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Mother, two relatives charged in 2022 death of malnourished juvenile with special needs
A Spartanburg County mother was charged with murder and two relatives charged with child neglect late last week related to the death of a malnourished juvenile in October 2022. Spartanburg County coroner Rusty Clevenger said that Robert Blake Fish, 13, of Duncan, died at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center on Oct....
Starting a new bank in 1908: Glimpses of Greenville
When I first saw this 1908 bank stock certificate, I knew it had some interesting connections in it to people that I was familiar with from Greenville history. Two of the signatures were names I recognized from owners of some of the most beautiful and interesting homes ever built in the city. The signature of the president of this Fourth National Bank certificate is James Pinckney (J.P.) Rickman. He lived at 17 Pinckney St. in the biggest Victorian home in the neighborhood. Rickman was born in 1856 in Mills River, North Carolina, and moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina, in 1883 and soon married Miss Valerie Justus.
In The Know: News, updates from Greenville area businesses and nonprofits
Carolina Handling, an integrated material handling solutions provider, has named Joe Perkins as its Chief Operating Officer. Perkins has served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Carolina Handling since April 2020. He joined the company in 2012 as a sales representative, before moving up to Sales Manager, Corporate Warehouse Solutions Manager, Director of Warehouse Products and Solutions, and Vice President of Operations before joining the executive team.
Deputies: Two men facing charges in connection to murder at Greenville park
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said arrests have been made in connection to a homicide that took place on April 21. Deputies said on the morning of April 27, investigators arrested 18-year-old Kel’Xhyjaih Shaiquise Azon Bobo. Earlier in the week, deputies arrested 19-year-old Decarlos Bryanthony Ross-Johnson.
Cancer Survivor talks about Relay for Life in the Upstate
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Cancer survivors and supporters are gathering at the Spartanburg Regional Health Gibbs Cancer Center in Greer for Relay for Life in the Upstate. The event kicks off May 3 at 6p.m. Cancer survivor Crissy Posner spoke about her journey and why people should join in on the cause. For more information click here.
Greenville Chamber announces April Small Business of the Month
The Greenville Chamber is in studio to announce its April Small Business of the Month Award. The award is sponsored by The Hayes Approach. Amy Randall Photography is the winner for the month of April. You can find out more about being featured as a Small Business of the Month at: www.greenvillechamber.org.
TealHaus supports communities in schools through Haus Party
Greenville, S.C. – Local marketing agency TealHaus recently held its quarterly “Haus Party” at Other Lands neighborhood cafe and brewery benefiting Communities in Schools CIS). In attendance were over 60 former and current clients, partners, and friends. Educators were also welcomed, and received tickets at a discounted price.
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