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The Foothills Christian School in Westminster will share in federal funding to be distributed among 19 non-public schools in the state. The school gets $175 thousand from an allocation of the second round of Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools program, first authorized under the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and continued under the American Rescue Plan. The […]
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An autopsy is to be finished today as part of an Anderson County investigation of the death of a one-month old female. Coroner Greg Shore says there appears to be no indication of foul play or danger to the public. Authorities they were sent yesterday morning to Boulevard Heights in Anderson in response to an infant unresponsive and not breathing. […]
Read moreAdditional student housing is being announced as a project in the vicinity of the Pier in Oconee County — across Lake Hartwell from Clemson University. Clemson developer Tom Winkopp and Chicago-based Core Spaces made the announcement for a 140-acre project. They see it as a new student village with athletic and fitness facilities, pools, outdoor grills, student clubhouses, beach access, […]
Read moreA blood drive takes place Monday, May 16 at the Westminster Baptist Church, E. Windsor Street — 8 am until 2 pm. Sponsored by Westminster Senior Outreach in the back parking lot of the church. Each donor is promised a $20 dollar eGift card. Questions? Call 864/710-9177.
Read moreTo help ensure voters are prepared for the 2022 Statewide Primaries on June 14, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the fast-approaching voter registration deadlines and urge those already registered to update their information. With only a few days left before the deadline, now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote. DON’T […]
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Rough estimate: 100 in Westminster’s Cleveland Recreation Center, as the city brought forth last night a concept design of what a second recreation complex would offer. The evening allowed city leaders to gauge public attitude about investing millions to enhance recreation. One man was heard by 101.7/WGOG NEWS, saying, “It’s about time.” Some council members were in the audience. It […]
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If the Hall Street Community Park is developed in three phases, the total cost could approximate $40M. However, Westminster administrator Kevin Bronson, highlighted multiple state and federal grant opportunities (among them CDBGs, Rural Infrastructure grants, and new market tax credits). Amenities created by the park could add to the city’s recreation offerings four centrally-located ball fields, splash pad, sand volleyball, […]
Read moreThe following announcement by the Oconee History Museum in Walhalla: “Oconee History Museum is excited to announce that it will be resuming in-person programming and special events. The COVID-19 pandemic forced Oconee History Museum to shift its community programs to online platforms like ZOOM in order to prioritize patron safety while continuing its mission to promote the rich history […]
Read moreSenator Lindsey Graham voted against a motion to advance the Women’s Health Protection Act, saying “I voted no on the radical Democratic bill that would legalize abortion up to the moment of birth.” The vote was 49 in favor, 51 opposed. Vice President Kamala Harris said, “The Senate failed to stand in defense of a woman’s right to make […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is announcing that the Oconee County Detention Center has a new inmate communications service provider. Due to this change, family and friends will have to create a new account in order to communicate with someone who is incarcerated. CIDNET, powered by Encartele, is the new provider and is providing video visits, messages and phone […]
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