Westminster Living
 Recreation & Events
Just a short drive from Westminster between Northeast Georgia and the upcountry of South Carolina, Lake Hartwell serves as one of the largest and most popular recreational lakes of the Southeast. Each year, millions of residents and tourists utilize the many parks, marinas and campgrounds located around the perimeter of the Lake Hartwell. Bass fishing tournaments, boating and swimming welcome the populace of the surrounding cities. In addition, the area features apple picking orchards and apple farms that welcome residents for the sweet treat in late summer and autumn. To celebrate apple harvest season in the county, Westminster hosts the South Carolina Apple Festival in early September. Events include whitewater rafting, arts and crafts, antique shopping, championship rodeo and live music. Education Students in Westminster are served by the School District of Oconee County. Area students attend Orchard Park Elementary, Westminster Elementary, West Oak Middle, Oakway Middle, and West Oak High School. Higher education is provided by the nearby Clemson University with a major athletic program. Other nearby colleges includes Southern Wesleyan University, Anderson University, Furman University and Greenville Tech, to name a few. Economy & Job Market Major industries in Westminster include manufacturing, education, health and social services, and retail business. Occupations in Westminster include production, transportation, and moving occupations as the most common, while sales and office occupations contribute approximately 20% of the population's jobs and professional/management positions round out the top three. Healthcare continues to be a burgeoning market in Westminster, as a major employer of the area includes Oconee Medical Center. Tourism in Lake Hartwell also contributes as a major economic booster. |
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