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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."
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.
Several pro-Palestine protestors detained during late night protest outside Mayor Whitmire’s Home
HOUSTON, TX – Several pro-Palestine protestors were detained during a loud late-night protest outside Mayor Whitmire’s Home near Memorial Park Friday night. About 15-20 protestors were chanting loudly and can be heard banging on a drum. The arrests came after a “sound unit” was called out to the protest to check noise levels.
New City Budget Includes New Police Officer, Playground Equipment
The Woodruff City Council gave final approval of the 2024-2025 general fund budget, approving the approximately $6.1 million budget unanimously. City Manager Lee Baily told council members that the staff had prepared a very conservative budget that includes some necessary additions to various departments but comes with no tax increase for Woodruff citizens.
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina Welcomes Mast General Store as a New Member
Mast General Store has become a cherished destination for shoppers throughout the Southeast. The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC) is thrilled to announce the addition of Mast General Store as its newest member. The FEISC, which is part of the College of Business at Anderson University, is dedicated to supporting family-owned businesses through education, resources and networking opportunities. The institute aims to foster the growth and sustainability of family enterprises ensuring their success for future generations.
South Carolina ranks seventh for religious liberty
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked among the best states for protecting religious liberty, coming in seventh on a ranking of all 50 states. The Palmetto State earned a score of 63.7%, ranking it just ahead of Utah and just behind Ohio, according to the third annual "Religious Liberty in the States" from the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute. The index explores legislation in all 50 states and how it protects religious liberty.
Former Tigers Ball Out in NBA Summer League Contest
A pair of former Clemson standouts and teammates balled out during NBA Summer League action Thursday. Hunter Tyson and PJ Hall, who are now reunited as teammates with the Denver Nuggets, both shined during the (...)
Affordable Housing Crisis: City Policies Cause Landlords To Quit
Asheville – You hear it everywhere: we need affordable housing. But what happens when city policy and non-profits’ attitudes actually cause landlords who have worked to provide affordable housing to quit? This is what some landlords are being forced to do. Terry Simmons is just one example of...
Organization seeking funds to resolve problem of derelict boats in SC waterways
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Derelict and abandoned boats can cause several hazards for boaters and fishers utilizing the waterways, as well as marine life; a Lowcountry organization is working to solve this issue, but it needs funding to do so. Wounded Nature Working Veterans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
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