Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

McMaster signs tax credits for South Carolina railroads, abandoned buildings

August 21, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a measure to extend tax credits for revitalizing abandoned buildings and South Carolina short-line railroads.

A mandrill says welcome to the Columbus Zoo

August 19, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Mandrills are native to west central Africa and are considered to be among the most colorful mammals in the world.

Ossoff: Post office not a luxury, marred by ‘execution debacle’

August 15, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The senator said the USPS first class on time rate in North Georgia was 34% in mid-spring.

Feds give South Carolina airports more than $5.7M in grants

August 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded South Carolina airports more than $5.7 million in Airport Improvement Program grants.

Pondering the events of 49 years ago over a glass of red wine

August 1, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Forty-nine years ago, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, setting off one of the most intriguing mysteries of the last half-century. He was last seen at a Detroit-area restaurant.

Feds sue Norfolk Southern over delayed Crescent trains

July 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has sued Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, saying the company is violating federal law by delaying Amtrak’s Crescent trains that operate between New York and New Orleans.

Mets and Phillies play in London for 2024 London Series

July 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies played a two-game series on June 8-9 at London Stadium.

Millions announced for South Carolina airport projects

July 29, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is sending more than $6.1 million in taxpayer money to four South Carolina airports as part of grants for rehabilitation and construction projects.

Take me to the river … and Battersea

July 29, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Battersea Power Station, a coal-fired power station, dates to 1929, when construction began on its A station. Construction on the B station kicked off in 1945.

After the train to Edinburgh

July 25, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The train from London to Edinburgh is perhaps the best way to travel between the two cities.