Greenville Tech charter school receives $20K from SC Children’s Fund
Greenville Technical Charter High School recently received a $20,000 investment from the South Carolina Children’s Fund. The philanthropic investment was announced on Sept. 18. A similar-sized investment was also made to the Public Charter Alliance of South Carolina, a statewide nonprofit organization. The South...
Four towns in Carolinas and Georgia named to HGTV list
Five towns in the Carolinas and Georgia have made an exclusive national list. HGTV recently released its list of most charming small downtown areas in America.
Emily Heintz Announces Commitment To Queens University For Fall 2026
Emily Heintz of Anderson, South Carolina, has committed to swim and study at Queens University, beginning in the fall of 2026. Current photo via Emily Heintz. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong...
‘GameDay’ picks Auburn-Oklahoma, McAfee goes off high dive for Miami pick
Pat McAfee made quite the splash Saturday when picking the Miami-Florida game during ESPN’s “College GameDay.”. McAfee ran from the set, around the pool and up a long flight of stairs to make his point. In the end, he took the leap, and the Hurricanes got a unanimous...
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins gold at World Athletics Championships in Japan
TOKYO (WCBD) – Georgetown native Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, the fastest woman in the world, earned gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Jefferson-Wooden finished with a time of 21.68 seconds in Friday’s final for the Women’s 200-M. She is now the first woman to win the 100- and 200-meter world...
Officials: Murder suspect denied bond after confessing
FOX Carolina's Caroline Soro has the details. Her dad says it’s no surprise Marlee wanted to help. 6th annual Honor Ride for Veterans held in Spartanburg County. The next honor ride is scheduled for fall 2026. Charity car show for pediatric cancer support held in Taylors. Updated: 3 hours...
Crime Report for September 20
Note: The following information is compiled from public arrest records from the Fountain Inn Police Department, Laurens County Detention Center and Greenville County Detention Center. This information is presented with no intent of guilt or innocence. Brian Bartnett - Simpsonville. -Domestic violence, 2nd degree....
5-Star Commits to Clemson
CLEMSON — Clemson has landed a commitment from one of the top specialists in the country. After picking up an offer on Wednesday, long snapper Jackson Reach (Mira Costa, CA) tells The Clemson Insider that he has committed to the…
Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Greenville Man on Multiple Charges Related to Vehicle Break-In’s
A Greenville County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins at recreation areas in Oconee County. Travis Lamont Boyd, 47, of Daisy Drive, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 2:40 a.m. on Thursday. Boyd faces multiple charges, including three counts...
Greenville County drug investigation leads to major arrest
The Greenville County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit (GCMDEU) said it conducted an investigation into illicit drug activity. As a result of the investigation, Irby Jarrard Watkins was arrested on Sept. 4, 2025, and charged with the following offenses:. Trafficking Cocaine 400 grams or more. Trafficking...