Business
Asphalt fire under investigation
BONHAM — An investigation is now under way to determine why the insulation in a tank containing 2.1 million gallons of asphalt caught fire Sunday morning, a fire that forced part of a railroad line […]
Business
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Paying it forward with coffee
UNION — The Elle Bell Cafe Coffee House & Gift Shop not only has coffee and gifts to offer it also offers patrons the opportunity to “pay it forward” via its “community service board.” Located […]
Business
Economic development & health care
UNION COUNTY — Economic development, health care, an environmentally-themed arts festival, and repairing the dam at an old mill pond were all on the agenda of the March meeting of Union County Council. Lockhart Power […]
Business
More room to serve more customers
UNION — The ability to accommodate — and attract — more customers is why Michelangelo’s Pizza Buffet is located in the West Towne Shopping Plaza. When it first opened several years ago, Michelangelo’s Pizza was […]
Business
BREC donates $34,000 to charities
GAFFNEY — Broad River Electric Charities has distributed $34,000 from its Operation Round Up® fund to 25 local charities. The recipients include organizations in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties that support children and youth, families […]
Business
Wear your best ‘Denim & Pearls’
UNION COUNTY — In addition to honoring businesses and individuals that have made a positive impact on the community the 2019 Union County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet will be making a fashion statement […]
Agriculture
City allocates $1,500 to PPG
UNION — The City of Union is doing its part to help the Piedmont Physic Garden establish an “Environmental Arts Festival” that will be held in downtown Union. During a special meeting Monday night, Union […]
Business
‘Embroidery By Karen’ now open
UNION — Easter is coming up and if you want to get some clothes for your little Easter bunnies with their names embroidered on them — and shop for some other things as well while […]
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USC Union charging stations relocated
UNION — USC Union has acquired the old post office across from campus on Main Street. Once the Science and Nursing building renovations are complete, the post office will be turned in to the USC […]
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Housing, schools & drug testing
UNION COUNTY — What are the problems that are preventing Union County from building on the successes of the past four years and going on to achieve even greater success? Achievements That was the subject […]
Business
Prioritizing the needs of Union
UNION — The continued revitalization of downtown Union, infrastructure improvements, increasing the availability of affordable housing, and more street lighting are among the priorities of the City of Union’s “Prioritized Community Needs List.” In a […]
Business
Goodwill coming to Union County
UNION COUNTY — “The Power of Work” is coming to Union County. In an address to Union County Council Tuesday evening, Darren L. Wright, Vice President of Career Development Services for Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands […]