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New nonprofit, Roman’s World, launches to help families affected by autism
Musician and author Jonathan “Mookie” Morant has recently stepped into a new role: nonprofit founder. Inspired by his young son, this summer Morant started up his new nonprofit foundation, “Rōman’s World,” which aims to directly assist families with children on the autism spectrum. Morant’s son, Rōman, a 6-year-old is autistic and non-verbal.
Local Cue to halt service of alcohol, cites venue crisis
Local Cue, a Greenville sports bar has discontinued its service of beer, wine, and liquor, making the announcement on social media July 18, citing liquor liability insurance as the reason. The skyrocketing cost of premiums has been an ongoing issue for the state, with Upstate businesses like Blind Horse Saloon,...
Upstate Verizon stores giving away school backpacks
With the school year fast approaching, Verizon Wireless stores across the Upstate are participating in the 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” July 28 at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room. It will be give away more than $3 million worth of backpacks nationwide. Any backpacks not picked up will be donated to local schools.
7 fire departments responded to an Inman house fire likely caused by lightning, firefighters say
INMAN, S.C. — The Inman Community Fire Department believes a house fire began after lightning struck a home in Inman, South Carolina. Firefighters were dispatched to the home around 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 after a person in the home smelled smoke and called 911. Forty firefighters from...
North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
NEVER GIVE UP: Emily Locklear Overcomes Adversity And Earns College Degree From Wofford
Never Give Up. That’s the motto that Emily Ryann Locklear has lived by, and it’s what has motivated her into the unstoppable young lady that she has become. At a time when others might have been defeated, Emily kept pushing forward to achieve her goals. Emily graduated from...
Honored fallen heroes, rescue of symbolic freedom stirs RNC emotion
(The Center Square) – Sacrifices were too many, and the least the fraternity brothers on a North Carolina campus could do, he said, was keep Old Glory flying. And so, they did. In an emotional back-to-back segment of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, the tears for lives lost among 13 families were followed by song and inspiration from country music artist Brian Kelley performing with the Holy Redeemer...
White Wine & Butter moves into Greer Golf Course
It’s been about 10 months since White Wine & Butter announced it was moving out of its first home in Cartwright Food Hall in Greer. After some time allowing fans to guess where it may open next, the word is out: White Wine & Butter is moving to Greer Golf in the fall.
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."
GBI Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Alto, Banks County Involving Two Georgia Residents
Details emerge as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation delves into the tragic officer-involved shooting in Alto, Banks County which resulted in the deaths of two Georgia residents – Joshua Everett Emmett, 45, of Alto, and Meagan Victoria Feaster, 33, of Forsyth, as reported by the GBI. The incident unfolded early in the day and no officers were reported injured during the event.
Pollack Details Speech Swinney Should Give Clemson Players Entering ‘24
College football analyst and former Georgia All-American David Pollack joined Chad Withrow and Jonathan Hutton on an episode of OutKick's Hot Mic. Pollack discussed Clemson and head coach (...)
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