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Boil water advisory issued for Calhoun Falls
CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Town of Calhoun Falls said they have issued a boil water advisory on Friday following a water main break repair. Officials said the break happened on Wednesday on Savannah Street and was repaired the same day. According to officials, residents started to complain about the color of the water on Thursday and maintenance workers flushed the hydrants.
Former Tigers Ball Out in NBA Summer League Contest
A pair of former Clemson standouts and teammates balled out during NBA Summer League action Thursday. Hunter Tyson and PJ Hall, who are now reunited as teammates with the Denver Nuggets, both shined during the (...)
Affordable Housing Crisis: City Policies Cause Landlords To Quit
Asheville – You hear it everywhere: we need affordable housing. But what happens when city policy and non-profits’ attitudes actually cause landlords who have worked to provide affordable housing to quit? This is what some landlords are being forced to do. Terry Simmons is just one example of...
Scenes from 9th Golden Years Jamboree plus celebrating the Senior Citizen of Year, photos
The date is already set for next year's Golden Years Jamboree, the 10th anniversary of the event each summer in the Civic Center, where seniors can check out booths of value, take home free samples, and enjoy live entertainment. Mark it down, organizer Kelly Jo Brown said, July 16, 2025. ...
Organization seeking funds to resolve problem of derelict boats in SC waterways
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Derelict and abandoned boats can cause several hazards for boaters and fishers utilizing the waterways, as well as marine life; a Lowcountry organization is working to solve this issue, but it needs funding to do so. Wounded Nature Working Veterans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
South Carolina man dies in kayaking incident near ORV Ramp 43 in Buxton
A 72-year-old man from Florence, South Carolina, died on Saturday morning, July 20, as a result of an incident that occurred while kayaking. The kayaker launched from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Ramp 43, located east of the Cape Point Campground near Buxton, North Carolina.
ROTTEN: Allegations of theft and corruption surround fmr. Pageland Chamber of Commerce president
In December 2023, Ethan Foard filed a lawsuit, asking the Chesterfield County courts to rip apart whatever's left of the Pageland Chamber, a nonprofit with a mission to promote Pageland and its businesses.
Mississippi Mom Fired From Burger King After Giving Her Son & His Friends Summer Jobs
A Burger King employee was fired after giving her son and his friends summer jobs. WLBT3 reports that the Mississippi mom believes they were unfairly handed pink slips after a pay policy misunderstanding. RELATED: Burger King Assistant Manager Fired After Reportedly Serving Customers Dirty Fries Out Of Trash Can Burger King Employee Hires Her Son [...] The post Mississippi Mom Fired From Burger King After Giving Her Son & His Friends Summer Jobs appeared first on The Shade Room.
Peri Social House lauds hometown hospitality with modern appeal
In the early 20th century, travelers arriving in a burgeoning Black Mountain could find comfort in a newly constructed boarding house on West State Street. Within the walls of the Georgian Revival-style brick structure, originally known as Carolina Terrace, lodgers often experienced their initial welcome to the Swannanoa Valley. In...
Tombstone Tales: Bill Nye the Humor Guy buried in Fletcher
FLETCHER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — EDITOR’S NOTE: Everyone has a story — some more well-known than others. Across Western North Carolina, so much history is buried below the surface. Six feet under. With this series, we introduce you to some of the people who have left marks big and small on this special place we call home.
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