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Greenville, South Carolina, school district to complete installation of new detection system
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Greenville County Schools is adding another level of security to its middle and high schools with a new detection device called the Halo. “In security, we try to layer our initiatives so we can be the most successful,” said Travis Forrester, Director of Security and Emergency Management for Greenville County Schools. “This is just another initiative to add another layer of security to our school district.”
Roads re-opened in Greenville after truck gets stuck under bridge
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -Roads have re-opened in Greenville after a truck got stuck under a bridge on Monday. Greenville Police asked drivers to avoid West Washington Street from Willard Street to Oscar Street at around 1:40 p.m. As of 5:20 p.m., the roads are back open after the truck...
Greenville and Spartanburg counties lead South Carolina in traffic deaths so far in 2024
Greenville County leads South Carolina in highway traffic deaths with Spartanburg County second, according to a new South Carolina Department of Public Safety report. Between January and June 2, Greenville recorded 35 traffic deaths. Spartanburg County followed with 25 deaths. Anderson County was fifth with 16 fatalities. The numbers were...
‘We don’t ID’: Children eat free through Greenville County Schools’ summer feeding program
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Greenville County School District is one of several Upstate school districts servicing the community with free feeding programs. Greenville County Schools are offering free breakfast and lunch to students from now through August 1st. “We know that hunger is an issue all across the state here in Greenville […]
Unity through music: 2nd annual Jazz Fest kicks off in Greenville, South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Thousands of people are expected to head into downtown Greenville this weekend as Jazz Fest kicks off its second year with more acts and performances. People could be seen sitting on folding chairs on a closed off Main Street, Friday night, listening to a variety of performances near Greenville City Hall.
YMCA of Greenville, South Carolina, announces major grant allowing more kids to play youth sports
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — The YMCA of Greenville in Taylors, South Carolina, announced it received a grant on Monday from the Greenville Triumph and Liberty Soccer Foundation. The $100,000 inaugural grant will ensure that children in Greenville County can participate in youth sports, regardless of their financial standing. "Some...
2 Alzheimer's, dimentia free public meetings this week
Two support groups meeting for Alzheimer’s and dementia are scheduled for free this week. The bi-monthly discussion about typical “behaviors” that people with brain changes may encounter, is scheduled Wednesday 2-3 p.m., at Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG), 30 Century Circle, Greenville. The unique Husband Support Group...
LIST: Juneteenth events being held in Upstate
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Several events are planned in the Upstate area of South Carolina for Juneteenth. The national holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. (If we are missing an event in your community, email us at web@wyff4.com) Anderson:. Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, from...
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