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Halton MEI USA selects Anderson County for first SC facility
Halton MEI USA Inc., a manufacturer of indoor climate technology, is investing $2.6 million to establish its first South Carolina facility in Anderson County, the company announced July 23. Founded in Finland in 1969, Halton will be leasing a 39,000-square-foot space at 120 Exchange Logistics Park Drive in Piedmont with...
SC first responders receive mental health check-ins from peers with new program
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A new program is giving first responders across the Palmetto State access to mental health services on demand. The new initiative is the South Carolina Peer Connect App. It connects first responders to trained team members and resources that can help them if they need support. The SC Peer Connect […]
HSSR Class AAAA Top 15 Rankings (Pre-Season)
Reclassification has 2 State Champions & 3 Runners Up vying for Class AAAA Title. HSSR Class AAAA Top 15 Rankings (Pre-Season) Sumter – Perhaps this isn’t the oddity that it appears to be upon first glance. It may have occurred on multiple occasions, but when you think about it, it’s hard to imagine that it has happened all that often.
Whataburger sets opening date of Greenville location
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Whataburger has announced when the people of Greenville can get their hands on the popular food. Recently, Whataburger opened its first location in the state on July 15 in Boiling Springs. The new location will officially open on July 29 at 11 a.m. and can be...
Clemson University trailblazer continues to have an impact eight years after receiving Ph.D.
April Gillens knew while growing up in Eutawville, South Carolina that she wanted to make a contribution to African-American history, but she didn’t know how or where she would find the opportunity. It turns out the opportunity found her at Clemson University. Gillens will forever be the first African...
Furman picked to finish second in the Southern Conference
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Clay Hendrix recalls his time as a Furman assistant when the 1988 Southern Conference preseason poll placed the Paladins fourth. They ended up winning the national championship. But preseason polls do provide some fodder for media and fans and this year's So-Con preseason coaches poll has...
Chief: Runaway cow returned to owner after escaping capture from police
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Pickens Police Department said a runaway cow was recaptured after a lengthy pursuit Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Chief Randall Beach said the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office initially got a call around midnight saying the cow was last seen on Doodle Trail before it went into the city around 1 a.m.
Texting 911 Now an Option on Campus at Clemson University
Clemson University has introduced a new option to text 9-1-1 for emergencies on the main campus. To use this service, open a new text message, enter 911 in the contact field, type the details of the emergency, and press send. A dispatcher will respond via text shortly. While calling 9-1-1 remains the first and best option, this texting service is recommended for situations where calling is not possible, particularly benefiting individuals with disabilities or in circumstances where speaking is difficult. This follows Pickens County’s recent introduction of a similar emergency response option.
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...
South Carolina teen participated in ‘Zoom bombing’ ring, federal indictment says
A Spartanburg teenager was one of a group of people who repeatedly logged into virtual public meetings to shout racial slurs and make threats to public officials, according to a federal indictment.
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