Making 9-8-8 as common as 9-1-1

The hope of one prominent Oconeean is that a new three-digit phone number, 9-8-8, will be as easy to remember as 9-1-1.  The number 9-8-8, according to Hal Dunlap, is the number to call for mental health assistance.  And, according to what Dunlap told the Westminster Rotary Club, there’s probably no time in history when Americans are more in need […]

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An Apple Festival tradition in jeopardy

It appears that, for another year, there will be no Rotary Apple Luncheon as part of this year’s South Carolina Apple Festival.  The announcement was made today by Westminster Rotarian Sam Dickson during the club’s weekly meeting.  The rising COVID-19 numbers are partly to blame, according to Dickson.   The Westminster club likely will choose a later date this year to […]

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Communications tower approved in upper Oconee

On Bad Creek hydro project land belonging to Duke Energy, approval was given last night to allow for the county’s tallest communications tower.  A variance and a special exception to Oconee’s zoning regulations were approved last night by the county board of appeals without opposition.  Duke intends to use the tower for communication networking with its optic and microwave networks.  […]

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WGOG corrects website difficulties

101.7/WGOG has overcome website issues that blocked us from updating the local news, obituaries, sports links, and other things on our website.  Yesterday morning we were able to surmount the difficulties and restored our access.  For those who follow us by website, it’s likely that for you to see the latest updates you’ll have to refresh, close out completely and […]

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Pilot shortage addressed by legislation

Senator Lindsey Graham and five of his Republican colleagues have a plan to address airline flight cancellations caused by the pilot shortage.  The senators are behind a bill titled, “Let Experienced Pilots Fly”.  Among other provisions:  raises the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age from 65 to 67; requires that pilots over 65 maintain a first-class medical certification, which must be […]

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Troopers out in numbers on I-85 Georgia

If you drove I-85 last week across northeast Georgia, chances are you saw state troopers out in full force to enforce Operation Southern Slowdown.  And, judging by the comments of the Hartwell post commander, Sgt. Fleming, it appeared motorists paid closer attention to their speeds.  Authorities want all motorists to keep in mind that speed can kill or maim.  Between […]

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Stacy Annette Rector

Ms. Stacy Annette Rector, age 60, of Westminster, SC., beloved Daughter, and Wife passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Born September 1, 1961. She was the daughter of the late Riley and Thelma B. Rector. In addition to her parents Ms. Rector is preceded in death by her husband Stephen Harper. Ms. Rector is survived by her long-time friend […]

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Clemson’s “Bottoms” lands are changing

The nature of farm property on the grounds of Clemson University known as “The Bottoms” is undergoing change.  The Bottoms contain 90 acres of rich floodplain soils on the main campus between Lake Hartwell and Perimeter Road.  Staff in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences are exploring how agriculture can feed people while also contribute solutions to some […]

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Arrests in tax crime investigation

South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents yesterday arrested a North Carolina couple and charged them with two counts of tax evasion and two counts of failure to file a state tax return or pay a tax. Natalia Sokil, 46, was of Tryon, NC, was the owner and operator of ESF Management, doing business as European Market LLC, within Spartanburg […]

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