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The number of electric vehicles in SC continues to grow. Here’s how many are on the road.
COLUMBIA — The number of electric vehicles registered in South Carolina now tops 20,000, according to state data. While fully electric vehicles and hybrids that can be plugged in to recharge are still just a fraction of the roughly 3.5 million registered vehicles in the state, their numbers continue to rise each year, according to […]
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.
SC Launch awards $250K investment to Greenville-based Bubble Paper
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, announced July 23 it awarded a $250,000 investment to Bubble Paper, a Greenville-based company that produces an eco-friendly replacement for plastic shipping solutions. “We were fortunate to start working with the SCRA and SC Launch Inc. teams early on. They understood...
CLEAR now offering TSA PreCheck enrollment at GSP Airport
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, announced Tuesday morning that it’s expanding its services at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport by adding TSA PreCheck enrollments. CLEAR, which has provided expedited screening services at GSP since June 2022, will now offer TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23. Airport officials said TSA […]
2024 Pigskin preview: Christ Church Cavaliers
GREENVILLE, S.C. — After winning back-to-back 1A state championships, the Christ Church Cavaliers are moving up to 3A this year. With a new classification, expectations remain the same under head coach Quin Hatfield. "There is no complacency, still hungry. 'Hey, can these guys compete in 3A? Can they move...
Young returns to Swamp Rabbits
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings, announced that second-year forward Colton Young has signed back with the Swamp Rabbits for the 2024-25 Season. Young comes back to the Swamp Rabbits after completing his first full season of...
Event promises bowling bonanza as largest in Greenville, South Carolina, history, officials say
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Officials announced on Tuesday that Greenville will host a major sports event, calling it the biggest event ever held in the city and one of the largest in South Carolina. Officials with VisitGreenvilleSC and the Greenville Convention Center are hoping the U.S. Bowling Open Championship is...
New Publix grocery store to open in Powdersville, South Carolina, company says
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. — An Upstate South Carolina area is getting a new grocery store, officials announced Wednesday. Jared Glover, with Publix Super Markets, Inc., said the company signed a lease on a new store location in Powdersville. Publix at Ferguson Town Center will be located at the northwest corner...
SoCon Football Media Days -- LIVE UPDATES
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- With the 2024 season looming just over the horizon, The Citadel football program participated at the Southern Conference Media Days on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23 at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, S.C., previewing the upcoming campaign via commentary from second-year head coach Maurice Drayton along with the leadership duo of graduate transfer QB Johnathan Bennett and redshirt junior WR Javonte Graves-Billips.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute Names Sarah Kelly as 2024 South Carolina History Teacher of the Year
The distinguished history educator is one of 53 finalists for the 2024 National History Teacher of the Year Award, set to receive a $1,000 prize and an invaluable collection of classroom resources. Lexington, South Carolina – July 23, 2024 – Sarah Kelly, a teacher at Carolina Springs Middle School in...
Midlands Tech awarded $1M grant to expand construction program in fast-growing SC
COLUMBIA — Midlands Technical College will expand its construction trades program with a $1 million grant, the largest single corporate gift in the school’s history. The grant to Midlands Tech is one of 35 awarded by the Lowe’s Foundation since the company’s nonprofit arm started its Gable Grants program last year in an effort to […]
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