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Recreation facilities enhanced at a community center
Seneca’s Blue Ridge Community Center now has six basketball goals on its newly constructed courts, and the thanks goes to a group of employees at the local BASF plant. Over two days last month, 14 volunteers from the BASF Veterans Employee team committed 60 hours to bring the project to life. The main installation took place June 14 with the installation of MegaSlam72, Mega Slam60, and FX 60 basketball goals. The project attracted attention in the community, as residents stopped by to watch the process. The timing coincided with Juneteenth celebrations and underscored a commitment by BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions to create opportunities and enhancing facilities in underserved communities.
Recent drought leads to rise in yellowjackets buzzing beneath the surface
Yellow jackets build more nests underground due to lack of food source during drought. Due to recent rain, you might have found yourself mowing the yard more frequently. If you're like me, you had a scare when you accidentally mowed over a yellow jacket nest. I'm thankful I didn't get stung, but it got me thinking about how drought could affect these nests.
SC Launch awards $250K investment to Greenville-based Bubble Paper
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, announced July 23 it awarded a $250,000 investment to Bubble Paper, a Greenville-based company that produces an eco-friendly replacement for plastic shipping solutions. “We were fortunate to start working with the SCRA and SC Launch Inc. teams early on. They understood...
Sunrise and sunset will be super pretty this week. Here's why.
PICKENS, S.C. — If you noticed the sunrise was a little more vibrant Tuesday morning, you are not alone. Saharan dust is the reason behind the beauty. (Video above: A look at how Saharan dust affects hurricane season) Jane Griswold Lewis sent us this picture from Pickens. But don't...
CLEAR now offering TSA PreCheck enrollment at GSP Airport
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, announced Tuesday morning that it’s expanding its services at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport by adding TSA PreCheck enrollments. CLEAR, which has provided expedited screening services at GSP since June 2022, will now offer TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23. Airport officials said TSA […]
Children’s book by Greenville man tackles scary ‘C’ word
A Greenville man is honoring his mother’s legacy by publishing a book that helps children tackle the difficult subject of losing a parent to cancer. “The Big Scary ‘C’ Word” follows a child trying to be brave and positive as his mother goes through doctor visits and illness. The book was written by Drew Stamm, a shareholder with NAI Earle Furman, and illustrated by Upstate artist Gray Taylor.
‘Baby’ Bi-Lo redevelopment requests rezoning: Greenville Planning Commission preview
Here is what’s on the agenda for the next city of Greenville Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 1. The “Baby” BI-LO project is an upcoming mixed-used development coming to the former BI-LO location in Greenville’s North Main neighborhood at 505 N. Main St. The plan for the site includes roughly 300 residential units and commercial tenancy with a minimum 10% of residential units to be designated as affordable housing.
Spartanburgers give update on construction of stadium
Spartanburg, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Hub City Spartanburgers spoke at the Spartanburg City Council Meeting Monday night to give an update on the team and the stadium’s construction. Officials from the team shared with the council that the project is currently on schedule. They added that they expect...
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