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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...
South Carolina pharmacist provided nuclear, radiopharmaceutical drugs to medical facilities, DOJ says
GREENVILLE, S.C. — An Easley, South Carolina, pharmacy owner, has been sentenced after authorities say he provided nuclear and radiopharmaceutical drugs to medical facilities in the Greenville area. Richard A. Sheriff, 73, of Easley, has pleaded guilty to adulteration of a drug and been sentenced to two years of...
Wildlife Geeks charm kids at Blythewood Library
BLYTHEWOOD – Chuck Alberding and his wildlife crew charmed a room full of children at Blythewood Library on Wednesday with a hands-on program aimed at encouraging them to think differently about animals in the wild. As part of the library’s Summer Learning Challenge, Alberding of Wildlife Geeks engaged his...
Donald, Bradford, and Williams Headline Pre-Season Honors for NGU Football
Birmingham, AL – North Greenville is well represented with three players voted pre – season All – Conference by Gulf South Conference coaches it was announced by the league today. The honorees include Dre' Williams on offense and De'Iveon Donald and EJ Bradford representing the defensive side of the ball.
Simpsonville rejects residential development density increase: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of the July 23 meeting of Simpsonville City Council. Failed: Change to Timber’s Edge development plans. Council rejected a change to the Timber’s Edge development. The applicants, DR Group and Grey Engineering, planned to remove the community’s rear load garages and road to increase the density from 42 homes to 49 units.
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.
Team USA wins final pre-Olympic game as South Carolina basketball legend dominates
The United States Basketball Women's National Team is a loaded unit that feels destined to win its 8th Olympic gold medal in a row. Led by South Carolina basketball alum A'ja Wilson, the world's best player, the US is clearly the top group in the 2024 Summer Olympics, and fans of the red, white, and blue cannot wait for the first game next week.
Pre-trial motions in Parnell v. city of Clemson
A judge in Pickens County next month will hear pre-trial motions in the case of Kimberly Parnell, Lakeview Apartments vs. city of Clemson, CS Acquisition LLC and Keowee Trail LLC. The plaintiffs have challenged the formula that Clemson used to approve the HUB project that they say will mean a seven-story apartment complex with retail spaces on the first floor. It’s a case that continues to divide the male members of the city council from the female members. In the pre-trial motions, to be heard Thursday, August 8, lawyers for the defendants CS Acquisition and the city of Clemson will ask Judge G-D Morgan to throw out plaintiffs’ request for an injunction to stop the development. The defense claims the plaintiffs bid for an injunction relies on a mistaken interpretation of law.
Anderson County plans to build a new $83 million detention center to be able to house 650
Editor's Note: The story's headline was updated to correct the number of inmates that will be housed at the new detention center. On Tuesday, Anderson County Council approved $83 million to build a detention center. ...
Clemson matchup 'a dream come true' for 2024 opponent
CHARLOTTE - A unique history will resurface in 2024. Clemson and Pittsburgh have met four times since 2016. In those four matchups, the pair have split those games, with plenty of drama in between. Whether it is James Connor taking shovel passes for great lengths in Death Valley or Travis...
Man wanted for felony charges in South Carolina apprehended in Monroe
MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - North Carolina authorities said on Thursday that they caught a man wanted out of South Carolina for felony charges. On Thursday, July 25, a K9 police unit captured the man, identified as Deangelo Williams, in the North Carolina city of Monroe. Williams, 35, was wanted in South Carolina for felony charges related to breaking into cars.
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