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Local organizations open cooling stations to the public
SPARTANBURG COUNTY—A number of organizations across Spartanburg County are opening their doors to the public to help people cool off during the heatwave that began this month and looks to continue into August. Officials say the organizations, which include Landrum Fire & Rescue District, Campobello Fire Department and Campobello Police Department, are partnering with Spartanburg […] The post Local organizations open cooling stations to the public appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
The Confederate flags explained: How SC incident casts light on history
ATLANTA - James Blitch, a 22-year-old Atlanta man, is accused of driving more than three hours to Spartanburg County, South Carolina, just to lower the Confederate flag that flies over Interstate 85 south. According to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, Blitch’s Saturday night activities have led to trespassing charges. The...
Heat wave continues, cooling stations open in Spartanburg County. What about Greenville?
According to the National Weather Service, which is based in Greenville-Spartanburg, the heat wave in the Upstate will continue for the next two days. Temperatures will stay hot Wednesday through Thursday, with highs in the 90s. Today, highs will reach 92 by 2 p.m.; no relief is in sight until temperatures drop to 79 degrees at 9 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast for this afternoon. ...
Atlanta man arrested after attempt to remove Confederate flag flying over Interstate 85
An Atlanta man was jailed over the weekend and charged with trespassing after trying to remove an often-controversial Confederate flag flying above Interstate 85 in Spartanburg County. Daniel Blitch, 23, was arrested on July 13 after he climbed a fence onto the property at 2294 Teaberry Road to access the...
Duke Energy selects route for controversial transmission line in rural Green Pond
Months after Duke Energy employees held a final meeting for residents in rural Green Pond to share concerns about a new transmission line that will cut through their rural community, the utility company announced it has selected the power line’s route. The new line will now slice through the...
Ex-director stole over $200K from day care in Spartanburg Co., feds allege
MOORE — A former Spartanburg County day care director gave herself bonuses and used company accounts for hotel stays, shopping trips and meals, stealing more than $200,000, a federal indictment alleges. Tammy Renee Taylor faces three counts of wire fraud. An attorney for Taylor did not respond to a...
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