Daily Journal (Seneca, South Carolina)

5 days ago | upstatetoday.com | Caleb Gilbert

WALHALLA — Chambers were nearly packed at Monday night’s Oconee County Planning Commission meeting, with most people ready to discuss an agenda item that would address reducing rights-of-way on private roads, reducing setbacks, increasing the number of units that can be served on a driveway and reducing road width and parking areas in subdivisions. Special interest? One of few who spoke in favor of reducing private roadway standards was Tom Markovich.

5 days ago | upstatetoday.com | Caleb Gilbert

As you may have read in Evan’s column just last week, I’ve caught a bit of the golf fever. I’m 25, almost 26, and I never thought I’d be here. I used to be firmly on the “I’d rather watch paint dry” side of the golf fence — but now I find myself therapeutically regripping clubs under the pergola after work.

1 week ago | upstatetoday.com | Phillip Gentry

Watching professional golfers compete at the Masters last week left a lot of weekend hackers wishing they could up their game. The same can be said for weekend anglers after watching a professional bass tournament where fish just seemed to jump in the boat. Amateur golfers take golf lessons from golf pros, so why not take advantage of a personal fishing trainer? Most people consider the use of a fishing guide as a one-time opportunity to go have an enjoyable day and catch fish.

1 week ago | upstatetoday.com | Andrea Kelley

EASLEY — Alcohol is often idolized as being the fun at any party, family gathering or day at the beach — but it can have dangerous consequences. Gov. Henry McMaster earlier this month issued a proclamation recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol use contributes to more than 178,000 deaths annually in the U.S. — an alarming increase from prior years.

1 week ago | upstatetoday.com | Tell Willie

Willie says:Happy Easter to all my favorite readers! My wish for you all this Easter is peace, love and happiness. Easter is a time of renewal. It reminds us that after darkness there is always light. Also, may your Easter basket be overflowing with chocolate! Not to worry about the waistlines. The Easter Bunny’s treats all have the calories removed first! This Easter, it’s all about being grateful for the important things in life: family, friends, our faith.