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Ready For The Road - Tragedy Drives Former Officer To Create Simulator-Based Training For Teens
Tina Dodd doesn’t mince words when it comes to the gravity of teens driving. “These vehicles are weapons. They're weapons,” says Dodd, founder and owner of Drive Alert Training Academy in Greenville. “In the military … in law enforcement … we train with simulations before we go into...
Boil water advisory issued for Cliffs Valley subdivision
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A boil water advisory has been issued for Cliffs Valley subdivision in Travelers Rest on Monday. The Blue Ridge Rural Water Company said a water line broke Monday morning and resulted in the loss of pressure and water service to some parts of the subdivision.
First Alert Weather Day: Saturday events impacted by rain, storms
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day for widespread rain and storms, prompting some weekend events to make changes, reschedule, or cancel. Storm chances arise by Saturday afternoon, increasing chances into early evening which will limit any outdoor activity. We’re watching the potential for some storms to bring heavy downpours, leading to potential isolated flooding issues.
Driver dies 2 days after crash
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A man from Travelers Rest has died two days after a car crash happened in Greenville. Troopers responded to a collision on State Park Road in Greenville on May 1, officials said. The driver was taken to Prisma Greenville Memorial Hospital, where he died Friday around 3:30 p.m.
Upstate teen rescues older neighbor from burning home
LIBERTY, S.C. — On Monday, April 29, 92-year-old Philip Newton was at his home in Liberty. Newton said for the last few years, he's had a problem with carpenter bees damaging the outside of his home. In an effort to rid himself of the insect issue, Newton said he's been using a torch to remove the bees, but that, along with other efforts, has been unsuccessful.
Greenville-based bank names new chief financial officer, executive VP
Greenville-based Southern First Bank has added to its C-suite. Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has announced the appointment of Chris Zych as chief financial officer and executive vice president, according to a news release. Zych joins Southern First with 30 years of experience in the...
Senior Leaders Greenville accepting applications for 10th class
When Tom and Linda Nowlin were looking to move from Savannah, Georgia, 12 years ago, they were attracted by what Greenville, South Carolina, had to offer – a thriving downtown, changing seasons and proximity to the mountains. Also attractive was the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI, at Furman...
'You support genocide': Clemson University students hold protest against stance on Israel
At least 40 demonstrators, mostly Clemson University students, sat outside of Sikes Hall on Saturday to demand the university disclose its investments in Israel and stance on the latest Israel-Hamas war. The protesters shouted rally cries like “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” or “Resistance justified when people are occupied.” Police barred the use of drums and megaphones, but protesters were allowed to clap along. ...
Clemson alumnus’ horse comes close to winning Kentucky Derby
CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Clemson University alumnus’ horse came close to winning the Kentucky Derby over the weekend. Clemson announced alumnus Brook T. Smith’s horse Sierra Leone was competing in the race on X. The photo finish showed Sierra Leone coming in second to the winner...
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