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Michelin intends to appeal the $220 million New Mexico verdict for a fatal tire failure, as announced through its legal representation, attorney Wes Ball (of Laster Lynch Farrar & Ball).   The law firm is involved in fighting the case and announced the appeal in late 2025. ATTORNEY WES BALL, NOTED FOR WINING BIG CASES The firm aims to take the case to higher courts after the jury found Michelin 100% liable for the death of three family members due to a defective tire. Yes, Mi

Woodward, Inc., recently announced the construction of a new 300,000-square-foot precision manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, located within the Smith Farms Industrial Park in Greer. The $200 million investment is expected to bring 275 new jobs to the area, company officials said. APPLY ONLINE FOR JOBS NOW The plant will primarily produce servo-hydraulic actuation systems, critical for aircraft flight control, initially for the Airbus A350. A company spokesman said

A weighted silk visiting dress, a cotton bale on a period scale, freshly baked chestnut bread, free popcorn, other giveaways, history lessons, interactions, purchased keepsakes, and more were on display Saturday at the Greer Heritage Museum (GHM) as it commemorated 150 years of service. History buffs, curiosity seekers, students, teachers — all kinds of people streamed through the museum at 106 S. Main St., near downtown Greer. The museum was recently closed for a facelift. N

Attorney James “Merk” Merklinger understands all the legal ramifications of helping children with autism, but it's mainly a personal challenge. Merklinger’s son was diagnosed with autism.  That makes it very personal. Not surprisingly, he leads an organization that leads the charge against autism, which is devoted to supporting children and families affected by autism. “The Autism Society phone rings nonstop because of the need,” says Merklinger. “In South Carolina, there are

Clemson is now helping impaired students excel. Intellectual impairment refers to limitations in mental functioning and adaptive skills. No wonder his peers have named Joseph Ryan the Class of ’39 Award of Excellence. Imagine a major university finding ways to incorporate practical lessons for people with impairments. Ryan is the Sue Stanzione Distinguished Professor at Clemson University’s College of Education. He is the founder and executive director of the ClemsonLIFE™ (Le

Seasonal influenza continues to surge, as in past seasons, but the severity remains low, the SC Department of Public Health (SCDH) said in its weekly report. But the influenza spread is expected to continue. According to the CDC, three pediatric flu-related deaths have been reported. The influenza A viruses are the most frequently reported this season. The SCDH reports seven flu-related deaths and 742 flu-associated hospitalizations. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months

The investigation continues today into the shooting that occurred at Unity Park last night. The adult female victim was shot and treated at the hospital and has since been released.   The victim was near the playground area at the time of the incident, which occurred between two parties near the Unity Park sign. Detectives have determined the victim was not involved in the altercation and is considered an innocent bystander. No arrests have been reported.   The police are ask

Allen Smith, President and CEO of OneSpartanburg, Inc., said the county has invested more than $250,000 in road improvements over the past year. ALLEN SMITH Funds are coming from the new penny tax, which started about a year ago. Many shoddy roads have already been paved, painted, and repaired, Smith said. Sloan Grove Rd. and Zion Hill Rd., one of the most dangerous intersections in the county is now being made into a round-about, he said. According to Smith, Spartanburg main

The First Eight: A History of the eight Black Congressmen from South Carolina. Jim Clyburn is the ninth. The Civil War started in South Carolina. So did Jim Crow, the overthrow of Reconstruction, and a long and cruel history of suppression and tyranny against Blacks. Therefore, it is remarkable that nine congressmen have been elected against this backdrop. South Carolina is the state that gave rise to the Civil War. Three days after Abraham Lincoln was elected president, its

On December 12, the Greenville Police Department reported a juvenile stabbing accident, pending further investigation. The incident occurred in the area of 102 S. Main St. Police found the victim with lacerations to his torso. The minor was transported to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital for treatment. No arrest has been made, and the investigation remains active. Although this incident occurred before the curfew, police remind parents and guardians of the importanc

Patients say that it is more than a mere motto for Centerwell Senior Care. The seniors I interviewed said clinic locations are convenient throughout Greenville. The hours are good, the care is personalized, longer than at other primary care facilities. The team of doctors works together to provide a holistic model of care. One senior had severe chest pain. With a history of heartburn, he could not be sure he was not having a heart problem, something unaccustomed for him. He h

The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport was awarded the Order of the Palmetto on November 21. Dave Edwads was awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for his leadership, a statement said. Edwards’ leadership at GSP has helped advance air service, expand economic development in the Upstate, and strengthen the airport’s position as a leading international cargo gateway, making a lasting impact on the state, according to a GSP stat

The anti-camping ordinance was approved on Nov. 24. The new ordinance is scheduled to take effect 30 days after the city manager has certified all of the following provisions are in place: 24/7 bathrooms, storage facilities, policy review plan, outreach contract, arrangement to inform vagrants of all their resources, trauma treatment, law enforcement authorized to give rides to service providers, homeless shelter definition established. There was a protracted and heated discu

Are Representative Chandra E. Dillard, center supervisor, Octavia Jones, and the community pleased with the progress on the remodel of their beloved community center? Sure, reconstruction is inconvenient at best, but look at these pictures and find measured joy in knowing that project completion is closer each day. See the drawing of the final project. A TRAINED EYE TAKES YEARS TO CULTIVATE Examine these recent pictures showing the progress room by room. See for yourself that

The chamber is so helpful that it is one of the first things new or recently moved-in businesses examine and join. Not a newcomer to the business scene, the Greenville Chamber was established 136 years ago. They have observed cities that grow too fast and have seen the snarled and twisted path that results. That’s why chamber leaders embrace intelligent, deliberate, controlled growth. 2ND FLOOR SUITE 550 According to Gregg Dietz, engagement manager, there are 1600 members. Ne

Greenville, S.C.  — On November 15 at 2:47 p.m. , Greenville Police Department officers responded to a report of a collision with injuries at 385 North and Pleasantburg Drive .   According to witnesses, a pickup truck struck a motorcycle carrying two occupants. The male driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene. A female passenger was transported to Prisma Health with severe injuries.   Police officer Diana Munoz said in a statement that, through further inves

The Prisma Health Sickle Cell Lifespan Center in Greenville provides comprehensive care for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) of all ages—the only clinic in South Carolina built on this “lifespan” model under one roof, says Hematologist Alan Anderson, director of the clinic. BACK ROW R/L DR ALAN ANDERSON, DR DILLON ISAAC, MARTHA RHINEHART NURSE, ALI LANGFORD RN; FRONT ROW CARRIE STOKER-POSTIER LISW-CP, KATIE MUSCHICK, CNS, MAGGIE THOMAS, RN, PRISCILLA KETTER, BS On

The proposed anti-camping ordinance 14A is moving forward, as indicated by the Greenville City Council's decision on Monday night. There will be a second reading of the ordinance on November 24. If approved, it will go into effect on March 1st. The council narrowly passed the first reading of the proposed anti-camping ordinance with a 4-3 vote, despite passionate opposition by several speakers at the meeting. Mayor Knox White cast the tie-breaking vote. Council members DeWork

In the Fall, our thoughts turn to the changing colors of leaves. So, I took some pictures in Greenville and headed to Asheville to document the contrast in colors. THIS COLOR EXHIBIT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF The gardens of the famous Omni Grove Park Inn were a fitting destination. You decide if the trip was worth the effort. GREENVILLE COLORS ARE GOOD, BUT MAKE YOUR OWN COMPARISON Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Because the green pigment, chlorophyll, breaks down with shor

On October 29, the Urban League of the Upstate announced it has received prestigious national awards from the National Urban League at the 2025 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Leadership Conference held in Brooklyn, NY. These awards celebrate the successful launch of the innovative Entrepreneurship program, which helps upstate residents start new businesses in the TV and film industry. Another award is for a Career Development Center led by Lekesa P. Whitner and ECDC Site Director Vict