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Greenville schools on eLearning
Greenville County School buildings may be closed, with many extracurricular activities curtailed, but learning continues apace, thanks to eLearning functionality. Thus, missed days of in-person classes will not need to be made up, officials said in a statement on its website. Check the appropriate social media and school sites for closing and delay information. https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/News/main.asp?titleid=2602elearning
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Upstate weather-related fatalities
At least six confirmed deaths have occurred in the Upstate during the two recent storms, including several due to hypothermia, and a 79-year-old man who died from a head injury after sliding on ice near his house, said the SC Department of Public Health. SIMULATION Greenville officers have reported a spike in car crashes. Firefighters use chains on tires while responding to emergencies, but other motorists driving without chains in this snow are at great peril. Authorities ur
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Is climate change real?
Snow twice in Greenville this winter. That has locals talking. Residents ask, What’s going on? Ice this far South is rare. Arctic blasts and ice are added to the dreary mix. That’s different, you heard neighbors talking. Are these conclusions subjective? What does the evidence say? Send your comments to sources@whatsupnews.online Increasingly, the impacts of human-caused climate change, combined with natural climate variations and complex atmospheric dynamics, said the Nation
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Keen vision, requisite for athletic prowess
Think of a great athlete, and most of us think of a strong, fast, and talented specimen. However, some sports authorities list vision foremost. CARLOS HARPER HAD 20/10 VISION AT HIGH SHOOL Cal Ripken should know a thing or two about athleticism. Ripken, “the iron man,” played 21 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles as shortstop and third baseman. He played in 2,632 consecutive games. Vision in sports means more than 20/20 eyesight. In encumbrances, reacting to rapidly changing s
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Is climate change real?
Snow twice in Greenville this winter. That has locals talking. Residents ask, What’s going on? Ice this far South is rare. Arctic blasts and ice are added to the dreary mix. That’s different, you heard neighbors talking. Are these conclusions subjective? What does the evidence say? Send your comments to sources@whatsupnews.online Increasingly, the impacts of human-caused climate change, combined with natural climate variations and complex atmospheric dynamics, said the Nation
SCHP driving tips on ice patches
The Greenville Police Department reported responding to 13 car accidents this week, two more than during the previous storm. The SC Highway Patrol (SCHP) advises motorists to slow down, increase the distance between vehicles, and brake early and gently to avoid accidents on ice patches. Avoid abrupt lane changes that could cause other motorists to veer onto ice patches in shady areas, on bridges, or on frozen overpasses. Drive only as necessary, and beware of bridges and over
Weather impact update
A powerful Arctic blast hit Greenville on Saturday, bringing 4 to 8 inches of total snowfall, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts up to 40 mph created potential whiteout conditions in some areas. This could be the milestone event that people will discuss for years to come, said one man in Taylors. Another person said that many will display pictures of this event in family photo albums. Meantime, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor for S.C., severe to extre
Just for Laughs
Is climate change real?
Snow twice in Greenville this winter. That has locals talking. Residents ask, What’s going on? Ice this far South is rare. Arctic blasts and ice are added to the dreary mix. That’s different, you heard neighbors talking. Are these conclusions subjective? What does the evidence say? Send your comments to sources@whatsupnews.online Increasingly, the impacts of human-caused climate change, combined with natural climate variations and complex atmospheric dynamics, said the Nation
SCHP driving tips on ice patches
The Greenville Police Department reported responding to 13 car accidents this week, two more than during the previous storm. The SC Highway Patrol (SCHP) advises motorists to slow down, increase the distance between vehicles, and brake early and gently to avoid accidents on ice patches. Avoid abrupt lane changes that could cause other motorists to veer onto ice patches in shady areas, on bridges, or on frozen overpasses. Drive only as necessary, and beware of bridges and over
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