Westminster, SC

An early Tuesday morning traffic stop on Mt. Pleasant Road in Oconee County led to the arrest of two Westminster residents on drug trafficking and weapons charges. A deputy pulled over a red Mazda pickup for a traffic violation and learned the driver, 22-year-old Cayden Dean John Komer, was driving on a suspended license, while his passenger, 37-year-old Lisa Michelle [...] The post Two Westminster Residents Facing Drug Trafficking Charges After Oconee County Traffic Stop appeared first on 94.1

Investigators with the Westminster Police Department, assisted by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and regional law enforcement, have obtained three arrest warrants for 32-year-old Garrett Scott Williams following an early Saturday morning armed robbery at Power Trac on Long Creek Highway. The City of Westminster’s FLOCK Automated License Plate Reader system played a key role by helping identify the suspect [...] The post Suspect Identified and Warrants Issued in Power Trac Armed R

The Westminster Rotary Club will host South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice John W. Kittredge as the keynote speaker for this year’s South Carolina Apple Festival Luncheon, scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on September 11 at Westminster Baptist Church. Elected to the state Supreme Court in 2008 and named Chief Justice in 2024, the Greenville native brings a distinguished judicial career [...] The post Chief Justice John W. Kittredge to Keynote S.C. Apple Festival Luncheon appeared first on 94.

The City of Westminster celebrated a major milestone last Friday with the official ribbon-cutting of its new multi-field athletic complex at 310 Hall Road. Mayor Brian Ramey recalled initiating discussions to acquire the land in February 2017, leading to a seven-year development effort supported by state appropriations and community contributions, including a major donation from Horton Manufacturing. During the ceremony, [...] The post Westminster Celebrates Grand Opening of Sports Complex appea

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has charged Kevin Wayne Maler, 60, and Joe Navarro, III, 44, both of Westminster, with armed robbery with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. The charges stem from an August 13 incident at the Poor Farm Boat Ramp, where the suspects allegedly pulled an adult male [...] The post Two Westminster Men Charged Following Armed Robbery at Poor Farm Boat Ramp appeared first on 94.1 - The Lake / WSNW.

The City of Walhalla is currently restoring its water system after a major line break several miles outside city limits drained municipal storage tanks on Saturday, August 15, causing widespread pressure drops and service disruptions. Local utility crews worked through the night alongside the Westminster Water Department and Walhalla City Police to repair the infrastructure. With storage tanks now successfully [...] The post CITY OF WALHALLA WATER SERVICE UPDATE appeared first on 94.1 - The Lake

At last night’s Westminster City Council meeting, Mayor Brian Ramey emphasized that the proposed Municipal Tax Relief Act would fund critical local projects without raising taxes on residents. Before council members unanimously approved advancing the measure, Ramey took a moment to clarify previous remarks regarding how the tax relief impacts local tenants, noting that property tax reductions directly benefit property [...] The post Westminster Council Clarifies Municipal Tax Relief Act Ahead

Westminster’s Downtown Streetscape project is moving rapidly toward its final stages as crews prep for major concrete pours and upcoming asphalt repaving. City Administrator Scott Parris provided an update during last night’s meeting, noting that critical underground utilities—including irrigation, electrical wiring, cables, and transformers—are now in place, with electrical crews preparing to energize the system shortly. Light pole bases are [...] The post Major Progress Reported on

Westminster City Council has formally approved a new comprehensive social media plan aimed at increasing transparency and becoming the city’s primary source for reliable news. Council Member Charles Morgan emphasized that establishing a consistent posting schedule across Facebook and Instagram will effectively reach different age demographics—from Gen X and Boomers to younger residents—while city staff outlined plans to cross-link department [...] The post Westminster Adopts New Social

A South Carolina General Sessions judge has denied bond for Coax Arnold Sanford V, a Westminster-area man charged in connection with a decade-old homicide. Presiding Judge Sprouse rejected the defense’s motion for bond, ruling that Sanford’s attorney may renew the request in 90 days if a trial date has not been set. Sanford was arrested in February and charged with [...] The post Judge Denies Bond for Westminster Murder Suspect appeared first on 94.1 - The Lake / WSNW.