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Department of Public Health urges parents to vaccinate children ahead of school year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required vaccines ahead of the 2024-25 school year. Officials say children enrolled in school are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of each school year. According to […]
Family gives new update on 3-year-old kidnapped, left in burning truck
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The family of a three-year-old who was kidnapped and left in a burning truck back in May provided another update on his recovery. On Saturday, July 20, the family said Bennett is still holding strong and thanked the community for their continued prayers:. “He is...
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
A Greenville bar is changing after liquor liability insurance costs strain business
A decade-old Greenville bar has stopped selling alcohol due to a state law that has affected locally owned-establishments across South Carolina. According to co-founder and owner Leah Vaughan, Local Cue will no longer sell alcoholic drinks because of rising insurance costs resulting from a 2017 “liquor liability” law. “I'm hoping that by staying...
SoCon Football Media Days -- LIVE UPDATES
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- With the 2024 season looming just over the horizon, The Citadel football program participated at the Southern Conference Media Days on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23 at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, S.C., previewing the upcoming campaign via commentary from second-year head coach Maurice Drayton along with the leadership duo of graduate transfer QB Johnathan Bennett and redshirt junior WR Javonte Graves-Billips.
Clemson football's Caden Story charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession
CLEMSON — Clemson football defensive tackle Caden Story was charged Sunday with possession of marijuana. According to Pickens County court records, the redshirt sophomore was charged with possessing 28 grams (one ounce) or less. It is Story's first offense, and the charge is classified as a misdemeanor. His case, which was filed Tuesday, is listed as criminal, and he has to pay $615 in fines/costs. ...
Thousands in WNC have power restored after storms; more severe weather in forecast
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After thunderstorms caused widespread power outages in Western North Carolina on Tuesday, thousands of residents now have their power restored. According to Duke Energy, the company responded to many outage calls on Tuesday, and power was restored to around 2,000 customers. With more thunderstorms in...
SoCon Coaches Pick Furman Second; Eight Paladins Earn Honors
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Furman Athletics) - Furman has been picked second in a poll of Southern Conference head football coaches, and eight Paladins have earned preseason all-conference accolades, it was announced today at the league’s annual football media day at Greenville’s Hotel Hartness. Furman, the defending SoCon champion, collected...
On the Move: Rusty Broome
Rusty Broome was named as group creative director with Crawford, a full-service marketing and creative agency based in Greenville. He has 17 years of advertising experience and has served as creative director with GSD&M in Austin, Texas.
Crossroads Treatment Centers Names Frank Elston Chief Information Officer
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Crossroads Treatment Centers (Crossroads) has appointed Frank Elston Chief Information Officer, responsible for overseeing Crossroads’ IT strategy, ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions, and enhancing the overall digital infrastructure. His leadership will play a crucial role in improving Crossroads’ patient care through innovative IT initiatives and streamlined processes. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723275422/en/ Crossroads Treatment Centers has appointed Frank Elston Chief Information Officer. (Photo: Business Wire)
These 17 pedestrians or cyclists have been killed on Greenville County roads since January
From Jan. 1 to July 23, Greenville County has had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. That number leads the state of South Carolina. Lexington County is second with eight deaths. Here's a list of the victims with ages, whether they were pedestrians or bicyclists, location, day, and time of death. Diego...
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