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Manufacturing company’s $30M investment to create 125 new jobs in Laurens Co.
CLINTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - On Wednesday, Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) announced they are establishing a new $30 million facility in Laurens Co. Nordson said this facility will create 125 new jobs in machining, production, engineering, and management. The facility will be located at 19375 Highway 72 E in Clinton.
German manufacturer opening first North American facility in Greenville County
Greenville County is honored to be chosen as Fenecon’s flagship US location," expresses Greenville Area Development Council (GADC) CEO, Max Stewart. "This decision highlights Greenville County's position as a premier destination for innovative enterprises, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunities and growth it will bring to our community."
Lt. Gov. Robinson responds to ads featuring his comments about abortion and women keeping their ‘skirt down’
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee in the North Carolina governor's race, is pushing back on recent ads that feature him making statements about abortion including women not being "responsible enough to keep your skirt down".
Anderson to Host Major Youth Fishing Event
The Bass Federation Inc.’s 2024 Junior World Championship will take place July 24–26 on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina, with youth anglers from around the United States and Canada competing for $25,000 in scholarships, products and prizes. For each day of TBF Junior World Championship competition, weigh-ins...
Celebration of Quilts shows years of tradition and craft at show in Anderson, what to know
Creativity in quilting comes in many shapes. The beginnings came from early American settlers, who had a task of necessity, taking scraps of existing material and creating blankets that are today considered works of art history. Quilts come in different forms, like a whole piece of cloth quilt or patchwork, and ones with...
Greenville, SC Arena District To Become A Gateway Destination
If you’re a meeting planner or convention organizer who knows little about Greenville, South Carolina, that’s about to change. According to a recent announcement, the Greenville Arena District or GAD (owner and operator of Bon Secours Wellness Arena), has contracted two architectural firms and Gensler Sports for master planning a 15,500-seat sports and entertainment arena. GAD is also in the process of re-imagining the whole district as the gateway into the flourishing city of Greenville, South Carolina, and selected one of the architectural firms, LMN, to oversee the urban design of the arena’s surrounding campus.
Bon Secours St. Francis tops U.S. News list of Greenville hospitals
U.S. News & World Report recently recognized Bon Secours St. Francis as a 2024-25 “Best Hospital.”. Two of the health system’s campuses – St. Francis Eastside and St. Francis Downtown – were ranked first in the Greenville metro area. Matt Caldwell, president of Bon Secours St. Francis, said they are honored to receive this recognition.
Family plans celebration of life for paralyzed SC woman who died in Italy
GREER, S.C. — The family of a paralyzed South Carolina womanwho died after having a stroke in Italy is planning a celebration of life to remember her. Grace Bradley, who was born with Vodder syndrome and became paralyzed, died in Italy on July 10. Bradley had been in the Venice hospital after suffering a stroke on June 26.
Anderson County prepares for Rock the Country Music Fest with Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, and Miranda Lambert are headlining the Rock the Country Music Festival's "7 Small Towns and 7 Massive Shows" tour, scheduled for July 26-27 at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center. So far, 21,000 tickets have been sold, and organizers expect 25,000 visitors to Anderson County over...
Trees, power lines downed as isolated thunderstorms move through Greenville, South Carolina, area
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A tree and power lines came down as isolated thunderstorms moved through the Greenville, South Carolina, area of the Upstate on Wednesday. WYFF News 4 crews got photos and video of a tree down on power lines near the Clock restaurant on Cedar Lane Road just after 3 p.m.
Jersey Mike’s to open Laurens location
Jersey Mike’s will soon be serving up subs and other sandwiches in Laurens. The chain restaurant, which has more than 2,900 locations nationally and 93 in South Carolina, will open in the shopping center at 900 East Main Street, which is also home to Cato’s and Irene’s.
Upstate social workers working to improve outcomes for minority mental health
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – One in five people are now experiencing issues with mental health. That’s according to clinical workers in the Upstate. Some are working to bring awareness to the stigma around it especially for minorities. 7NEWS spoke with a clinical social worker at Thriveworks in Greenville who said her staff is caring for […]
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