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America’s best cruiser: Georgia, South Carolina Highway Patrol face off in competition
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Both the Georgia and South Carolina Highway Patrol are taking part in an annual contest to determine America’s best-looking cruiser. The contest is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers to rally support for the organization. Each state will submit a photo of their patrol cruiser for consideration. The 13 […]
USC Upstate Women’s Track & Field Team Excels Academically and Athletically, Keyandre Davis Receives All-Academic and All-American Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Academic and All-American individual athletes, recognizing the USC Upstate women’s program under the direction of Carson Blackwelder for their team GPA of 3.08. Individually, Keyandre Davis, an exercise science major, was honored as an individual recipient. “We emphasize academic success in our program,” said head coach Carson Blackwelder. “We want to be a place where student-athletes can prepare themselves for the next step in life while competing for championships both in and out of the classroom.” Criteria for a Team to be Named…
Irish pub in US issues appeal after vandals steal custom-made Irish flag
Delaney's Irish Pub in Spartanburg, South Carolina has issued a public appeal after vandals stole a custom-made Irish flag from the premises on Wednesday, July 17. Delaney's Irish Pub said they regretted to inform its community that two individuals "vandalized our property, broke a flagpole, and stole a custom-made Irish flag" just before 11 pm last Wednesday.
Men’s Tennis Earns ITA All-Academic Honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has announced its 2024 All-Academic Teams and Scholar-Athletes. The Wofford men's tennis team and six individuals were honored this year. All-Academic teams boast a team GPA of 3.20 or higher. ITA scholar-athletes must have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year and be listed on the institutional eligibility form. The men's tennis team was recognized as an All-Academic Team for the seventh time in the last eight years. Six student-athletes were named Scholar-Athlete award recipients, including Jack Deveney , Owen Dooley ,...
Polk County hears from sheriff on new inmate care contract, patrol overtime
Board of Commissioners also increase 911 Capital Project budget COLUMBUS—At the Polk County Board of Commissioners regular meeting held on Monday, July 22, the board approved an agreement between Southern Health Partners and Polk County Detention Center and a budget amendment to pay overtime for officers patrolling the Green River Cove area near Saluda. […] The post Polk County hears from sheriff on new inmate care contract, patrol overtime appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk Family Fun Day to take place at Isothermal Community College
COLUMBUS—Isothermal Community College is set to host the Polk Family Fun Day on Thursday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school’s Polk Campus, located at 1255 W. Mills St. The event promises a day filled with joy and entertainment, offering games, crafts, food trucks, and more for the whole family to […] The post Polk Family Fun Day to take place at Isothermal Community College appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Biscuitville opens in Boiling Springs, third location in Upstate, here's what to know
Biscuitville Fresh Southern opened its third restaurant in the Upstate area on Tuesday, July 23. The Southern, scratch-made biscuit franchise opened at 4441 Highway 9 in Boiling Springs. Tuesday marked their eighth franchise arrival in the Palmetto State. Their first day in Boiling Springs featured a grand opening from 8 a.m. until noon, when 10 recipients of their "free breakfast for a year" contest were announced. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 2:15 p.m. ...
SC Launch awards $250K investment to Greenville-based Bubble Paper
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, announced July 23 it awarded a $250,000 investment to Bubble Paper, a Greenville-based company that produces an eco-friendly replacement for plastic shipping solutions. “We were fortunate to start working with the SCRA and SC Launch Inc. teams early on. They understood...
Broadway Bagels in Taylors is for sale
Broadway Bagels in Taylors is for sale. Owner Avelina Kapanzhi declined comment but confirmed the news. Parties interested in purchasing the restaurant should contact Kapanzhi directly. Broadway Bagels is located in Brushy Creek Crossing at 2426 Hudson Road in Taylors.
Victim rushed to hospital after possible South Carolina electrocution reported, officials say
TOWNVILLE, S.C. — A person was reportedly severely shocked Monday afternoon and rushed to a South Carolina hospital, officials said. The call came in about 3:30 p.m. about a possible electrocution on Milford Road in Townville, according to Anderson County emergency medical services. Sky 4 flew over the scene...
‘School Rocks Backpack Giveaway’ returns to the Upstate
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Verizon-authorized retailer Round Room is hosting its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event in Greenville. Round Room will give over $3 million worth of backpacks to children at more than 1,000 stores nationwide. Verizon Wireless retail locations in Greenville will have hundreds of free backpacks on Sunday, July 28, at 1 p.m. […]
Christ Church continues to be one of the top Athletic programs in the state
Heading up this juggernaut is Athletic Director Molly Miller. Coach Miller finished her seventh year as AD while also finishing her 13th year as head coach of the girls’ lacrosse program. Her lacrosse squad made it into the upper state championship game this past season and finished the year with a 12-6 record.
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