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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. ...
5 new policies advance safety for University and its people
Five new policies in three categories were recently documented on the University Policies website. “The policy program is always available to answer questions and discuss how a policy might impact someone,” said Monique Everroad, director of policy initiatives in University Compliance & Ethics. “We believe in helping people do the right thing by making the information readily available and understandable. It’s as easy as contacting us first for a quick call.”
Irmo Town Council Attends MASC Conference
Irmo Town Council and staff members recently participated in the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) conference held in Greenville. This annual event is dedicated to training, networking, and recognizing community development projects. Council members Gabriel Penfield, Phyllis Coleman, Erik Sickenger, Dr. Barbara Waldman, and Mayor Bill Danielson were in...
Three injured in four vehicle wreck – Highway 153
Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a four vehicle wreck on Highway 153. Powdersville and Three and Twenty firefighters had to extricate one patient from one of the vehicles. Medshore and two QRV’s also responded. Highway 153 northbound was closed for more than an hour as troopers investigated the wreck. (Photo by David Rogers)
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...
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