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Spartanburg man sentenced to life in prison after dog gives his life protecting family, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Amy Goulding, the assistant solicitor for the 7th Circuit, Spartanburg County, announced a man was sentenced to life in prison for burglary in the first degree and attempted armed robbery. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Oct. 25, 2022, residents of a home...
Georgia gang member sentenced to 30 years for supplying meth to Raleigh traffickers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Ghostface Gang member from Georgia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for supplying methamphetamine to a Raleigh-based drug trafficking organization. Ted Cannon, a.k.a. “Bam” pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Cannon […]
Elevated bacteria levels found in French Broad River; public urged to avoid water for now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Environmental non-profit Mountain True urges people to avoid swimming in the French Broad River at this time. People are advised to hold off from getting in the water for 24 to 48 hours, or until the water is less muddy. Samples show high bacteria levels...
Hillbilly Jam features cars, crafts and moonshine at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — The annual Hillbilly Jam kicks off on Friday, July 26, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Organizers say the event features a variety of local entertainment, food, crafts, car and bike shows and moonshiners. James Hatfield, of the original Hatfield's and McCoy's, and the...
Video: See how Anderson School District 3 celebrated start of a new school year
Three cheers for teachers, some say. Many things come in threes. Anderson County School District Three, like schools around the county have their elementary, middle, and high school starting Aug. 1. School district staff met at Crescent High School in Iva Friday to give their best celebration send-off. The new school year, with a "Day One" theme, emphasizes treating each day like it's the first of the year. ...
Ryan Wieligman Named Director of Player Development for Clemson Softball
Clemson Softball Head Coach John Rittman announced the addition of Ryan Wieligman to the 2024-25 staff as the director of player development, focusing on technology integration and opponent scouting. Ryan Wieligman previously served as an assistant coach/recruiting coordinator at Creighton. Wieligman's guidance at Creighton led to significant improvements, including five...
EKU men’s basketball set for first-ever matchup vs Clemson
RICHMOND, Ky. (WYMT) - Eastern Kentucky University’s men’s basketball team will play Clemson University for the first time in program history when the two teams meet on Nov. 12. The game, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina, will begin at 7 p.m. The Tigers finished 24-12 overall...
Highway Patrol: Driver dies following high-speed crash at I-26 airport exit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A driver died on July 26 following a high-speed crash that occurred on Exit 40, the Asheville Regional Airport exit, on Interstate 26 West, according to the North Carolina StateHighway Patrol. The call came in at approximately 9:28 a.m., the Highway Patrol told News 13.
Northwest Georgia Jobless Claims Rise in June
June was another month of contradictions for the area’s employment levels. The jobless rate jumped to the highest point in 13 months amid a 4,300-job surge in June compared to the same month in 2023. The latest state Department of Labor reports show Northwest Georgia also saw a jump from 3.3% in June 2023 to 3.9% last month. A county-by-county review shows: ...
Georgia Receiver In Jail After Arrest On Family Violence Charges
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas has been arrested on multiple charges of family violence, including one involving children, according to reports. Thomas, a senior, is being held in the Athens-Clarke County Jail. He has been charged with "cruelty to children-family violence, a second-degree felony, and two misdemeanor counts of battery-family violence," per Mark Schlabach of ESPN.
Conn’s Is Closing More Than 70 Stores In 13 States Including Georgia And South Carolina
Conn’s home goods and furniture retailer has announced it’s closing more than 70 stores across the country, including some stores in Georgia and South Carolina. The good news is, the Conn’s store on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta is not on the closure list. At least not for now.
Court says workers’ compensation law provides SAC with immunity from tower site electrocution lawsuit
The Eleventh Circuit, a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, on Wednesday, declined to renew a lawsuit against SAC Wireless LLC by a crane oiler who was electrocuted and seriously injured while helping remove a crane from an American Tower site in Georgia.
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