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Understanding the difference between the European and the American Weather Models
The "European weather model" seen on TV forecasts originates from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) , an independent, intergovernmental organization established in 1975 to create accurate, medium-range weather forecasts by pooling European meteorological resources. The ECMWF's forecast system, known as the Integrated Forecasting System (IFS) , uses advanced numerical weather prediction techniques and significant supercomputing power to simulate
Aug 272 min read
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
Kool & the Gang willl perform at the Labor Day Fest in Anderson.
The Grammy-awarded national touring artists Kool & the Gang will be the festival’s headliner on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history, and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. The free concert and fireworks show will be at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater over the Labor Day Weekend. “We are thrilled to welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induc
Aug 261 min read


The Greenville Drive and Hub City honor the Negro League, competing as the Sluggers and the Black Spinners
Now forging the future, the Hub City Spartanburgers and the Greenville Drive have crafted a historic landscape. But when players for...
Aug 264 min read
Who's on top of the high school football rankings?
The high school football leaders have emerged early. Gaffney holds top spot despite loss, Byrnes moves ahead of Spartanburg.
Aug 251 min read


Avoiding all video games is like condemning all movies
Not all movies are bad, so not all video games are automatically off limits. Gamers are quick to say that some games are good, despite...
Aug 252 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
Fire razed Hooters Anderson to the ground
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — The Hooters restaurant on Interstate Boulevard in Anderson County, South Carolina, is a total loss after a fire Monday morning. Officials said three departments were dispatched: the Zion Fire Department, the Centerville Fire Department, and the Sandy Springs Fire Department, as well as a ladder team, the typical response for a commercial building fire. The Sandy Springs fire chief said crews were dispatched at 4:17 a.m. Monday. Officials said no one wa
Aug 251 min read


Who needs to be hooked on anything?
Fish see metal glisten in the water. It launches at it and is soon hooked. Have some youths unwittingly become hooked on video games?...
Aug 245 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
Dorman HS trounced Greenville High 34-0
Dorman running back Nick Means stung his opponents with three touchdowns. On Friday, August 22, 2025, Dorman High School running back Nick Means scored three touchdowns in a 34–0 victory over Greenville High School. Means, a junior, rushed for 151 yards during the game, with all of his touchdowns and most of his rushing yards coming in the first half.
Aug 231 min read


The Mcknights embrace real life, not the TV life of the Huxtables
If the successful black TV family of the Huxtables intrigues you, meet the real-life family of the McKnights of Greenville, SC.
Aug 2210 min read


Fall for Greenville 2025 has ramped up the ante in several ways
Sponsors for the Fall for Greenville 2025 are more serious than ever. Previous events have placed Greenville as a viable contender for...
Aug 201 min read


What to know about SC's new golf cart laws
On May 22, Gov. Henry McMaster signed an amendment to Title 56 , the laws surrounding the use of golf carts on roads in South...
Aug 172 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


The Fieldcrest Community is on the rise again
WhatsUpNews.online would love to hear your Fieldcrest story. Call Charles Reams at 864-569-9900. On Saturday, hundreds of Fieldcrest...
Aug 163 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
High School wide receiver Amiri Acker commits to Liberty University
IVA, S.C. A high school standout recently announced his commitment to Liberty University. Crescent’s Amiri Acker announced his plans to attend Liberty after he received more than 20 offers from D1 programs across the country. The wide receiver said a recent visit to the campus helped him make his decision. Acker said, “Around this time last year, Coach Washington started talking to me, and I went there for an official visit last weekend, and that was great,” said Acker. “All
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


Jazz night in Hendersonville, NC
Jazz lovers find good jazz bands. It's what they do. Fans streamed in as if by osmosis ahead of the show, sipped their drink of choice,...
Aug 141 min read
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