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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 451 new confirmed cases and 8 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 20 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. DHEC reported four new new Oconee cases, but no new deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 105,905, probable cases to 1,048, confirmed deaths to 2,185, […]
Read moreWestminster – Clinton Calvin Carter, 96, husband of Viola Alexander Carter, passed away on Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at his residence. Born in Westminster, SC, he was the son of the late Arthur Franklin and Carrie Blackwell Carter. Clint retired from Torrington Company as a supervisor. He was a faithful member of Clearmont Baptist Church where he served as […]
Read moreLt. Gov. Pamela Evette will be joined by a bi-partisan group of state leaders to celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18 at 11:00 AM. “Bringing together this diverse group of successful women from all walks of life serves as a reminder of all that we have achieved over the past 100 years, and all that we will achieve […]
Read moreWhether it’s classroom or virtual, students across the Carolinas are starting a new year, and the motor club AAA urges drivers to slow down and pay special attention in neighborhoods and school zones. “Because of the pandemic, schools are re-opening under different plans and phases,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA — The Auto Group in the Carolinas. “Drivers aren’t sure […]
Read morePersonnel from Georgia’s COVID Consortium are back in Westminster this week to test for the virus, and they are hoping their three-day-a-week clinic will take off–after a slow start last week. Tests at the Westminster Depot are scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. A spokeswoman says the cost for the under-insured is covered. Self-pay is also available. They promise […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Sunday announced 537 new confirmed cases and 16 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 9 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. Oconee County Sunday added five cases to its running totals. There were no new Oconee deaths reported yesterday. Saturday’s report, however, included an Oconee death—that of […]
Read moreKannapolis, NC- Miriam Loretta White Lear, 74, wife of Harold Phillip Lear, passed away August 12th, 2020, at University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born in York, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert White and Pinkie Sartain White. Miriam was homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Miriam is survived by her husband, Harold Phillip […]
Read moreWestminster –Beatrice “Bea” Simpson Ayers, 70, wife of Robert “Bob” Ayers, entered heaven’s gate, Friday, August 14th, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Our world became a little less bright as our most loving radiant light went to be with the Lord. She was a beautiful soul who fulfilled her “dash” with a loving husband […]
Read moreWestminster- Reece Sherill Cobb, 77, passed away August 14th, 2020 at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Westminster, SC, he was the son of the late William Reece and Lula Blanche Long Cobb. Sherill enjoyed puzzles and spent many days relaxing on his porch swing. Sherill is survived by his brothers, Dennis Cobb (Louise), Randy Cobb, Rodney […]
Read moreSeneca- Corbett “Cory” Raymond Haguewood, 31, of 106 Shady Lane, passed away August 14th, 2020. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of Corbett Timothy and Nancy Diane Teel Haguewood. Cory was a high school graduate, who was employed at Papa Johns Pizza. Cory had a great passion for music, and was an artist. In addition […]
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