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High Point Wins HS Basketball Championship
High Point Academy boys basketball defeats Liberty in Class AA Upper State final High Point Academy boys basketball defeated Liberty...
Mar 5, 20251 min read


Wind Damage Wednesday in Upstate
If you did not have wind damage, likely someone near you did. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts of 89 mph early Wednesday...
Mar 5, 20251 min read


My Guarded Secret
Percival — seeking stability My name is Percival. And I have a secret. Sure, I’ve been living on the streets for years, but that’s no...
Mar 4, 20252 min read


George Maholtz, Four-Time State Westling Champion
Eastside's George Maholtz and BHP's Jayden Morris win fourth wrestling state championships Maholtz, the No. 1 seed in the 157-pound...
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Spartanburg Plan to Close, Putting 90 Workers Out of Jobs
Yokohama's Trelleborg plant in Spartanburg to close, lay off 90 workers Yokohama TWS North America is closing its Trelleborg plant in...
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Fire Victims Back in Their Homes
Folks back in homes after SC wildfires rage; statewide burn ban remains in effect Some South Carolinians forced to evacuate because of...
Mar 3, 20251 min read


A Good Friend to the Rescue
My wife called to see what was happening in our living room. I knew that it was not pretty, but I had no idea what was causing such a...
Mar 3, 20253 min read


Singer Angie Stone Killed in Car Crash
R&B singer Angie Stone died in a car crash early Saturday. She was 63. The Columbia, South Carolina, native was traveling with members...
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Powdersville Pass Christ Church to HS Basketball Final
Jaleel McGee made the go-ahead basket and two steals in the final minute as Powdersville beat Christ Church, 58-57, Friday in the Class...
Mar 2, 20251 min read


Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta 8 oz pasta (linguine, spaghetti or angel hair) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb large shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails...
Mar 1, 20251 min read


Jones Gap State Park Opened March 1
Jones Gap State Park May Never Be the Same Since Hurricane Helene Nature lovers will want to see the difference. Forestry experts from...
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Two Upstate Towns Are Recognized
SC's 8 best-kept secret towns, according to World Atlas Local small towns pack a punch that is full of pleasant surprises. Let’s...
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Harris Teeter Fills a Void
Harris Teeter Fills a Vacuum We first fell in love with the business model of Harris Teeter when we discovered their store on Augusta...
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Greenville HS Basketball Team Makes Run to Final
Greenville boys basketball sparked run to Upper State final Greenville coach Mike Anderson benched his two all-state players, Roman...
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Jorge Garcia Had the Joint Jumping
Anyone who happened to stroll past the Blues Boulevard at 300 River Road in Greenville Wednesday night had to notice that the joint was...
Feb 27, 20251 min read


From Riches to Rags
I had it all going on. A tall blonde, I was the life of the party and every party; since I was popular beyond my wildest imagination....
Feb 26, 20251 min read


Once Homeless Janes Tells Her Story
I had it all going on. A tall blonde, I was the life of the party and every party; since I was popular beyond my wildest imagination....
Feb 26, 20251 min read


The Kroc Center is Booming
Ray fell into drug addiction, and for three months, he was homeless. Yes, this is the same Ray Kroc who later founded McDonald’s. Many...
Feb 26, 20251 min read


Mary is Finally Off the Streets and Homeless No More
I spent 15 years homeless. I got married and had two children while on the streets. I’m Mary, and this is my story. Bossy Bob forced...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Cottonwood Trail Has Been Restored
Cottonwood Trail: New paved trail, bridges, signs; native trees replanted The Cottonwood Trail and the Preserve have been through a lot...
Feb 23, 20253 min read
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