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Local experts weigh in as dengue cases surge across country, rise in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is a public health emergency in the United States as cases of dengue fever soar. The World Health Organization defines dengue as a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to humans, most common in tropical and subtropical climates. As of May, there have been...
Tough Ruling Spoils a Great Night for the Tourists
Asheville — (WLOS) The Asheville Tourists dropped a tight game to the Greenville Drive 4-2 on Wednesday night. Asheville received phenomenal pitching from Trey Dombroski, Kelly Austin, Ian Foggo, and Brody Rodning; however, a late controversial decision hurt Asheville’s chances at winning the game. The Tourists held a...
Dumpster fire broke out behind Powdersville business due to fireworks, fire department says
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. — The Powdersville Fire Department was called to put out a dumpster fire involving fireworks. On Thursday, July 4, just before 4 a.m., Station 7 was dispatched after reports of a dumpster fire at a business on Highway 153. According to the PFD, the proximity of the...
Construction causing Spartanburg Co. road closure, nearby business hopes results bring permanent change
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – In just a few days, construction will begin on Gary Armstrong Road to add a right-turn lane at the intersection with US-29. The officer manager of a nearby business said the project comes after years of too many close calls and wrecks in their parking lot. “It’s just really scary, […]
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.
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…
Carolinas' heat standards for the workplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The heat continues to be a significant cause for concern in the country. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from these extreme temperatures. The proposal would require employers to provide drinking water and rest breaks when the combined...
Florida woman arrested for smuggling several kilos of cocaine into South Carolina, deputies say
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested a Florida woman for trafficking cocaine into South Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on I-95 north near the 163 mile marker. During...
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, Odyssey Online Learning stands out as a beacon of innovation and accessibility for students across South Carolina. Odyssey Online Learning is not just adapting to the digital age but leading the charge with its flexible, student-centered approach. As a...
Law Enforcement in South Carolina plans to crackdown on drunk drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With the 4th of July just a day away law enforcement in the Upstate is amping up their presence on the highway. The Spartanburg Police Department said they are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on impaired driving awareness through education and high-visibility enforcement.
Shaw Industries Faces Lawsuit for PFAS Pollution in South Carolina
Shaw Industries, a major textile manufacturer in Irmo, stands accused in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups, including the Congaree Riverkeeper organization and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The lawsuit alleges that Shaw has been polluting South Carolina’s lower Saluda River with toxic forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These pollutants have been detected upstream of the West Columbia and Cayce drinking water systems, raising concerns about public health risks and environmental damage.
SC technology hub gets $45 million in federal money for energy projects
COLUMBIA — A conglomerate of South Carolina colleges, a federal nuclear research laboratory and the state’s economic development agency won a $45 million federal grant to establish a technology hub focused on developing new energy technologies. The hub, known as SC Nexus, was one of just a dozen federally recognized tech hubs awarded federal funding […] The post SC technology hub gets $45 million in federal money for energy projects appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
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