BMW Donating $1 Million For Sandy Relief Effort
BMW of North America, whose manufacturing operations are headquartered in Greer, will give $1 million to the American Red Cross for disaster relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. “This donation...
View ArticlePatch & AOL Send Hurricane Sandy Relief Trucks to Long Island, New Jersey
It's been said it's far better to have a neighbor who's near, than a brother who's far away, but in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Americans across the nation have proven to be the best neighbors and the...
View ArticleSC Shatters Absentee Voting Records
In yet another nation-defining election, South Carolina voters are running to the polls in droves. And it's not even Election Day. As of 4:30 p.m. today, more than 375,000 absentee votes have been cast...
View ArticleDanny Ford, Willie Jeffries to Coach SC All Star Bowl Game
Two of South Carolina's legendary coaches are returning to the gridiron for a special game next year. Former Clemson head coach Danny Ford and South Carolina State's Willie Jeffries will lead teams in...
View ArticleWhere Do I Vote and Who's On the Ballot in Mauldin?
Do you know where to go to vote on Election Day 2012? How about everyone on the ballot? If not, you can use the handy Google Voter Info embed above to find the location of your designated polling...
View ArticleObama Praises Edith Childs, SC Volunteer, in Final Speech
President Barack Obama's final campaign speech ended with the story of Edith Childs, a Greenwood, S.C., resident who inspired a popular campaign slogan that has followed Obama for nearly five years....
View ArticleSouth Carolina State and Federal Races
8:15 a.m.: SC Influential Conservatives Say Romney Won Ground Game Former Gov. Mitt Romney won the South Carolina ground game on the way to the presidency, said participants in our final Red Palmetto...
View ArticleMauldin 2012 Election Results
Today is Election Day. Mauldin voters face a slew of choices. Here’s a look at what to expect: Note sure where to vote? See the attached pdf. In line at the polls? Send us a picture HERE! Like Mauldin...
View ArticleCrime Blotter: Mauldin Police Department
The following information consists of the most noteworthy incidents reported to the Mauldin Police Department from Nov. 2-5: Assault and battery 2nd degree — Marsh Creek Drive and Sea Oats Inlet...
View ArticleMitt Romney Wins South Carolina
Mitt Romney won South Carolina’s nine electoral votes on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Barack Obama. Despite the fact that hundreds are still waiting to vote in Richland County, which has been beset by...
View ArticleAllen tops Kizer in SC-7 Senate Race
The state Senate District 7 seat will stay in Democratic hands, as Karl Allen beat Republican Jane Kizer soundly.In unofficial results late Tuesday night, Allen beat Kizer with more than 64 percent of...
View ArticleBarack Obama Re-Elected President
President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden were re-elected Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney and his vice-presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan. NBC News called the...
View ArticleObama Defeats Romney, Congressional Incumbents Win Easily
Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term as 44th President of the United States on Tuesday. Obama defeated former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney by 332-206 in the Electoral College and by 1.7...
View ArticleVoters Return Gowdy to Congress
U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy handily won re-election to Congress on Tuesday night with nearly 65 percent of the vote.Based on unofficial vote tallies, the freshman Republican congressman received 171,505 votes...
View ArticleLoftis Clears Deputies Involved in Conestee Shooting
Two Greenville County Sheriff's deputies are back on the job after Sheriff Steve Loftis cleared them for a shooting last month in Conestee that injured a man.Following an internal investigation into...
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 your area, we're happy to provide you with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office's daily activity...
View ArticleHow Mitt Romney Won South Carolina
Former governor and Republican nominee for president Mitt Romney lost the race for the White House by a landslide — based on electoral votes. But in the popular vote, President Barack Obama narrowly...
View ArticleS.C. Man Selling Doughnuts to Buy Prosthetic Legs
A South Carolina man is raising the money to buy his prosthetic legs by selling a sweet treat. Faced with a $120,000 cost to purchase prosthetic limbs and having been denied coverage by insurance,...
View Article5 Things That Can Set You Back Financially This Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner and for many consumers, end of year expenses can derail even the best financial plans. “Understanding the potential hazards can help you avoid them,” said Brent...
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