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Georgia prepares for above-average hurricane season
Officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting an 85% chance of an above-normal hurricane season in 2024. These predictions include an estimated 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 of which have the potential to turn into hurricanes. Four to seven of those storms are predicted to be a Category […] The post Georgia prepares for above-average hurricane season appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Couple ties knot at Upstate hospital
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A special wedding took place at Prisma Hospital in Greenville on Tuesday. Melinda and Scott McLeskey had plans to get married but Scott’s mother, Janice, was in the hospital due to recently breaking her back. “I said we’re going to do it,” said Melinda....
Dumpster fire broke out behind Powdersville business due to fireworks, fire department says
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. — The Powdersville Fire Department was called to put out a dumpster fire involving fireworks. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) On Thursday, July 4, just before 4 a.m., Station 7 was dispatched after reports of a dumpster fire at a business on Highway 153. According...
MoonTree Mattress of Tega Cays is rated the Best of South Carolina®
The votes have been counted and the results are in! MoonTree Mattress is a 2024 Best of South Carolina® winner in Guide to South Carolina’s annual readers’ poll. Guide to South Carolina readers and editors have weighed in on the best of everything in South Carolina, honoring thousands of businesses and organizations in more than 25 broad business and community sectors.
Charleston Attorney to chair New Morning’s Board of Directors
New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization working to expand access to affordable contraceptive and family planning services across the state, recently appointed Charleston Attorney Wilbur E. Johnson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, effective July 1. Johnson, a practicing attorney in employment and labor law with...
Historic Columbia executive director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, executive director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of South Carolina’s cultural heritage. The award, the state’s highest civilian honor, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and its citizens.
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Ladson man almost threw away lottery ticket worth $200K
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Ladson man almost threw away a winning lottery ticket worth $200,000, state lottery officials said. The lucky player told the South Carolina Education Lottery that he didn’t think he won anything on a $5 ticket he bought at a Speedway on Ladson Road. He later picked up the ticket to […]
Georgia man wanted for OIS has been arrested
TOCCOA – A Georgia man is wanted for an officer involved shooting that occurred with officers during a traffic stop is in custody. UPDATE: Montavious Cantrell Winkfield is in custody. ORIGINAL RELEASE:. At the request of the Toccoa Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in...
On the Move: Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess was promoted to vice president with Colliers | South Carolina. He served on the Christ Church Episcopal School Alumni Board and was a founding board member of The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties’ Echelon chapter. Burgess is also a member of the International Council...
Former Clemson player confirms new home after entering transfer portal
Infielder Cooper Blauser, who played his freshman season for the Clemson Tigers in 2024, has found a new home after entering the transfer portal back in June. Blauser told The Clemson Insider Wednesday that he was transferring to Jacksonville State in Conference USA. The son of former Atlanta Braves shortstop Jeff Blauser, Cooper Blauser played in 12 games and made eight starts for the Tigers last season, going 3 for 29 (.103) at the plate with a double and a home run. Blauser was one of four Clemson players to enter the transfer portal after the Tigers’ season ended with a loss...
247Sports projects Clemson to play in this 2024 college football bowl game
The Clemson football team has made numerous postseason trips to Orlando over the years. The Tigers have appeared in bowl games in the city no less than seven times, with three appearances coming in the Citrus Bowl (typically played on New Year’s Day) and four in the city’s second bowl game. Orlando’s “other bowl” is now in its second season as the Pop Tarts Bowl. It was initially dubbed the Blockbuster Bowl in the early 90s before taking on a host of other names such as the CarQuest Bowl, MicronPC Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl, Russell Athletic Bowl and Cheez-It Bowl. And according to...
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