Greenville’s History: Wade Hampton, the Red Shirts and the Black Codes
Editor’s note: This is part of a continuing series of columns, stories and photos by Greenville County Historical Society examining the history of Greenville and the Upstate. The Civil War may have ended slavery, but it did not settle what freedom would mean. In South Carolina, many of the...
The Greatest Enchilada In South Carolina Is Hiding Inside This No-Frills Restaurant
Let’s get one thing straight about great food. The best stuff rarely comes from the fanciest rooms. This South Carolina restaurant proves it perfectly. The decor is plain, the vibe is low-key, and the food is anything but. People come here for one thing above all. An enchilada that...
‘The last thing I was expecting’: Pickens police discover parts of illegal moonshine distillery
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Pickens police discovered parts of an illegal moonshine distillery inside city limits for the first time in five years, according to Police Chief Randal Beach. Officers went to the home on June 2 searching for drugs. Instead, they found a 50-gallon mash barrel in the...
Many of Henderson County’s first U.S. settlers were revolutionary veterans
FLAT ROCK – The hot July sun beat down on a monument to Revolutionary War veteran Abraham Kuykendall in the graveyard of Mud Creek Baptist Church. "Kuykendall was one of the first people to come in and buy and lay claim to land, and he owned thousands of acres here in Flat Rock," local historian and author Jennie Jones
Kawonu Golf Club Is Becoming One of America’s Most Intriguing New Golf Destinations
Every now and then, a new golf course comes along that quietly captures the attention of architecture enthusiasts long before a single scorecard is signed. Kawonu Golf Club is becoming one of those places. Nestled on more than 290 acres outside Greenville, South Carolina, the private, golf-only ...
Large scene at crash near a restaurant in Greer
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Take The Scenic Route To Discover This Hidden Country Restaurant In South Carolina
Tucked away along Trinity Church Road in Gray Court, South Carolina, Boondocks Fish Camp & Smoke House is the kind of place you almost have to know about to find. Surrounded by pecan trees and backing up to a peaceful pond, this country gem blends the charm of an old-school fish camp with serious barbecue smoke house f
USGS: Small earthquake reported in Upstate
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey reported a small earthquake in Oconee County Wednesday morning. Officials reported a 1.6 magnitude earthquake around 6:10 a.m. north-northeast of Salem. The earthquake had a depth of 6 kilometers, or about 3.7 miles. According to the USGS, the ear
Coroner: Man rescued from Cleveland Park pond dies days later in hospital
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office said a man who was rescued after from the Cleveland Park pond has died. Officials said 57-year-old David Douglas Thornton was taken to a hospital on June 23 after he went into the park’s pond to retrieve a personal item and never resurfaced.
Upstate man apprehended in Liberty after police chase
Upstate man apprehended in Liberty after police chase
