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Duncan Park Lake reopens for non-motorized boating and fishing after decades
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -Dust off your kayaks and head to Duncan Park Lake, as the 14-acre lake reopens for non-motorized boating and catch-and-release fishing after being untouched for decades. “This brand new dock—it’s like, oh, it’s just a dock, what’s the big deal? It’s a huge deal,” said Sophi...
Local apprenticeship program casts new hope for South Carolina's seafood industry
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Local Lowcountry watermen are trying to find more people who want to work out on the water and expand the seafood industry across the South Carolina coast. The South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program is hoping to reel in the next generation of maritime enthusiasts.
Iron Horses, Bishops athletic programs peak near SC’s top
Dan Minkin will never forget his first year as athletic director at Philip Simmons High School. Minkin signed on in time for the 2019-20 academic year. That academic year will be remembered at PSHS as the year of the first graduating class in the school’s history. It will also be known as the year the COVID-19 pandemic shut down high school athletics around the country.
Whataburger sets opening date of Greenville location
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Whataburger has announced when the people of Greenville can get their hands on the popular food. Recently, Whataburger opened its first location in the state on July 15 in Boiling Springs. The new location will officially open on July 29 at 11 a.m. and can be...
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
Finland-Based Halton MEI USA Plans Piedmont, South Carolina, Operations
Indoor climate technology company Halton MEI USA, Inc. plans to establish manufacturing operations in Piedmont, South Carolina. The $2.6 million project is expected to create 65 jobs in Anderson County. The company will lease a 39,000-square-foot space located at 120 Exchange Logistics Park Drive. Production is scheduled to begin August...
SC first responders receive mental health check-ins from peers with new program
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A new program is giving first responders across the Palmetto State access to mental health services on demand. The new initiative is the South Carolina Peer Connect App. It connects first responders to trained team members and resources that can help them if they need support. The SC Peer Connect […]
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