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Newberry · NewberryGREENVILLE — On May 8, 2024, at 10 a.m., Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) will open their third specialty retail store in South Carolina – Auten’s Loft Greenville. The boutique-style experience is located in the Woodruff Rd. Goodwill Retail Store at 1902 Woodruff Rd., Greenville, SC 29611. Auten’s Loft is named in memory of GIUMSC founder, Lloyd Auten and offers… SourceSee the Story
Goodwill’s thrift boutique makes Upstate debut
Newberry · NewberryGREENWOOD — Emily Galloway, an award-winning horticulture student and Presidential Ambassador at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), was named a 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar and recipient of a $2,250 scholarship at Phi Theta Kappa’s premier annual event, PTK Catalyst 2024, held April 4-8, 2024, in Orlando. New Century Transfer Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments… SourceSee the Story
PTC student Emily Galloway named a 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar
Newberry · NewberrySOUTH CAROLINA — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Lorna Shay Elders, 37, with Harassment – 1st degree, Improper Examination of Private Records by a Public Official, and Misconduct in Office on Monday, April 15, 2024. SLED charged Elders with a second count of Improper Examination of Private Records by a Public Official and a second count of Misconduct in Office on Tuesday… SourceSee the Story
SLED charges former sheriff’s deputy with first degree harassment
Darlington County · Darlington CountySOUTH CAROLINA— The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Kilenna Michelle Wright, 39, with Furnishing Contraband to Prisoners and Misconduct in Office on Sunday, April 14, 2024. SLED was requested by the Darlington County Sheriff’ Office. Details can be found in the attached warrants. Wright was booked at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center in Darlington County. SourceSee the Story
SLED charges former Darlington County corrections officer with furnishing contraband
Newberry · NewberryCOLUMBIA — The South Carolina Orchid Society is proud to announce the 2024 South Carolina Orchid Show and Sale held at the Garden Council of Greater Columbia Building at 1605 Park Circle in Downtown Columbia, S.C.- near USC! The show will feature thousands of blooming orchids, presented by societies and growers from all over the Southeast. We have hundreds of participants – and more than a dozen… SourceSee the Story
South Carolina Orchid Show returns to Columbia
Newberry · NewberryNEWBERRY — Newberry County Council held their biweekly meeting on Wednesday, April 17. Council recognized five employees for their dedication to Newberry County. Heather Chapman, who was unable to attend the meeting, was recognized for her five years working for the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office in the detention center. “Heather works at the detention center and as you may know… SourceSee the Story
County Council recognizes retiring employees
Newberry · NewberryCOLUMBIA — To help keep South Carolina beaches a favorite destination during the summer months, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is set to resume its seasonal monitoring of water quality along the coast. Every state with ocean-facing beaches performs beach water monitoring to help detect instances of elevated bacteria levels that have the potential to impact… SourceSee the Story
DHEC’s seasonal water quality monitoring at S.C. beaches begins May 1
Aviation · NewberryWINNSBORO — Fairfield County Airport will celebrate the essential careers of the aviation industry during South Carolina Aviation Week by providing three local high school seniors with discovery flights on Monday, April 22 at 9 a.m. For the sixth consecutive year, high school students were recruited to participate in the discovery flights by Fairfield County Airport Director Denise Bryan C.M.. SourceSee the Story
