County Discusses Blight
The Jasper County Commissioners met Monday evening for a work session to review some applicants for the Jasper County Public Facilities Authority (PFA) Board, to address a possible “blight tax,” and new home minimum square footage. As it was a work session, the commissioners took no action. They interviewed Hal Harris, Adam McGinnis, James Thiele,…
Read MorePiedmont’s Anglin To Play Softball at GMC
Piedmont Academy senior Ava Anglin was a key part of the Lady Cougars fast-pitch softball program during her high school career. Anglin helped Piedmont win state softball titles in 2017 and 2020. She now has her path set following graduation this spring as she will attend Georgia Military College in Milledgeville. “Ava is a joy…
Read MoreItems Are Taken from Vehicles in Monticello
Two residents on Funderburg Drive reported thefts from their vehicles early this week. One reported the car battery stolen from the vehicle, and the other had tools and various straps taken from the vehicle. In addition, a catalytic converter was taken from Ozburn’s Trailer Park. And, a 4-wheeler was taken from an address on Barnes…
Read MoreMichael Walsh Takes Helm at Public Works
Jasper County meet Michael Walsh, the new director of the Jasper County Public Works Department. A description of the department, as listed on its website, describes it as responsible for maintaining and improving Monticello public infrastructure and public properties. Browsing over Michael’s work history, I would say he is capable to lead the department (which…
Read MoreActivities Can Enthusiasts Can Do While Stuck at Home
Everyone’s looking for more things to do. Here are some things car fanatics can fill their calendars with. Soon, they’ll be driven away from boredom. Everyone’s hoping 2021 is better than its predecessor. For the time being, however, we all need to stay home and slow the spread of COVID-19. If you’re a car fanatic…
Read MoreWhen Is It Appropriate to Have an Intervention
Addiction is one of the scariest and most emotionally charge experience a family can be put through. When things start to head down hill, often there are whispers about whether an intervention should be held. Before you can know when is it appropriate to have an intervention, the parts of the process must be understood.…
Read MoreBetsy Louise Turner Moore
Betsy Louise Turner Moore, age 81, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Betsy Moore was born in Lancaster, S.C. to the late Robert Harold Turner and Mattie Louise Turner of Taylors, S.C. Betsy grew up in Taylors and graduated from Taylors High School. There she met her high school sweetheart…
Read MoreThe Best Cables To Use in Bus Topology
Bus topology is a popular network setup used by work offices. To get the most out of your bus topology network, consider utilizing these cables. For homes or offices that require multi-device network connection, one or several network topologies may be employed. Network topologies have certain demands that can be best achieved by implementing specific…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Metals and Alloys
The metals in the periodic table of elements are much more useful when you mix them together. Learn about how metals and alloys differ in this article. For some people, the difference between a metal and a metallic alloy might seem like no difference at all. However, the differences in uses for each kind of…
Read MoreSurprising Products That Require Cold Storage
The transportation of goods around the country is a gigantic undertaking that requires millions of workers each day. For each of these deliveries, there are unique challenges that a supplier must overcome to ensure the safe arrival of the shipment, including the transport and storage of items that must stay cold. Here are a few…
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