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Hummingbirds soon will be southbound
As summer fades to fall, hummingbirds will fly away from the Palmetto State, migrating to areas like Mexico and the Bahamas for their tropical climates. The ruby-throated hummingbird ― South's Carolina's most common hummingbird species ― will specifically migrate to Florida and Panama. Where can I see the ruby-throated hummingbird before it leaves SC? Per A-Z Animals , the ruby-throated hummingbird can be found along the Atlantic Coast at beaches and state parks. Hunting Isl
Aug 262 min read
Police arrest suspect in shooting death in Anderson
Nidriques Cunningham was arrested for murder following the shooting death of Demone Devaux. Devaux, shot in the leg on August 10, died a week later on the 17. Cunningham was arrested in connection with the shooting death of 36-year-old Demone Devaux , according to an Anderson Police Department report. Cunningham has been charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and murder. He faces a potential sentence of life without parole or the death penalty. No bond h
Aug 251 min read
Geological update of mysterious hole in Gray Court, SC
A geological assessment of so-called "sinkholes" in Gray Court, SC, found that the ground collapses are not true sinkholes but are caused by weathered granite. That’s according to lead geologist Robby Morrow, who conducted the investigation. A geological survey in August 2025 revealed that these collapses are primarily driven by water erosion and exacerbated by human activity. In early August 2025, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey investig
Aug 232 min read


Wineries flourish in the foothills
There are more than a dozen wineries all flourishing in the Smoky Mountain foothills. There must be a reason. Experts say that the region...
Aug 161 min read


Online virtual learning gains fans
A live teacher interacts with all the students at the same time during the day. At other times, each student proceeds at their own...
Aug 151 min read


Furman's Osher registration is open and promotes lifelong learning
Fall registration for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman University opens Aug. 14. The institute provides...
Aug 141 min read


Have local chefs lured TV lights to Greenville
Greenville has local chefs who are not strangers to national TV lights. Now that the TV show "Chopped" is televising its show right here...
Aug 134 min read


Groundbreaking for Main Street Seneca development
Leaders plan to break ground soon on a mixed-use development in Seneca, Harper’s Plaza. The plan to begin work in the third quarter of...
Aug 131 min read


A talent face-off takes place Saturday at 6 pm at the SC School for the Arts and Humanities
The final three contestants will win scholarships to further their theater education: 1st Place $5,000, 2nd Place $2,500, 3rd Place...
Aug 81 min read


Prisma Health has appointed Anthony Jackson as senior vice presient and chief community officer
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Prisma Health announces the appointment of Anthony Jackson as senior vice president of service lines and chief...
Aug 62 min read


Have we swapped places with the Gestapo?
During World War II, a sheepish young woman refused to say Hail Hitler or deny her faith. For this defiant stand, her mother turned her...
Aug 51 min read


A radioactive wasp nest was discovered at Aiken, SC, on a defunct nuclear plant
A report published by the U.S. Department of Energy stated a radioactive wasp nest was discovered on July 3 in the F-Area Tank Farm of...
Aug 42 min read


New meat market makes a splash with choice cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and seafood
You don’t have to ask, Where’s the beef?
Aug 31 min read




BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVE-AWAY AUG 5 AT PHILLIS WHEATLEY CENTER
PHILLIS WHEATLEY CENTER HELPS DEFRAY YOUR COSTS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES WITH MANY FREEBIES SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO BREAK THE BANK.
Aug 11 min read


Sewer lines clogged during Hurricane Helene are now being cleared in Taylors
A county sewer line crew arrived today corner of Guilford Lane and Scottswood Road, dug a trench on the marked out section of the terrain, unclogged a sewer line, backfilled the hole, packed the soil, planted grass, and overlaid the ground with straw.
Jul 301 min read


Whataburger is offering 75-cent hamburgers on August 8
Whataburger is offering 75-cent hamburgers to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Aug. 8.
Jul 281 min read


How to Cope with a Heat Advisory, and When is Relief Coming?
Authorities have issued a heat advisory. What exactly does that mean? Meanwhile, how do we deal with excessive heat?
Jul 273 min read


Greenville Housing Authority llaunches a learn your way to Home Ownership Program
in Greenville. Photo by Megan Fitzgerald The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved this new program for...
Jul 273 min read


Harvest the Benefits of Good Dental Care
Dentists recommend regular dental cleanings. Such cleanings offer numerous benefits for both your oral and overall health. They help...
Jul 253 min read
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