Westminster Man Arrested for Bomb Threats at Oconee Courthouse

Investigators from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Bureau, working in partnership with agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Fugitive Task Force Unit, arrested a Westminster man Wednesday on three outstanding warrants on charges of False Information about a Bomb Threat. 43 year old Jeffrey Adam Holbert of Act Valley Trail was taken into custody around 2:52pm […]

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Seneca this afternoon near the intersection of North Cherry Street and EN 1st Street. The individual was flown by medical helicopter to Greenville to receive treatment for unspecified injuries. We are working to learn more information from Seneca Police officials, who are investigating.

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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Anderson County; Three Pets Exposed

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a skunk found near Fred Dean Road and Luke Bouknight Road in Starr, SC has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Three dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. The skunk was submitted […]

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Gov. Henry McMaster Statement on Biden Administration’s Debt Forgiveness Scheme

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s debt forgiveness scheme: “Thread by thread, President Biden and the liberal Democrats are destroying the fabric of this great nation. A fabric that has held this great nation together for almost two hundred and fifty years. “The American Dream of prosperity and happiness – […]

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Off-Term Election This November to Fill Vacancy on Westminster Council After Mefleh’s Passing

As many as 500 people showed up to pay final respects to Westminster City Councilman and restauranteur Yousef Mefleh yesterday. The 67 year-old passed away on Saturday from a cardiac related event, according to Coroner Addis. Westminster Mayor Brian Ramey said he is blessed to have know Yousef, and is not ruling out the possibility of honoring Mefleh by naming […]

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Impact Housing Group establishing operations in Oconee County

$30 million investment will create 215 new jobs over the next five years COLUMBIA, S.C. – Impact Housing Group, a premier manufacturer of modular design housing, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $30 million investment will create 215 new jobs over the next five years. Impact Housing Group is a fully integrated, volumetric modular housing company […]

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