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Animal Cruelty Ordinance Passes with Amended Language
The city of Clemson approved an animal cruelty ordinance, including new amendments, at a City Council meeting earlier this week. Mayor pro Tem Alesia Smith raised concerns about language that might discourage reporting violations, particularly in abusive or domestic violence situations. She suggested changing the wording to “can or may be in violation” to encourage more reports.
What to know about outage flight delays, cancellations at Greenville-Spartanburg Airport
Hundreds of flights were delayed and canceled Friday morning across the U.S., leaving many passengers stranded in airport lobbies with luggage in hand. Some banks and businesses were also affected, encouraging customers to carry cash on them in case credit and debit networks were down. ...
Scenes from 9th Golden Years Jamboree plus celebrating the Senior Citizen of Year, photos
The date is already set for next year's Golden Years Jamboree, the 10th anniversary of the event each summer in the Civic Center, where seniors can check out booths of value, take home free samples, and enjoy live entertainment. Mark it down, organizer Kelly Jo Brown said, July 16, 2025. ...
Greenville’s Warehouse Theatre announces 2024-25 season
The Warehouse Theatre has announced the schedule for its 51st season. “For our 51st season, we are thrilled to invite you to join us on a journey through stories that resonate with humor, relevance, and innovation,” said Mike Sablone, Producing Artistic Director. “All of our protagonists are radicals, who are problem solving in times of crisis. They are fighting for what they believe despite overwhelming odds.”
Applebee’s Connection Drives Deal Between Qdoba and Thrive Restaurant Group
As the second largest Applebee’s franchisee, Thrive Restaurant Group CEO Jon Rolph developed a strong friendship with the brand’s former president, John Cywinski. With Cywinski now leading fast-casual brand Qdoba, it gave Rolph the confidence to franchise with the Mexican concept and sign on to develop 30 units in the Carolinas. The new agreement will build on Thrive’s portfolio, which includes Applebee’s, Bakesale, Carlos O’Kelly’s, HomeGrown and Modern Market Eatery.
Hiking to Mt. LeConte Lodge: All You Need to Know to Plan for Your Adventure in the Smokies
Do you have goals to hike up to Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about three hours from Greenville, SC? Read on to plan your epic hike!. Hiking to Mt. LeConte Lodge, the third highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, was a goal of mine for awhile and it was during the middle of June, when I took my daughters to see the incredible synchronous fireflies, that we made it happen the first time. We’ve gone back again but it did take some bribery, which I’ll tell you about shortly.
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