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New app notifies drivers of nearby high-speed chases, no NC agencies using it yet
Following another fatal high-speed chase in Spring Lake, former law enforcement officers are spreading the word about a new alert system they've developed.Tim Morgan founded the company Pursuit Alert, a warning system that allows law enforcement to notify people about ongoing high-risk situations, nearby emergencies and road hazards. Morgan served in law enforcement for 37 years; he left his role as assistant sheriff for Pickens County in South Carolina in 2012.The company has developed an app called Digital Siren for drivers, where they receive alerts about nearby high-speed pursuits. These notifications can also be integrated into third-party apps, such as...
Football Game Preview: Whitmire Hits the Road
The Whitmire Wolverines are taking a road trip to square off against the Spartanburg Christian Academy Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Whitmire can't be to happy about their upcoming road game considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home on Friday. They took a 27-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Branchville. The loss leaves the Wolverines without a win on the season.
AdventHealth of Florida takes over management, name of Western NC hospital
A nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist health system with long ties to Western North Carolina is taking over the management and name of Polk County's community hospital. St. Luke's Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital serving its rural WNC area since 1929, is slated to become AdventHealth Polk pending government review that should be...
Collins named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week
The Laurens County Touchdown Club announced on Monday that Laurens Academy’s Ethan Collins is their Player of the Week for games on August 23. Collins is a sophomore quarterback for the Laurens Academy Crusaders and led the offensive unit as the Crusaders defeated their rival Newberry Academy by a score of 42-25. The Crusaders, 2-0, will make their home debut this Friday night for the first of two meetings against Wardlaw Academy at Todd Kirk Field.
Labor Day beach safety: Officials stress awareness of rip currents
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As Labor Day weekend approaches, thousands are expected to head to South Carolina’s beaches, eager to soak up the last rays of summer. But local beach officials are urging visitors to prioritize ocean safety, particularly the dangers posed by rip currents. “When you go to...
MUSC receives nearly $4.69 million to improve health innovation
(WPDE) — The Duke Endowment made four awards totaling nearly $4.69 million to the Medical University of South Carolina to improve access to health care throughout the state. The grants will support initiatives that align with MUSC's vision of leading health innovation for the lives impacted. The grants will...
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