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Spartanburg County sheriff under investigation by South Carolina Ethics Commission
Sheriff Chuck Wright being investigated after the hiring his son SPARTANBURG COUNTY—An investigation by the South Carolina Ethics Commission is underway after it learned of the hiring of Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright’s son, Jared Wright, earlier this month. State ethics law, 8-13-750(a), states that no public official, public member, or public employee may […] The post Spartanburg County sheriff under investigation by South Carolina Ethics Commission appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
South Carolina death row inmate resentenced to life in prison as sheriff warns 'he'll kill again'
Quincy Allen killed four people in 2002 and was sentenced to death for two of the slayings. A federal court overturned his death sentence in 2022 and he's now been handed life in prison instead
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and South Carolina Isn’t Happy
Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied.
Deadly trend: Greenville County pedestrian, cyclist deaths exceed pace of last five years
This year is trending to become the deadliest for pedestrians and cyclists in Greenville County. According to the Greenville County Coroner's Office data, Greenville County had 17 vehicle deaths involving pedestrians or cyclists between Jan. 1 and July 23. By comparison, the number of deaths has exceeded the same period over the last five years. In 2023, there were 12 pedestrian and cyclist deaths, nine in 2022, eight in 2021, and six in 2020. ...
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
Richmond, surrounding counties under flood watch
ROCKINGHAM — The central Carolinas are under a flood watch for the next several days as more rain is expected. The National Weather Service has issued an areal flood watch until midnight July 26, with a total of up to two inches of rain forecast for Richmond County through Thursday evening. However, meteorologists say higher amounts are expected during thunderstorms.
Uber at center of South Carolina human trafficking lawsuit
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — A human trafficking horror story on the state’s northern border could easily happen on the Grand Strand thanks to lax regulations and proper training of rideshare drivers, an attorney said on Wednesday. Tracey Cowan, head of Clarkson Law Firm’s sexual assault practice, on Wednesday filed a 38-page lawsuit against Uber in […]
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