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NC employees’ health plan running out of money. Legislators mum on what they’ll do about it.
The North Carolina State Health Plan may be unable to stay afloat by fall 2026, according to State Treasurer Dale Folwell. Why the state legislature is withholding the funds needed to keep the plan solvent remains a mystery. COVID-related expenses and skyrocketing prescription drug and health care costs are wreaking...
Special needs cat returned in box to Greenville shelter
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville Humane Society said a box left on their front steps in July contained a familiar face. The white and gray cat had originally come to the shelter when she was three months old. She was the runt of her litter. The little kitten,...
Preliminary recommendations for Greenline-Spartanburg neighborhood plan unveiled
Preliminary recommendations for the Greenline-Spartanburg Neighborhood Master Plan were unveiled to city of Greenville leaders and the general public Aug. 15. The city has spent the last several months working with Arcadis, neighborhood residents and stakeholders to develop an updated plan for the neighborhood. The outdated plan for the Greenline-Spartanburg neighborhood located northeast of downtown Greenville was created in 2001.
Wells Fargo Center branch in downtown Greenville to close in November
The Wells Fargo branch in downtown Greenville is set to close Nov. 6. The full-service branch is located in the Wells Fargo Center at 15 South Main St. Wells Fargo will continue to maintain a presence in the building, according to a statement from the bank. Wells Fargo closed 293...
‘SMALL BY DESIGN’ New Administrator: First Presbyterian Academy Grows Students, Not Size
First Presbyterian Academy doesn’t plan to be the largest school in Greenville County, but it does aspire to do big things in the lives of young people, says the school’s new administrator. “This is a wonderful school community. We are small by design. We want to maintain that family feel,” says Dr. Rob Brown, who became Head of School in June. ...
Successful Test of Humanoid Robots at BMW Group Plant
Munich/Spartanburg, USA. The BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the latest humanoid robot Figure 02 from California company Figure successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. The robot must be particularly dexterous to complete this production step.
A reality check on NC’s battered democracy
Like in every election year, the current North Carolina political scene is frothy with excitement. The statewide races are high-stakes and tightly contested, with an immensely consequential governor’s race complemented by competitive contests for attorney general, lieutenant governor and superintendent of public instruction. Vice President Kamala Harris has a serious chance of winning North Carolina — a victory that President […] The post A reality check on NC’s battered democracy first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Asheville Watchdog: Buncombe Residents Use Millions of Recyclable Plastic Bags a Year; Nearly All End Up in Landfills
Written by Michelle Feuer and John Boyle, Asheville Watchdog. Buncombe County residents use an astounding number of single-use plastic bags every year — 130 million, by one estimate — and, despite being recyclable, nearly all end up in landfills where they become a health hazard, an Asheville Watchdog investigation found.
Greenville Symphony concertmaster relishes leadership role
It seems that Jackie Tso was destined to be a musician. At age 2, she was utterly fascinated by her older brother’s violin. “I apparently would pick up his violin and play with it but not really know what I was doing,” Tso said. “I actually have no memory of doing that, but that’s what my parents tell me.”
Celebrating the Rich Heritage, History of Anderson and South Carolina at Anderson County Museum
Anderson County Museum (ACM) began as a humble one-room operation in the Anderson County Historic Courthouse in 1983. Now located in a 26,000-square-foot facility with more than 12,000 square feet of gallery space, this free admission museum is devoted to sharing the history of Anderson County and South Carolina. The museum also features weekly adult and children’s programs to address various interests including many special events for children.
Strong Storms bring flash flooding, power outages
GREENVILLE - A round of thunderstorms this evening brought plenty of rain to The Delta, and in some places, some flash flooding. The storms started moving into the area around 7 this evening, after triggering a severe thunderstorm watch earlier in the day. Thundershowers moved in from Arkansas and brought...
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