Toccoan victim in fatal Tennessee plane crash

The pilot whose plane went down Sunday evening in the Tennessee mountains has been confirmed to be Toccoa-Stephens County resident and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Lionel Meadows. Late Monday, the staff at Meadows Surgical Arts in Commerce released a statement on their FB page confirming it was Dr. Meadows. Meadows had been visiting family in Indiana and was flying back to […]

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Components of a new Westminster budget

Tentatively, city of Westminster can project expenditures compared with revenues for a new year.  A new budget of about $28.5 million received first reading approval during the May meeting last night of the city council.  Commensurate with second and final reading next month, there’ll be a hearing to allow the public to comment and ask questions.  City Administrator Bronson’s explanation […]

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EV charger in use in Westminster

If your mode of transport is an electric car, you can rely on Westminster to provide the juice to make it go.  The city council was told last night an electric charge station now occupies a part of the city parking lot adjoining the police station.  Kevin Bronson, city administrator, says there are fees associated, but those charges are less […]

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Anticipation in Seneca

Who will serve as a permanent replacement for Danny Singleton as Seneca judge?  It remains an unanswered question.  City council met privately last night, leading some to think that this would be the night to announce a new judge.  But turned out it was not.  Also, no action after the executive session on whether Seneca will agree to a new […]

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Employee spoken to about use of city vehicle

The Westminster city administrator reacted to Facebook posts, speaking last night to the city council, about a city employee who transported a child to school driving a city vehicle.  That’s a no-no, in line with city policy.  The employee is new to the city, and Kevin Bronson, city administrator, summed up the incident by saying, “I believe he didn’t think […]

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Movie maker eyes Westminster alley ways

Alley ways that divide buildings in downtown Westminster have captured the imagination of a movie maker.  Kevin Bronson, city administrator, announces  those behind the production of “On the Run” – a zombie movie – will bring their cameras to the downtown next month.  A former Seneca service station was recently filmed for a potential scene in the movie. 

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Ball fields in the name of Yusef Mefleh

An 11-year old member of an Anderson-based travel team will throw out a ceremonial first pitch next week when Westminster dedicates ball fields behind the middle school in the name of Yusef Mefleh, the late city councilman.  Eli Smith will toss that first pitch in honor of his late grandfather.  The public is invited at 5:30 pm Wednesday, May 17 […]

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Richard Cobb

Walhalla – Richard Willie Cobb, 82, husband of Jane Blackwell Cobb, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at his residence.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Richard was the son of the late Wade Thomas Cobb and Grace Smith Cobb. Richard was self-employed and a member of the Truth Center Church.  Richard loved playing his guitar, and he […]

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DHEC clinics still offer COVID test kits

 Despite the federal Public Health Emergency status for COVID-19 ending this Thursday, May 11, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s inventory of iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests has been refreshed and kits are available for free at most DHEC health clinics throughout the state. The new kits feature expiration dates good through the start of next year. […]

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