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Who are new Spartanburg County Schools principals for 2024-25 school year? What to know
The first day of school for Spartanburg County Schools is Monday, Aug. 12. Kindergarten, first grade, and students who are new to the school districts should make sure they are registered before the date. Parents who are interested in learning about Spartanburg's principals for the 2024-25 year will want to take a...
Eugenia Duke Bridge Closed for Two Weeks; Bridge Will Reopen on Nights and Weekends
A popular pedestrian bridge located behind the Peace Center will be closed from 7 am to 5:30 pm, Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26. The bridge will reopen each night and on the weekend. Construction will continue on Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, with a full closure...
Recent drought leads to rise in yellowjackets buzzing beneath the surface
Yellow jackets build more nests underground due to lack of food source during drought. Due to recent rain, you might have found yourself mowing the yard more frequently. If you're like me, you had a scare when you accidentally mowed over a yellow jacket nest. I'm thankful I didn't get stung, but it got me thinking about how drought could affect these nests.
HOT PROPERTIES: Morgan Stanley leases space on Morrison Street in Charleston
Hot Properties is a weekly roundup of commercial real estate transactions across the Palmetto State. Submit your commercial real estate transactions for our Hot Properties report through our online fo...
Buncombe County assistant manager's husband cited with running illegal gambling house
ASHEVILLE - North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement has cited the husband of a Buncombe County public official with running an illegal gambling house near the VA Hospital in East Asheville — the same location where Madison County’s Board of Elections director was recently cited with gambling, according to court records. For at least...
Consumer complaints on the rise in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The number of consumer complaints against businesses in South Carolina is on the rise. According to new numbers from the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). “In all of 2023, we saw about 5,700 complaints filed with our agency, that was about 27% more from...
IDENTITY AND PRIDE - Jewish Federation Strives to Support Community, Promote Awareness
The Jewish community in the Upstate may be small, but a 78-year-old organization and its first CEO are trying to ensure that individuals can unify around a common identity and culture. Courtney Tessler has been CEO of the Greenville Jewish Federation only since May of 2023. But throughout its history,...
Report: SC ranks 11th place for most people in financial distress
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked 11th place among states with the most people in financial distress. The finding from WalletHub's new 2024 rankings of the States with the Most People in Financial Distress indicates the significant economic challenges many residents face, highlighting the need for "targeted and effective interventions," an analyst for the site told The Center Square. "The data shows that South Carolina has a high proportion...
SC scores surprisingly low in recent business ranking
Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John shares the results of a recent CNBC ranking of the top states for business which shows S.C. at #19, far below other South Atlantic states. After almost 20 years, Mike Switzer retired from Wells...
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
SC Democratic delegates enthusiastic about Harris, think voters will be too
COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention are enthusiastic about their decision to back Vice President Kamala Harris — and they think her ability to make history will turn out Democrats in November too, they told the SC Daily Gazette on Monday. “At the end of the day, we have the opportunity […] The post SC Democratic delegates enthusiastic about Harris, think voters will be too appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Former Blue Hose Men’s Tennis Standout Max Benson Captures Professional Doubles Title
Mike Tripp/Tim Cowie Photography Men's Tennis 7/22/2024 11:39:00 AM PC Athletic Communications Former Presbyterian Blue Hose men's tennis standout Max Benson captured his professional tennis championship when he teamed with fellow American Oren Vasser to win the ITF M25 Telfs doubles title in Telfs, Austria this weekend. This marks Benson's first tournament title as a professional tennis player. The doubles pair won four matches to claim the title. Benson also won two singles matches in the qualifying draw of the M25 Telfs singles tournament. During his stellar career at Presbyterian, Benson helped the Blue Hose win two Big South Tournament...
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