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Westminster Police Chief Fred Miller addressed the mayor and city council during their regular February meeting last night, promising that the Westminster Police Department will not conduct raids or roundups targeting suspected undocumented immigrants… Chief Miller stated that he has discussed the matter with Oconee Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. According to Chief Miller, citizenship verification will only occur within the Oconee […]

The West Union Town Council will meet on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm at the West Union Station, located at 1438 W Main St. The meeting will begin with roll call, quorum certification, invocation, and pledge of allegiance, followed by approval of minutes. Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker with council response at their […]

Christopher Mills, 23, of Starr, was arrested on February 7 after an investigation linked him to the distribution and possession of child sexual material. Authorities began investigating Mills in March 2024 following multiple CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detectives, along with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, uncovered evidence that Mills uploaded and distributed […]

The City of Clemson will host a Conversations with Council event on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Littlejohn Community Center, 644 Old Greenville Hwy, where residents can ask questions and share ideas for the city’s future in an informal setting with no official action being taken. Additionally, a public workshop will be held on Tuesday, February […]

Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said that 34-year-old Devon James Turner of Westminster died Monday afternoon from injuries sustained in a pedestrian – motor vehicle collision. Cpl. Nick Pye with the SCHP has more…

(Walhalla, SC) ———————————A Walhalla man remains in jail today, on a combined $50,000 surety bond, after his arrest over the weekend on multiple outstanding arrest warrants, including one for a charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct – Second Degree. 46-year-old Michael Wayne Ridley, of Bulwinkle Drive, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 5:33pm Sunday. As a condition […]

The School District of Oconee County is assessing expected state contributions for its 2025-26 budget. Chief Financial Officer Jay Schickling noted SDOC’s state funding share is projected at 59%, lower than many districts due to its property wealth. Past state aid shortfalls, including a $1.3 million reduction last year, highlight the need for conservative budgeting. Locally, SDOC has one of […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – On Monday, Governor Henry McMaster filed an amicus curiae brief in Medina v. Planned Parenthood, defending South Carolina’s right to exclude abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood, from its Medicaid program and affirming South Carolina’s authority to enact policies that reflect its priorities. “This case is about protecting the sanctity of life and preserving South Carolina’s right to govern itself […]

Westminster City Council will meet today to address utility matters, staffing changes, and city policies. Council will vote on appointing Kiley Carter as city clerk and treasurer, succeeding Rebecca Overton, who will be honored for over 25 years of service. Other votes include a resolution designating February as Black History Month, a pledge to promote civility, and amendments to the […]

Stephens County deputies, Georgia State Patrol troopers and the GBI are investigating after an improvised explosive device (IED) was found during a traffic stop Friday night in a parking lot shared by Ingles and Belk. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Bomb Disposal Unit secured and safely detonated the device around midnight. One person, identified as Sarah Hill, was taken into […]