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Honea Path Police Department receives new, updated patrol vehicles, officers say
HONEA PATH, S.C. — The Honea Path Police Department is in the process of upgrading its patrol car fleet. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 3, officers with HPPD picked up half of their new patrol car fleet with a new look and design. Over...
Convicted Killer Mom Susan Smith Expresses Readiness for Parole in Jailhouse Call Report
Susan Smith, who has been incarcerated for nearly three decades after drowning her two boys, is upbeat about her approaching parole hearing, telling one of her suitors on a taped phone call that she has done enough time in prison. According to family friends, the renowned South Carolina convict, now 52, has spent the previous […]
Greenville Liberty, Clemson star reaches professional dream
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Julie Mackin just signed with Lexington FC for the inaugural USL Super League season, which made her the first Greenville player to go straight from the Liberty to the pros. “It’s a dream come true,” Mackin said. “I’ve been wanting to do this since I...
Bon Secours Wellness Arena relies on Corley Plumbing for event success
When you have thousands of people attending a big show at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena — also known as The Well — the last thing you want to worry about is the failure of a critical system such as electrical, plumbing or HVAC. That’s why The Well’s...
McMaster removing $2.3M from South Carolina's 2024-25 budget
(The Center Square) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced 21 budget vetoes totaling nearly $2.3 million from the Palmetto State's fiscal 2024-25 budget. The Republican governor announced his vetoes during a Wednesday media briefing, calling on state lawmakers to replace earmarks with merit-based and competitive grants. The budget includes more than 500 earmarks totaling $424.7 million. South Carolina's $40.2 billion spending plan is built around $12.4 billion in general...
How to stay safe around fireworks this July 4
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Fireworks are phenomenal to watch but can be dangerous to operate. Here are a few things to remember about using fireworks this July 4. There are several types of fireworks that are legal in South Carolina but not North Carolina. Sparklers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, and poppers are legal in N.C. However, anything that explodes or is projected into the air is illegal.
Clemson MBA Fireworks on the Fourth Returns to Unity Park
The largest fireworks show in the Upstate returns to Unity Park on Thursday, July 4. Attendees are advised to plan ahead, arrive early and enjoy a spectacular evening in the park. The schedule of events includes:. Soul Intent Band kicking off the event at 6 p.m., at the outdoor stage...
SCRA awards $50K grant to ThreatCaptain, welcomes Treblehook as member
South Carolina Research Authority, a public, nonprofit corporation that works to fuel the state’s innovation economy, announced July 2 it awarded a $50,000 acceleration grant to ThreatCaptain LLC of Greenville. The information technology startup is a financial cyber risk tool tailored specifically for managed service providers. FRD Accel LLC...
NEXT Founderville fund growing capital, targeting tech startups
Greenville-based NEXT launched a $6 million capital fund in January 2023. Since then, it has plowed almost $3 million into a handful of companies, with another soon to join the ranks. But Founderville, formerly called the Founders Fund, is much more than a money-in, money-out venture fund, co-founder Shay Houser...
What are the dangers of swimming without a lifeguard
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 4,000 accidental drownings annually in the United States and according to the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office, the number of accidental drownings in the Palmetto State has increased since 2020.
Clyburn says he plans to talk to Biden to give assessment
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said in an interview that aired Tuesday he plans to talk to President Biden soon to give him an assessment of his “standing” with Americans in the wake of the president’s rough debate performance. “I did plan to … talk with him later today or … tomorrow morning,” Clyburn said in…
Fireworks stand in Greenville, South Carolina turns transactions into relief for Ethiopian teens in need
GREENVILLE, S.C. — July 4 is highly anticipated every year across the country, but a fireworks stand in Greenville is making an impact beyond Independence Day. BOOM Fireworks was started back in 2019. "BOOM stands for building opportunities for orphan ministries,” co-founder Danielle Jackson said. BOOM was started...
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