20.8% 2976 16 0.64f Assurant Inc AIZ 76.27 9 142.61 132.37 -1.84 -1.4% s t s +1.0% +3.7% 434 66 2.52 Kohls Corp KSS 10.89 7 51.60 38.96 -.02 -0.1% s s s -23.5% -18.6% 3629 8 2.82f BP PLC BP 14.74 3 40.08 21.90 +.07 +0.3% t s s -42.0% -35.5% 14880 6 2.46f Lowes Cos LOW 60.00 9 180.67 163.54 +.34 +0.2% s s t +36.6% +39.7% 4468 36 2.20 Bank of America BAC 17.95 7 35.72 28.83 +.11 +0.4% s s s -18.1% -14.8% 43128 10 0.72 McDonalds Corp MCD 124.23 9 231.91 214.25 +.45 +0.2% s t t +8.4% +11.6% 2558 32 5.16f Boeing Co BA 89.00 6 349.95 221.24 -4.63 -2.0% t s s -32.1% -32.2% 17322 21 ... Medtronic Inc MDT 72.13 9 122.15 115.34 +.37 +0.3% s s s +1.7% +3.2% 2945 70 2.32f CBL & Associates CBL 0.09 1 1. 13 .09 ...... % r r t -91.5% -95.2% dd 0.30 Merck & Co MRK 65.25 6 92.64 79.82 -.01 ...% t t t -12.2% -7.0% 11171 30 2.60f Caterpillar Inc CAT 87.50 0 183.81 179.17 -.33 -0.2% t s s +21.3% +27.7% 2296 16 4.12 Microsoft Corp MSFT 132.52 9 232.86 219.42 +.14 +0.1% s s s +39.1% +39.9% 32402 43 2.24f Chesapeake Util CPK 69.47 0 111.35 110.15 +.85 +0.8% s s s +14.9% +19.2% 129 31 1.62 Norfolk Sthn NSC 112.62 9 247.98 230.69 +1.99 +0.9% t t s +18.8% +22.9% 1097 24 3.76 Chevron Corp CVX 51.60 6 122.72 88.41 -.28 -0.3% t s s -26.6% -19.9% 11743 12 5.16 Oconee Fed Fin OFED 15.25 8 28.00 25.36 -.03 -0.1% s s s -2.5% -9.8% 1 0.40 Citigroup C 32.00 6 83.11 60.05 +.30 +0.5% s s s -24.8% -19.2% 18224 8 2.04 Oracle Corp ORCL 39.71 0 63.19 63.61 +.83 +1.3% s s s +20.1% +15.2% 15318 66 0.96 CocaCola Co KO 36.27 8 60.07 53.27 +.21 +0.4% t s s -3.8% +2.0% 12674 32 1.64 PepsiCo PEP 101.42 0 147.20 145.71 +.82 +0.6% s s s +6.6% +7.9% 3312 16 4.09 Colgate-Palmolive CL 58.49 0 86.41 85.66 +.62 +0.7% s s s +24.4% +25.9% 3087 32 1. 76 Pfizer Inc PFE 27.88 7 43.08 38.03 +.19 +0.5% t s s -2.9% +10.8% 51811 15 1.56f Disney DIS 79.07 0 179.45 173.55 +.43 +0.2% t s s +20.0% +18.8% 8983 23 1. 76 Philip Morris Intl PM 56.01 9 90.17 85.67 +.04 ...% s s s +0.7% +5.1% 5800 17 4.80f Duke Energy DUK 62.13 8 103.79 91.52 +.91 +1.0% r t s +0.3% +6.5% 4310 23 3.86f Schlumberger Ltd SLB 11.87 4 41.14 22.93 +.09 +0.4% r s s -43.0% -38.9% 8481 14 0.50 Enbridge Inc ENB 22.57 6 43.15 33.14 -.13 -0.4% t s s -16.7% -9.0% 2658 22 2.55 Sonoco Prods SON 37.30 9 62.77 59.94 -.02 ...% t s s -2.9% +0.9% 464 25 1.72 Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 30.11 4 71.37 43.48 -.22 -0.5% t s s -37.7% -32.8% 21177 10 3.48 3M Company MMM 114.04 0 182.55 176.65 +1.24 +0.7% s s s +0.1% +7.0% 2328 24 5.88 FedEx Corp FDX 88.69 0 305.66 292.26 +3.45 +1.2% s s s +93.3% +74.0% 5684 cc 2.60 Truist Financial Cp TFC 24.01 8 56.92 47.10 -.13 -0.3% s s s -16.4% -13.4% 7795 12 1.80 Gen Dynamics GD 100.55 6 190.08 151.59 -1.81 -1.2% s s s -14.0% -11.2% 950 16 4.40 Verizon Comm VZ 48.84 9 62.22 60.01 +.10 +0.2% t t s -2.3% +3.6% 12089 14 2.52f Gen Electric GE 5.48 7 13.26 10.88 -.05 -0.5% t s s -2.5% -1.7% 62311 dd 0.04 WalMart Strs WMT 102.00 9 153.66 146.10 +.67 +0.5% t t s +22.9% +22.8% 10208 84 2.16f HP Inc HPQ 12.54 0 24.30 24.22 +.24 +1.0% s s s +17.9% +20.1% 10913 7 0.78f Wells Fargo & Co WFC 20.76 3 54.56 29.47 -.18 -0.6% s s s -45.2% -42.5% 42848 7 0.40m Honeywell Intl HON 101.08 0 216.70 211.94 +1.63 +0.8% t s s +19.7% +23.1% 2148 23 3.72f Wendys Co WEN 6.82 9 24.91 22.80 +.28 +1.2% s s s +2.7% +6.1% 1300 25 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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PUBLISHER'S NOTICE tion, as Indenture Trustee for the 125. SUBSEQUENTLY, LILLIAN H. ALL real estate advertising in this registered Noteholders of Renaissance GARRISON PASSED AWAY, LEAV- SERVICE FINDER newspaper is subject to Federal Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-4 vs. ING HER INTEREST IN THE SUB- Fair Housing Act of 1968 which Ralph L. Garrison; Thomas M. Moore; JECT PROPERTY TO HER HEIRS, makes it illegal to advertise "any Shannon Bert Garrison; Rhonda Lynn NAMELY RALPH L. GARRISON, preference, limitations or discrimi- Pitts; Kimberly Ann Holmes; Kyle THOMAS M. MOORE, SHANNON nation" based on race, color, Suzanne Braswell; United States of BERT GARRISON, RHONDA LYNN America, acting through its agency, PITTS, KIMBERLY ANN HOLMES, religion, sex, handicap, familial Department of Treasury - Internal AND KYLE SUZANNE BRASWELL, status or national origin, or Revenue Service, the undersigned Clerk AS IS MORE FULLY PRESERVED IN intention to make any such of Court for Oconee County, South PROBATE FILE NO. 2014-ES-37-0543; HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT ROOFERS preference, limitation or discrimi- Carolina, will sell on January 4, 2021 at SEE ALSO DEED OF DISTRIBUTION nation." This newspaper will not 11:00 AM, at the Oconee County RECORDED OCTOBER 28, 2014 IN knowingly accept any advertising Courthouse, City of Walhalla, State of BOOK 2062 AT PAGE 311. for real estate which is in violation South Carolina, to the highest bidder: A Touch of Fire.. of the law. Our readers are hereby CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPER- Gas Logs & Fireplace Services J. Dalen informed that all dwellings adver- ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PAR- TY: 599 John Fox Dr, Walhalla, SC tised in this newspaper are CEL OR TRACT OF LAND SITUATE, 29691 Professional available on an equal opportunity LYING AND BEING IN THE STATE TMS: 145-00-01-001 Building Services basis. OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF OCONEE, NEVILLE SCHOOL DIS- Oconee County CARPENTRY TRICT, CONTAINING 6.434 ACRES, ■ LEGAL NOTICES Agricultural Advisory Board. PLUMBING MORE OR LESS, BEING BOUNDED The regular meeting of the Oconee • Metal Roofs ON THE NORTHEAST BY LANDS County Agricultural Advisory Board ELECTRICAL • Storm Damage LEGALS NOW OR FORMERLY OF D.A.R. scheduled for January 11, 2021 has PAINTING SCHOOL; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY been moved to 6:30PM, Thursday, • Written Guarantee COBB; ON THE SOUTH BY NOTICE IS HEREBY given that January 21, 2021. The meeting will SURFACE-TREATED ROAD; ON • S/C Discount Brett's Billiards LLC intends to apply be held in Council Chambers at 415 THE WEST BY LANDS CONVEYED 30 years to the South Carolina Department of South Pine Street, Walhalla. For • 20+ Years Exp. TO ROBERT H. EDWARDS AND Revenue for a license and/or permit further information, please call experience RUTH D. EDWARDS; AND BEING that will allow the sale and on 864-364-5103. Fireplace Construction THE EASTERN PORTION OF A 24 HOUR EMERGENCY premises consumption of beer and TRACT OF 28.08, ACRES, MORE OR HOME wine at 228 E. Main Street Walhalla, Gas Lines & SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES LESS, AS SHOWN ON BY PLAT BY SC 29691. REPAIRS SCHUMACHER ENGINEERING FIND IT IN THE Logs Installation FASTEST To object to the issuance of this SERVICE, DATED OCTOBER 20, license and/or permit, written protest SERVICE IN TOWN 1971, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Wood Stoves & must be postmarked no later than CLASSIFIEDS! P-34, PAGE 78, LESS TRACT OF Gas Appliances Installed "16 days from the date of the FREE ESTIMATES 21.646 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,  publication of the first advertise- (C) (864) 213-7917 CONVEYED TO EDWARDS AS VETERAN’S DISCOUNT 864-647-4705 ment". RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK P- 39,  John Dalen PAGE 17. or (864) 972-0619 For a protest to be valid, it must be in “We Will Beat Any writing, and should include the THIS BEING A PORTION OF THE following information: Competitors Price” SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LEAVING SPOTLESS (1) The name, address and tele- RALPH L. GARRISON BY DEED OF Insured & Certified DETAILS, LANDSCAPING phone number of the person filing the J.T. FOX AND LILLIAN S. FOX BY & PRESSURE WASHING TREE SERVICE protest; DEED DATED OCTOBER 26, 1971 Moving Sale: Call or Email Andrew at (2) The specific reasons why the Residential & Commercial AND RECORDED IN BOOK 11-E AT Fri. 18, 9am- 4pm application should be denied; Landscape Maintenance PAGE 223. SUBSEQUENTLY, RALPH & Sat. 19, 9am - 3pm 864-888-7328 (3) That the person protesting is • Leaf Removal • Lawn Mowing L. GARRISON CONVEYED A 1/2 472 Babb Rd., Seneca [email protected] ADVANCED willing to attend a hearing (if one is INTEREST TO LILLIAN H. GARRI- Furniture, tools, • Underbrush Clearing • Mulch Installation requested by the applicant); SON BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER garden, and more! • Yard Clean Ups • Pressure Cleaning (4) That the person protesting 15, 1997 AND RECORDED SEPTEM- • Deck Staining/Painting TREE SERVICE LLC resides in the same county where the No reasonable offer refused! BER 16, 1997 IN BOOK 935 AT PAGE proposed place of business is Neil Henderson NO JOB TO0 BIG OR SMALL located or within five miles of the Czar 864-557-7496 business; and, Removal of Dead (5) The name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be Experienced • Local • Family Owned or Dangerous Trees licensed. 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