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Landrum Middle School welcomes new principal
Landrum Middle School PTO has announced the appointment of Troy Kasting as the school’s new principal. Kasting brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to education and community to the school. He grew up in Palm Harbor, Florida, and is a graduate of Flagler College. Following graduation,...
2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Furniture delays push back opening of Laurens recycling center
The City of Laurens announced on Friday that the recycling center will not reopen on Monday as previously announced. "Due to some unforeseen furniture delays, we will not be able to open the recycling center on Monday as initially planned," said Lisa Canada, Marketing and Communications Director for the City of Laurens. "We are working diligently to resolve this issue and will have the center ready for use as soon as possible."
Construction progressing at the site of Greenville's old administrative building
The final phases of demolition are finally complete at a large development project in downtown Greenville. A continuation of progress outside the Greenville County Administration building, according to Patrick Leonard Rocapoint Partners. His company has been working to bring new life to the area of downtown. He says the plan...
Downtown Greenville pedestrian bridge to close for renovations
Eugenia Duke Bridge over the Reedy River in downtown Greenville will be closed for portions of two weeks for renovations. The work includes replacing the pedestrian bridge’s deteriorated pine deck planks with new Thermo Ash decking. An environmentally friendly anti-slip coating will be added to the deck. The bridge structure will also be repainted.
The Cliffs announces new Mountain Park development, property acquisition
The Cliffs, a collection of seven private, luxury residential mountain and lake club communities, announced July 18 Cherokee Rose, a development in its Mountain Park community. The new development will be comprised of 12 homesites, ranging from 1.19 to 4.25 acres. Pricing for Cherokee Rose properties begins at $299,500. The...
Meet Hank, the first known city court victim advo-cat in the city of Greer
GREER, S.C. — The city of Greer, South Carolina, would like to introduce the public to the city's first known victim advo-cat. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) Hank was named after the city of Greer Municipal Court's Judge Mims. Hank was brought in to add something positive to the court employee's work environment, officials said.
Reporter goes viral for her smooth mic toss when she was unknowingly still on-air
A local news reporter is going viral after a blooper she posted caught the attention of the internet. Teagan Brown, a weekend sports anchor and reporter at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, NBC affiliate WMBF, shared the clip on July 17 to her X page. In her post, she explained that...
South Carolina man dies in kayaking incident near ORV Ramp 43 in Buxton
A 72-year-old man from Florence, South Carolina, died on Saturday morning, July 20, as a result of an incident that occurred while kayaking. The kayaker launched from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Ramp 43, located east of the Cape Point Campground near Buxton, North Carolina.
Charleston Animal Society Hosting Nine-Day Adoption Event
From July 20th to 28th, join the Charleston Animal Society as Pick Me! SC returns to shelters and Petco locations across the state. This event brings together over 93 shelters, rescue organizations, and Petco Pet Care Centers, making it the largest annual statewide adoption event of dogs and cats in the country.
'Deserted streets, angry locals and lies - inside the real RNC Donald Trump didn't want you to see'
At the RNC, delegates, politicians, guests, and speakers gathered to hand Donald Trump and his new cohort JD Vance, their party's nomination in a grand celebration with custom outfits and lots of bedazzled hats - with the conservative group behind project 2025 setting the Republican agenda in the background
Clemson lands another top-target in the transfer portal
Erik Bakich and the Clemson baseball program have welcomed a key transfer. Seton Hall pitcher Michael Gillen has joined the Tigers. Gillen, a sophomore right-hander, impressed with a 1.51 ERA over two seasons with the Pirates. He pitched 65.2 innings in 37 games, achieving a 5-1 record, four saves, and 70 strikeouts while allowing only 19 walks and holding opponents to a .225 batting average. Standing 6-foot-3, the New Jersey native earned All-BIG EAST first-team honors in 2024. He posted a 2.31 ERA, the fourth-lowest in the conference with at least 15 appearances, and a 1.25 ERA in BIG EAST games, the second-lowest with a minimum of five appearances. Gillen attended Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, N.J., where he was a four-year letter winner. As a senior, he was a first-team All-Big North conference and second-team All-Bergen County selection, recording a 1.90 ERA and 76 strikeouts in 51 innings.
UCF plays into FSU and Clemson to the Big 12 rumors with social media behavior
Heartland College Sports' Joe Tillery believes UCF was playing into the FSU and Clemson to the Big 12 rumor when the Knights' official X account shared EA Sports College Football 25 video game footage of UCF playing the Noles and Tigers. "Rumors have been swirling about the Big 12 pursuing...
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
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