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South Carolina Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of John W. Parris on July 27: Significance and Details
Why are flags at half-staff in South Carolina? What to know July 27 On Saturday, July 27, the flags at the State Capitol in South Carolina will be flying at...
South Carolina Couple Discovers $200K Winning Lottery Ticket in Trash Bin
Couple Retrieves $200K Lottery Ticket from Garbage A fortuitous incident occurred when a couple in South Carolina rescued a $200,000 lottery ticket from their waste bin, a twist of fate...
Rockingham County Resident Lands a Whopping $200,000 Jackpot in Lottery Win
Rockingham County Man Strikes Gold with $200,000 Lottery Win One Rockingham County resident’s lucky streak continues to hold strong. Juan Garcia of Stokesdale recently bagged an incredible $200,000 after emerging...
Greenville: No room in exclusive agreements for personal discounts
Greenville: No room in exclusive agreements for personal discounts When it comes to selling a home in Greenville, it’s important for sellers to understand the implications of signing an exclusive...
Greenville Co. man charged after 25 dogs found living in deplorable conditions
Greenville Co. man charged after 25 dogs found living in ‘deplorable’ conditions GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. – The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man was recently taken into custody...
Residents push to zone parts of Greenville County, hoping to stifle unwanted development
Residents push to zone parts of Greenville County, hoping to stifle unwanted development A group of residents in the southern part of Greenville County are pushing to protect the area’s...
South Carolina University Extends Football Offer to Four-Star Tight End Mikkel Skinner from Riverside High School
South Carolina Lures Four-Star TE Mikkel Skinner from Riverside Greer, SC – The high-stakes world of college football recruitment has gained more momentum, with South Carolina University showing keen interest...
Uber Accused in Lawsuit of Facilitating Crossing State Borders for Rape of a Minor from South Carolina by a Man from North Carolina
Lawsuit: Uber Delivered South Carolina Preteen Victim to Rapist in North Carolina A recent lawsuit alleges that a ride-hailing giant, Uber, unwittingly facilitated the rape of a 12-year-old girl from...
Uber Faces Lawsuit by South Carolina Families over Alleged Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl and Transport Across State Lines
Uber Sued by SC Families After 12-year-old Allegedly Raped and Driven Across State Lines Two families in South Carolina have filed a lawsuit against the popular ride-sharing service, Uber, following...
POLITICS
Residents push to zone parts of Greenville County, hoping to stifle unwanted development
Residents push to zone parts of Greenville County, hoping to stifle unwanted development A group of residents in the southern part of Greenville County are pushing to protect the area’s...
Atlanta Man Arrested for Attempting to Lower Confederate Flag on South Carolina Interstate
Atlanta Man Lowers Confederate Flag on South Carolina Interstate, Deputies Confirm Atlanta man’s act of defiance An Atlanta man, identified as 22-year-old James Blitch, allegedly embarked on a near three-hour...
Atlanta Man Arrested for Attempting to Lower Confederate Flag on South Carolina Highway
Atlanta Man Lowers Confederate Flag on South Carolina Interstate Spartanburg County of South Carolina experienced what could potentially be the start of a feverous debate over historical symbolism and contemporary...
Democratic Activists Launch New Media Venture to Advocate Liberal Views in Conservative South Carolina
New Media Venture Aims to Promote Liberal Voice in Deep-Red South Carolina In the heart of deep-red South Carolina, a fresh media voice is seeking to carve out a space...
South Carolina Schools to Enforce Cell Phone Ban by 2025 Amid Efforts to Minimize Classroom Distractions
Cell Phones to be Banned in SC Schools by 2025 In a surprising turn of events, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is set to enforce a ban on...
Youth Mentorship Group Marches at SC State University Highlighting Banned Books and Orangeburg Massacre
Youth Organization Marches on SC State Campus to Spotlight Banned Books, Orangeburg Massacre Orangeburg, S.C. – A youth mentorship nonprofit organization led a march on South Carolina State University (SC...
South Carolina Contemplates Tapping into Retired Teachers to Address Educator Shortage
South Carolina’s Educator Shortage Situation: Could Retired Teachers be the Solution? With the educator shortage in South Carolina reaching daunting levels year after year, school districts are exploring innovative solutions,...
Greenville, S.C. – Temperatures Soar Over 100 Degrees at GSP Airport
Greenville, S.C. – Temperatures Soar Over 100 Degrees at GSP Airport The scorching summer heat wave has descended upon Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, with record-breaking temperatures at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport...
Yahoo Continues to Innovate in Digital Landscape, Enhancing User Experience While Prioritizing Privacy and Security
Yahoo Continues Innovation in the Fast-paced Digital Landscape Yahoo, a prominent member of the expansive Yahoo family of brands, continues its innovative services in both the realms of web and...
CRIME
Greenville Co. man charged after 25 dogs found living in deplorable conditions
Greenville Co. man charged after 25 dogs found living in ‘deplorable’ conditions GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. – The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man was recently taken into custody...
Greenville Bar Local Cue Ceases Alcohol Sales Due to Rising Liquor Liability Costs
Greenville Bar Local Cue Ends Alcohol Sales Citing Rising Liquor Liability Costs A Greenville bar is changing after liquor liability insurance costs strain business A decade-old Greenville bar has stopped...
Greenville Co. Deputies Conducting Search for Missing 15-Year-Old
Greenville Co. Deputies Conducting Search for Missing 15-Year-Old GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a search for a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen...
Police Address Complaints Over Recordings Along Swamp Rabbit Trail
Police issue statement after complaint about recordings of people along Swamp Rabbit Trail Greenville Police issued a statement after a complaint regarding someone recording individuals along the Swamp Rabbit Trail...
Easley Police Department officers involved in second fatal shooting in less than a week
Easley Police Department officers involved in second fatal shooting in less than a week For the second time in less than a week, South Carolina law enforcement officials are investigating...
Greenville Co. deputies searching for teenager missing since March
Greenville Co. deputies searching for teenager missing since March The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a teenager who has been missing since March....
City Leaders: Greenville Bar Had Numerous Complaints, Violations Prior to Shooting
City Leaders: Greenville Bar Had Numerous Complaints, Violations Prior to Shooting GREENVILLE, S.C. – The City of Greenville has revealed that 821 Greenville, a downtown bar, had a history of...
Missing Greenville County teen found safe, deputies say
Missing Greenville County teen found safe, deputies say The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said a teenager who was reported missing has been found. Deputies said 15-year-old Ethan Daniel Grubbs was...
Man wielding ax shot and killed by Easley Police officer
Easley Coroner IDs man shot and killed by Easley Police officer, man was said to be wielding ax Travis Jacque Rose Greenville News Investigators have identified the man accused of...
ECONOMY
South Carolina Couple Discovers $200K Winning Lottery Ticket in Trash Bin
Couple Retrieves $200K Lottery Ticket from Garbage A fortuitous incident occurred when a couple in South Carolina rescued a $200,000 lottery ticket from their waste bin, a twist of fate...
Rockingham County Resident Lands a Whopping $200,000 Jackpot in Lottery Win
Rockingham County Man Strikes Gold with $200,000 Lottery Win One Rockingham County resident’s lucky streak continues to hold strong. Juan Garcia of Stokesdale recently bagged an incredible $200,000 after emerging...
Greenville: No room in exclusive agreements for personal discounts
Greenville: No room in exclusive agreements for personal discounts When it comes to selling a home in Greenville, it’s important for sellers to understand the implications of signing an exclusive...
Greenville Welcomes New President and CEO at Lima One Capital
Greenville Welcomes New President and CEO at Lima One Capital GREENVILLE, S.C. – Lima One Capital, a leading nationwide lender for real estate investors, has named Josh Woodward as its...
Greenville, SC: DP3 Architects Breaks Ground on The People’s Bank in Powdersville
Greenville, SC: DP3 Architects Breaks Ground on The People’s Bank in Powdersville DP3 Architects is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of The People’s Bank, a new landmark in the heart...
South Carolina Set for a Promising Peach Season: Exploring History, Crop Varieties, and Community Events
Peach Crop Promises a Juicy Season in South Carolina South Carolina, renowned for its high-quality peach production, gears up for another season of cultivating this luscious fruit that has won...
Greenville Strip Mall Demolition Sparks Gentrification Fears
Greenville Strip Mall Demolition Sparks Gentrification Fears GREENVILLE — A dilapidated shopping center on Augusta Road has been demolished, pushing essential businesses out while renewing questions about the area’s future...
Major Redevelopment Projects on the Horizon for Greenville’s North Main Neighborhood
Greenville Journal GREENVILLE JOURNAL Greenville County Schools Giving Matters Op-Ed Baby Bi-Lo Redevelopment Requests Rezoning: Greenville Planning Commission Preview GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville Planning Commission is gearing up...
SCDOT Secures Extra $200 Million to Enhance Bridge Infrastructure in South Carolina
SCDOT Approves Another $200 Million in Funding for Bridge Improvements Thursday, July 18th, 2024, The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced the approval of an additional $200 million funding...
SPORTS
South Carolina University Extends Football Offer to Four-Star Tight End Mikkel Skinner from Riverside High School
South Carolina Lures Four-Star TE Mikkel Skinner from Riverside Greer, SC – The high-stakes world of college football recruitment has gained more momentum, with South Carolina University showing keen interest...
Coastal Carolina University Athletics Partners with South Carolina Election Commission for Unique Branding Agreement
Coastal Carolina University Athletics Establishes Branding Agreement with South Carolina Election Commission CONWAY, S.C. Coastal Carolina University Athletics announced a remarkable partnership with the South Carolina State Election Commission on...
Four-Star Recruit Malik Clark Set to Boost South Carolina Gamecocks’ Offensive Lineup
South Carolina Gamecocks Set to Receive Four-Star Recruit Malik Clark South Carolina – The Gamecocks are reportedly set to bolster their ranks later this week with the addition of Four-Star...
M.O.V. Apollos Victorious in Big Shots National Championship, Marking Stellar End to Season
M.O.V. Apollos Triumphs at Big Shots National Championship in South Carolina Big Win for the Youth Basketball Team Across the line from Southeast Ohio and within Wood County, West Virginia’s...
Darren Uscher Named as New Director of Recruiting for South Carolina Football
South Carolina Football Appoints Darren Uscher as the New Director of Recruiting Beamer Brings in New Blood to Boost the Gamecock’s Football Future Columbia, SC – A major shakeup is...
Easley Celebrates a Revolutionary Transformation in Local Sports
Easley Celebrates a Revolutionary Transformation in Local Sports Easley, South Carolina has witnessed a remarkable shift on its sports terrain as new trends and developments emerge in the local scene....
Anderson County Secures Funding for Construction of Pickleball Courts at Dolly Cooper Park
Anderson County Secures Funding for Construction of Pickleball Courts at Dolly Cooper Park ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. The leisure sport world in Anderson County took a vibrant leap forward as county...
Yahoo Continues to Innovate in Digital Landscape, Enhancing User Experience While Prioritizing Privacy and Security
Yahoo Continues Innovation in the Fast-paced Digital Landscape Yahoo, a prominent member of the expansive Yahoo family of brands, continues its innovative services in both the realms of web and...
Bull Shark Puts on Fierce Display During Tag and Release Program off South Carolina Coast
Bull Shark Thrashes off the South Carolina Coast During Tag and Release Intense Encounter with an Ocean Predator A remarkable event took place just off the scenic coast of South...
DISASTERS
Extreme Drought Leads to Unprecedented Drying of South Carolina’s Little Pee Dee River at Davis Landing
Extreme Drought Dries Up Little Pee Dee River at Davis Landing The ongoing extreme drought has claimed yet another victim in South Carolina. The Little Pee Dee River at Davis...
Coast Guard Successfully Rescues Stranded Boaters and Pet Dog from Fripp Island in South Carolina
Dramatic Rescue on South Carolina Shoreline: Coast Guard Saves Stranded Boaters and Their Pet Pup Five Persons and Their Dog Rescued Successfully from Fripp Island A daring rescue operation caught...
Utility Worker and Volunteer Firefighter Dies in Tragic On-the-Job Accident in Anderson, S.C.
Tragic Death of Utility Worker and Volunteer Firefighter Anderson, S.C. – A young utility worker and a volunteer firefighter, Tristan Garrett Stone, lost his life on the job while fixing...
Anderson Regional Joint Water System Employee Electrocuted in Workplace Accident, OSHA Investigation Launched
Anderson Employee Dies in Workplace Accident, Investigation Underway In Anderson, a tragic workplace accident has led to the unfortunate demise of an employee at the Anderson Regional Joint Water System....
Contractor Electrocuted While Deploying Broadband Services in Anderson County, Company Launches Investigation
Company releases statement after worker electrocuted in Anderson Co. Critical Incident in Townville Townville, South Carolina – A contractor for Upcountry Fiber was electrocuted on Monday while deploying broadband internet...
Coast Guard Rescues Five People and Their Pet Pup from Rocky South Carolina Shoreline
Dramatic video shows Coast Guard pluck five people, pet pup, from rocky South Carolina shoreline South Carolina – Five Lives and a Pup Safe Thanks to Coast Guard Rescue A...
Help Wanted: Greenville County Animal Care Running Out of Room
Help Wanted: Greenville County Animal Care Running Out of Room Greenville County Animal Care is asking for the public’s help after running out of room. The shelter, located at 328...
Overturned Truck Blocks Road in Mauldin, South Carolina
First Alert Traffic: Overturned Truck Blocks Road in Mauldin Emergency crews respond to a truck accident in Mauldin Emergency officials are currently on the scene of a major traffic incident...
Three People Hurt in Major Accident on Highway 501, Investigation Underway
Three Injured in Highway 501 Accident A major crash on Highway 501 resulted in injuries to three people on Friday. The collision, which occurred just east of Forestbrook Road, was...
HEALTH
Greenville Named Top 10 US Location for Healthy Eating on a Budget
Greenville Named Top 10 US Location for Healthy Eating on a Budget Living on a tight budget can sometimes lead to choosing fast food options. However, there are places in...
Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare Reach New Agreement
Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare Sign a New Multi-Year Agreement Greenville, SC – In major business news, Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have announced their newest multi-year agreement. Officials have stated...
Greenville YMCA CEO Announces Retirement, Successor Named
Greenville YMCA CEO Announces Retirement, Successor Named After more than 20 years of commendable service as CEO and President of Greenville’s YMCA, Scot Baddley has decided to retire this September....
Anderson Regional Joint Water System Employee Electrocuted in Workplace Accident, OSHA Investigation Launched
Anderson Employee Dies in Workplace Accident, Investigation Underway In Anderson, a tragic workplace accident has led to the unfortunate demise of an employee at the Anderson Regional Joint Water System....
Contractor Electrocuted While Deploying Broadband Services in Anderson County, Company Launches Investigation
Company releases statement after worker electrocuted in Anderson Co. Critical Incident in Townville Townville, South Carolina – A contractor for Upcountry Fiber was electrocuted on Monday while deploying broadband internet...
Help Wanted: Greenville County Animal Care Running Out of Room
Help Wanted: Greenville County Animal Care Running Out of Room Greenville County Animal Care is asking for the public’s help after running out of room. The shelter, located at 328...
Severe Drought in South Carolina Likely to Impact Crop Yield and Increase Grocery Prices
Lowcountry farmers say this drought will likely affect grocery prices Every South Carolina county in state of drought The Department of Natural Resources in South Carolina has reported that all...
South Carolina Research Authority Expands Presence with New Office in Greenville to Bolster Startups and Innovation
South Carolina Research Authority Opens New Office in Greenville To propel innovation and bolster startups in the Upstate region, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) celebrated the grand opening of...
Possible End to Dominance of Trillion-Dollar Entities in Stock Market, Trends Indicate Potential Shift
Are Stock Market Trends About to Shift? CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – The stock market, an enigma to many, remains the center of financial conversations as current trends hint at a...
LIFESTYLE
Clemson Graduate Aleah Gramblin Empowers Women with ‘Girls Love Lace’
Clemson Graduate Aleah Gramblin Enables Women To Regain Confidence with ‘Girls Love Lace’ Easley, SC – Struggling with an unexpected bout of hair loss from alopecia at the tender age...
South Carolina Research Authority Expands Presence with New Office in Greenville to Bolster Startups and Innovation
South Carolina Research Authority Opens New Office in Greenville To propel innovation and bolster startups in the Upstate region, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) celebrated the grand opening of...
Midlands Craftsman Creates Breathtaking Art Pieces from Discarded Wood, Championing Sustainability
Midlands Artisan Transforms Unwanted Wood into Stunning Artifacts COLUMBIA, S.C.— As the idyllic landscapes of South Carolina blend art and agriculture, one Midlands artisan is using his woodworking skills to...
Pawleys Island, South Carolina Tops List as Best Place to Buy Beach House for Short-term Rentals
Pawleys Island, South Carolina: The Best Spot to Buy a Beach House for Short-term Rentals Why Pawleys Island? Pawleys Island, South Carolina, affectionately referred to as “arrogantly shabby”, has topped...
South Carolina Legislature Overhauls Tax Deduction, Approves Double Relief for Firefighters
South Carolina Approves Double Tax Relief for Firefighters Legislature Overhauls Tax Deduction for Public Safety Officials In a significant development for the state’s public safety workers, South Carolina has decided...
Upstate Business Makes History as First Distillery Allowed in City Limits
Upstate Business Becomes First Distillery Allowed to Manufacture in City Limits A group of engineering pals are mixing their passion for spirits to make historical strides in downtown Greenville. Locals,...
Unearthing the Historical Significance of South Carolina’s Mysterious Red Dots on Liquor Stores
Unraveling the Mystery Behind Red Dots on South Carolina Liquor Stores The appearance of red dots on South Carolina liquor stores has been a unique and intriguing characteristic for many...
South Carolina’s Economy Outperforms Majority of U.S in 2023, Surpassing Expectations
South Carolina Economy Continues to Surpass Expectations South Carolina – The latest economic data from 2023 showcases exemplary economic performance in South Carolina, with the state’s economy continuing to outperform...
Greenville, SC Stands Out as Urban Development Success, Serving as a Growth Model for Other Cities
Greenville, SC Showcases Exceptional Urban Development, A Model for Growth Skyrocketing as an exemplar of urban planning Portable urban planning is a concept that provides the simplest, yet most effective,...
TECH UPDATES
Greenville to Host ‘Artifacts of What?’ Exhibition at The Artistry
Greenville Hosts ‘Artifacts of What?’ Exhibition at The Artistry The vibrant city of Greenville is set to host the much-anticipated ‘Artifacts of What?’ exhibition at The Artistry, featuring a collection...
FAA investigating after plane lands without gear at airport in Greenville
FAA investigating after plane lands without gear at airport in Greenville GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is investigating after a plane landed without landing gear...
Greenville County Schools approves legal representation for Tanglewood shooting lawsuit
Greenville County Schools approves legal representation for Tanglewood shooting lawsuit Greenville County Schools was recently sued over the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old student at Tanglewood Middle School in March...
Documents accidentally removed from Greenville Co. facility, officials confirm
Documents accidentally removed from Greenville Co. facility, officials confirm Greenville County confirmed that documents were recently accidentally removed from the County’s old facility while crews worked on the building. Officials...
Greenville, Spartanburg Influencers React to US Efforts to Ban TikTok
Greenville, Spartanburg Influencers React to US Efforts to Ban TikTok Upstate Influencers Fear Job Losses and Mental Health Impact as TikTok Faces Potential Ban On Wednesday, the House approved a...
Wisconsin Man Arrested in Florida for Kidnapping Runaway South Carolina Teen Met via Online Gaming App
Man Charged with Kidnapping After Being Found in Florida with Upstate Teen Simpsonville Teen Found Safe in Key Largo; Suspected Kidnapper Arrested Florida — A man who reportedly met a...
