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Furman University Confirms Visa Revocations for International StudentsFurman University Confirms Visa Revocations for International Students

Furman University Confirms Visa Revocations for International Students

News Summary Furman University has confirmed that two of its international students faced visa revocations, reflecting a concerning nationwide trend…

9 hours ago
Greenville County Council Advocates for Housing CourtGreenville County Council Advocates for Housing Court

Greenville County Council Advocates for Housing Court

News Summary The Greenville County Council is pushing for the establishment of a housing court to combat the city's high…

1 day ago
Standoff in Pickens County Ends with Arrest of James Franklin MarchbanksStandoff in Pickens County Ends with Arrest of James Franklin Marchbanks

Standoff in Pickens County Ends with Arrest of James Franklin Marchbanks

News Summary A standoff in Pickens County culminated in the arrest of James Franklin Marchbanks after a tense 12-hour ordeal.…

3 days ago
Church Street Bridge Renovation Set to Transform GreenvilleChurch Street Bridge Renovation Set to Transform Greenville

Church Street Bridge Renovation Set to Transform Greenville

News Summary Greenville is set to undergo a significant transformation with the renovation of the Church Street Bridge, scheduled to…

1 week ago
Greenville Honors Craig Brown with Order of the PalmettoGreenville Honors Craig Brown with Order of the Palmetto

Greenville Honors Craig Brown with Order of the Palmetto

News Summary On April 4, 2025, Craig Brown, the visionary behind the Greenville Drive and Fluor Field, received the prestigious…

1 week ago
Christopher Taylor Sentenced to 30 Years for Statewide Burglary SpreeChristopher Taylor Sentenced to 30 Years for Statewide Burglary Spree

Christopher Taylor Sentenced to 30 Years for Statewide Burglary Spree

News Summary Christopher Taylor, a 38-year-old from Mauldin, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to…

1 week ago
Wildfire Containment Brings Relief to South Carolina ResidentsWildfire Containment Brings Relief to South Carolina Residents

Wildfire Containment Brings Relief to South Carolina Residents

News Summary Forestry officials in South Carolina have reported that the Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge wildfires are nearly 100%…

2 weeks ago
Greenville County Sentences Two Men for Crimes Against MinorsGreenville County Sentences Two Men for Crimes Against Minors

Greenville County Sentences Two Men for Crimes Against Minors

News Summary Greenville County faces a troubling situation as two men received severe sentences for crimes involving the exploitation and…

2 weeks ago
Greenville County Restaurants Face Sanitation ViolationsGreenville County Restaurants Face Sanitation Violations

Greenville County Restaurants Face Sanitation Violations

News Summary A recent inspection in Greenville County revealed serious sanitation issues across several restaurants, causing concern among diners. Major…

2 weeks ago
Public Outcry Saves Trash Services in South CarolinaPublic Outcry Saves Trash Services in South Carolina

Public Outcry Saves Trash Services in South Carolina

News Summary In South Carolina, lawmakers have halted House Bill 4002, which aimed to dismantle the Greater Greenville Sanitation District.…

2 weeks ago