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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...
SoCon Coaches Pick Furman Second; Eight Paladins Earn Honors
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Furman Athletics) - Furman has been picked second in a poll of Southern Conference head football coaches, and eight Paladins have earned preseason all-conference accolades, it was announced today at the league’s annual football media day at Greenville’s Hotel Hartness. Furman, the defending SoCon champion, collected...
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 […]
Duncan Park Lake reopens for non-motorized boating and fishing after decades
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -Dust off your kayaks and head to Duncan Park Lake, as the 14-acre lake reopens for non-motorized boating and catch-and-release fishing after being untouched for decades. “This brand new dock—it’s like, oh, it’s just a dock, what’s the big deal? It’s a huge deal,” said Sophi...
Meet Matt Crowder of Jack Foster Leather Goods
Matt Crowder of Jack Foster Leather Goods built a home-grown leather business using American suppliers. Greenville’s fashion scene grows more complex by the year. Matt Crowder is one of the latest craftspeople to monogram his own niche within the industry, creating supple leather goods, from aviator watch straps to cognac valet trays. The irony is that he labored over bits and code for years before conquering belts and wallets. The Greer native stepped away from his West Greenville workbench to share the secret of success behind his premium leather business, Jack Foster.
In Their Own Words: Lander Alumni Share the Importance of Music Education
Receiving a quality education remains the cornerstone for landing a successful career and living a fulfilling life, and an important component of a well-rounded educational experience is music education. The chances of becoming a music sensation may be slim, but regardless of career outcomes, the foundational lessons picked up in...
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.
Join X Chapter for X Drives America Rallies
25th Anniversary of the launch of the X5 and the X brand so the X Chapter is celebrating in a big way. To make this celebration extra special, we’ve planned the ultimate road trip in X Drives America. Seeking to connect with all of our members and the broader BMW CCA community, we’ve designed a road trip of four simultaneous routes with stops along the way at each of the BMW CCA’s geographic chapters. Each chapter has been asked to host an event, aligned to the dates of X Drives America. We have miniature X5 models that need to travel from Anchorage, Honolulu, Toronto and San Juan to each of the geo chapters and then to Greer, SC all in time for a special November celebration. This is where you come in – we need your help to complete each leg of the route and ensure the X5s make it to the celebration in time!
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...
Tractor trailer catches fire on I-85
Firefighters from Piercetown and Hopewell responded to a tractor trailer fire Monday afternoon. The driver pulled the burning trailer into the southbound rest area along I-85 near the 23 mile marker. The trailer was loaded with chips and fruit juices. A QRV stood by as a precaution while firefighters extinguished blaze. (Photo by David Rogers)
‘Baby’ Bi-Lo redevelopment requests rezoning: Greenville Planning Commission preview
Here is what’s on the agenda for the next city of Greenville Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 1. The “Baby” BI-LO project is an upcoming mixed-used development coming to the former BI-LO location in Greenville’s North Main neighborhood at 505 N. Main St. The plan for the site includes roughly 300 residential units and commercial tenancy with a minimum 10% of residential units to be designated as affordable housing.
Broadway Bagels in Taylors is for sale
Broadway Bagels in Taylors is for sale. Owner Avelina Kapanzhi declined comment but confirmed the news. Parties interested in purchasing the restaurant should contact Kapanzhi directly. Broadway Bagels is located in Brushy Creek Crossing at 2426 Hudson Road in Taylors.
Family gives new update on 3-year-old kidnapped, left in burning truck
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The family of a three-year-old who was kidnapped and left in a burning truck back in May provided another update on his recovery. On Saturday, July 20, the family said Bennett is still holding strong and thanked the community for their continued prayers:. “He is...
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