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Upstate Man Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize from Seneca’s Express Mart
An Upstate man won $50,000 after spending $2 on a lottery ticket purchased at the Express Mart on Shiloh Rd. in Seneca. Despite his surprise, he told South Carolina Education Lottery officials that he doesn’t plan on making any big changes. Two more top prizes of $50,000 are still available in the Jumbo Bucks game, with odds of 1 in 600,000. The Express Mart received a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
Walhalla Council Approves Firetruck Purchase, Denies Developer’s Waterline Request
Walhalla City Council has approved the purchase of one firetruck for $688,155, following concerns about the affordability of financing two trucks. The single truck will replace an out-of-service vehicle, and the purchase includes a $9,500 trade-in discount. The council opted for this lower payment option after considering the financial impact, with the total payment amounting to $803,417.50 over five years.
Texas fast food burger chain opens its doors in Anderson County, customers win free meals
More than 100 people were in line when Whataburger opened its fourth location in the Upstate on Monday at 2900 N. Main St. in Anderson. The new location will also be open 24/7, providing customers with around-the-clock access to food and beverage options. ...
Dacusville Farm Show returns this weekend in Pickens Co.
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Dacusville Heritage Association is welcoming friends, family and neighbors to support their annual Dacusville Farm Show this weekend. The 10th Annual Dacusvill Farm show begins Saturday, August 31 and ends Sunday, September 1st. The Parade of Power will start at noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday and at 3 […]
Clemson fans will now text questions instead of calling into Dabo Swinney’s weekly radio show
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Sorry, Tyler from Spartanburg, but your call won’t get through to Clemson coach Dabo Swinney this season. Swinney’s longtime, weekly radio show is asking fans to text in their questions, meaning the two-time national championship-winning coach likely will no longer have to defend his program on the air from the likes […]
Georgia-Clemson clash headlines Week 1 games with College Football Playoff implications
The CFP selection committee has its eyes on these matchups. Ranked matchups and high-stakes showdowns between conference championship and College Football Playoff contenders will pick up in volume as the 2024 season progresses. But even in an opening week that pits most premier squads against overmatched competition, there are still more than a handful of impactful contests. Marquee Week 1 battles like the neutral-site clash between Georgia and Clemson are sure to leave a lasting impression on the CFP committee.
Car crashes into downtown Travelers Rest business, creates traffic mess
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Crews are responding to a downtown Travelers Rest business after a car crashed into it Tuesday morning. The crash took place before 5 a.m. at Free Hub Bicycles in the Lell Building located on South Main Street. As of 6:45 a.m., officials have the...
Spartanburg Co. high school student-athlete dies following crash
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An Upstate high school student-athlete died early Monday morning following a UTV side-by-side crash in Spartanburg County. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified 16-year-old Ethan Harrell, of Inman, as the victim in the fatal ATV crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Chesnee. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said Harrell […]
Camels finish as runner-up at Tiger Classic
CLEMSON, S.C. – Led by individual runner-up Alicia Olsson, Campbell opened the 2024-25 women's golf season with a second-place finish Monday at the Tiger Classic, hosted by Clemson at The Walker Course. Only team champion Georgia Southern (-17) and Campbell (-4) finished the 36-hole event under par. Host Clemson,...
Second Round Spurs Women’s Golf in Season Opener
CLEMSON, S.C.--Jax State posted one of the best rounds of the Tiger Classic on Monday to finish in seventh place in the 2024-25 opener. The Gamecocks closed the tournament with a team score of just two over par at 290 during the second round of the 36-hole tournament. It was the fourth-lowest total in the second round. Jax State finished with a total score of 598 after posting a 308 in the first round.
Emilia Väistö Finishes Third At Tiger Classic
CLEMSON, S.C. - In her first collegiate tournament, freshman Emilia Väistö finished in third place at 5-under, 139 at the Tiger Classic from the campus of Clemson University. As a team, Mercer finished in fifth place out of 16 teams in the field which featured 96 golfers. The...
Football Recap: Chapman Comes Up Short on the Road Against Daniel
Chapman had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Daniel Lions on Friday, falling 41-21. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 41st, while the Lions are ranked eighth).
Greenville actor stars in film with Mary J. Blige and Camila Cabello
GREENVILLE, S.C. — "Rob Peace" tells the compelling and powerful story of a brilliant young man caught between a promising future and his complicated past. The new film stars Greenville native Jay Will. WYFF News 4's Destiny Chance spoke with him to talk about his role and the Upstate's impact on Will's life.
Judson Mill District will turn two historic buildings into 181 loft style apartments soon
Two historic sites in the Judson Mill District will see residential growth as the Westervelt and Jenny buildings will add 181 loft-style apartments to the campus and open by June 2025. The property at 701 Easley Bridge Road will expand by 170,000 square feet within the next year after eight separate collaborators and financial partners invested $60 million. This will mark the completion of the Judson Mill revitalization plan, which began in 2019. ...
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