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New business will move into former Bee Bee's restaurant in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A new business is set to move into theformer Bee Bee's Drive Thru location on Laurens Road in Greenville. (Video above: Coverage of Bee Bee's closing) Bee Bee’s Drive Thru, a staple in the community for more than 30 years, closed on Jan. 31 due to the owner's health issues.
Two Greenville County men make ‘American Ninja Warrior’ semifinals
Ryan Stratis and Bob Reese, both from Greenville County, have made their way to the semifinals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Their next episode is set to air Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. Stratis is one of the longest-running contestants, first appearing on the show in season one. “I...
Stunning Keowee home combines mountain retreat with lake life
When a family has both a lake home and a mountain home in their sights, it takes careful planning and attention to detail to make that happen. Chris Hamblen, Chief of Operations for Fairview Custom Homes, found just that situation in a custom build at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, where the company balanced long-range mountain views with building close to the water. The result is a stunning home that Fairview built in partnership with MHK Architecture. ...
Main Street Laurens seeks performers for Friday’s Laurens’s Got Talent
Laurens’s Got Talent is returning this month and Main Street Laurens is seeking applicants for this upcoming Finally Friday, planned for 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 at The Plaza. “We have spaces for nine contestants aged 16 and older, and we are asking people to sign up by sending me a direct message on the Main Street Laurens Facebook page telling me they are interested,” said Main Street Laurens Director Craig Scharton, “and I’ll send them a reply with instructions.”
Children’s book by Greenville man tackles scary ‘C’ word
A Greenville man is honoring his mother’s legacy by publishing a book that helps children tackle the difficult subject of losing a parent to cancer. “The Big Scary ‘C’ Word” follows a child trying to be brave and positive as his mother goes through doctor visits and illness. The book was written by Drew Stamm, a shareholder with NAI Earle Furman, and illustrated by Upstate artist Gray Taylor.
A Greenville bar is changing after liquor liability insurance costs strain business
A decade-old Greenville bar has stopped selling alcohol due to a state law that has affected locally owned-establishments across South Carolina. According to co-founder and owner Leah Vaughan, Local Cue will no longer sell alcoholic drinks because of rising insurance costs resulting from a 2017 “liquor liability” law. “I'm hoping that by staying...
Greenville-Spartanburg airport expands security pre-check services
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will receive expanded services from CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck provider. CLEAR will begin offering TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23. The company has been providing expedited screening services at GSP since June 2022. TSA PreCheck members typically experience reduced wait times through airport security....
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