Zach Fox
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Spartanburg, SC, United States
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Pelican's Snoballs locations open for the season
Despite a little bit of a cold snap this week, the Pelican's Snoballs locations that have blossomed across Spartanburg County are open for the spring.The → Read More
Spartanburg psychologist examines effects of bullying on growing up, school shootings
Spartanburg psychologist Caleb Loring told a small crowd Thursday that while bullying is a serious problem, it can be dealt with. Loring, who has a practice on Saint John Street, was the featured guest at the monthly meeting of Mental Health America of Spartanburg. Loring discussed issues related to bullying and addressed concerns that bullying can be a contributor to school violence and… → Read More
Residents plead for Lockhart school's future
The message Monday night in Lockhart was clear: If the Lockhart School is closed, it would rip out the heart of the small, Union County town. Residents → Read More
Senate bill aims to toughen punishment for threats against schools
In the wake of the recent school shooting in Florida, a Charleston senator has proposed stiffening the penalties against those who threaten schools. → Read More
Union County trustees look at possibly closing Lockhart School
Eleven years after losing its high school, the small town of Lockhart is in danger of losing its elementary and middle school, too. Union County school → Read More
Wright urges better mentoring of youth during prayer breakfast
At his annual prayer breakfast Tuesday morning, Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright encouraged those in the room — clergymen, community and school leaders and law enforcement officials — to do a better job mentoring young people to prevent violence.Wright echoed sentiments made by local school officials in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida that left… → Read More
Inspired by her parents, 8-year-old hopes to follow her father's path
Dava Cantrell knows how hard her parents work despite their struggles. Dava, 8, is a third grade student at the Cleveland Academy of Leadership. She said → Read More
Serial killer Todd Kohlhepp sued over Woodruff property
Serial killer Todd Kohlhepp is the subject of yet another lawsuit. Court documents originally filed in October show Kohlhelpp is being sued by Wilton Lawrence, the man who sold him the now-infamous 96-acre Woodruff property from on May 29, 2014, for failing to pay the rest of his mortgage. The suit states Kohlhepp owes $122,882 in payments and late fees on the property, as he hasn’t made a… → Read More
Spartanburg bars, restaurants gear up for Super Bowl LII
Looking for somewhere to watch the big game Sunday? You have quite a few options.The New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles face off Sunday in → Read More
Wofford students learn skills through pro wrestling
A Wofford College interim course aims to teach students confidence, public speaking, theater and other skills through bodyslams, clotheslines and dropkicks.January Smackdown: A Cultural History of Professional Wrestling is one of the month-long courses the college offers. Along with the demographics of fans and cultural significance wrestling has in the region, students are learning what it… → Read More
Democrat Davis to challenge Gowdy for US House 4th District seat
JT Davis, a Democrat from Simpsonville, is running against Rep. Trey Gowdy to see how a “conservative Democrat” can do in the Upstate. Davis, 60, announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives District 4 seat Monday afternoon. A U.S. Army veteran, Davis said he’s running as a centrist candidate after seeing partisanship gridlock in the House and the Senate in recent years. “It’s… → Read More
Converse to open education program at University Center
Converse College is expanding its footprint to help the state cope with a worsening teacher shortage. Converse is set to be the seventh school with a presence at the University Center Greenville. Classes in the college’s Master of Arts in teaching degree program are set to start in July, with a focus on training prospective teachers who plan to work in early-childhood education. “It’s a win for… → Read More
Colleges see more demand for mental health services
As the number of college students nationwide requiring mental health services has grown, so too have the counseling staffs at several Spartanburg County → Read More
Snow headed for Upstate; Some schools announce closures
Snow expected to fall across Spartanburg County overnight could cause travel problems through Thursday. A winter weather advisory was issued for the entire area from 10 p.m. Tuesday through noon Wednesday. The snow wasn’t expected to start accumulating in Spartanburg County until about midnight, with at least an inch expected. Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union county schools will be closed… → Read More
Grammy winner Campbell preaches unity at MLK Unity Celebration
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of using praise and faith to combat division was on full display during the city's Unity Celebration Monday night. → Read More
Political consultant, Army veteran encourages unity
The racial, social and political divides plaguing parts of the U.S. can be overcome by listening and committing to doing good in the world. That was the → Read More
Thai Now serves vegetable-heavy dishes and artisan beer
Thai Now, which opened Jan. 4., is on Highway 9 in Boiling Springs. Next door to New Groove Artisan Brewing Co., the "fast Thai" restaurant serves up 10 of the most popular Thai dishes, side dishes, and appetizers. Thip Von is one of the new restaurant's co-owners, helping run the business and cook up fresh, vegetable-heavy dishes. In honor of their opening, New Groove brewed "Let's Get Thai," a… → Read More
Morning fire badly damages Hayne Street home
A Sunday morning fire left a Hayne Street home badly damaged. Photos on the Spartanburg Fire Department’s Facebook page showed a blaze overtaking a home early Sunday morning. Spartanburg City Fire Marshal Brad Hall said there was no permanent heating in the house, and the fire could've been caused by electrical issues stemming from the use of space heaters. “What we understand is they were… → Read More
Slight chance of snow on Tuesday night
A slight chance of snow Tuesday night could lead to some slick spots on Upstate roads. National Weather Service forecasts showed a 40 percent chance of → Read More
Officials hopeful Senate overrides veto of school bus money
South Carolina's aging school bus fleet could get some new additions if the state Senate votes to override a veto Gov. Henry McMaster issued last year. → Read More