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Representatives from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will hold an informational drop-in meeting on December 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Sans Souci Church, located at 3100 Old Buncombe Road in Greenville. The focus of this meeting is a proposed safety project for Old Buncombe Road. The plan aims to change the current road layout by reducing the number of lanes between West Blue Ridge Drive and Buncombe Road. Instead of having two lanes in each direction, there will be one lane in each direction along with a center turn lane. The…

A California judge has postponed the expected resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, two brothers serving life sentences without the possibility of parole for the notorious 1989 murders of their parents. This announcement comes in light of significant changes in the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, as the outgoing DA, George Gascon, sought to reduce their sentences just weeks before the upcoming election but ultimately lost his bid to independent candidate Nathan Hochman, who will assume office on December 2nd. During a recent court session, Judge Michael Jesic indicated that he would delay the previously scheduled hearing, pushing it…

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Furman Paladins achieved a solid 67-46 victory over Charleston Southern on Saturday afternoon at Buccaneer Fieldhouse. With this win, Furman improved to an impressive 6-0 for the season. This game marked a significant defensive performance by the Paladins, as they held Charleston Southern to just 46 points. This is the fewest points allowed by Furman since they restricted their opponent to 45 points in a game back in February 2019. Furman took control early, leading 28-13 within the first 15 minutes, thanks to a strong defensive effort that kept Charleston Southern to a mere 5-for-22 shooting…

The Voorhees family has a deep-rooted passion for woodworking that seems to be in their blood. Ed Voorhees inherited this love from his father, who was an architect and a professor at the University of Virginia. After serving in the Air Force in the early 1960s, Ed pursued his interest in woodworking by studying at the National Hardwood Lumber Association School in Tennessee. In 1981, he founded his own lumber business on a 9-acre property in Greer. Originally named Ed Voorhees S4S, the company focused on making boat parts but later shifted gears to offer custom interior trim and various…

Man Charged with Kidnapping in Spartanburg County SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A man in Spartanburg County faces serious charges after allegedly kidnapping his girlfriend. Authorities reported that 32-year-old Dawk Dawkins forced his way into his girlfriend’s mother’s home on November 13. He kicked in the door and compelled the woman to leave with him. The mother of the victim informed the police that her daughter had been staying with her due to previous incidents of domestic violence involving Dawkins. Law enforcement later found both Dawkins and the victim at his residence. As a result, Dawkins has been charged with several offenses,…

The Greenville County Schools Hall of Fame recently celebrated the induction of six new members. This year’s class includes five alumni and one distinguished former educator, all recognized for their significant contributions across various fields such as education, arts, sports, business, media, public service, philanthropy, medicine, military, and science. The honors were bestowed during a gala event on November 21 at the Greenville Convention Center. 2024 Graduate Inductees Kahran Bethencourt A graduate of Wade Hampton High School in 1998, Bethencourt is a celebrated child photographer and co-founder of CreativeSoul Photography based in Atlanta. Her work is known for uplifting children…

Rep. Mike Carey, a Republican from Ohio, is in the running to take over the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance upon his formal resignation. Carey, who has previously worked as a coal lobbyist and is a veteran, has successfully secured a seat in Ohio’s 15th congressional district three times since 2021. In a recent interview, Carey emphasized the importance of having someone with experience ready to support the new administration’s agenda from the moment they assume office. He noted that Vance’s resignation has not yet occurred, but the anticipation is building for who…

ATHENS, Ga. — The Georgia Bulldogs celebrated a significant achievement after securing their ninth victory of the season. They have officially earned a spot in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championship Game, which will take place on December 7 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Bulldogs clinched their place in the game following losses by both Alabama and Texas A&M on Saturday. While their opponent for the championship has yet to be determined, Georgia is looking strong. The team has a rich history, having won 14 SEC titles since 1942, although they hold a record of 4-7 in SEC Championship…

Three Greenville County Council Members Defeated After Tax Increase Vote GREENVILLE — In a surprising turn of events, three longtime members of the Greenville County Council were voted out of office during the June 11 primaries. Their defeat comes after they supported a property tax increase last year, the first hike in around three decades. The new tax adds approximately $58 per year for homeowners with properties valued at $200,000. Councilmen Butch Kirven, Mike Barnes, and Chris Harrison, all Republicans, were behind the increase and subsequently lost their seats. During the contentious vote in June 2023, council members faced angry…

An elderly man in New York City tragically died after attempting to escape a home invasion over the weekend. The incident occurred early Saturday morning around 4:40 a.m. in Washington Heights, where three intruders broke into an apartment. According to police reports, one of the suspects accessed the apartment by climbing a fire escape and letting in the other two burglars. They tied up a 40-year-old man living there and stole a gold chain worth approximately $8,000 along with around $200 in cash. During this distressing situation, the victim’s father, 73-year-old Jacinto Remigo, fell from a sixth-floor window while trying…