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Furman and LiveWell Greenville receive $5 million to improve community health research
Furman University’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH) and nonprofit organization LiveWell Greenville were announced today as recipients of a $5 million grant to improve community health research in the Upstate. The grant is part of a $20 million effort from the American Heart Association and the Robert Wood Johnson...
Darlington lottery winner makes big plans with prize money
DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) - A Darlington man says he hasn’t spent his lottery winnings yet, but he’s got big plans for the money. After winning a $300,000 prize from a $10 ticket, the man has six figures sitting in the bank, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Cleveland Co. rodeo-goers upset after towing enforced for first time in 16 years
For the first time, an annual cowboy experience in Cleveland County implemented towing at the event, leaving some rodeo-goers dealing with the headache of getting their cars back. The Ebony Horsemen Saddle Club hosts the rodeo with Black riders. They’ve held it in Mooresboro since 2008 but have never had...
Greenville police arrest suspect charged for bank robbery in Hendersonville
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville Police Department arrested a suspect on Saturday who officers report was identified as part of a bank robbery that happened Friday morning in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville police said officers were called to SECU located at 90 Commercial Blvd. after a man wearing a...
THP: Man crashes, flees after pursuit in Unicoi County
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded to a crash on Thursday after a man allegedly evaded authorities in a vehicle, according to a report from the THP. The report said a man traveled westbound on State Route 353 in Unicoi County while evading police. The man then reportedly crossed the […]
Hendersonville Apple Festival, Labor Day Parade arriving soon: What to Know
On Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 2, the North Carolina Apple Festival will take place in downtown Hendersonville. The street festival starts at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 with the opening ceremony taking place at 2:15 p.m. at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse. Main Street will be closed to traffic between Caswell and 7th Avenue for the festival, with street closures starting on Thursday, Aug. 29. No parking will be allowed on Main Street after...
Man Sues Buc-ee’s Over Large Inflatable Beaver Outside Store
Whether you live by a Buc-ee's or have ever passed the behemoth structure that seems to go on for a mile, you know it's an experience to shop there. As soon as you pull up to the gas station megastore — where Keith Urban recently worked for a day — you can see that everything is giant, oversized and in your face.
North Carolina woman arrested after her mother is found dead during wellness check
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (TCN) -- Following a daylong search, a 39-year-old woman is in custody on suspicion of killing her mother after the victim's remains were found this week. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office first began a homicide investigation on Aug. 22. Deputies performed a wellness check at a home...
42 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
Participants will take part in the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative before joining a network of more than 2,800 graduates across the state. GREENVILLE, S.C. — Forty-two leaders from across the Upstate will participate in the Riley Institute’s intensive 5-month Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), learning the skills and perspectives necessary to leverage diversity in their organizations in ways that drive social and economic progress in South Carolina.
SC put $274M into flood response and prevention. Here’s where the money is going.
COLUMBIA — South Carolina is buying a Revolutionary War hideout, preserving parts of a pristine barrier island and upgrading outdated stormwater systems with the aim of preventing future flooding. Since 2021, the Legislature, at the urging of Gov. Henry McMaster, has set aside $274 million in a reserve fund in an effort to reduce the […]
Congressman Joe Wilson’s Annual Bus Tour Highlights Local Engagement
Congressman Joe Wilson conducted his annual bus tour from August 20-23, visiting various local businesses, schools, and organizations across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District. As part of the tour, on Wednesday, August 21, Wilson made a stop at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, where he received a warm welcome from chamber members and local officials.
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