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Anderson County plans to build a new $83 million detention center to be able to house 650
Editor's Note: The story's headline was updated to correct the number of inmates that will be housed at the new detention center. On Tuesday, Anderson County Council approved $83 million to build a detention center. ...
Upcountry Fiber issues statement after employee experiences arc flash in Anderson County
A contractor working for Upcountry Fiber and Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Anderson County experienced an arc flash on Monday while assisting with deploying broadband internet services. According to a press release, Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly, administered life-saving procedures on-site, and transported the injured person to AnMed Health Medical Center for further treatment. The contractor was then transported to the Augusta Burn Center. No new details have been released on their condition. ...
Greenville Convention Center secures largest event in venue history
For six months starting in March 2028, the Greenville Convention Center will welcome 50,000 visitors for the U.S. Bowling Congress championships in the largest event in the venue’s history. Organizers expect the event to generate $70 million for the local economy as groups of bowlers and their families cycle...
Air conditioning manufacturing company opening first operation in South Carolina
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Halton MEI USA Inc., an indoor environment designer, will open its first South Carolina facility in August. Halton’s new facility is at 120 Exchange Logistics Park Dr., in Piedmont. It cost $2.6 million and will create 65 new jobs. Halton is a family-owned...
Expert: President Biden dropping out could impact voter turnout in upcoming election
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A political expert says President Joe Biden's dropping out of the presidential race could cause more people to head to the polls in November's election. Scott Huffmon, the director of the Winthrop Poll at Winthrop University, said Monday the president's move could mean more people, especially young voters, at the polls.
If you think a small group of citizens can't get something done, look at Lake Conestee Dam
The dam at Lake Conestee, just south of Greenville, is getting replaced. Four years ago, a sentence like that was nigh impossible. It turns out that collective action (a.k.a. community-engaged democracy) is what got things going after years of inaction, frustration, finger pointing, and hand wringing over what to do about an antique dam holding back a passel of toxic metals flushed into the Reedy River over decades of Greenville’s Industrial Age growth.
Simpsonville rejects residential development density increase: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of the July 23 meeting of Simpsonville City Council. Failed: Change to Timber’s Edge development plans. Council rejected a change to the Timber’s Edge development. The applicants, DR Group and Grey Engineering, planned to remove the community’s rear load garages and road to increase the density from 42 homes to 49 units.
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