Rusty Clevenger: Four decades of investigating, determining causes of death in Spartanburg
Traffic fatalities stand alone as the most preventable cause
Chances are you will never meet Rusty Clevenger during his daytime work, and most likely would never want to. He is Spartanburg County’s long-time coroner – now in his 18th year in the same position. And more than just certifying the cause of death for victims of car crashes, hit-and-runs, violence, and all kinds of natural causes, Clevenger is the kind of official who does his best to keep you from ever having to meet him at a bad end. “We’ve had 1,900 cases just this year so far,” said Clevenger, now in his fifth term of elected office. “In the past 18 years, we’ve had more than 50,000 total. And we operate 24/7.”
Retro charm, modern comfort at Charleston’s Starlight Motor Inn
Escape the Hub City: Short Journeys from Spartanburg
When you’re planning a weekend getaway from Spartanburg, Charleston is usually one of the first destinations that comes to mind. But instead of booking another chain hotel or expensive downtown stay, we decided to try something completely different over Fourth of July weekend- and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of the trip.
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Julius Tolbert: From catering to closing
If you have ever attended a local spring festival called ‘The Taste of Black Spartanburg,’ you may have met organizer Julius Tolbert during food tastings, youth scholarship presentations, or just in passing to say ‘Hi.’
But if you own a flagging restaurant or need help in starting your own restaurant of any type or size, you might want to see if Tolbert’s experience can help turn your business into a winner.
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SCDOT gets $23.5M federal grant to help replace aging bridges
COLUMBIA — The federal government is giving South Carolina a hand in replacing its aging bridges, the state transportation agency announced recently.
Replacing old and deteriorating bridges has been among the state Department of Transportation’s top priorities since Secretary Justin Powell took the helm two years ago. The agency has asked for a total of $1 billion spread out over five years in annual budget requests to replace the roughly 2,800 bridges nearing or past their intended lifespan.
The Cook's Corner
Peach, tomato & goat cheese pizza is summer on a slice
There’s something about pizza in the summertime that just feels different.
Maybe it’s the way everyone naturally gathers outside as the sun starts to go down. Maybe it’s the ease of setting out a few toppings, opening a bottle of chilled white wine and letting everyone build their own pie. Whatever it is, pizza al fresco has a way of turning an ordinary evening into one that feels like a vacation.
Bible Trivia
1. Is the book of Mark (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. What kind of physical problem did Timothy have of which Paul advised a little wine? Back, Stomach, Head, Legs
3. How many days was Jesus on earth after His resurrection? 3, 40, 100, 346
4. From Acts 8, who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch? Isaiah, James, Philip, Paul
5. What is the Hebrew word that’s usually translated as “blessing”? Berakah, Chosson, Chumash, Ducket
6. How old was Abraham when he died? 75, 175, 202, 256
ANSWERS: 1) New, 2) Stomach, 3) 40, 4) Philip, 5) Berakah, 6) 175
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SCDOT gets $23.5M federal grant to help replace aging bridges
COLUMBIA — The federal government is giving South Carolina a hand in replacing its aging bridges, the state transportation agency announced recently.
Replacing old and deteriorating bridges has been among the state Department of Transportation’s top priorities since Secretary Justin Powell took the helm two years ago. The agency has asked for a total of $1 billion spread out over five years in annual budget requests to replace the roughly 2,800 bridges nearing or past their intended lifespan.
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Daytrippers gearing up for hot summer
If you happen to be 50 or older and looking for ways to beat the searing summer heat, try becoming one of the Spartanburg County Parks Department’s very own daytrippers.
You might not be able to run the baseball diamonds or the basketball courts as much as you used to, but there is almost the certainty of not only finding activities to stay active but to give old age a really hard time of ever catching you.
“We want to keep the 50+ population active, engaged, and in charge of what they would like to do,” said senior recreation coordinator Bates McKinney.”Each program is designed to get people out and involved in a multitude of activities.”
Meet Your Neighbor
Carrying on the Hughey Farms legacy
A favorite destination of Spartanburg locals on the hunt for fresh seasonal produce, there’s nowhere like Hughey Farms. The beloved produce stand is located on Asheville Highway in Boiling Springs, and is the summertime home to some of the best peaches and strawberries around.
If you stop by the stand, you’ll likely run into Robyn Peterson, the daughter of Hughey Farms owner Todd Hughey. It’s a family business, one Peterson speaks of with pride.
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Peaches a hit in first baseball season
While baseball fans have been pushed to brave record temperatures this summer, Inman-ites have battled the heat with more cheers than sweat while urging on the Spartanburg County Peaches, their new hometown team.
The Peaches are one of eight teams in the Blue Ridge League, stretching from Greenwood, S.C., to Marion, Va. Play began in late May, with the Peaches’ home games at historic mill stadium Jim Everhart Field, and will last until the final weekend on July 26.
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