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Greenville bar stops serving alcohol due to 'failure of SC lawmakers'
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A Greenville restaurant and bar will no longer serve alcohol due to what it calls the "failure of SC lawmakers." (Video above: Previous coverage of the liquor liability issue) Local Cue on Orchard Park Drive posted the following on Facebook on Thursday:. "Starting today, July 18,...
Grant funding allocation for parks causes controversy in Williamston
During the Williamston Town Council meeting last week, there was considerable discussion related to an earmark of $750,000 from the State budget which is to be used for improvements in Mineral Spring Park and Brookdale Park. Williamston Mayor Rockey Burgess thanked Representative Anne Thayer for helping secure the funding which...
Power restored to downtown Greenville after outage
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Update at 1:45 p.m.:. Some businesses and residents in Downtown Greenville are without power Thursday afternoon. The Duke Energy website said 327 customers are without power from East Stone Avenue to South Academy Street. The estimated time for power to be restored by 3 p.m. after...
Gamble paying off for innovative development in Greer
As a Swiss manufacturing company nears completion of its first U.S. facility, the unusual design of the larger facilities in Greer is paying off for the developer. Matica Group’s $2 million investment in the site will create 40 new jobs, according to an earlier report. Mixed-use developer Greenberg Gibbons...
Warrant: Person being evicted attacked defenseless victim with sword
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said a person is in custody after stabbing another woman, seriously injuring her on Thursday. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to Regency Hill Drive around 11 a.m. and learned the suspect, 34-year-old Michelle Silva Perez, became upset at being evicted from the property and began causing a disturbance.
Greenville County Schools to offer free lunch at most schools this academic year
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville County Schools confirmed that the district will continue to offer free lunches at most schools during the upcoming school year. According to officials, the district provides the meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a school meal funding option from USDA. They added that CEP status is determined by the percentage of students from households receiving public benefits.
North Carolina: Henderson County dedicates bridge to fallen officer
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Roughly four years after Deputy Ryan Hendrix died in the line of duty, Henderson County dedicated a bridge off of I-26 to honor his memory. Deputy Hendrix responded to an early morning car break-in call in 2020, where the suspect seemed to comply with officers before fatally shooting Hendrix in the face.
7 Must-Shop Farmers’ Markets
From ruby-red tomatoes and tender squash to sweet Southern melons and peaches, summer produce makes this one of the best seasons to visit your closest farmers’ market. Teeming with the freshest locally grown goods you can get your hands on, farmers’ markets allow you to meet the hardworking growers of your favorite fruits and vegetables, learn more about what you’re buying, and, of course, snag a sack full of Southern produce ready to devour.In Birmingham, Alabama, Saturday mornings are spent at The Market at Pepper Place, where regional vendors come fully stocked with treats like sweet Chilton County peaches that grow south of the city and fresh-baked Danish and sourdough loaves from the always bustling Hinkel’s Bakery tent. Don’t worry—the line is totally worth it (and moves quickly)! South Carolina’s Greenville Saturday Market is another on our must-attend list. From May to October, charming Main Street transforms into a sprawling two-block market with more than 70 vendors. It’s been taking place for more than 20 years now and only gets better each week.
Public safety improvements top city of Fountain Inn’s budget plan
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (WSPA) – The city of Fountain Inn is taking new measures they say will boost the quality of life for residents. City officials are making adjustments to public safety and other aspects of government. Mayor Fountain Inn GP Mcleer said there are around 13,000 residents in the city and counting. He told […]
Weekend events in Upstate: Jodeci in Greenville, Columbian Cultural Festival, watch 'Jaws'
There are so many things to do for a fun weekend, from live performances to festivals, community gatherings, farmer's markets, quilt shows, and more. Main Street Fridays There's no better way to kick off your weekend in Greenville than by attending Main Street Fridays. ...
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