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During the last midterm elections of 2018, only about two out of every five eligible Clemson students voted. A class of university honors college students has developed social media tools to help change that leading up to Election Day next week. Students taking a seminar used voting research to create info-graphics to encourage their fellow students to cast a ballot […]
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On a cold day last winter, two men confronted each other in the parking lot of a West Union supermarket. From that encounter, one man was left bloodied; the second man was arrested. Yesterday trial opened in South Carolina vs. Damian Laurier Bennett. The defendant is charged with assault and battery second degree. According to the prosecutor, an aggressive rhetorical […]
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A meeting will be convened late this afternoon in Westminster to explore how the city will pay to build a new recreation complex on Hall Street. On the agenda of the recreation planning committee is discussion of the financing options.
Read moreSeneca, SC — Beatrice Mary Girtz Adams, 88, of Seneca, SC passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Dementia, on October 28, 2022. Beatrice, “Bea,” was born on November 10, 1933 to the late Rose and Jacob Girtz. She was the 13th of 19 children and grew up on the family farm in Pierz, MN. […]
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South Carolina vs. Damian Laurier Bennett, a case alleging assault and battery second degree appears ready for trial at the start of a three-day term of Oconee General Sessions Court in Walhalla. A court officer tells 101.7/WGOG NEWS it appears the case will be called for trial starting at 1:30 this afternoon.
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At this hour, Westminster’s Main Street in front of Walgreen remains a cleanup scene from this morning’s 9:30 accident. Police Chief Matt Patterson says a log truck flipped onto its side, spilling many logs. And that’s what they’ve been working on to clear Main Street. It’s believed no one was hurt, and Patterson described the fuel spill as minor.
Read moreSeneca – Peyton Layne McAlpine, daughter of Sarah and David McAlpine, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her closest friends and family, on Friday, October 28, 2022. While her time on Earth was short, she made a positive impact on everyone she met. Her two brothers were her best friends. Peyton was and always will be her […]
Read moreA child in South Carolina’s Midland Region has died of complications from the flu, and the state health agency says it’s the first pediatric flu-related death of the season. And the season is now, as explained by Dr. Linda Bell. The state’s epidemiologist says while flu can circulate any time of year, for surveillance purposes, the season started October 1. […]
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A log truck has flipped in an accident in downtown Westminster. Police Chief Patterson is unaware of any injuries; however, the accident has occurred in the middle of the downtown — Main Street in front of Wal-Green pharmacy.
Read moreA construction delay is responsible for moving back the opening of the large Newry apartment project, says Magan Hardy. She’s the new community manager for Newry Mill Apartments and spoke this morning with 101.7/WGOG NEWS. When finished the apartments, 197 units, will offer 14 different floor plans for one and two-bedroom units. Meantime, the hope is for the renovated post […]
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