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When is the first day of school 2024-2025 in Upstate districts?
It may be hard to believe, but the first day of school is coming up soon. That means it's also back to waking up early to the kids running up and down the stairs, not to mention rushing to drop them off at the bus stop in time. ...
Big name makes an appearance at an Upstate festival
A big name in the music industry served as the key performance at one Upstate 4th of July Festival. The Simpsonville Freedom Fest was held early this year, taking place on Sunday June 30th, as July 4th falls on a Thursday this year.
What is open and closed on 4th of July in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson? What to know
This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Thursday, and many people will have the day off because it is a federal holiday. Those who are off will likely celebrate with cookouts, fireworks shows, and other festivities. Will you be able to shop, buy groceries? Is Walmart open?. Most...
Upstate business becomes first distillery allowed to manufacture in city limits
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A group of engineering friends are using their love of spirts to make history in downtown Greenville. Lisa Messenger, Todd Harbin and T.C. Beinke opened the doors to New South Spirits Distillery on Augusta Street, below Smoke on the Water’s old location. “Try something...
Are your dogs afraid of fireworks? 6 ways to keep them calm during the Fourth of July.
There's nothing like celebrating the Fourth of July in the South, where fireworks glitter the night sky in hues of red, white, and blue. Down in these parts, residents show a deep appreciation for their country. A whole month ahead of the Fourth, residents begin stocking up on fireworks, which can be purchased just about anywhere. You can also find American flags displayed on cars, clothing, front lawns, and golf carts.
Greenville, SC, psychiatrist and veteran sends reminder that fireworks can impact people with PTSD
GREENVILLE, S.C. — As you prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a psychiatrist with Prisma Health in Greenville, SC, wants to remind you to remember your neighbors. Dr. Benjamin Griffeth, who is also a Navy veteran, said the loud noises that fireworks make can have a negative effect on veterans and people with PTSD.
Pelzer Planning Commission to address land use request
The Pelzer Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 3 regarding an application for land use for a portion of the Lower Mill Property (TMS #244-10-02-051). Thomas Watson and Celina Weems are requesting use of the shell warehouse structure on the property for an open-air...
City of Anderson approves 2024-2025 budget, includes pay raises, funding for firefighters
The City of Anderson's 2024-25 budget includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time and permanent part-time city employees, a full year of public safety salary adjustments, and funding for capital projects such as the Linley Park Project and utility line upgrades/replacements. On June 24, the City of Anderson approved its 2024-2025 budget of $84,757,127 for the current fiscal year. This is an increase of 2.33% from the prior fiscal year of $82,842,152. ...
Travel guide names an Upstate shop the best candy store in South Carolina
Kimberly Blackwell got into the candy business when her real estate business was slow. "I'm a mortgage broker and mortgage rates got kinda high and it got slow, and I was thinking what can I do to bring in some business, and had a crazy idea to start the candy store....
15 Minutes with Cheryl Garrison, leader of Leadership Greenville
Growing a greater Greenville is the vision of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Vital to that goal is growing and developing leaders. But in a workforce filled with side hustlers and gig workers, a skyrocketing number of young and mid-level professionals are determined to pave their own way in their careers.
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