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First day of school for students in Greenwood Co.
GREENWOOD COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Thousands of students in Greenwood County returned to the classrooms Wednesday morning. It’s the first day for Greenwood School District 50 and Ware Shoals School District 51. Officials said parents and guardians should make sure students are signed off on all District 50 schools’ final forms. All forms must be […]
Suing to block the chicken houses, again
LAURENS, SC – A group of concerned residents and property owners in Mountville are challenging the state environmental agency’s authorization of new poultry farms along Lisbon Road. These concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) would bring sixteen new poultry barns to the area, which is already overburdened with 57...
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. ...
These 17 pedestrians or cyclists have been killed on Greenville County roads since January
From Jan. 1 to July 23, Greenville County has had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. That number leads the state of South Carolina. Lexington County is second with eight deaths. Here's a list of the victims with ages, whether they were pedestrians or bicyclists, location, day, and time of death. Diego...
Upcountry Fiber issues statement after employee experiences arc flash in Anderson County
A contractor working for Upcountry Fiber and Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Anderson County experienced an arc flash on Monday while assisting with deploying broadband internet services. According to a press release, Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly, administered life-saving procedures on-site, and transported the injured person to AnMed Health Medical Center for further treatment. The contractor was then transported to the Augusta Burn Center. No new details have been released on their condition. ...
Drier Wednesday ahead of overnight storms
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - We get a brief break from the storms during the day Wednesday. But the storms return overnight and through the rest of the week. Wednesday brings a little bit of a break, at least through the daylight hours. We start off dry with just an isolated rain chance during the day. The storm chances ramp up during the evening hours and stay elevated overnight into the early hours of Thursday. With the lower rain chances, temperatures are able to soar once again into the upper 80s to around 90 in the Upstate. It’s still very humid so feels like temperatures are in the upper 90s.
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...
Clemson Professor Patents Peach Varieties to Help Save Vital South Carolina Industry
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981. Its offices sit just off campus in a nondescript high-rise that overlooks downtown Clemson’s three-block run of shops and restaurants. It is little known, but its impact is significant. CURF’s mission is to advance the research...
Local group makes big splash with back-to-school event
DUNACN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - With a big splash, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Upstate is working to ensure that the upcoming school year gets off to a good start. Local youth (Littles) joined their volunteer mentors (Bigs) for Tuesday’s BBBS back-to-school event at Shipwreck Cove in Duncan, which offered free school supplies, food, and plenty of fun in the water.
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...
North Carolina peaches abundant this season
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began budding this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “That, combined with the sandy soil and good drainage where they grow […] The post North Carolina peaches abundant this season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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