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District 55 working with bus drivers to address overtime, dual employment

Dr. Rhett Harris, interim superintendent at Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55), began Monday evening’s Board of Trustees meeting with an update on the transportation department for the district. “As far as the bus situation on the first day of school; most of that was due to poor communication...

Laurens County, SC · 08-28
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Detour planned as Pickens Co. bridge repairs begin

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A Pickens County bridge closure is expected to last three to four weeks for repairs. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Holly Bush Road bridge over the Burdine Creek tributary beginning Monday, August 31. The closure is expected to last three to four weeks, pending […]

Pickens County, SC · 08-27

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Bridge over Pickens County creek to close for repairs, officials announce

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that a bridge over a Pickens County creek will close for repairs beginning Monday. Officials said that the closure of the Holly Bush Road bridge over Burdine Creek Tributary is expected to last three to four weeks,...

Pickens County, SC · 08-27
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Sinkhole closes ramp to I-385 in downtown Greenville

A northbound on-ramp to Interstate 385 in downtown Greenville has been closed due to a sinkhole.

Greenville, SC · 08-28

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Spartanburg Co. school bus rear-ended while picking up students

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A Spartanburg County school bus was involved in a crash Wednesday morning, sending one student to the hospital. Spartanburg County School District 7 confirmed with 7NEWS that one of its buses was rear-ended by a Toyota sedan on Mockingbird Lane near Fernwood Glendale while picking up students for McCracken Middle […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 08-26

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How A Cheaply Built South Carolina Railroad Became A Legendary Trail

In July 1890, a local newspaper detailed a trip on the “Swamp Rabbit” out to spend a day at Paris Mountain. The railroad had only been open for two years, but it already had a nickname that would stick around for over a century. That moniker came straight from how the line was constructed. The […]

Greenville, SC · 08-24

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Power Outage Knocks Out Traffic Lights Along Greenville's Pelham Road

Traffic lights went dark at the intersection of Pelham Road and The Parkway on Monday morning after a power outage swept through parts of Greenville County, leaving drivers to navigate one of the area's busiest crossings without signals. Duke Energy reported the outage affected customers as of 11:30 a.m., with restoration expected by 12:45 p.m., according to the utility's website.

Greenville County, SC · 08-24

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Greenville Schools Sets Transportation Job Fair for August 25th

Greenville County Schools is recruiting bus drivers and bus aides at an in-person transportation job fair on Tuesday, August 25. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 in the evening. The fair will take place at Golden Strip Career Center, 1120 East Butler Road in Greenville. Prospective transportation employees...

Greenville County, SC · 08-21

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South Carolina Gas Prices Hold at 3 Dollars 12 Cents Average This Week as Crude Oil Costs Ease Nationwide

GREENVILLE, SC — South Carolina’s average gas price is 3 dollars 12 cents this week, holding near recent levels as motorists see only a small change at the pump. That is 2 cents lower than last week and 4 cents lower than last month, according to AAA’s fuel tracking. Drivers are still paying below the national average, but the gap has narrowed a bit as prices flatten in much of the region.

Greenville, SC · 08-21

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Possible rezoning for Costco parking in Greenville

The City of Greenville said residents will be able to provide input on a number of project proposals during a preview meeting on Tuesday.

Greenville, SC · 08-20

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Lanes reopen after fatal crash on I-26E in Spartanburg Co.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — All eastbound lanes on Interstate 26 have reopened after a lengthy closure caused by a fatal crash early Friday morning in Spartanburg County. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the crash on the interstate near mile marker 31 blocked all lanes. All lanes reopened around 10:30 a.m. The […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 08-21

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Greenville Co. school bus involved in crash on I-385

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A Greenville County Schools bus was involved in a crash Tuesday on Interstate 385. Greenville County Schools confirmed that one of its buses was involved in a crash on the southbound lanes of the interstate at Exit 31-SC 417-Laurens Road in Mauldin. One lane is closed due to the afternoon […]

Greenville County, SC · 08-18

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John Dodd Road in Spartanburg County closed for repairs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - John Dodd Road (S-42-60), between Cheek Road (S-42-808) and Jordan Creek Road (S-42-1630) is closed and detoured because of a damaged culvert. The closure will remain in place until SCDOT can assess damage and make repairs.

Spartanburg County, SC · 08-18

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SC Ports hires Palmetto Rail boss as train yard deals progress

The S.C. State Ports Authority is bringing aboard a railroad executive as it looks to finalize long-sought agreements with two freight haulers to ensure the trains run on time at the old Navy base. The maritime agency’s board voted unanimously at its Aug. 18 meeting to hire Palmetto Railways CEO Patrick McCrory as chief operating officer effective Oct. 5. In the newly created position, McCrory will oversee more than 500 workers who help run the SPA’s cargo terminals, including its two rail-served inland ports in Greer and Dillon. His annual salary will be $360,000. “Patrick’s deep expertise ac...

South Carolina · 08-19

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Spartanburg County bridge remains closed after culvert damaged in crash, officials say

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reported that a bridge in Spartanburg County remains closed Tuesday following a crash. Officials said that a Monday crash damaged a box culvert on John Dodd Road (S-42-60). As a result, the road remains closed with detours...

Spartanburg County, SC · 08-18

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Construction to begin on one of the last WNC roads still closed by Hurricane Helene

Construction is set to begin soon on a vital road connecting the towns of Saluda and Tryon in Polk County. The road, U.S. 176, has been closed since Hurricane Helene — and there hasn’t been an easy way to travel between the two towns ever since. For nearly...

Polk County, NC · 08-17

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Construction to begin on one of the last WNC roads still closed by Hurricane Helene

Construction is set to begin soon on a vital road connecting the towns of Saluda and Tryon in Polk County. The road, U.S. 176, has been closed since Hurricane Helene — and there hasn’t been an easy way to travel between the two towns ever since. For nearly...

Polk County, NC · 08-17

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Spartanburg County bridge remains closed after culvert damaged in crash, officials say

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reported that a bridge in Spartanburg County remains closed on Tuesday following a crash.

Spartanburg County, SC · 08-18

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SCDOT: All lanes re-open after crash shut down I-385 in Fountain Inn

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said a crash caused part of I-385 to shut down in Fountain Inn on Friday afternoon.

Fountain Inn, SC · 08-15

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Traffic flows after another crash on I-85 South in Spartanburg County

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation reported another crash on I-85 South in Spartanburg County on Tuesday morning. Officials said the crash happened near mile marker 65.5 at the exit for Nazareth Road. Previously, the left lane was closed. As of 7:26 a.m., all lanes are open.

Spartanburg County, SC · 08-11