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Non-profit expanding service in southside Spartanburg food desert
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - It’s been nearly a year since southside Spartanburg’s Piggly Wiggly store closed. The move returned the southside community back to food desert status. Meaning, the community doesn’t have access to purchase fresh and affordable foods within a reasonable distance. Shortly after the store closed, a non-profit stepped up to fill the gap in resources.
3 South Carolina stores to close as Big Lots closes 35-40 sites nationwide: What to know
Big Lots, a chain of discount retail stores, is slated to close 35-40 stores this year with bankruptcy looming. Representatives have cited “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending in the decision. The chain joins others including Red Lobster, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond and more in...
Department of Public Health urges parents to vaccinate children ahead of school year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required vaccines ahead of the 2024-25 school year. Officials say children enrolled in school are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of each school year. According to […]
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
SC Launch awards $250K investment to Greenville-based Bubble Paper
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch, announced July 23 it awarded a $250,000 investment to Bubble Paper, a Greenville-based company that produces an eco-friendly replacement for plastic shipping solutions. “We were fortunate to start working with the SCRA and SC Launch Inc. teams early on. They understood...
Family gives new update on 3-year-old kidnapped, left in burning truck
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The family of a three-year-old who was kidnapped and left in a burning truck back in May provided another update on his recovery. On Saturday, July 20, the family said Bennett is still holding strong and thanked the community for their continued prayers:. “He is...
SoCon Football Media Days -- LIVE UPDATES
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- With the 2024 season looming just over the horizon, The Citadel football program participated at the Southern Conference Media Days on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23 at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, S.C., previewing the upcoming campaign via commentary from second-year head coach Maurice Drayton along with the leadership duo of graduate transfer QB Johnathan Bennett and redshirt junior WR Javonte Graves-Billips.
Thousands in WNC have power restored after storms; more severe weather in forecast
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After thunderstorms caused widespread power outages in Western North Carolina on Tuesday, thousands of residents now have their power restored. According to Duke Energy, the company responded to many outage calls on Tuesday, and power was restored to around 2,000 customers. With more thunderstorms in...
Country singer Clint Black to perform in Spartanburg during cross-country tour
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Country singer Clint Black will perform in Spartanburg as part of his 35 Years of Killin’ Time Tour. The concert will be held at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, located at 385 North Church Street, on Nov. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. The singer said...
This South Carolina Beach Has Deadly Lightning Potential
One South Carolina beach is getting press for the wrong reasons: being one of the most dangerous in the U.S. for deadly lightning strikes. There’s nothing quite as lovely as heading to a beautiful South Carolina beach in the summertime, but sometimes, the beach can be a dangerous spot.
SoCon Coaches Pick Furman Second; Eight Paladins Earn Honors
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Furman Athletics) - Furman has been picked second in a poll of Southern Conference head football coaches, and eight Paladins have earned preseason all-conference accolades, it was announced today at the league’s annual football media day at Greenville’s Hotel Hartness. Furman, the defending SoCon champion, collected...
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