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Throngs flooded PWCC for a back-to-school giveaway on Tuesday
Countless school children, parents, and guardians streamed through the Phillis Wheatley Center on Tuesday for a massive school supply...
Aug 5, 20252 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 5, 20251 min read


ANALYSIS: When the weather becomes the news. . .
We sit up and take note when the weather becomes the news. In the news world, the headlines are presented first. The weather comes as an...
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Greenville's proposed "wheelsports park" on "steroids"
What would you call a supercharged fun park with new-age rides with curves, hills, dales, and gorges? Calm down, kiddies. Sedate city...
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Gap Creek Road will be closed for repairs
The South Carolina DOT will close a portion of Gap Creek Road in northern Greenville County beginning Aug. 6 for repair work. The work...
Aug 3, 20251 min read


Is it legal to kill a snake on pblic land in SC?
Not everyone flees when they see a snake in their yard.
Aug 3, 20251 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 3, 20251 min read








The Lion King for Kids was a smash at the Phillis Wheatley Center
Charles Reams, BA in Journalism
Aug 2, 20251 min read


Aug 1, 20253 min read


Be alert and avoid being fooled by scammers
Scams are on the rise, police say. They are becoming more brazen, clever and conniving. So report would-be victims. Scammers now use...
Aug 1, 20252 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 1, 20251 min read


THE LION KING FOR KIDS AT THE PHILLIS WHEATLEY CENTER
COME ONE, COME ALL AND ENJOY THE LION KING FOR KIDS AUGUST 1, 5:30 $5 TICKETS PHILLIS WHEATLEY CENTER 335 GREENACRE RD, GREENVILLES, SC
Jul 31, 20251 min read


How do outdoor workers survive the extreme heat?
To survive a heat advisory while working outdoors, prioritize hydration, take frequent breaks in cool, shaded areas, and wear appropriate clothing. Adjust work schedules to avoid the hottest parts of the day, and be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat illness.
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Third-Party Ear Tests are Worth the Time
When you shop for a car, no salesman will tell you that you don’t need another car. He makes his living by selling cars, said Bob, a no-nonsense hearing aid dispenser.
Jul 30, 20252 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 30, 20251 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 27, 20253 min read


How to Cope with Excessive Heat
A video of Dr Jesse Bracamonte at the Mayo Clinic’s website makes these practical suggestions. Heat can quickly put elderly and sick...
Jul 27, 20252 min read
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