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Classic rockers Asia bring ‘Heat Of The Moment’ tour to Spartanburg: Upstate Beat
It’s difficult to imagine a band with a better pedigree than the one Asia had when it formed in 1981. After the temporary, as it turned out, dissolutions of highly regarded progressive rock bands Yes, King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer as the 1970s drew to a close, a sort of supergroup rose from the ashes.
Staying safe this Fourth of July
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Each year, Fourth of July celebrations take place across the Upstate, and each year, first responders stay busier than usual. “3,000 children every year are brought to our ERs because of firework injuries,” said Penny Shaw, program coordinator for Safe Kids of the Piedmont. Spartanburg first responders tell us despite fireworks […]
New to the Street: The Vintage Toast
The Vintage Toast is an event venue in Spartanburg consisting of more than 4,000 square feet spread over two levels. The first floor consists of two areas that can be used for dining with a bar in the middle. The back dining area opens into the courtyard. The building also features a ballroom. The venue can accommodate up to 150 guests and has over 50 onsite parking spaces.
NC State Men’s Basketball Will Play USC Upstate in Non-Conference Play in 2024-25
NC State’s Men’s Basketball team will host USC Upstate on Monday, November 4th in a non-conference game. NC State is 2-0 all-time against USC Upstate, defeating the Spartans for the first time 79-60 on December 11, 2010, and the last time the Wolfpack faced USC Upstate, they won 98-71 on December 22, 2018.
Gov. Henry McMaster vetoes plan that would have benefited SC coastal property owners building sea walls
Aside from laying out which line items he was striking, the governor also touted some of the changes in the final budget, including raises for teachers and law enforcement, $200 million in funding for bridge replacements and repairs, and cutting the state's personal income tax rate from 6.4% to 6.2%.
Sextortion victim’s families brought together to fight growing crime
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Brandon Guffey says he feels partly responsible wishing he could have done something to save the life of James Woods. “It’s like a parasite that sucks the life out of these children and preys on their shame,” expressed Brandon Guffey. The Streetsboro teen took...
Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill on Wednesday to discuss what could happen if Biden chooses to step aside. Hill…
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