Sharon Johnson
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Increase in driving school bookings as pandemic restrictions loosen
ROCKY HILL, Connecticut (WFSB) -- You may have noticed more student drivers on the road lately. With the vaccine rollout—and school ending—teens are behind the wheel again. As you could imagine—this is a very odd time to be a new driver—so these kids are pretty nervous. Driving schools have advice for them—and for adults as well. "We’ve been busier than ever," Brandon Dufour, CEO of the Next… → Read More
Local tree farms busy as families look to make new traditions
South Windsor, CT (WFSB) -- The demand for fresh Christmas trees is up this year. A South Windsor farmer says because of the pandemic, people are searching for a way to keep traditions alive. A Dzen Tree Farm, Belle and Tuca, Santa’s backup reindeer, are there to greet families. While they are there every year, some things at the farm have changed. There are now signs posted everywhere reminding… → Read More
Greenville County School District food truck rolls out for secon
This week begins the second summer that the Greenville County School District has been operating a summer school lunch program with a food truck. → Read More
Talking to children about concert bombing following fatal explos
Professionals say, although it can be difficult to handle emotionally, devastating events in life can also be an opportunity to learn how to deal with tragedy and a chance to explain it to children. → Read More
Girlfriend of man killed in Greenville Co. officer-involved shoo
A woman who witnessed her boyfriend being shot to death by Greenville County deputies is breaking her silence. → Read More
The Ashton Arnold Memorial Basketball Tournament honors young pl
A community gathered to remember a 17-year-old young man through the game of basketball on Friday. → Read More
Gamecocks fans making plans to travel to Arizona to cheer on tea
As the team gets ready for the big game in Arizona, so do the fans. → Read More
Greenville Co. officials increase awareness about CodeRED notifi
The CodeRED emergency notification service is not new and Greenville County has had it for years. But now, leaders are pushing to get the word out about the service because many residents still do... → Read More
Upstate residents fearful ahead of storm
One Upstate city saw heavy damage from a tornado in November. Houses are still being repaired and when new storms arise now, they worry about the possibility of more severe weather. → Read More
SC School Board Association urges people to contact lawmakers to
Bad roads, a gas tax, and education cuts are items that make up a bill that has the South Carolina State School Board Association urging school leaders across the state to contact lawmakers. → Read More
Upstate father says falsified drug test cost 3-year-old son his
Greg Oberdier and his family are devastated. He says he's lost everything and he says none of it should have happened. → Read More
North Greenville accepting displaced ITT Tech students
Students who were stuck when ITT Technical Institute closed all their locations this week now have somewhere to finish their degrees. → Read More
'Woot Woot Wagon' gaining steam at Chesnee Middle
A way one Upstate school is showing appreciation for teachers is going viral on social media. → Read More
Why we celebrate Labor Day
Labor Day is always the first Monday in September and it was created to recognize the labor movement and contributions workers have made in our country. → Read More
Spartanburg spring fling may see changes amid controversy
The Spring Fling Evaluation Committee is looking at possible changes to the decades old festival in downtown Spartanburg after some business leaders said they don’t benefit from the festival. → Read More
Deputies help direct traffic in busy Greenville Co. school zones
Crossing guards are a big help at many schools, helping students get across the road safely. But there are some schools that have some extra help with the controlling traffic. → Read More
Upstate sends prayers, donations for LA flood victims
A Louisiana native is asking South Carolinians to pray for flood victims in her home state and to donate to the American Red Cross relief efforts. → Read More
Back to school may bring anxiety
Whether it’s the first time going to school, changing to a new school or even a brand new city, the transition can be frightening. That fear can bring different emotions. → Read More
Uber drivers in school car lines
Long school car lines can be brutal, some taking up to an hour to go through. The whole process makes the idea of using Uber for their kids attractive to some parents. → Read More
5k "Run for Re-entry" race
The non-profit group Soteria Community Development Corporation is in the business of rehabilitation. They are working to rehab homes and people. → Read More