After pursuit, fatal accident in Westminster

The Oconee coroner says a young West Union motorcyclist died in a crash early today in Westminster.  The deceased was identified by Coroner Karl Addis as 20-year old West Union resident, Nevan Matthew Hopkins.  The incident occurred around 12:30 this morning at E. Main and S. Hampton streets.  Preceding the motorcycle crash, Addis said, a state trooper started a pursuit […]

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Trustees assemble on Bobcat Ridge

Oconee’s five school trustees, along with the district administrators, were welcomed to Seneca High School — which served as a remote location for the board’s combined August meetings.  They were welcomed by the Bobcats’ third-year principal, Dylan Hudson.  In remarks, Hudson extolled the accomplishments of his school’s active FFA chapter, which include a governor’s citation and a berth this fall […]

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Salem couple chides school trustees

Lynne and Eddie Martin of Salem lamented that last night they were the only two members of the public who took an opportunity to speak directly to Oconee’s trustees and school district administrators.  But the Martins were glad to see that, in the board meeting audience, there were a handful of people concerned about the possibility that the last public […]

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More things change, more things stay the same

For 60 years or so, Oconee school leaders have counted enrollments of 10 thousand students.  The county’s population has seen an approximate 50% increase, but many who’ve taken up new residence in the Golden Corner are of an age that they don’t bring school-age children.  The latest Oconee enrollment number, as reported by the district superintendent, is 10,185.  Dr. Michael […]

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Marilyn Bibb

Westminster – Marilyn Patricia Bibb, 87, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at Lakeview Assisted Living.   A native of Westminster, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Eva Goforth Bibb. Marilyn formerly worked for Abbott and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.   Marilyn is survived by her brothers; Frank Bibb and Derrill […]

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Political qualifying starts with a bang

At least at the start, one Walhalla family has a sizeable presence in the field to run in the November election.   Two members of Councilman Grant Keehn’s family qualified as the qualifying opened today.  Micah Keehn and Jacob Keehn are running for two of the available three, full-term city council seats.  Previously, their sister, Abigail Keehn, qualified to seek to […]

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