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Historic Grove Arcade hotel proposal sees forward momentum after city board approval
ASHEVILLE - After an Aug. 15 Design Review Committee meeting, the plan to convert 35 apartments in the historic Grove Arcade's into a hotel has moved forward. The developer's attorney said no physical modifications will be made to the building in the process. The city, which deemed the application incomplete in July, said it is waiting on developer revisions to review comments before the process continues. ...
Erwin High graduate, homicide victim 'radiated joy': Police records reveal more details
ASHEVILLE - After Denzel McKnight was shot in the abdomen at Hillcrest Apartments July 26, several bystanders tried to help him as a large crowd gathered and a suspect was identified, according to police records. Asheville Police Department detectives continue to investigate the shooting death of McKnight after responding to a report of a gunshot wound around 2:24 a.m. July 26. Recently released police radio logs and a 911 call provide more detail into the aftermath of...
Georgia, Clemson ADs will put friendship aside for a few hours in opening football matchup
When Georgia football coach Kirby Smart and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney take their spots on opposite sidelines Saturday in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the top 15 showdown will pit two of the three active coaches who have won national championships. It will also be a clash of powerhouse programs located less than 75 miles apart, with athletic directors ― Georgia’s Josh Brooks and Clemson’s Graham Neff — who share a bond that started as they rose up to their...
4-star Bryce Davis flips commitment from Clemson football, Dabo Swinney to Duke
CLEMSON — Clemson football commit Bryce Davis flipped his commitment to its ACC rival, Duke, on Sunday. The four-star defensive lineman from Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, originally committed to the Tigers in July. He is rated as the No. 59 player nationally and the No. 3 prospect in the state by the 247Sports Composite. ...
Mullins mayoral candidate’s campaign to drop out of race
MULLINS, S.C. (WMBF) - Mullins mayoral candidate Willie Williams confirmed the SC Board of Elections said he must drop out of the race due to eligibility issues. Williams filed for office on Aug. 12 and paid the $125 filing fee, but his time in prison and South Carolina law made him ineligible.
Tega Cay Lieutenant Lauren Galloway Passes Away After Long Battle With Cancer
TEGA CAY, S.C. — The Tega Cay Police Department has announced the heartbreaking loss of one of their own, Lieutenant Lauren Galloway. Lt. Galloway was a 12-year veteran of the Tega Cay Police Department. She passed away after a long battle with cancer, according to a post on Tega Cay Police Department’s Facebook page.
Police searching for missing Mauldin man
MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Mauldin police are asking for help locating a man who has been missing since August 21. Officers report Kolin Ransom was last seen leaving his residence at 100 Starlight Drive at 10:30 p.m. on August 21. He is five foot, 10 in., 130 lbs., with...
16 students selected for Clemson University’s premier scholarship programs
Last week, 16 students from eight states – and one from Brazil – started their first day of classes as part of Clemson University’s two most prestigious full cost of attendance scholarship programs. Eleven students joined the National Scholars Program, which serves students from all majors who...
MUSC receives nearly $4.69 million to improve health innovation
(WPDE) — The Duke Endowment made four awards totaling nearly $4.69 million to the Medical University of South Carolina to improve access to health care throughout the state. The grants will support initiatives that align with MUSC's vision of leading health innovation for the lives impacted. The grants will...
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