Powdersville Publix breaks ground, with 2027 opening planned
A long-planned Publix is officially under construction in Powdersville. The middle portion of Powdersville Plaza was recently demolished and is now being rebuilt into the new grocery store. The shopping center is owned by Aston, which has several properties in the greater Greenville area, including North Hills, McBee...
Pickens County man arrest warrants lead to standoff at The Ridge
On Feb. 4, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a male at a standoff at The Ridge Clemson apartment complex. The PCSO later identified the individual as 24-year-old Christopher Dylan Patterson of Pickens County. The incident occurred during an investigation by the PCSO and the South Carolina Department of...
South Carolina measles outbreak confirmed cases grows
South Carolina’s ongoing measles outbreak climbed by 13 cases in the past five days, including one in Lancaster County, the state Department of Public Health announced yesterday. The Greenville Journal reports that brings the Upstate outbreak total to 933 with 235 people in quarantine and 16 in isolation. Meanwhile...
Smash-and-grab car break-ins hit Spartanburg Co. apartment complex
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating “smash-and-grab” car break-ins that occurred overnight at an apartment complex. Nearly 10 vehicles were damaged, between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, at The Willows Apartments. Every targeted vehicle had a window...
Haywood Mall announces new fashion retailers coming soon
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville’s Haywood Mall has three new stores coming soon. The mall, located at 700 Haywood Road, announced the following additions:. Clarks — Known for combining craftsmanship, comfort and timeless style, Clarks brings a curated selection of men’s and women’s footwear to Haywood...
Man dies at hospital after backyard fire in Anderson Co., coroner says
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Anderson County Coroner’s Office reports a man died after a backyard fire on Wednesday. Anderson County 911 got a call to respond to a grass fire on Grantham Road in Piedmont around 6:40 p.m., officials said. The coroner’s office reports responders found...
Greenville Tech Foundation Receives Grant for Oral Health Project
The Greenville Tech Foundation, Inc. has received a grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, for the Oral Health Regional Network Collaborative Project. Funds provided through the Foundation’s grant will be distributed over...
Rock The Country Organizers Speak Out After Several Artists Back Out
Kid Rock's Rock the Country is a music festival showcasing many country artists. It will take place in seven locations across America between May and September of this year. The event is already courting controversy, however. Several artists who were expected to participate have already pulled out months in advance....
Landrum swears in new police chief at Tuesday meeting
LANDRUM—At its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, the Landrum City Council swore in a new police chief, approved board appointments, advanced a business license ordinance update, and received extensive […]
THE ROBINSONS’ STORY: A look inside the lives of a South Carolina bassin’ family
LANDRUM, S.C. – It’s not terribly rare for a son or daughter to pick up the family trade, and to continue in the employment footsteps of a successful parent. It IS pretty unique, however, when the family trade is professional bass fishing, and when not one but two siblings follow the path that was laid out by their...
