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During public works week, two long-time Spartanburg employees reflect, look toward future
While some people inherit the family business, Tim Atkins and Johnny Ravan's family business is local public works. Atkins, 50, has served 29 years with the City of Spartanburg’s Environmental Services, while Ravan, 69, will hit the 50-year mark with Spartanburg County Roads and Bridges in July. The men were among the public works employees celebrated during National Public Works Week.
How a Revolutionary War battle in SC helped name two Navy ships, a festival and a book
When Revolutionary War troops fought the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, the name only made sense: The area, now near Spartanburg, was dotted with literal cow pens. In the more than 240 years since then, that name has come to connect a small Upstate town with two Naval ships, an annual festival and, most recently, […] The post How a Revolutionary War battle in SC helped name two Navy ships, a festival and a book appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Two killed in Wellford crash
A Lyman man and Spartanburg woman are dead after a two-vehicle collision that took place around midnight on Wednesday, May 8. The incident occurred near 9768 Warren H. Abernathy Blvd., Wellford. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office joined with the Wellford Police Department in investigating the crash that took the lives...
LSU baseball: What to know about North Carolina, Wofford and Long Island at Chapel Hill regional
LSU baseball is back in the NCAA tournament. Reaching this moment was not a given a handful of weeks ago. The Tigers were 3-12 in Southeastern Conference play and needed to sweep Ole Miss during the weekend before the SEC tournament just to reach 13 SEC wins. But the sweep...
New law requires ignition locks for anyone convicted of felony DUI
Under the newly enacted law, anyone convicted of driving under the influence must participate in the Interlock Ignition Device program, regardless of the driver's blood alcohol content at the time of incident.
Travelers gear up for a busy Memorial Day weekend. What you need to know
GREER, S.C. — The summer travel season kicks off Friday as millions of people look to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. Some are choosing to hit the road and others are choosing to fly. Leaders with Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) said this was one of the busiest days they...
Conservation Corner: Measuring success by the 'triple bottom line'
As our county’s population grows and new industry and people come to make Spartanburg County their home, we will see an increase in litter and environmental degradation unless we find balance between our natural world and development. Many county leaders believe that attracting any industry is good for our...
History for SJRSC! Vikings softball team wins NJCAA national title on walk-off homer
St. Johns River State College brought home its first softball national championship in spectacular fashion, a walk-off blast by a player who could have easily been down on herself. Instead, Alyssa Vallad made history. The freshman crushed a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to slap an exclamation...
Roads update: County requests federal funds for corridor improvement; bridge deemed unsafe
Road and traffic safety work, which is part of Spartanburg County’s long-term plans and funded by the capital penny tax and county safety action plan, is in the early stages. County Administrator Cole Alverson told county council members this week that resurfacing the section of North Daniel Morgan Avenue...
Arrest made after fatal weekend shooting in Downtown Greenville
Greenville Police have a suspect in custody following a Sunday morning shooting that occurred around 1AM at Falls Park and South Main Street downtown. Police were called to the scene of the shooting were a man was found with a gunshot wound.
Upstate brewery closes its doors after 5 years
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Beloved Greenville brewery and restaurant “HabiTap” announced it has officially closed its doors. “After five incredible years of serving up craft beers and memories, we have the difficult decision to close HapiTap’s doors. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank every member of our community who walked through our doors, shared a pint, and made those years truly special. Your support has meant to the world to us.”
Power Up Spartanburg program helps small businesses
Power Up Spartanburg is a program by OneSpartanburg, Inc. to help empower and grow small and minority businesses in Spartanburg County. One of the small businesses is Limitless Sneakers. Nestled underground in downtown Spartanburg, Limitless Sneakers sells limited-edition sneakers and streetwear. The program has already helped 1,600 businesses, but has...
Daydrinkers expands offerings, Hartness summer farm stand returns: Weekly Dish
Open less than a year, Sans Souci coffee shop Daydrinkers is upping the ante on its namesake by adding a beer and wine component. “It was kind of in our heads when we were opening, but it was just too much to get it at the same time as everything else,” co-owner Katie Capelli-Russell said. Capelli-Russell owns the shop with Nikki Kraus.
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