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‘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. […]
Three men to stand trial Monday in death of a 43-year-old Fountain Inn man, what to know
Three men are set to stand trial Mondayfor the attempted robbery that led to the death of a 43-year-old man. On Jun 6, 2019, Bruce Campbell was shot to death in a vehicle outside his Fountain Inn home. Five years later, Tori Staton, 35, Miguel Otero, 22, and Trico Anthony Ladson, 30, will now...
Phil Steele Predicts Photo Finish For Major Conference Title Race In 2024
The SMU Mustangs, California Golden Bears, and Stanford Cardinal joined the ACC this offseason. SMU joined from the AAC, while Stanford and Cal were previously in the Pac-12. Phil Steele thinks it will be a close title race in the ACC. In his 2024 preseason rankings for the conference, Steele ...
Urban Wren chef Taylor Montgomery departs kitchen, focuses on farm
After more than four years at Urban Wren, chef Taylor Montgomery has announced his departure. “The time was right,” he said. “We’ve done some amazing things in the kitchen at The Wren, but a new chapter was calling me. And fall is right around the corner, a time of bounty in the Carolinas. It felt appropriate to leave Urban Wren in the capable hands of others and explore my passions – at least for the season – at the farm.”
Recreation facilities enhanced at a community center
Seneca’s Blue Ridge Community Center now has six basketball goals on its newly constructed courts, and the thanks goes to a group of employees at the local BASF plant. Over two days last month, 14 volunteers from the BASF Veterans Employee team committed 60 hours to bring the project to life. The main installation took place June 14 with the installation of MegaSlam72, Mega Slam60, and FX 60 basketball goals. The project attracted attention in the community, as residents stopped by to watch the process. The timing coincided with Juneteenth celebrations and underscored a commitment by BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions to create opportunities and enhancing facilities in underserved communities.
FDA warns food firm over years of positive Listeria tests in dips and spreads
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
Isolated thunderstorms today with rain chances increasing
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Isolated storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Watch forecast above for the latest timing. High temperatures will be near 86 for the Upstate and 83 for the mountains. Rain chances could ramp up by mid-week as a disturbance pushes into the area on Wednesday. The...
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.
Father: Bryce Davis Making '40-Year Commitment' With Clemson
GREENSBORO, N.C.- Oftentimes, recruiting tends to be seen from the lens of the player. High school juniors and seniors making one of the biggest decisions of their lives. The parents of those recruits are (...)
NC homebuyers ready to move in, but waiting on power
ZEBULON, N.C. (WNCN) — Brand new homes in the Triangle already have buyers, but they’re empty because they don’t yet have power. CBS 17 has learned this is happening in several neighborhoods. “Back when I first put a deposit down, got approved and everything, they said, probably...
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