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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...
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...
South Carolina's first execution in over a decade will likely be a Greenville County man
A Greenville man is expected to be the first person executed by the state since 2011. The South Carolina Supreme issued the execution order to the South Carolina Department of Corrections for Freddie Eugene Owens, 46, late Friday. His execution has been scheduled for Sept. 20. Shortly after the death penalty order,...
York Technical College Launches Two Essential Services Designed to Remove Barriers to Education
On Monday, August 26, 2024, York Technical College unveiled two essential new services that reflect its commitment to breaking down barriers to education and supporting the community. The College held two ribbon-cutting ceremonies for its new Food Pantry and Career Closet, followed by the introduction of the First Steps 4K program. Both events will took place on the Rock Hill Campus at 452 S. Anderson Road.
Spartanburg County high school student-athlete dies following crash
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An Upstate high school student-athlete died early Monday morning following a UTV side-by-side crash in Spartanburg County. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified 16-year-old Ethan Harrell, of Inman, as the victim in the fatal ATV crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Chesnee. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said Harrell […]
Center Point comes up just short against Bessemer City
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor BESSEMER – The Center Point Eagles come into the 2024 season with high expectations, moving from class 6A to 5A. However, the Eagles still had some unfinished business in 6A as they took to the road to take on the Bessemer City Purple Tigers on Friday night. The Purple Tigers […]
Spartans Earn First Win of the Season with a 2-0 Shutout against East Tennessee State
Spartanburg, S.C. – Upstate men's soccer competed at home for the first time in the 2024 season. The home opener was a match-up against East Tennessee State University, with the Spartans earning a 2-0 shutout victory. This win was the first one over ETSU in program history. Upstate started...
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