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Handmade quilts to honor veterans on display at Upcountry History Museum
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upstate museum is displaying quilts to honor servicemen and women. “The quilts on display have been created by upstate quilters to be awarded to veterans,” said Sarah Wright, education coordinator at Upcountry History Museum. “It’s the highest honor.”. Upcountry History selected...
Cardboard boat racing one of many events of Family Day at Broadway Lake, see the photos
The 12th annual Family Day at Broadway Lake, one of the last significant free summer events in Anderson County before the first week of school, was held on an overcast Saturday morning, July 20. It featured the Carolina Show Ski Team, locally homemade cardboard boats racing to the finish, food trucks, a children's face painting and craft booth, Broadway Lake Baptist Church offering free water and snacks, and Anderson County PAWS.
Task force seeks to engage the Oconee public
An Oconee task force dedicated to combatting the opioid epidemic locally invites the general public this week for a discussion of how better to do its work. The task force has money to spend and Jon Holland, one of its members, says this week’s public forum is to discuss community needs as part of what’s called a gap analysis. The meeting will be 10 o’clock Friday morning in Oconee County Council chambers in Walhalla.
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
Son of retired Upstate fire chief, dispatcher passes away
MARIETTA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Slater Marietta Fire Department Auxiliary Group announced the passing of telecommunicator Jeremy Cruell. According to the department, Cruell is the son of retired fire chief Marion Cruell. Officials said Jeremy began his firefighting journey as an explorer with Slater Marietta and became a volunteer...
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...
2024 Pigskin Preview: Walhalla Razorbacks
WALHALLA, S.C. — Coming off a 4-6 campaign in 2023, the Walhalla Razorbacks are expecting big improvements in year two of Christopher Stone's tenure as head ball coach. "We got to have a little fight about us, a little grit, because I think we're gonna play in some close games much like we did last year, and we're going to have to fight through and win in the end," Stone said.
Woman facing assault charge after hitting another with beer bottle, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department said a woman is facing an assault charge after hitting another woman multiple times with a beer bottle. According to police, the incident occurred at around 10:59 p.m. at an apartment complex on Prince Hall Lane. Police said the suspect went...
New 8U baseball travel team hosting interest meeting
L3 Impact, a new 8u baseball travel team, will host a parents interest meeting on Thursday, July 25 at 6pm at The Ridge at Laurens, located at 301 Exchange Drive. According to organizers, this team will be focused on player development and growth. The goal will be to play 9-10 tournaments during the calendar year.
Gaffney's Peach Festival in its 47th year celebrates 'the tastier peach state,' see photos
As an ode to what many locals call "the tastier peach state," The City of Gaffney celebrated South Carolina peaches for the 47th year with the annual Peach Fest. The festival began on July 11 and wrapped up on July 20 with a parade down Limestone Street, a pageant at Limestone University, carnival rides, vendors, and wrestling at Henry L. Jolly Park. ...
Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told North Carolina Democrats on Saturday that elections were “not about rewarding you for what you have done,” but “about what you’re going to do next.” As Pelosi blasted former President Donald Trump — addressing him just as “what’s his name” — and Republicans, she lauded the state’s […] The post Nancy Pelosi to NC Democrats: ‘What comes next is very important for our country’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Flowers bloom at Aunt Annie’s Flower Farm in Central Nebraska
PAULINE, Neb. (KSNB) - Back in 2020 the world was in health crisis; in that same year, Andrea Curlo started a flower farm in Pauline called Aunt Annie’s Flower Farm. Curlo has approximately 12 different flowers to choose from and this is the first weekend all her flowers have been blooming.
Community invited to third annual LDHS Meet the Raiders
Two years ago, Erin Patterson, Head Sideline and Competitive Cheerleading Coach for Laurens District High School 55 (LDHS), and others on the athletic team wanted to start an event that showcased their athletes. “We’re big on tradition and community and we thought it would be great to invite the community...
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