UPDATE: Greenville Deputies Involved in Standoff at Simpsonville Home
UPDATED: 8:07 a.m. Greenville Sheriff's deputies said a standoff at a Simpsonville home ended peacefully around 10:50 p.m. Deputies said they received a disturbance call from 109 Johnson Drive in...
View ArticleTry These Allergen-Free Halloween Treats
Class parties are fun, but for a child with food allergies it also can be a nightmare. If your school allows parties in the classroom, there are some things to consider before sending a Halloween...
View ArticleMother Nature Doesn't Tip Its Hand For Winter Forecast
Want to know if you'll be sledding this winter after a snowstorm like two years ago, or wearing shorts like last winter? Climatologists say your guess is as good as theirs. Probabilities for both a...
View ArticleBoos and Spirits: Recipes for Halloween Cocktails
Since Halloween falls on a Wednesday, there might be fewer chances for the adults to have a little spooky fun. Instead of heading out to hit the town (drinking adults and thousands of kids running...
View Article14-Year-Old League Student Charged in Gun Incident
A 14-year-old League Academy student has been charged with bringing a gun to school. On Tuesday, a school resource officer was informed that a gun had been found in the school. A spokesperson for...
View ArticleUpstate Firm Among Top 10 of SC's Fastest-Growing Companies
EDTS, a Greenville-based firm specializing in network security and managed services support solutions for Southeastern businesses, has been named the seventh overall fastest-growing small company in...
View ArticleLatest On Hack: State Sued, Businesses to Be Protected
In the fourth press conference since it was announced that the South Carolina Department of Revenue's (DOR) records had been breached, Gov. Nikki Haley announced a partnership between the state and...
View ArticleChristmas Fun Facts and Trivia
We know that there were three Wise Men, 12 days of Christmas and that Santa delivers all his presents around the world in one night. But did you know... $23,439.38 How much it would cost to buy your...
View ArticleIs It Too Soon for Christmas Shopping?
It's an annual question for merchants and shoppers: How soon is too soon to deck the malls and shopping centers for the Christmas holiday season? Some stores have already begun the process. Christmas...
View ArticleConsumers Plan to Spend at Least as Much in 2012
The percentage of consumers who plan to sustain or increase their holiday spending in 2012 when compared to 2011 is growing, according to a recent survey by the NPD Group. The survey saw increases in...
View ArticleFantastic Thanksgiving Sides
It’s time for Thanksgiving, my favorite time of the year! Not only do you get to see family, but the food is plentiful and delicious. If your family is anything like mine, there are multiple side...
View ArticleFun Facts and Trivia for Thanksgiving
No need to worry about conversation topics around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Let your guests fill up on this Thanksgiving fun facts. That's a lot of turkey! In 2011, 248 million turkeys were...
View ArticleLocal Red Cross Continues To Help In Sandy's Devastating Wake
The American Red Cross is continuing a massive relief effort after Superstorm Sandy left a path of destruction across much of the northeastern United States. Brian Scoles, chief public affairs officer...
View ArticleGreenville Firm Lands Boeing Contract
The Boeing Co. has selected a Greenville-based firm to provide project and construction management services for its the expansion of its aft-body and paint facility in North Charleston,...
View ArticleInstitute Awards CU-ICAR Economic Development Excellence Award
The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) has garnered another prestigious award.For its role in regional economic development, the State Science and Technology...
View ArticleCrime Blotter: Greenville County Sheriff's Office
As part of Patch's continuing effort to provide our readers with consistent coverage of crime in our area, we're happy to provide you with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office's daily activity...
View ArticlePoll: How Will Clemson End The Season?
Clemson, ranked in the top 10 in both the AP and Coaches' Poll, and ranked No. 13 in the BCS rankings, could do a lot of moving up in the month of November, as three out of its next four games are...
View ArticleLegendary Rock Band The Who Coming to the Upstate
Get ready for some maximum R&B, Upstate: Classic-rock monsters, The Who, are coming to town.The band has announced that it will make Greenville one of the stops in its 2012 North American tour....
View ArticleSheriff's Office Cracks Down On Prostitution
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday a successful operation targeted at online escort services allegedly used as a cover for prostitution. A release from the agency stated that...
View ArticleFlorida Murder Suspect Arrested in Greenville
Local authorities on Thursday arrested a Florida man suspected in the September killing of his wife.Christopher K. Belcher was apprehended at around 2 p.m. Thursday at his sister's residence in...
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