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Sports
CLINTON, S.C. — Presbyterian College football claimed the 1919 Cup for the first time since the rivalry trophy was created in 2021, beating Davidson 38-21 on a rain-soaked Saturday at Bailey Memorial Stadium in Clinton. The Blue Hose erased an early 14-0 deficit with five straight touchdown drives and piled…
From HERE Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Organizers announced this morning that today’s Fall for Greenville festival is canceled for Saturday as Hurricane Isaias leftovers brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Upstate, then set Sunday make-up hours for Main Street. In announcing the cancellation, organizers will monitor tomorrow and plan to offer…
From HERE Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Neighbors along Liberty Hill Road and nearby Crout Place in Lexington County say a nearly 1-mile dirt stretch is still waiting for pavement after decades of promises, and they are absorbing the cost in damaged vehicles. Lexington County Public Works said Liberty Hill Road ranks No. 10…
From HERE Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A National Weather Service tornado warning covered parts of Lexington County on Saturday evening as severe storms tied to leftover tropical moisture moved across the Midlands. An earlier warning for portions of Aiken and Lexington counties was in effect until 6:30 p.m. EDT, with radar showing rotation…
From HERE Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A Friday afternoon chase in nearby Spartanburg County ended in a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 221, putting Upstate drivers on notice about a deadly pursuit that spilled onto a busy corridor close to Greenville. Spartanburg County deputies said they tried a traffic stop on a vehicle…
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