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Scammers impersonating Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force members
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office is warning that scammers are trying to extort money from people they are accusing of communicating with underage girls. The scam appears to be “ramping up,” Attorney General’s Office spokesman Robert Kittle says. Scammers have also used a real...
Greenville-Spartanburg airport expands security pre-check services
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will receive expanded services from CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck provider. CLEAR will begin offering TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23. The company has been providing expedited screening services at GSP since June 2022. TSA PreCheck members typically experience reduced wait times through airport security....
North Carolina City Has 300% More Juveniles Charged in Homicides in 2024
One North Carolina city is having quite some troubles with juveniles connected to homicides lately. A report from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has come out and the midyear crime stats are quite interesting. In general, crime overall is on the rise this year. Violent crimes specifically are up and causing a bit of frenzy in the city.
Polk is one of eleven counties to switch to digital court records this week
Remainder of state to convert to eCourts in 2025 Polk County is one of eleven counties in the state that have completed the switch from paper to digital court records as part of North Carolina’s eCourts expansion. The shift was officially completed on Monday, July 22. The eCourts system now serves around half of […] The post Polk is one of eleven counties to switch to digital court records this week appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Grocery chain recalling dessert over allergy concern
Supermarket chain Wegmans is recalling its gluten-free carrot cake slices because they were mislabeled as gluten-free chocolate cake slices. The chocolate cake slices contain soy, which may pose a problem for people with soy allergies. The affected products are labeled “Kalo GF Chocolate Cake Slice” and include a UPC reading...
Nipro Medical Corp. to build $398M North Carolina plant
Medical device maker Nipro Medical Corp. is building a $397.8 million facility in Greenville, North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper stated in a July 17 press release. The 550,000-square-foot plant will create 232 jobs and produce dialyzers and precision needles for the healthcare industry that support people with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and other renal health issues, according to Nipro.
Polk Family Fun Day to take place at Isothermal Community College
COLUMBUS—Isothermal Community College is set to host the Polk Family Fun Day on Thursday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school’s Polk Campus, located at 1255 W. Mills St. The event promises a day filled with joy and entertainment, offering games, crafts, food trucks, and more for the whole family to […] The post Polk Family Fun Day to take place at Isothermal Community College appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Polk County hears from sheriff on new inmate care contract, patrol overtime
Board of Commissioners also increase 911 Capital Project budget COLUMBUS—At the Polk County Board of Commissioners regular meeting held on Monday, July 22, the board approved an agreement between Southern Health Partners and Polk County Detention Center and a budget amendment to pay overtime for officers patrolling the Green River Cove area near Saluda. […] The post Polk County hears from sheriff on new inmate care contract, patrol overtime appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Death row inmate in South Carolina resentenced to life in prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who spent nearly two decades on South Carolina’s death row for killing two people has been granted life in prison without parole two years after a federal court overturned his original sentence, news outlets report. A Lexington County judge signed off on the deal for Quincy Allen on Monday. In 2002, […]
Attorney General Alan Wilson Warns About Scammers Claiming To Be With Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Attorney General Alan Wilson is warning people about a scam in which people claim to be members of his office’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force or local police in order to steal money. For years, criminals have pretended to be law enforcement and members of the ICAC task...
SylvanSport Marks Milestone with ‘Micro Series’ Launch
BREVARD, N.C. – SylvanSport, the Brevard, N.C.-based innovator and manufacturer of renowned adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents, and outdoor gear, celebrates its 20th anniversary with the launch of its latest product line, the 2025 Micro Adventure Series (MAS). Maintaining the brand’s commitment to renowned design, quality, and comfort, MAS is all about being compact, lightweight, and nimble, according to a company release.
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