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Greenville's Eduardo Garcia preps for 2024 Paris Olympic Games
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games features 32 different sports, with 329 events in total. Arguably none more difficult than the marathon, a 26.2-mile endurance race dating back to the inaugural games of the modern Olympics in 1896. This year, Greenville's very own, Eduardo Garcia, will...
Blue Hose selected in third round, seventh round in MLB Draft
Daniel Eagen and Joel Dragoo of the Presbyterian College Blue Hose baseball team were selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday. Eagen was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Dragoo was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
Restaurant Week returns to Greenville Aug. 15
The second Restaurant Week of 2024 is coming Aug. 15-25, offering Greenville residents an opportunity to sample local offerings in the form of a fixed menu. Here the participating restaurants so far:. Dining out during Restaurant Week is beneficial for businesses and guests. While guests can try eateries at a...
Dabo Swinney Fires Back at Clemson Doubters During Opening Press Conference
After taking some shots from media members and opposing fans during this three-year stretch where Clemson has faltered a bit, Dabo Swinney fired back at those critics during his presser.
Closet opened and the plans just fell out
Was it luck? Or an example of diligence on the part of a young real estate agent? John Hamrick’s competitors have probably wondered how it came to be that he got a foot in the door when it came to being the preferred property seller for a Duke Power subsidiary that managed lakeshore properties the electric power utility didn’t need for its Oconee Nuclear Station. It had a lot to do when a replacement Crescent and Land Timber office worker opened a closet door. What happened next is something that Hamrick revealed last week in an interview about his relationship with Crescent Land and Timber between 1989 and 2010. And what followed were lot sales and new subdivisions such as the Summit and East Shores, among many other subdivisions that took shape on the Lake Keowee shoreline.
Out-of-town officers fatally shoot armed man near Republican convention in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (TND) — A group of out-of-town police officers were involved in the deadly shooting just a few blocks from the Republican National Convention Tuesday. Hours after the shooting, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman told reporters that 13 uniformed police officers with the Columbus Police Department saw an armed man with knives in his hands.
Aiken continues to see a boom in population, business
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina is growing in population. A study found the Palmetto State is one of most popular places people are moving, and one of those cities is in the CSRA – Aiken. Aiken has a 2024 population of 33,216 and a growth rate of 0.82%...
Live Super Doppler 4 Impact Days issued for extreme heat
Tuesday and Wednesday are Live Super Doppler 4 Impact Days due to extreme heat. It will be hot and humid again in the Upstate on Tuesday with highs in the upper 90s and upper 80s in the mountains. From Friday through the weekend, there is a better chance of scattered...
Clemson weekend starter & Boiling Springs alum Tristan Smith talks about being drafted by the Reds in the 5th round
News Video Weather Sports Your Carolina Livin’ Upstate Community Report It! About Us. Clemson weekend starter & Boiling Springs alum Tristan Smith talks about being drafted by the Reds in the 5th round.
Alleged mistreatment at YMCA summer camp leads to staffing changes
Parents of campers say kids shot with water pellets, forced to participate in “boot camp” TRYON—Alleged misconduct at a Polk YMCA summer camp has led to complaints from parents and changes to staffing. At least one parent has pulled their child out of the summer camp held at Tryon Elementary School after learning that […] The post Alleged mistreatment at YMCA summer camp leads to staffing changes appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Historic theaters in 3 SC cities to be revamped with help from state funding
Once a hub for movie-goers in downtown Florence, the Carolina Theatre has spent years sitting unused, filled with storage boxes. City officials want to restore the theater to its 1920s glory, complete with a movie screen, ornate moldings and a marquee outside. Along with movies, the theater will be a spot for concerts, weddings and […] The post Historic theaters in 3 SC cities to be revamped with help from state funding appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Tim Scott energizes RNC crowd after Trump passes on senator for VP nod
Sen. Tim Scott‘s (R-SC) efforts as a buoyant campaign surrogate for former President Donald Trump did not result in a vice presidential reward. Yet the South Carolina senator remained in full support of Trump during the first full night of the Republican National Convention. Scott spoke Monday during prime-time hours after Trump announced Sen. J.D. […]
Jury Convicts Two Executives in Conspiracy to Fix Prices, Rig Bids, Allocate Markets for Concrete
A jury in the U.S. District Court in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday convicted Gregory and David Melton for their role in a conspiracy to fix prices, rig bids and allocate markets for sales of ready-mix concrete in Georgia and South Carolina. For Similar Content: Subscribe to Daily Newsletters. The conspiracy,...
Economic development stays strong across SC
Our state’s economy stays strong with all sectors continuing to announce new projects and strong numbers. Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews, the company that publishes the Columbia Regional Business Report, Charleston Regional Business Journal, GSA Business and SCBizNews magazine. After almost 20 years, Mike Switzer...
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