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Upstate social workers working to improve outcomes for minority mental health
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – One in five people are now experiencing issues with mental health. That’s according to clinical workers in the Upstate. Some are working to bring awareness to the stigma around it especially for minorities. 7NEWS spoke with a clinical social worker at Thriveworks in Greenville...
Fenecon to Establish North American Headquarters in Greenville
With Multi-Million Dollar Manufacturing Facility Investment. GREENVILLE, SC | July 17, 2024 – Fenecon International GmbH, a German producer of energy storage systems, has announced its first North American manufacturing location and headquarters, to be established in Greenville, SC. The $3 million dollar investment will create 68 jobs in Greenville County.
Max Stewart named CEO of Greenville Area Development Corp.
The Greenville Area Development Corp., an economic development group, announced July 16 that it has hired Max Stewart as its new CEO. GADC announced interim president and CEO Kevin Landmesser’s plans to retire June 2024. Stewart comes to Greenville after heading the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. in Manatee...
Greenville Triumph SC, Greenville Liberty SC add trio of industry veterans to ownership group
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Greenville Pro Soccer announced the addition of three industry veterans to its ownership team. Rick Pennell, part-owner and president and CEO of Metromont Corporation; Wallace Cheves, founder of Skyboat Gaming; and Jim Casey, co-head of Global Investment Banking at JP Morgan, join the group that operates USL League One side Greenville Triumph SC and USL W League club Greenville Liberty SC.
Sloopy’s and Treaty City Repair team up
GREENVILLE – Sloopy’s and Treaty City Repair partnered to donate $1,000 to the Dylan Williams Forever an All-Star Foundation. Sloopy’s donated 10 percent of its daily sales on June 11th and June 25th to the foundation, with Treaty City Repair matching the total. Eleven years ago this...
Deputies: Man taken to hospital after pulled from lake in Seneca
SENECA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said a man has ben taken to the hospital after being pulled from a lake Tuesday morning. Deputies said dispatch received a 911 call around 8:30 a.m. in regards to a reported drowning in the lake along Harts Ridge Drive in Seneca.
How the South Carolina Legislature Strengthens Tobacco Control Efforts
The [South Carolina] legislature’s final version of the state’s two-year operating budget, which the governor signed [July 3], includes additional funding for programs that help prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and help those already addicted quit. These programs are critical because they implement fact-based strategies to reduce tobacco use, the number one cause of preventable death nationwide and are responsible for 32.1% of cancer deaths in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program from S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium is part of a national network dedicated to coastal science and education. Angela Treptow, Program Coordinator, dives into the program’s structure and its positive impact on the community. https://www.scseagrant.org/sc-commercial-seafood-apprenticeship-program/
Heat Advisory in effect for Mecklenburg, surrounding counties as temps stay hot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Another Heat Advisory is in place for Mecklenburg and counties to its south and east on Tuesday. Tuesday marks the second day in a row where such an advisory has been issued. The advisory includes Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Stanly and Union counties in North Carolina,...
Greenville Zoo asks for public’s help naming new bat-eared fox kits
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -The Greenville Zoo announced Tuesday that they are holding a contest to determine the names of their new bat-eared fox kits. According to officials, people can choose from the following names for the zoo’s newest residents. Flora, Fauna, & Merriweather. Loretta, Shania, & Reba. Piper,...
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