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Upcountry Fiber issues statement after employee experiences arc flash in Anderson County
A contractor working for Upcountry Fiber and Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Anderson County experienced an arc flash on Monday while assisting with deploying broadband internet services. According to a press release, Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly, administered life-saving procedures on-site, and transported the injured person to AnMed Health Medical Center for further treatment. The contractor was then transported to the Augusta Burn Center. No new details have been released on their condition. ...
Actor Burt Reynolds' Blue Ridge Mountains home sells for $2.9 million
HIGHLANDS, N.C. — 1970s Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds' North Carolina home has sold for $2.9 million. Reynolds was Hollywood's highest-paid actor from 1978 to 1982 and is well known for his roles in Boogie Nights (1997) and Starting Over (1979). The modern-style home in the Blue Ridge Mountains was...
Motorcycle driver dies in collision on I-385
One person is dead after a motorcycle and truck collided on I-385 southbound just before 5:30pm on Wednesday, according to LCpl Brittany Glover of the SC Highway Patrol. The crash occurred near mile marker 20, approximately 1 mile south of Fountain Inn. A 2019 Dodge Ram and a 2021 Kawasaki...
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
Latigo Farm to offer exciting rodeo experience
Summer Stampede Rodeo Series held every other Saturday through October LANDRUM—Latigo Farm, located in the Gowensville area, is hosting its Summer Stampede Rodeo Series every other Saturday night through October, offering an exciting experience and entertainment for the whole family. Latigo Farm hosts a range of activities, such as horse riding lessons, horse boarding […] The post Latigo Farm to offer exciting rodeo experience appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Hamlin: Breaks Barriers, Achieves Success
Woodruff resident Aleena Hamlin recently graduated a year early from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, achieving the highest academic honor as Valedictorian with an impressive 4.4 GPA—the highest grade point average in the school’s records this year. This remarkable achievement showcases Aleena’s dedication, hard work, and exceptional academic talent, making her a role model for her peers and a source of pride for her community.
Wolverines Complete Strong Summer as 2024 Season Approaches
The Woodruff football team turned heads during an impressive slate of summer competition as the countdown to the 2024 season reaches the home stretch. Fall practice officially begins on August 2, and the Wolverines are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting year with a team brimming with talent. During their 7-on-7 summer season, Woodruff made their presence known in several large tournaments, and the effort has head coach Brett Sloan excited for the campaign to come.
Palmetto Holdings HK chooses Atlas at Inland Port Greer for Upstate operations
Palmetto Holdings HK, a logistics management company serving the medical and foodservice industries, has chosen Atlas at Inland Port Greer as the company’s southeast operations hub. According to the company, the Greer facility was chosen for its proximity to key logistics infrastructure like the inland port, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport...
Steve Spurrier thinks Clemson and Florida State ‘belong’ in SEC
Legendary college football coach Steve Spurrier had many sparring matches and one-liners at the expense of both Florida State and Clemson when he was head coach at Florida and South Carolina. But the Head Ball Coach was all business when he said this week that he believes both Clemson and Florida State belong in the SEC — if the schools are presented with the opportunity to join. Spurrier made the remarks to host Ali Peek Wilbur on the A Peak Inside Florida Gators Football podcast Tuesday. “I think FSU definitely belongs in the SEC, but Clemson sort of belongs there also,” Spurrier said....
Duncan Park Lake reopens for non-motorized boating and fishing after decades
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -Dust off your kayaks and head to Duncan Park Lake, as the 14-acre lake reopens for non-motorized boating and catch-and-release fishing after being untouched for decades. “This brand new dock—it’s like, oh, it’s just a dock, what’s the big deal? It’s a huge deal,” said Sophi...
Georgetown debuts South Carolina's first solar-paneled EV station built by local students
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — A training program to develop South Carolina’s workforce in the solar industry has graduated its first class. Georgetown is now the only location in the state to have a solar-paneled electric vehicle charging station, and the students were paid to build it!. It took...
2 NC public universities may be cutting several academic degrees after board vote
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two of North Carolina’s public universities will be allowed to eliminate more than a dozen degree programs ranging from ancient Mediterranean studies to physics after the university system’s governing board voted Wednesday to authorize the cuts. The University of North Carolina Board of Governors'...
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