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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. ...
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...
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.
‘Inevitable decision’: Greer Citizen announces plans to close operations
GREER, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greer Citizen, the only Greer central newspaper, announced it will close operations at the end of July. The announcement was made online and in Wednesday’s edition. “The national decline of print journalism and the corresponding community move from newspaper advertising to online outlets...
Lifelong echoes of the Civil War: Glimpses of Greenville with John Nolan
Washington Boazeman was born in 1841 in Newberry County, South Carolina, to Cooper and Cathrine Boazeman. For the next 20 years, he lived a relatively normal life until the event that disrupted everyone in the United States – war between the North and South. Boazeman heeded the call to join the Confederate cause and served in Gen. Wade Hampton III’s famous Hampton’s Legion in Company G of the 2nd South Carolina Cavalry Regiment.
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.
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...
Celebrate Independence Day and Military Appreciation Day at Fluor Field
Join the Greenville Drive and celebrate our nation’s Independence Day on Thursday, July 4! It will be an all-American day of food, fun, and fireworks!. Enjoy a tribute to our local active military and Veteran heroes during our Military Appreciation Day event. Look to the sky for a Special Forces Parachute Jump Team and a Vintage Warbirds Flyover pregame and then join in the celebration each inning break as we celebrate our independence and honor the local men and women that help protect it!
Construction causing Spartanburg Co. road closure, nearby business hopes results bring permanent change
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – In just a few days, construction will begin on Gary Armstrong Road to add a right-turn lane at the intersection with US-29. The officer manager of a nearby business said the project comes after years of too many close calls and wrecks in their parking lot. “It’s just really scary, […]
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