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Senate Republicans have decided to delay votes and take their time on the Senate floor as they prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. This decision came after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, attempted to add more judicial confirmation votes to the Senate schedule. According to sources close to the situation, the effort to slow down Senate proceedings was led by John Thune, the Senate Minority Whip from South Dakota. Thune, who is set to become the next Republican leader in the Senate, made it clear that Republicans would not simply allow Schumer to rush through…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Susan Smith, a convicted murderer who has spent 30 years in prison, is set to ask for parole this Wednesday. Smith, now 53 years old, was found guilty of drowning her two young sons in a lake in Union County. Initially, she claimed that a Black man had kidnapped her children during a car theft, a story that gained widespread media attention in October 1994. However, after a nine-day investigation, it was revealed that she was responsible for their deaths. As of Monday afternoon, 471 individuals have submitted their opinions to the state about her upcoming parole…

ATHENS, Ga. — Carson Beck stepped up when it mattered most, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another, leading No. 11 Georgia to a 31-17 win over No. 6 Tennessee on a lively Saturday night. This important victory gives the Bulldogs a significant boost in their quest for the College Football Playoff. After suffering a tough loss to Ole Miss, Georgia (8-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) had been on the edge of missing the 12-team postseason field. Now, they are in a strong position for a playoff spot and have a chance to secure their third national title in four…

Construction is set to begin soon on two new industrial buildings on Zimmerman Road in Spartanburg, thanks to $28.4 million in construction financing and $12 million in joint-venture equity that has been secured by Avison Young. This financing is on behalf of RealtyLink, which plans to build two 230,000-square-foot structures on a 78-acre site located at the crossroads of interstates 26 and 85. The first phase of these projects is expected to wrap up by late 2025, while the second phase could see the development of a nearly 420,000-square-foot custom-built facility. In another development, Spectrum has announced that it will…

Stewart Spinks, the chairman and founder of The Spinx Co., received the prestigious Dr. Charles Townes Individual Achievement Award during the InnoVision Awards Organization’s annual dinner on November 7 at Thornblade Country Club in Greer. This award is given to individuals who have made lasting contributions to technology and the advancement of communities in South Carolina. Other recipients of the 2024 awards included: Education: College Action Plan from Columbia Small Business: Qatalyst Health from Columbia Community Service: MyUI.ai from Clemson Sustainability: Charolina from Columbia Technology Application: Solverein Inc. from Charleston Technology Development: Apex Orthopaedic Technologies from Mount Pleasant

One person has lost their life and three others were injured in a serious head-on collision in Spartanburg County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The accident occurred on Monday at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Highway 417, near Chicken Foot Creek Road, which is about six miles north of Woodruff. Authorities indicated that a 2008 Buick Lucerne was heading north on Highway 417 when a 2008 Kia Sportage SUV traveling south veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with the Buick. Tragically, the driver of the Kia succumbed to injuries from the crash. Emergency medical services transported a…

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Senior player Christian Kraus scored the winning goal as the Furman Paladins defeated the ETSU Buccaneers 2-0 in the Southern Conference Men’s Soccer Championship Final on Sunday at Summers-Taylor Stadium in Johnson City, Tennessee. Sophomore Aaron Salinas, who was named the tournament’s most outstanding player, achieved his fifth shutout of the season in this match. With this victory, the Paladins, who have a record of 9-3-5, earned an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament. Fans can tune in on Monday at 1 p.m. to learn about Furman’s first-round opponent and where it will take place during the…

Voters in Greenville County have recently turned down a proposed capital project sales tax aimed at improving the area’s crumbling roads. The referendum was defeated with 126,293 votes against (51.5 percent) and 118,948 votes in favor (48.5 percent). This additional 1-percent sales tax was expected to generate over $1 billion over eight years, funding more than 1,500 road projects. It would have applied to most purchases, excluding groceries, prescription medications, and gasoline. Supporters of the tax highlighted it as the only viable solution to address the significant issues plaguing Greenville County’s transportation system. County officials reported that around 60 percent…

A Greenville County judge is set to make a decision on whether to bring a case against a former deputy to trial. This follows a serious incident that took place nearly four years ago, when Deputy Christopher Abercrombie allegedly forced a woman into her home and assaulted her while on duty, in uniform, and armed. Abercrombie was terminated from his position in October 2020 and was subsequently arrested in February 2021. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and burglary. Court documents reveal that Abercrombie’s defense team has requested a summary judgment, seeking to have the case…

A new indoor pickleball club named The Picklr is set to open in Greenville, South Carolina. Waymor Sports Inc., which operates The Picklr franchise, has recently secured a lease for a large space measuring about 25,701 square feet at the North Hills Shopping Center, located at 2435 East North Street. The new club will boast eight professional-grade pickleball courts, along with a pro shop, private event rooms, a lounge, locker facilities, and options for grab-and-go food and drinks. Jay Sartori, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Waymor Sports, shared that the decision to launch The Picklr in Greenville comes from…