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Anderson train derailment cleared, investigation on cause continues
The train derailment involving two tanker cars has been cleared. Callers reported a train derailment on Beeks Road at Belton Honea Path Highway to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office dispatch center on Thursday, just after 11:30 a.m. ...
High School football players explore future career paths beyond the field
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -High school football players in Greenville County are being encouraged to consider life beyond the sport, with a message emphasizing the importance of planning for the future. At the Greenville Tech Education Jamboree, Wade Hampton High School football coach Ruben Wright urged his players to explore...
'One last roll': Local roller skating rink holds final skate before closing
PIEDMONT, S.C. — Roller Time Family Skate Center invites the public for a final skate before closing their doors for good. Roller Time Family Skate Center has been in business for 42 years and Sunday, July 28, will be their final day of operation for the Piedmont location found at 2310 River Road in Piedmont, South Carolina.
Wildfire smoke from Canada heads toward the Carolinas
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Devastating wildfires have been plaguing Canada, especially near Jasper. The smoke from these fires is headed south, thanks to the upper-level wind pattern. Smoke will be carried southward, but the amounts shouldn’t be anything like what we experienced last year. Hazy skies will be the...
Morgan Locklear ’25 awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship
Furman University health sciences major Morgan Locklear ’25 of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, is a 2024 recipient of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship. Awarded to only 55 undergraduates from 50 colleges and universities in the United States, the $7,000 scholarship supports Native Americans and Alaska natives pursuing health-related careers or who are working on tribal policy issues. The scholarship is also open to students of any ethnic background who are interested in conservation and environmental issues.
McCormick County students back in school
MCCORMICK, S.C. (WJBF)– It’s a new school year and students in McCormick County are ready with new book bags, fresh notebooks, and freshly sharpened pencils. This year the McCormick County School District is focusing on expanding personalized learning programs and on the safety of their students. “I’m so excited. I’m ready for my classes and […]
Barrett Carter named ‘most exciting’ Clemson player
The Clemson Tigers have several returning starters on defense heading into the 2024 season. Few of them have gathered as many preseason accolades as linebacker Barrett Carter. Carter returns for his senior season after forgoing the NFL Draft. He was named to the Preseason Walter Camp All-America team, as well as a second-team preseason All-American by Phil Steele. Last season, Carter made 62 tackles (37 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, six passes defended and a forced fumble. RE:ATED: Two Clemson players chosen as Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans In three years at Clemson, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound Carter is credited by the coaching...
South Carolina football rival has yet another offseason arrest
This offseason has been loaded with legal trouble for a couple of South Carolina football rivals. Both the Georgia Bulldogs and Clemson Tigers have had at least three arrests since the end of the 2023 season, and early Friday morning saw UGA suffer another. According to a report from DawgsHQ's...
Clemson Star ‘Definitely Looking Forward’ to Facing Uiagalelei
Star Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter has kept in touch with DJ Uiagalelei since the latter transferred away from the Tigers’ program following the 2022 season. “Not really much smack talk going (...)
Blue Ridge Electric: New rate gives customers ‘more control over power bill’
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Blue Ridge Electric Co-op is announcing an upcoming rate change and how it allows customers more control over their power bill. The energy company said the new rate structure, the EmPOWERment Rate, is made up of three components to make a customer’s total electric bill:
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