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Nick Begich, a Conservative Republican, has secured a narrow victory in the race for Alaska’s House of Representatives seat. This win, confirmed by the Associated Press, marks a significant gain for the Republican Party, as Begich defeated his Democratic opponent, Rep. Mary Peltola, who has made history as the first Native Alaskan in Congress. Peltola is one of only a few House Democrats holding a seat in a district that President Trump won in the 2020 election. With Begich’s victory, the Republican majority in the House expands to 219 seats, compared to 213 for the Democrats. This increase is an…

During a recent holiday gathering on November 14, investors of the Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) learned about the significant influence of Lockheed Martin’s decision to shift F-16 production to Greenville. For the past 40 years, Lockheed Martin has been an integral part of the Greenville community, but a notable expansion occurred seven years ago when the company announced it would relocate its F-16 fighter jet production from Texas to South Carolina. Ben Peat, the director of operations at Lockheed Martin, presented to GADC investors on how this move has benefited the local area. The company’s facility, which spans 275…

Spartanburg – Kathryn Harvey, the Chairwoman of the Spartanburg Democratic Party, faced off against her Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. William Timmons, during a question-and-answer session on August 27. This was the first time they had met, and Harvey hasn’t hesitated to criticize Timmons for what she claims is his lack of presence in the area and his extreme political views. As a newcomer to the Congressional race, Harvey posed a pointed question about Social Security during the session. With her campaign manager recording, she called out Timmons for endorsing a budget proposal that, according to her, would significantly cut Social…

Susan Smith was recently denied parole after thirty years of incarceration for the tragic deaths of her two young sons, Michael and Alex. The incident occurred in 1994 when Smith drove her Mazda Protege into John D. Long Lake in Union County, leaving her sons, ages 3 and 14 months, strapped in their car seats. Following the incident, Smith claimed that a Black man had carjacked her and taken the boys, leading her to make public appeals for their return. However, after nine days of searching and media coverage, she confessed to the crime. During a parole hearing on Wednesday,…

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, recently voiced concern over the nomination of Matt Gaetz as the U.S. Attorney General. Graham called on his fellow Republicans to approach the situation thoughtfully, warning against the danger of forming a “lynch mob” mentality that could unfairly block Gaetz’s nomination. In a statement made following a meeting with Gaetz and Vice President-elect JD Vance, Graham emphasized the importance of a fair confirmation process. “I have a history of generally supporting presidential cabinet choices unless there’s clear evidence that disqualifies a nominee,” he stated. He expressed worries that the Gaetz nomination was…

Whataburger is set to open its second restaurant in Greenville, South Carolina. This new location will take over the building that previously housed PDQ, situated at 3906 Pelham Road. Remodeling work on the site began more than a week ago. The opening date of the new Whataburger is still to be announced, and updates will be shared as they become available.

Area mayors Knox White from Greenville and Jerome Rice from Spartanburg joined North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a significant discussion recently. During the meeting, President Biden listened carefully as South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster provided updates on the state’s response to a disaster. Senator Lindsey Graham appeared enthusiastic as he spoke to the president. Biden and McMaster shared moments of agreement, with McMaster occasionally nodding along to Biden’s comments. At one point, the president playfully slapped McMaster on the shoulder, indicating a friendly rapport between them. After about 17 minutes of talks,…

Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation has launched a new initiative aimed at raising funds and awareness for important health services in the community. This campaign, called the OneDay campaign, kicked off at an event on November 19 at Hugenot Mill in downtown Greenville. The OneDay campaign encourages community members to take action and support health services that can make a significant impact on people’s lives. One of the key goals is to gather funds for a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in Pickens County, which is designed to meet the growing demand for mental health services in the Upstate. The…

A new tax increment financing (TIF) district for Laurens Road has taken a significant step forward. The board of trustees for Greenville County Schools voted in favor of the city of Greenville’s Laurens Road Redevelopment Plan during a recent meeting, with an 8-4 vote. This initiative covers approximately 223 acres along Laurens Road, stretching from Haywood Road to Verdae Boulevard. The Greenville City Council previously approved the redevelopment plan in mid-October. A 45-day period for public comments is currently open, allowing various governing bodies—including the city, Greenville County, and the school district—to weigh in on the proposal. On November 5,…

Here’s a summary of the Greenville County Council meeting held on November 5th. Second Approval: Multiple Tax Incentives The council approved a second reading for several tax incentive measures related to various economic development projects across the county. This includes resolutions for a $19.6 million project from Southpoint Commerce Center LLC, which will develop 23 acres of land with five industrial buildings, each ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 square feet, located near the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center. In addition to this, the council is looking at projects that anticipate an investment of over $509 million, which would create…