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FRC Team 4451 Robotz Garage celebrates big wins
This past weekend, the Laurens robotics team Robotz Garage, consisting of high school students from Laurens District 55 and Fountain Inn celebrated a first place win in the South Carolina Robotics and Practical (SCRAP) competition at the Sumter Civic Center. “This competition in the summer is sort of like the...
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...
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,...
Members Only Drop: Custom BMW CCA Air Jordan Shoes During 2nd Special Drawing Period
BMW CCA Dream Car Raffle EXCLUSIVE: Win a one-of-one custom-designed pair of BMW CCA Nike Air Jordan shoes!. First revealed at BMW CCA’s 2024 BimmerLife MiX event in Greer, SC, the custom pair of Nike Air Jordan One Mid SE shoes attracted quite a bit of attention from attendees of all ages. These one-of-a-kind custom painted Nike Air Jordans will go to one lucky member as part of the second Special Prize Drawing period that will end on July 29, 2024.
Breakfast tacos: Greenville restaurant named best in SC by Yelp: See the best in the South
Upstate residents who enjoy pizza and tacos can have the best of both worlds at this Greenville restaurant. Tacozinni, a modern and casual pub combining the flavors of both foods, was recently named among Yelp's top spots to eat breakfast tacos in each state. Taco Billy was also named in Asheville, North...
6 Southern Hotels Where You'll Be Welcomed With A Signature Cocktail
Cool your jets as you settle in at your home away from home with these refreshing (and free!) welcome drinks. One of the unspoken rules of Southern etiquette is that when you're the host, it's important to always offer refreshments. So when I know that guests are coming over, I mix up a pitcher of sweet tea and have a few bottles of beer or some wine chilling. This way, I can greet my guests at the door with a beverage or ask them to help themselves. With one small gesture and in a matter of 30 seconds, the visitors know that they can make themselves at home. Plus, they can chill out after what might have been a long or challenging commute.
‘Smart growth is essential:’ planners present vision plan for Piedmont
PIEDMONT, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Growth is happening across the upstate, that includes smaller communities too—like Piedmont. It’s a small community along the Saluda River. Split between two upstate counties. “We kind of have been left behind, you know, the mills left and everything left and Piedmont was...
Register now for 5K Spring Water Run
The 43rd Annual Spring Water Festival will feature a 5K walk/run that will be held on Saturday, August 24th. Advance online registration will be available until race day. Entry Fee is $25 and includes a race bib and timing chip. Spring Water Race shirts can be added on to any registration for $12 each.
Let's Party! Banana Ball World Tour Coming to Fluor Field!
The 2024 Banana Ball World Tour - aka "The Greatest Show in Sports" - will arrive in Downtown Greenville on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th, as Fluor Field will host its first ever Banana Ball baseball games featuring the Party Animals versus the Firefighters!. Lower bowl seating for...
Greenville’s Peace Center announces debut of 2024-2025 Broadway season tickets
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville Peace Center has announced the date that tickets for its 2024-2025 Broadway season will be available for purchase. Tickets for the 10 shows will go on sale on Monday, July 22, at 10 a.m. These tickets can be purchased online at peacecenter.org, by...
Missing Upstate man found safe
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Update from Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office:. "The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Eugene Wilson Mack, the vulnerable adult who was reported missing, has been safely found. "Eugene Wilson Mack was located this morning, July 16, 2024. He is safe and is...
MP Husky Expanding Upstate Operations; $11 Million Investment and 35 New Jobs Expected
MP Husky, a manufacturer of cable support and power distribution systems, has announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations. The company’s $11.1 million investment will create 35 new jobs. A subsidiary of Gower Corporation, MP Husky has more than 60 years of experience designing and manufacturing cable tray...
Local leaders unite community amid political tensions
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -In a powerful display of unity, local leaders in Greenville, are working to bring the community together, addressing concerns that recent political issues are causing divisions. Dr. U.A. Thompson led a heartfelt prayer at John Wesley United Methodist Church, asking for blessings on all political affiliations...
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 County coroner investigating toddler's death
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — The Greenville County Coroner's Office is investigating a toddler's death. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) The mother of the 2-year-old boy brought him to Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville around 7 p.m. Monday, according to Greenville County Coroner Shelton England. The toddler went...
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