Missing girl located
Authorities have called off the lookout for a Westminster girl, subject of a missing person alert. A spokesman said Monique Claros has been located. The 13-year old went missing Wednesday night.
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Authorities have called off the lookout for a Westminster girl, subject of a missing person alert. A spokesman said Monique Claros has been located. The 13-year old went missing Wednesday night.
Read moreOconee Humane Society is out of free food. “We have distributed 980 pounds of dog food,” says its updated email.
Read moreSeneca, Westminster, and the local DOT will be on the receiving end of road and street funds, approved today by the county committee which allocates state “C” funds. Westminster fared the best, as the city got the approval to spend $760 thousand. Much of that, city administrator Kevin Bronson announced, will fill potholes on streets that serve many of the […]
Read moreOconee County road pavers are at work today on S. Radio Station Road near Seneca. Kyle Reid of the county roads and bridges department says the paving is taking place on S. Radio Station near the 4-way stop.
Read moreA 68-year old man lost his life last night in a Clemson accident just after 8:45 last night at highway 93 and the Perimeter Road. Deputy Coroner Andrew Wilson identified the fatality as the pedestrian, Clemson resident Robert Barrett of 309 Thomas Green Boulevard. The pedestrian-vehicle incident is being investigated by the campus police.
Read moreA missing person alert is posted by the police for a 13-year-old girl in Westminster. Monique Claros was last seen around 8 o’clock last night at the ExPress Mart on E. Main Street. She is 5′ 2″, 135 lbs., was wearing a red West-Oak Middle School Band hoodie, dark blue jeans, black socks, and black short Van brand shoes. If […]
Read moreThe School District of Oconee County invites families with students entering K5-Kindergarten this fall to participate in our Jump into Kindergarten program. This program will introduce students and families to school administration, teachers, and give a glimpse into what a typical school day looks like for kindergarteners. Families are encouraged to attend one of the sessions listed below for the […]
Read moreIn a prescribed burn, the Forest Service plans a 1,300 acre burn today in a remote part of far northern Oconee County. The location Ridley Mountain, not far from Ellicott’s Rock. Purposes are fuels reduction and what a spokeswoman called re-introduce fire to fire dependent ecosystems. Smoke should blow toward Rosman, NC, but will be visible from Sale, Walhalla and […]
Read moreIf you are going to imbibe at a public trough this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, be sure you don’t leave your establishment of choice and get behind the wheel in a drunken state. Your life and the lives of others will depend on you. Casey Bowling, police chief, says if there’s a question of driving sobriety, use a designated driver. […]
Read moreWestminster is likely to be a cleaner place after a volunteer litter pick up day on Saturday. Mayor Ramey hopes for a large turnout of individuals, civic groups, along with youth and church groups. They’ll get organized at 8:30 Saturday morning at the Depot on Main Street. “KOBA” — Keep Oconee Beautiful — will provide trash bags, safety vests, and […]
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