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Measles is in a crisis stage, particularly for Spartanburg and the Upstate, say epidemiologists of the SC Department of Health. South Carolina is experiencing a significant measles o The DPH Reports 124 New Measles Cases in Upstate, New Public Exposures, and Upcoming Vaccination Opportunities. Recent figures bring the total Upstate outbreak to 434 cases. There are currently 409 people in quarantine and 17 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 6. Why is

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The investigation continues into the police ambush that occurred Sunday at the Greenville Detention Center on McGee St. The officer was seated in his patrol car when he was shot multiple times. The suspect fled in his car immediately following the shooting. The Greenville County Coroner’s office identified the suspect as David William Lane, 42, and ruled his death a suicide. The officer was transported to Prisma Health on Grove Road, where he was treated for

Greenville high school seniors may now apply for a scholarship at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC). The scholarship is for $2,500 and honors Dr. Lela McKnight, a longtime Greenville educator and guidance counselor and Xanthene Norris,, educator, Greenville County Council member and civil right activist.  Check eligibility and other details at https://philliswheatleysc.org/ XANTHENE NORRIS The deadline for applying is February 28. Awards will be presented at a b

The suspect in the police ambush has been shot and killed in a gunfight, following an automobile chase. Authorities say the targeted attack occurred approximately 1:40 AM on Sunday at the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center at 4 McGee Street. The officer was treated and released from the hospital.

The Mockingbird creates an intimate setting where audiences can experience music up close. That’s because the space inside the historic Marley and Gullick building has been reimagined. The former downtown carriage factory has been transformed into a two-level venue built for nights of live music and events that linger long after the final note. In both locations, renovations include reclaimed wood and the preservation of historic elements, such as original brick and painted m

The temporary suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the October government shutdown had immediate and severe consequences. More than half a million South Carolinians were suddenly unable to buy groceries for November. Overnight, there were twice as many people at Greenville charities and food pantries. This surge in demand pushed these organizations to the front lines of a food crisis. The average monthly benefit is about $190 per pers

On January 3, the SC Department of Public Health (DPH) identified an individual who visited several Greenville locations while unknowingly infected with measles, according to a statement posted on their website. DPH has defined the times of potential exposure to others at the following locations: Nose Dive restaurant at 116 S. Main Street, Greenville, S.C. on Dec. 24 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm Best Buy at 1125 Woodruff Road, Suite 1201, Greenville, S.C. on Dec. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m.

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