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North Carolina peaches abundant this season
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began budding this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “That, combined with the sandy soil and good drainage where they grow […] The post North Carolina peaches abundant this season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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.
Furman picked to finish second in the Southern Conference
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Clay Hendrix recalls his time as a Furman assistant when the 1988 Southern Conference preseason poll placed the Paladins fourth. They ended up winning the national championship. But preseason polls do provide some fodder for media and fans and this year's So-Con preseason coaches poll has...
DSS launches investigation after Upstate daycare closes doors
WOODRUFF, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Department of Social Services (DSS) said an investigation has been launched against a daycare in Woodruff after it closed its doors temporarily. The Learning Years Child Development Center on Hayne Street said they had no choice but to temporarily close its doors. In a...
Drier Wednesday ahead of overnight storms
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - We get a brief break from the storms during the day Wednesday. But the storms return overnight and through the rest of the week. Wednesday brings a little bit of a break, at least through the daylight hours. We start off dry with just an isolated rain chance during the day. The storm chances ramp up during the evening hours and stay elevated overnight into the early hours of Thursday. With the lower rain chances, temperatures are able to soar once again into the upper 80s to around 90 in the Upstate. It’s still very humid so feels like temperatures are in the upper 90s.
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
Marietta wins Great Race’s Best Overnight Stop Award
MARIETTA — Marietta has won a 2024 Hemmings Motor News Great Race award after participating as one of the event’s overnight stops in June. Marietta has won the Best Overnight Stop award, David Haas, a co-chair of the Great Race Committee Marietta, announced on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Marietta Armory.
2024 Pigskin preview: Christ Church Cavaliers
GREENVILLE, S.C. — After winning back-to-back 1A state championships, the Christ Church Cavaliers are moving up to 3A this year. With a new classification, expectations remain the same under head coach Quin Hatfield. "There is no complacency, still hungry. 'Hey, can these guys compete in 3A? Can they move...
Event promises bowling bonanza as largest in Greenville, South Carolina, history, officials say
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Officials announced on Tuesday that Greenville will host a major sports event, calling it the biggest event ever held in the city and one of the largest in South Carolina. Officials with VisitGreenvilleSC and the Greenville Convention Center are hoping the U.S. Bowling Open Championship is...
Spartanburgers to compete in High-A, join same division as Drive
News Video Weather Sports Your Carolina Livin’ Upstate Community Report It! About Us. The Hub City Spartanburgers are one step closer to reviving its Upstate legacy with the announcement the team will compete in the High-A South Atlantic League (SAL) when it makes its 2025 debut.
Meet Matt Crowder of Jack Foster Leather Goods
Matt Crowder of Jack Foster Leather Goods built a home-grown leather business using American suppliers. Greenville’s fashion scene grows more complex by the year. Matt Crowder is one of the latest craftspeople to monogram his own niche within the industry, creating supple leather goods, from aviator watch straps to cognac valet trays. The irony is that he labored over bits and code for years before conquering belts and wallets. The Greer native stepped away from his West Greenville workbench to share the secret of success behind his premium leather business, Jack Foster.
Greenville-Spartanburg airport expands security pre-check services
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will receive expanded services from CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck provider. CLEAR will begin offering TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23. The company has been providing expedited screening services at GSP since June 2022. TSA PreCheck members typically experience reduced wait times through airport security....
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