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Carry-on firearms increased in S.C first half of year
JUL 25, 2024
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at South Carolina airports discovered a total of 54 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in the first half of 2024, up from the total of 42 found during the same time period last year.
Miller honored as President Emeritus at former institution
JUL 25, 2024
Dr. Keith Miller has been honored as the first-ever President Emeritus by Black Hawk College, where he served as president from July 2000 to June 2008 before filling that role at Greenville Technical College. This prestigious title acknowledges his outstanding service and dedication.
With a remarkable 34-year career in higher education, Dr. Miller has held various roles including faculty member, dean, vice president, and president. Before his impactful tenure at Black Hawk College, he was the president of Spoon River College in Canton, Ill.
New Zaxby's opening in Greer
JUL 25, 2024
Zaxby's is opening its newest location in Greer on Monday July 29.
Located at 1960 Hwy 101, the new Zaxbys will be owned and operated by Tony Quillen and Brian West of Barnyard Buddies, LLC. To celebrate opening day, the first 100 guests in line who make a purchase will receive a Zaxbys "Deck of Dealz" voucher for free food and discounts.*
Investigation underway after man is shot
JUL 25, 2024
Homicide by child abuse
JUL 25, 2024
Investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit have charged 28-year-old Lynda Leigh Nicole Lawson with Homicide by Child Abuse after investigators found she left her 7-month-old son in a bathtub unattended for an extended period of time, causing him to drown.
Following the incident, the infant was transported to the hospital, where he remained on life-support until, sadly, he succumbed to the injury and passed away on July 24, 2024.
After months of inconvenience, hospital group accepts UHC
JUL 21, 2024
Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new multi-year agreement.
Months after patients have pains-takingly searched for new healthcare alternatives after years of entrusting PRISMA with their care, below is PRISMA's corporate response.
Trish Springfield taking on time head-on
JUL 20, 2024
BY JENNIFER WEAVER
Tick Tock, Don’t Wait is not just a phrase for Trish Springfield, it is the way she lives her life. Whether speaking internationally during her career as a banking executive, racing dirt bikes or on the basketball court in college, Trish has always been ready for a challenge. Today, the 54-year-old is taking on her biggest challenge yet- Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease and the phrase Tick, Tock Don’t Wait has become especially true.
When restaurant music turns to noise
JUL 20, 2024
My wife was diagnosed with vascular dementia with an emphasis on short term memory loss in 2020. We go out for lunch at a local restaurant almost every day.
Which one we go to varies, according to what type of food my wife would like. However, over the years I’ve noticed we spend fewer visits at the “in and out” restaurants and I finally realized it was due to the background music or, as my wife now describes it, irritating noise. Loud noise tends to increase her level of frustration, especially during the afternoon.
2 Alzheimer's, dimentia free public meetings this week
JUN 10, 2024
Two support groups meeting for Alzheimer’s and dementia are scheduled for free this week.
The bi-monthly discussion about typical “behaviors” that people with brain changes may encounter, is scheduled Wednesday 2-3 p.m., at Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG), 30 Century Circle, Greenville.
Repetitive behavior may signal person looking for comfort, security, familiarity
JUN 10, 2024
By JULIA ELDRED
A person with dementia may do or say something over and over. This can be a word or phrase, question or activity, or undo something that has just been completed. In most cases, the person is most likely looking for comfort, security and familiarity.
Alzheimer's, dementia free support group sessions this week
JUN 9, 2024
Two support groups meeting for Alzheimer’s and dementia are scheduled for free this week.
The bi-monthly discussion about typical “behaviors” that people with brain changes may encounter, is scheduled Wednesday 2-3 p.m., at Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG), 30 Century Circle, Greenville.
D&D donating Explorer, Navigator to Spartanburg Community College
JUN 5, 2024
D&D Motors will donate a 2023 Ford Explorer and a 2023 Lincoln Navigator to Spartanburg Community College's Ford ASSETT Program.
The special donation is scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. at SCC.
Michelin has June hiring event
MAY 28, 2024
Michelin Hosts Hiring Event June 4
Michelin, a global leader in tire manufacturing announces its Manufacturing Hiring Event 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4 at the Spartanburg Community College Tyger River Campus, 1875 E. Main St., Duncan, SC.
The event invites candidates to interview in person for Production and Forklift Operator positions.
SC Ports operations online, gates open including Inland Port Greer
MAY 19, 2024
Updated Tuesday, 2:43 p.m.
SC Ports operations are online and gates are now open, the SCPA announced at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday.
Officer involved shooting in Greenville, K9 stabbed
MAY 14, 2024
Just before 3 p.m. Monday deputies within the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office Warrant’s Division were assisting the Department of Homeland Security with a warrant service on a suspect with an active warrant.
Deputies made contact with the suspect outside at Woodlawn Cemetery located at 1 Pine Knoll Drive where a K9 engaged with a suspect who stabbed the dog at least one time.
Man in custody for Walmart robberies
MAY 14, 2024
A man is in custody, in Laurens County, after committing a string of robberies that occurred at Walmarts in both Greenville and Laurens counties.
Around 9 a.m. a Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who was working an off-duty assignment at Walmart on White Horse Road, was alerted that a man, later identified as Lylique Zyquan Lionel Alston, presented a note to a cashier demanding money.
New research study looking for participants
MAY 9, 2024
The Investigating Measures of Survival and Residence Among Persons with Dementia (I-MEASURED) study empowers persons living with dementia and their family care partners to identify and help design novel patient- and family-centered outcomes for future dementia trials.
In this phase of the research, participants are invited to participate in a 30-60 minute moderated survey over Zoom video conferencing. All participants are provided $40 for their time.
GPD responds to Blue Bridge Brewery dismturbance
MAR 20, 2024
Greer Police Department officers responded to Blue Ridge Brewing at 306 Trade Street, Greer, on Tuesday night, in reference to a disturbance involving a firearm.
Suspect Timothy McCombs, 26, had left the location in a vehicle before officers’ arrived, but was located a short distance away at which point a traffic stop was conducted, according to GPD.
Clemson student had 'memorable' evening 45 years ago
JAN 12, 2024
Bob Hope came to Clemson on Oct.7, 1978 to perform at Clemson’s Littlejohn Coliseum. Almost 85 years ago, Feb. 18, 1938, Hope and Shirley Ross, in the “Big Broadcast” movie, debuted what would turn out to be Hope’s signature song, “Thanks for the Memories”.
Hope reportedly performed “Thanks for the Memories” at the end of his show at Clemson.
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