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Former South Carolina athletic director Bob Marcum has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall's athletic departments all announced Marcum's death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
Biden dropping out and Harris’ boost: What it means for the Carolinas
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With just 104 days until the November general election, President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to drop out and his subsequent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have introduced new dynamics to the Democratic ticket. Dr. David White, a political science professor at Francis Marion University, said the recent change at […]
Greenville Convention Center secures largest event in venue history
For six months starting in March 2028, the Greenville Convention Center will welcome 50,000 visitors for the U.S. Bowling Congress championships in the largest event in the venue’s history. Organizers expect the event to generate $70 million for the local economy as groups of bowlers and their families cycle...
Mill Town Players present ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ a tale of defiance set to music
It’s a saga that has fascinated Americans for generations. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were two murderous outlaws who became American folk heroes. Their story comes to the Mill Town Players stage as the Pelzer theater company presents Frank Wildhorn’s musical “Bonnie & Clyde,” running Aug. 2-11.
One dead after major highway crash closed all lanes, troopers say
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed one person has died in a crash on Interstate 385, north of Gray Court, South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the crash occurred on I-385 South near mile marker 20 and all lanes were closed, but reopened as of 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 24.
Music on Main canceled due to weather concerns
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Spartanburg announced Thursday night’s Music on Main is being canceled due to weather. Jaime Wright will perform instead on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Morgan Square. A round of storms moved through Thursday afternoon and isolated...
NASCAR team owner comments amid bankruptcy
JD Motorsports notes lagging purses and rising expenses resulted in NASCAR team bankruptcy protection. JD Motorsports was founded in 1983. The team fields entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series out of their shop in Gaffney, South Carolina. As a car owner, Johnny Davis has entered 1,650 cars in NASCAR Xfinity...
With $200M, SCDOT adds 120 bridges to construction list
COLUMBIA — An additional 120 bridges across South Carolina are on the docket for repairs after the state Department of Transportation received $200 million in the budget specifically for bridge projects. The updated list of bridges, which the state transportation commission approved last week, is part of an ongoing effort to fix the state’s aging […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Cases
In South Carolina, the age group most heavily involved in traffic crashes is 20 to 29-year-olds. With such high accident rates, understanding how to calculate damages in personal injury cases is crucial for securing fair compensation, especially in places like Myrtle Beach, which has a high pedestrian influx. Calculating damages...
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