Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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  • News briefs: Alzheimer's group plans seminar

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 3:21 am ET  

    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 9:40 p.m. The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a seminar Thursday titled "Alzheimer's: From Dx to Rx, What you need to know about diagnosis, treatment and care." Full Story »

  • Spartanburg: Dangerous crossing

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 3:21 am ET  

    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:06 p.m. A new study ranks Spartanburg County as the most dangerous of the state's metro communities for pedestrians. Full Story »

  • Crews work to fix Spartanburg water line break

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 3:21 am ET  

    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:26 a.m. Full Story »

  • Dr. Harold Fleming, civic leader, dies at 69

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 3:21 am ET  

    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:06 p.m. A fixture in Spartanburg's medical community -- and beyond -- died Saturday at his home. Dr. Harold Fleming was 69. Full Story »

  • Drake, Sheheen say jobs key to governor's office

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 3:20 am ET  

    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:07 p.m. Full Story »

  • Court ruling ends dispute by delegation

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 3:20 am ET  

    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:46 a.m. For six months, members of the Spartanburg County Legislative Delegation sparred over whether a simple majority or a weighted vote was required to elect a chairman and vice chairman. Full Story »

  • Plane crashes short of GSP

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Tue Nov 10, 3:20 am ET  

    This King Air twin-engine plane crash landed Monday, hitting a guardrail, skipping over Highway 14, then damaging a fence before coming to rest just short of the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The pilot and two passengers were injured in the crash. Full Story »

  • Downtown water main break closes lane of Union Street

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 9:50 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. Full Story »

  • Water main break closes Union Street

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 7:50 pm ET  

    A suspected water main break about 7 p.m. Monday has closed Union Street between Forest and Country Club in Spartanburg. All lanes are under water in front of Duncan Park. Full Story »

  • Sanford's campaign account has $1.7M remaining

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 6:50 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. COLUMBIA — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has $1.7 million left in his campaign finance account and can use the cash to cover legal fees tied to his ethics investigation. Full Story »

  • Supreme Court looks at life sentences for juveniles

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 5:50 pm ET  

    This 2007 photo provided by Equal Justice Initiative shows inmate Joe Sullivan, 31, at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City, Fla. Sullivan raped an elderly woman when he was 13-years-old, was judged incorrigible, and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Full Story »

  • Salute to veterans

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 4:35 pm ET  

    Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 4:21 p.m. The Spartanburg County Regional History Museum and veterans group honored veterans and their families Saturday during a ceremony at the Chapman Cultural Center. Full Story »

  • Small plane crash lands at GSP; three people injured

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 4:20 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:43 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:43 a.m. A small airplane that crash landed short of a runway at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport this morning was carrying two mechanics for a local aviation company and a pilot. Full Story »

  • Car hits, kills SC man while he does yardwork

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 3:21 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. NORTH AUGUSTA — Authorities say a man stacking yard waste by the road has been struck and killed by a car. Full Story »

  • Black SC lawmakers asking about Boeing hiring

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 3:20 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. CHARLESTON — Black lawmakers want to make sure minorities get a fair chance at jobs at Boeing's new assembly line in South Carolina. Full Story »

  • Supreme Court says simple majority can elect chairman

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 3:20 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. For six months, members of the Spartanburg County Legislative Delegation sparred over whether a simple majority or a weighted vote was required to elect a chairman and vice chairman. Full Story »

  • Suspected Cleveland killer, rapist was stationed in the Carolinas

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 1:20 pm ET  

    A police officer stands guard outside the home of Anthony Sowell on Monday in Cleveland. The FBI has promised to help check unsolved slayings around the nation as the investigation into an alleged serial killer widened beyond the 11 victims found at his Cleveland home. Full Story »

  • 1 dead, 1 injured in western NC fire at retirement community

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 1:06 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. SYLVA, N.C. — One person died and another was injured in a fire at a retirement community in western North Carolina. Full Story »

  • Upstate noted as economic pioneer

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 1:05 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 12:48 a.m. In touring the Southeast during a trip to the United States in 1991, Marko Maunula never thought the stretch of I-85 through Spartanburg County would become the lasting legacy of his travels. Full Story »

  • Hmong New Year

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 1:05 pm ET  

    A large crowd was on hand for the last day of the Hmong New Year at the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds. The crowd enjoyed food, soccer, and a host of other activities. Full Story »

  • Hmong New Year

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 1:05 pm ET  

    A large crowd came out to celebrate the Hmong New Year as they enjoyed the food and participated in a host of other activities. Full Story »

  • Hurricane Ida weakens, but Gulf still on warning

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 12:06 pm ET  

    A man watches waves crash Sunday in the resort area of Cancun, Mexico. Hurricane Ida has weakened early Monday but could still threaten the U.S. Gulf Coast when it hits the shore overnight. Full Story »

  • Ex-SC teacher faces sex charge with student

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 12:06 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. SUMTER — A former South Carolina high school teacher and coach has been arrested after police say he had sexual contact with a 16-year-old female student. Full Story »

  • SC death row inmate's 2nd trial begins

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 12:05 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:22 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:22 a.m. CONWAY — A man already on South Carolina's death row for killing his girlfriend is going on trial again in another death penalty case. Full Story »

  • Fort Hood shooting suspect awake, talking

    Spartanburg Herald-Journal – Mon Nov 9, 12:05 pm ET  

    Published: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:29 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:29 a.m. SAN ANTONIO — A U.S. Army hospital spokesman says the man suspected in a deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, is conscious and able to talk. Full Story »

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