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Representative Darrell Issa, a Republican from California, recently criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken following reports that the State Department organized therapy sessions for employees distressed by President Trump’s election victory. In a letter addressed to Blinken, Issa expressed his concerns about the government funding mental health counseling for federal employees upset that Vice President Kamala Harris was not elected as President. He highlighted that such sessions seemed to cater to those struggling to accept the outcomes of a legitimate election. The issue came to light after a report described two specific therapy sessions held at the State Department following…

Voters in Greenville County made their voices heard during the recent primary elections, leading to the removal of three council members who had supported a property tax hike last year. This significant change in the 12-member council is likely to create a more divided body, with three additional races moving to runoff elections scheduled for June 25. In District 27, Garey Collins achieved a remarkable victory against incumbent Butch Kirven, earning 70 percent of the votes. District 21 saw Curt McGahhey defeat Councilman Chris Harrison with 3,003 votes to 2,370. In District 18, Kelly Long won against Councilman Mike Barnes,…

CLEMSON, S.C. — The No. 17 Clemson Tigers celebrated a convincing victory over The Citadel, winning 51-14 on Saturday. This win marked their 39th consecutive victory against teams from the FCS division. Clemson improved its record to 9-2 and secured its third win in a row. The team is still in the running for a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and the College Football Playoff. After finishing ACC action with a 7-1 record, the Tigers need No. 11 Miami to lose next week against Syracuse to have a chance at the conference crown for the eighth time…

A man in California has been taken into custody after a series of violent attacks on Saturday morning. Efrain Troncoso, age 22, faces serious charges, including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and attempted vehicle theft. The troubling incidents began shortly after 7 a.m. near Ash Street and Thompson Boulevard, where one victim reported being stabbed in the back by a man on a bicycle. Shortly after that, a woman walking on Chestnut Street called 911 to say she had been stabbed in the neck by a man. Then, just minutes later, a man informed authorities that he…

The Mickel and Daniel families have played a significant role in shaping Greenville since their partnership began in 1948. Today, their descendants are continuing that legacy through generous donations to various causes. Minor Mickel Shaw, a trustee of The Daniel-Mickel Foundation, explained that one of their key focuses has always been education. The Daniel Foundation was established in the same year Shaw’s father, Buck Mickel, joined the firm of Charles Daniel. In 1993, the charity was renamed The Daniel-Mickel Foundation and has since donated over $57 million to nonprofits in Greenville, supporting areas like the arts, conservation, and health care.…

ATHENS, Ga. — Carson Beck had an impressive performance, throwing four touchdown passes, while Nate Frazier rushed for 136 yards and three touchdowns, leading No. 8 Georgia to a dominant 59-21 victory over Massachusetts on Saturday. This win was crucial for the Bulldogs as they aim to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. With this victory, Georgia improved to 9-2 and maintained its position at No. 10 in the College Football Playoff rankings. The offense of Beck and Frazier played a key role, especially since the defense allowed 226 rushing yards during the game. Massachusetts, struggling at 2-9,…

A man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to the murder of a 13-year-old girl in Lumberton, North Carolina. Michael McLellan pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges related to the death of Hania Aguilar, who was taken from her driveway in November 2018. In addition to the murder charge, McLellan also accepted responsibility for two separate attacks on other individuals in 2016 and 2018. After his guilty plea, he received a sentence of life imprisonment without the chance of parole. Lumberton police reported that McLellan confessed to kidnapping Aguilar and later disposing of her body. Her remains…

Fred Harris, a notable figure in American politics and a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, passed away at the age of 94. His wife, Margaret Elliston, shared the sad news, stating that he died peacefully of natural causes in a hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Harris had a long and impactful political career beginning with his election to the Oklahoma State Senate in 1956. Following eight years of service at the state level, he made his mark on national politics by winning a Senate seat in 1964 to fill a vacancy left by the late Senator Robert S. Kerr. Throughout…

Greenville County Set for June 25 Runoffs Greenville County is gearing up for runoffs on June 25, following a competitive primary held earlier this month. Candidates are competing for various positions, including spots in Congress and the County Council. Runoffs occur when no candidate receives more than half of the votes in a party’s primary election. According to the South Carolina Election Commission, voter turnout in Greenville County was just over 17% for the primaries. Interestingly, even those who did not participate in the primaries can vote in the runoffs. Voters are not required to be registered to a specific…

Whitt Newbauer threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns, leading Mercer to a convincing 49-23 win over Furman in the Southern Conference finale at Five Star Stadium on Saturday. This victory secured the SoCon title for Mercer (10-2, 7-1 SoCon), who took the championship away from Furman (3-8, 2-5 SoCon), the previous year’s champions. Newbauer completed 18 of his 28 passes, including touchdown throws of 46, 7, and 31 yards. After falling behind 10-7 in the first quarter, the Bears rallied to score three touchdowns and take a 28-10 lead in the second quarter. Ian Williams of Furman managed to…