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Answer Man: Dead trees and vegetation in the River Arts District? Parking meters coming to Biltmore Village?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:. Question: I’ve noticed many dead and dying plants along the River Arts District, including a few young trees. It looks like an herbicide was used and it went places it wasn’t meant to. If that is the case, why can’t the city find other ways of weed management, especially along the river?
New business will move into former Bee Bee's restaurant in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A new business is set to move into theformer Bee Bee's Drive Thru location on Laurens Road in Greenville. (Video above: Coverage of Bee Bee's closing) Bee Bee’s Drive Thru, a staple in the community for more than 30 years, closed on Jan. 31 due to the owner's health issues.
South Carolina Highway Patrol Competes in ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ Contest
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is once again showcasing its finest vehicles and scenic landscapes in the annual “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest. This year, SCHP has entered a striking photograph featuring a 2024 Ford Mustang and a 2023 Ford F-150, both branded with the SCHP insignia, set against the backdrop of the iconic Arthur Ravenel Bridge in Charleston.
Chief: Runaway cow returned to owner after escaping capture from police
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Pickens Police Department said a runaway cow was recaptured after a lengthy pursuit Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Chief Randall Beach said the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office initially got a call around midnight saying the cow was last seen on Doodle Trail before it went into the city around 1 a.m.
Trump blasts ‘lunatic’ Harris in first rally since Biden dropped out
Former President Trump on Wednesday unleashed a torrent of attacks on Vice President Harris in his first rally since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, making Harris the likely Democratic nominee in November. Trump spoke to supporters in North Carolina three days after Biden announced he was ending his candidacy in the face…
Manufacturing Company Announces North Carolina Investment
Company focused on aerospace markets will create 304 jobs in Fayetteville; A $867.8 Million in Cumberland County. A company operating under the name Project Aero announced today that it will build a major manufacturing plant in Cumberland County to produce aerospace-grade titanium domestically, creating 304 jobs. The company, American Titanium Metal, LLC, will invest $867.8 million in Fayetteville.
These 17 pedestrians or cyclists have been killed on Greenville County roads since January
From Jan. 1 to July 23, Greenville County has had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. That number leads the state of South Carolina. Lexington County is second with eight deaths. Here's a list of the victims with ages, whether they were pedestrians or bicyclists, location, day, and time of death. Diego...
NC Health News wins 20 awards in annual state press contest
NC Health News has been lauded with an organization-record 20 awards in the annual North Carolina Press Association editorial contest, including five first place wins. The state press association honored work published from March 2023 to March 2024. NC Health News was judged among its peers in the online-only category.
‘Down East’ immersion enriches K-12 teachers’ N.C. knowledge and spirits
Carolina K-12, a program based in the College of Arts and Sciences, hosted a summer retreat for educators from around the state, immersing them in the history and culture of Beaufort, Harkers Island and Cape Lookout. Karen Willis Amspacher gestured at a buffet table laden with homemade food — squash...
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