Tell Willie

1 week ago | upstatetoday.com | Tell Willie

Willie says: It’s that time of year again when Ol’ Willie needs a little break, so I’ll be gone until next week. Stay cool and safe!Willie,I can empathize with those who have raised concerns about storm water runoff into Lake Keowee from homes, streets and construction sites. Since 2005, I have been seeking assistance to address this issue as our cove continues to accumulate more sediment with each significant rainfall.

2 weeks ago | upstatetoday.com | Tell Willie

Willie,I saw a number of people standing around in a circle burning an American flag. I know the Supreme Court has ruled that it’s the expression of free speech, but I see it as a slap in the face to every veteran that has ever served under that flag. It is time that the American people stand up and protect this country from those things from outside the country and inside the country that are detrimental to this country. Thank you.

2 weeks ago | upstatetoday.com | Tell Willie

Willie,I really do hope that people — particularly conservative-leaning Republicans who might be moderate enough to still think a little bit — can see through what’s going on in Minnesota and California the last few days. This is nothing but the tail wagging the dog.

2 weeks ago | upstatetoday.com | Tell Willie

Willie,I have a couple of issues on my mind. One is Matthew Durham pushing through changes to the conservation fund so they can drill wells. The Journal editorial said their response was thoughtful and well written (A shock, wasn’t it?). Thoughtful doesn’t mean right. Duke gave $600,000 to the fund, and they were against it. Good luck getting more. Every local conservation group was against it. Their stated reason was only large landowners benefited. True, they have the land to preserve.

3 weeks ago | upstatetoday.com | Tell Willie

Willie,If Beyonce is country, Ozzy Osbourne is Southern gospel! Whatever happened to country music? Willie says:Beyoncé is considered a country artist because her recent album, “Cowboy Carter,” uses many elements of country music, including lyrical themes, instrumentation, and production styles. Also, she has embraced this new genre. She’s not the first crossover artist. A singer or musician doesn’t have to spend their whole life locked into one kind of music. Somebody must like her new album.