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Whataburger sets opening date of Greenville location
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Whataburger has announced when the people of Greenville can get their hands on the popular food. Recently, Whataburger opened its first location in the state on July 15 in Boiling Springs. The new location will officially open on July 29 at 11 a.m. and can be...
Cow escapes Upstate playground after capture, remains on the run
PICKENS, S.C. — Police in Pickens, South Carolina, are trying to capture a runaway cow after it escaped an elementary school playground Wednesday morning. Police had captured the cow Tuesday night in the Pickens Elementary School playground after "a lengthy pursuit through the night." Pickens Police Chief Randal Beach...
Two Greenville County men make ‘American Ninja Warrior’ semifinals
Ryan Stratis and Bob Reese, both from Greenville County, have made their way to the semifinals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Their next episode is set to air Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. Stratis is one of the longest-running contestants, first appearing on the show in season one. “I...
Pizza Hut franchisee files for bankruptcy amid legal battle
Pizza Hut franchisee EYM Pizza has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it is in the middle of a legal feud with its creditors. The franchisee, which operates 140 Pizza Hut locations in states like Georgia, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, listed Pizza Hut and Manufactures Bank as its creditors, owing $2.2 million to the pizza […]
Furman picked to finish second in the Southern Conference
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Clay Hendrix recalls his time as a Furman assistant when the 1988 Southern Conference preseason poll placed the Paladins fourth. They ended up winning the national championship. But preseason polls do provide some fodder for media and fans and this year's So-Con preseason coaches poll has...
SC first responders receive mental health check-ins from peers with new program
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A new program is giving first responders across the Palmetto State access to mental health services on demand. The new initiative is the South Carolina Peer Connect App. It connects first responders to trained team members and resources that can help them if they need support. The SC Peer Connect […]
MUSC stops all gender affirming care for trans youth, adults
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Some medical providers in South Carolina will no loner offer healthcare to transgender youth or adults. ALSO | "Pride started from a riot," local LGBTQ+ group breaking barriers. Officials with the Medical University of South Carolina announced on Tuesday that they will no longer provide...
Hamlin: Breaks Barriers, Achieves Success
Woodruff resident Aleena Hamlin recently graduated a year early from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, achieving the highest academic honor as Valedictorian with an impressive 4.4 GPA—the highest grade point average in the school’s records this year. This remarkable achievement showcases Aleena’s dedication, hard work, and exceptional academic talent, making her a role model for her peers and a source of pride for her community.
Wolverines Complete Strong Summer as 2024 Season Approaches
The Woodruff football team turned heads during an impressive slate of summer competition as the countdown to the 2024 season reaches the home stretch. Fall practice officially begins on August 2, and the Wolverines are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting year with a team brimming with talent. During their 7-on-7 summer season, Woodruff made their presence known in several large tournaments, and the effort has head coach Brett Sloan excited for the campaign to come.
Mickey Conn: R.J. Mickens is the ‘quarterback’ of Clemson’s defense, true freshmen standing out
For Clemson, it's going to be very beneficial having R.J. Mickens anchor the back-half of the Tigers' defense. The fifth-year player has more experience than anyone else on that side of the ball, perhaps, the only exception being No. 0, Barrett Carter, in the middle. "I think it's a big...
Clemson University trailblazer continues to have an impact eight years after receiving Ph.D.
April Gillens knew while growing up in Eutawville, South Carolina that she wanted to make a contribution to African-American history, but she didn’t know how or where she would find the opportunity. It turns out the opportunity found her at Clemson University. Gillens will forever be the first African...
DSS launches investigation after Upstate daycare closes doors
WOODRUFF, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Department of Social Services (DSS) said an investigation has been launched against a daycare in Woodruff after it closed its doors temporarily. The Learning Years Child Development Center on Hayne Street said they had no choice but to temporarily close its doors. In a...
Duke Energy’s Request for Taller Tower Approved
The Oconee County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Duke Energy’s request for a variance and special exception to install a new 310-foot communications tower on Rochester Highway in Seneca. The $2.1 million tower will exceed the 250-foot height restriction by 60 feet and is part of Duke Energy’s effort to enhance connectivity and support the county’s future growth and SmartGrid. The new tower, located on Duke’s 159.9-acre site near the Oconee Nuclear Station, will improve point-to-point connections and network performance, support emergency services, and provide potential leasing opportunities for future wireless carriers. Duke Energy’s application highlighted the tower’s role in advancing technology and reliability, with no community opposition reported.
One Injured in Tuesday Afternoon Crash
Around 4:20 Tuesday afternoon, Seneca City Fire and Oconee Rescue 1 were alerted to a vehicle versus tractor trailer incident on Shiloh Road near the Seneca Industrial Park. Engine 74, Heavy Rescue 78, Chief 701, Battalion 7, and Fire Marshal 708 responded. A deputy arriving on the scene confirmed one...
Texting 911 Now an Option on Campus at Clemson University
Clemson University has introduced a new option to text 9-1-1 for emergencies on the main campus. To use this service, open a new text message, enter 911 in the contact field, type the details of the emergency, and press send. A dispatcher will respond via text shortly. While calling 9-1-1 remains the first and best option, this texting service is recommended for situations where calling is not possible, particularly benefiting individuals with disabilities or in circumstances where speaking is difficult. This follows Pickens County’s recent introduction of a similar emergency response option.
South Carolina teen participated in ‘Zoom bombing’ ring, federal indictment says
A Spartanburg teenager was one of a group of people who repeatedly logged into virtual public meetings to shout racial slurs and make threats to public officials, according to a federal indictment.
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