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As a city that gateways into apple-growing country and a wild and scenic river, Westminster realizes a story to tell awaits it. Yesterday came an official announcement of “Westminster Together We Grow”. The city has partnered with AuthentiCITY Brand Strategies to create branding and messaging that include new logos, messaging, graphics, and marketing goals. And it said: “Through this branding […]
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The announcement of a collegiate athletic commitment yesterday strikes a sweet chord here at 101.7/WGOG. Aidan Butts, a rising standout senior lineman for the Stephens County, Georgia Indians, and son of WGOG’s Gary Butts, has ended the suspense. These were Aidan’s own words: “I am proud to announce my commitment to MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY.” Earlier in the recruiting process […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Harlene Neal Land, 89, wife of the late Frank Harvey Land, of Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Land was the daughter of the late Harry Edward and Maude Shead Neal. She retired from JP Stevens after 35 years of service and was a member of Poplar Springs […]
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As the result of the investigation by Oconee Coroner Addis of the body found last night in woods near the Seneca Walmart, here’s his report this afternoon: “The deceased has been identified as Andrew Cory Stone, Age 36, formerly of Easley, SC. Mr. Stone appeared to have been residing in a tent within a wooded area adjacent to the Wal-Mart. […]
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Two plans in the proposal only stages for now are to be considered by the Oconee School District so far as building in the future is concerned, and the district wants to hear from Mr. and Mrs. John Q. (Oconee) public. There are now plans, each of which would spend in excess of $160 million on combining schools, building new […]
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The fire chief believes that a fluorescent light fixture may have caused this morning’s fire at the Seneca industrial complex off the Shiloh Road. Chief Caudill of the Seneca Fire Department says material on fire dropped onto a table and a tarp in a section of the large building that the city uses for maintenance services. Fire damage considered light, […]
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Westminster’s new assistant city administrator, Reagan Osbon, has been chosen to serve on the Upper Savannah River Basin Council on the state DNR and will represent Westminster’s interests to the DNR water planning team. The Upper Savannah River Basin is part of the South Carolina Water Planning Framework, the state’s process to develop long-term water management plans for its eight […]
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Walhalla’s Toby Lowe is a star middle school baseball catcher, and he made the cut for a spot on Easley’s Senior League World Series baseball team. He’s a son of Holli and Matt Lowe. And tomorrow, the Easley community is invited to meet Toby and his summer teammates during player introductions and a caravan at 5:45 pm to transport the […]
Read moreThe business, Authenticity Brand Strategies, has delivered a new logo for Westminster, and the mayor and council like it. The business is that of Libby Imbody, former Walhalla Main Street Director. Check out the case study at https://www.authenticitybrandstrategies.com/westminster.html
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By the city council vote last night, Westminster has in place a new budget to run another year of city government. It’s a measure that tops $27 million and includes 5% cost of living raises for the city employees, along with pay raises for the mayor and council. It is currently figured for a decrease of 3.5 mills to the […]
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