Category: News

At his Westminster restaurant, Yusef Mefleh frequently hears what’s on the minds of the public.  But it’s the telephone that has been ringing of late by people, as the city councilman put it, “angry and upset” about water charges.  The frustration Mefleh believes will lead to a larger than normal public turnout at the next council meeting.  And Mefleh believes […]

Out of consideration for COVID-19, the revival next month at the Westminster Church of God is being delayed.  Originally planned for January 2-5, the revival services will instead take place January 16-19, according to a spokeswoman for the church.  The revival will feature Brother Keith Speed.

An autopsy is to be conducted today on the body of a 40-year old Westminster man, the victim of a homicide Thursday afternoon.  Coroner Karl Addis says the victim was Shaun D. Vaughn.  One person, not publicly identified, was detained at the scene on Breezewood Drive, near the Poplar Springs Road.  The sheriff’s office is investigating what happened as a […]

A $5 thousand cash gift to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office from a Christian counseling and teaching group is designed to bring cheer to a number of county residents the next few days.  Sheriff Crenshaw yesterday met with the chairman of the Isaiah 40:31 Foundation and accepted the monetary gift.  “Our hope.” Said Crenshaw, “is that those who receive the money […]

Today at the noon hour, a Clemson convenience store’s gas pumps were occupied on both sides of the aisles.  The Stop-A-Minit on 123 was selling unleaded regular for $2.67 a gallon, more than 25 cents less than regular was selling across the bridge in Oconee County.

All branches of the Oconee Library close after their regular business today and will remain closed until Tuesday next week.  Book returns remain open, although no materials will be due back during the period.  The website, oconeelibrary.org, will also be available for e-books, audio e-books and streaming video.  All library locations re-open at normal time Wednesday, December 29.

Chief Caudill of the Seneca Fire Department says last night’s fire at a home south of railroad tracks was traced to a wood stove in the garage at 515 S. Cherry, near 6th Street.  From the garage, the fire damaged the roof and attic.  Damage was rated as moderate.  City and volunteers from the Friendship department responded around 7 o’clock.

The Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel period is underway, today through Monday, January 3.  Oconee Sheriff’s Office recommends that, as you travel, plan accordingly.  Expect heavy traffic but remember the best times for travel are the actual days of the two holidays.  Sheriff Crenshaw says, “If you plan to stay home for Christmas and New Year’s in Oconee County, […]

As the Omicron variant sweeps the country, the U-S Supreme Court says it will take up challenges to President Biden’s federal vaccine mandates for health workers and large businesses.  The court scheduled an expedited hearing for January 7.  In Oconee County, the chamber of commerce will keep an eye out for what, if anything, is done during the new state […]

Announcements are being made that an annual staple will help start 2022.  And, that is, Girl Scout cookies, and their cookie season in the upstate and midlands of South Carolina starts with pre-orders.  While there’s not enough time to place a box of Girl Scout cookies under the tree on Saturday, pre-orders are now being taken and deliveries are scheduled […]