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Sellers hopes to revive Voorhees
Cleveland Sellers' pride in Voorhees College is evident. He is eager to show it off, eager for others to see what he sees in its open campus and historic buildings.
Camp Spearhead plans draw high praise
All 14 speakers at a public hearing Thursday on plans for a new $10 million Camp Spearhead praised the camp's long history of providing recreation for people with special needs.
James Brown auction items range from wild and flashy to mundane
James Brown's contribution to music is priceless. But his personal possessions have a price tag.
Surrender at SC church without going to jail
Fugitives who turn themselves in at a Columbia church this week can talk to an attorney, see a judge and even get job counseling without having to spend time behind bars.
Public Hearing at Pleasant Ridge
The Greenville County Recreation District will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 17, 6:00 p.m., at Pleasant Ridge Park to share information concerning a change in use for 40 acres of park property for ...
Paving, clearing, landscaping brings trails closer to opening
Anew stretch of pavement that extends the city's Reedy River Greenway has runners, cyclists and walkers excited about the future.
A father for the first time - at 82
This year, for the first time in his 82 years, Frank Catanese will celebrate Father's Day as a dad.
Robinson wins Pickens County Y2Y Challenge
The inaugural Pickens County Y2Y Challenge 10K sent 57 runners off on a 6.2-mile journey from the Easley branch of the Pickens County YMCA to the Pickens branch of the Y. At the end Sam Robinson, 23, of ...
Four charged after Pickens drug probe
Authorities said late Friday that more than $26,000 and two handguns were seized when four people were arrested on drug charges following a three-year investigation by Pickens police and Pickens County ...
Cash infusion healing Carolina Care Plan
By JIM DuPLESSIS - jduplessis@thestate.com The Carolina Care Plan office in Columbia has fewer employees than a year ago when Medical Mutual of Ohio bought the Columbia-based health insurer, but its mere ...
Local digest: Furman's Beamer second in cycling
LOCAL DIGEST CYCLING Beamer second Furman's Spencer Beamer finished second in the Division II men's criterium at the USA Cycling collegiate championships Sunday in Fort Collins, Colo. via GreenvilleOnline.com
New charges filed in property-feud shooting
The new charges against Garland, 50, are assault and battery with intent to kill and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to warrants. via Tribune-Times
Rare critter puts on light show in 'Firefly Forest'
“It got after dark and he got up, walked out the door, and then walked back in and said, 'Y'all have got to see this.”
CLEVELAND -- It's 8:52 p.m. and a drizzling, cloudy day has descended into dusk and finally darkness. via GreenvilleOnline.com
Dispute leaves one dead, one injured, one in jail
A man is in jail today after authorities say he shot two men, killing one and injuring the other, over an ongoing "land dispute" last night. via Tribune-Times
“It is prudent for us to prepare for it to last longer than that.”
Moody's Investors Service upgraded on Friday its outlook of The South Financial Group's lead bank as the group completed its previously announced preferred stock offering, raising about $239 million in new ... via GreenvilleOnline.com
“If any child can come away more interested in any of the variety topics that we are presenting at the center on Saturday, then we've accomplished our goal.”
History lessons have never been so cool. This Saturday, children and adults will have the opportunity to explore tropical rainforests, the pyramids of ancient Egypt and WWII artifacts and get a closer look at ... via GreenvilleOnline.com
Vet was making statement about medical benefits, daughter says
“We feel very badly for the family”
Harriett Chapman's eyes filled with tears Sunday as she recalled one of the last conversations she had with her 89-year-old father before he fatally shot himself outside a Greenville veterans' clinic last ... via GreenvilleOnline.com
Councilman working for development in District 1
“We've been successful. What we've done in our city is to bring diversity to the economy.”
Spartanburg County District 1 could see a wave of economic development over the next few years if attorney Michael Brown has his way. via Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Wounded vets spin around BMW driving school
“When you drove the first time with your feet, it took a while to get the feel of the pedals. With this, it's once you get the feel of it, it's just natural”
By SUSANNE M. SCHAFER Associated Press Writer GREER, S.C. _ It's been two years since Marine Lance Cpl. via Tribune-Times
Financial turnaround for Providence Hospitals
“I feel very, very pleased with where this ministry is and where it will continue in the future.”
Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals in Columbia said Tuesday it posted a profit last year - its first since 2004 - completing a two-year turnaround under the leadership of Sister Judith Ann Karam. via The State