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spartanburg.com local news briefs Last Updated: 8:14 a.m., Friday, July 3 Current Weather Information Scots Belong At Grandfather Mountain July 9 - 12 There is an aching need in every soul to belong, to feel part of something larger. And therein lies the formula for the success enjoyed by the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans. More details Now is the Time to Prepare for Hurricanes and Flu Season As the American Red Cross ramps up for another hurricane season, disaster response this year could bring an unusual complication: widespread flu caused by the swine flu (H1N1) virus. " We in the Red Cross are very aware that not only are we as a country responding to H1N1, but we have to continue to respond to disasters in that environment,” says Joe Becker, Senior Vice President of Disaster Services for the American Red Cross. More details “Fish Smart, Eat Smart” Campaign Updated for 2009 South Carolinians who like to fish can go online for newly updated information to find out if the fish on their line is safe to eat or should be released because of possible contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported. “DHEC’s Web site at www.scdhec.gov/fish has a state map with the latest advisories, information, a booklet and other materials that can be downloaded,” said David Wilson, chief of DHEC’s Bureau of Water. More details Spartanburg Community College Announces Plans for Downtown Presence Downtown Spartanburg may soon be home to another higher education institution. Spartanburg Community College recently announced plans for a downtown campus that will begin with a multi-million dollar renovation of the Evans Building on South Dean Street resulting in 104,000 square feet of classrooms, labs and special purpose rooms. More details First Tour de Tigerville on July 18 Tigerville Fire Department is holding the first Tour de Tigerville this coming July 18th, 2009! The ride begins on the 18th at 8:00AM and will be a 45K ride that takes participants on a scenic route throughout the entire district. More details Laurens County Constructing First-of-Its-Kind Buidling The Laurens County Development Corporation and Upstate SC Alliance announced the groundbreaking of the county’s Hunter Virtual Spec Industrial Building, the first of its kind in South Carolina. The building, which has been engineered by Warren & Associates Design Build is a 50,000 square feet of industrial space, will have an additional 50,000 square foot pad in place, affording potential businesses the opportunity to customize it up to 100,000 total square feet. More details BMW Group USA Reports Monthly Sales The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 20,849 vehicles, a decrease of 20.3 percent from the 26,155 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 114,448 vehicles, down 27.5 percent, compared to 157,913 vehicles sold in the first half of 2008. More details SCDPS Kicks Off Summer DUI Campaign Imagine getting stopped by a South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper and receiving a citation tucked into a folder showing the faces of people killed by drunk drivers. If it makes you think twice about driving after having a few drinks, then you got the message. More details Nesting Chimney Swifts Are Source of Noise Now Heard in Fireplaces South Carolina residents who are hearing strange noises coming from their chimneys can be assured that the visitors are friendly and helpful chimney swifts, the only bird in North America which nests almost exclusively in chimneys. Most homeowners were unaware that birds were nesting inside their chimneys until the young swifts started their loud food-begging calls at two weeks of age. More details The Deer Who Was Never Born – Lives - at Hollywild In the early morning hours, Frank Baker of Boiling Springs was driving along Highway 11 near Campobello, SC. About 200 yards ahead was a pickup truck. More details Summer Road Show Returns to State Museum July 11 So you found an oil painting at an estate sale or finally got interested in the antique silver tea service left to you by great-aunt Mildred, and you want to find out more. Curious guests will have their chance to learn about all kinds of artifacts, antiques and heirlooms Saturday, July 11 as the South Carolina State Museum presents the second summer edition of one of its most popular events — the Museum Road Show. More details Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Flat Rock Playhouse July 22 – August 16 Flat Rock Playhouse presents Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, a love story that charms with warmth and wit, onstage July 22 – August 16. The musical is loaded with foot-tapping songs, wonderful dance numbers, and an enjoyable story that is old-fashioned in a way that couldn't be gotten away with today. More details Sponsor a PalmettoPrideway Developed by PalmettoPride, in partnership with SC Department of Transportation and the SC Department of Corrections, the program encourages businesses, organizations and individuals to sponsor sections of interstates and highways throughout the state by funding inmate clean-up services. The program is a great way for civic-minded businesses and groups to help make the state's interstates more beautiful, restore state pride and improve the quality of life in South Carolina. More details Feed Summer Hummingbirds for Entertainment, Beauty Hummingbirds, which artist John J. Audubon called "glittering fragments of the rainbow," are once again darting around flowers and feeders in South Carolina, say state natural resources officials. "Hummingbirds are as fascinating to study as they are beautiful to watch," said Laurel Barnhill, wildlife biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Columbia. More details Shoestring Players At USC Upstate Hold Auditions For "The Full Monty" August 20 The Shoestring Players at the University of South Carolina Upstate will hold open auditions for the production of The Full Monty on Thursday, August 20. The cast calls for 12 men, eight women, a young boy around the age of 10, and a full chorus. More details South Carolina Then and Now The South Carolina Department of Archives & History announces the release of its newest publication, South Carolina Then and Now, edited by Jason Silverman of Winthrop University and Archives and History Publications Director Judith Andrews. The hardbound book features nearly 300 color and black and white photographs and illustrations that capture the essence of the Palmetto State. More details ASPCA Offers Summer Safety Tips to Help Pets Beat the Heat As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) reminds animal lovers how to keep pets safe and happy when summer arrives. “Summertime is a wonderful time for family and friends to get together and enjoy themselves, often with a beloved pet by their side,” says Dr. Steven Hansen, senior vice president of the ASPCA’s Midwest Office, which also houses the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.More details Statewide Deer Harvest Increases Slightly In 2008 Results of the 2008 Deer Hunter Survey conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources indicate that the statewide harvest of deer last season totaled 248,778, an increase of 4 percent over the previous year. An estimated 131,346 bucks and 117,432 does made up this total, according to Charles Ruth, Deer/Turkey Project supervisor for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR). More details Women Giving for Spartanburg Makes an Impact Women Giving for Spartanburg met this spring for their second Annual Meeting to award $224,000 in grants to seven local nonprofit groups. Now 231 members strong, Women Giving is making an indelible impression on our community. More details Visit Cliffs Cottage This Summer and Register to Win Dream Weekend at Home in Fall The Cliffs Cottage at Furman University will be open for one last summer, with visitors invited to register for the chance to spend a September weekend in one of America’s greenest homes before it’s converted into Furman office space. The Cliffs Cottage, built in 2008, is Southern Living magazine’s first “green” Showcase Home.More details Biltmore Hosts Annual Summer Evening Concerts July 23 - August 1 Biltmore invites guests to enjoy a talented mix of performances during its annual summer concert series. Warm breezes and stunning sunsets set the stage for concertgoers to listen and watch their favorite performers from the South Terrace lawn of America's largest home. More details Wofford, Hub City, Alzheimer’s Association to Create ‘Living Words’ Program Writing creatively can have a therapeutic effect on Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, according to memory studies. These studies suggest that trying new forms of mental activity in general, and the telling – or writing – of stories in particular, can help both the patients and those who care for them. More details Have Fun; Safety is Key While Swimming Did you know that many families with young children plan on enjoying water fun this summer, and half of those families plan to swim in an area with no lifeguard on duty? The American Red Cross recently surveyed more than 1,000 adults on their water safety knowledge. More details New Sea Turtle Database Management System Upgrades Nest Monitoring Nesting numbers are rising and residents and sea turtle enthusiasts alike are anxious to know which of South Carolina’s barrier islands will be in the lead this year. A new online database will now make this friendly competition simpler to follow. More details Sliding Rock is Mother Nature’s Chilly Answer to Water Parks Water parks are everywhere, and with the summer heat, young kids (and their parents) start thinking about whether they would rather go to Charlotte’s Carowinds or Atlanta’s Six Flags or even one of the parks over in Pigeon Forge. The “true” water park aficionado might also want to make plans to visit Mother Nature’s very own – and original – water park, Sliding Rock. More details Life’s Better Outdoors with Renewed State Hunting and Fishing Licenses It’s time for South Carolina hunters and anglers to purchase their 2009-2010 hunting and fishing licenses. Last season’s licenses expire June 30, 2009. More details Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Among Top 20 Public Elite High Schools For the fourth year in a row, the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics has been named one of the Top 20 "public elite" high schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine – the only one in the Palmetto State selected for that list. Public elite schools are ranked as part of the magazine’s annual recognition of America's 1,500 best public high schools. More details Roper Mountain Science Center Presents "Alice in Astroland" Come tour the Universe with Alice and Chauncey the Cheshire Cat, as they meet King Cepheus, Princess Andromeda, and the Mad Queen Cassiopeia. See large, high-resolution images featuring many of the latest astronomical discoveries captured by the Hubble, Chandra, and other orbiting space platforms in this animated production. More details The Pride of Riverbanks Celebrates Its First Birthday This June marks the first birthdays of the five lions that were born at Riverbanks last summer. Johari, Chuma, Jasiri-Congaree, Lina and Saied, the cubs formerly known as One, Two, Three, Four and Five, have gone through an incredible transformation over the past 12 months – starting with their names. More details Now is the Time to Plant Fields for Fall Mourning Dove Hunts Dove hunters still have time to plant fields to attract doves during the upcoming season, according to a wildlife biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. The mourning dove is the most popular game species in the Southeast, and South Carolina is blessed with an abundance of these speedy birds. More details Upstate Keeps Tuition Increase To 3.6 Percent; Indications Point To Strong Fall Enrollment The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees gave preliminary approval to a 2009-2010 operating budget on June 11 that results in a very modest 3.6 percent increase in tuition rates at USC Upstate. This increase translates into a $145 increase for a full-time student (12 to 16 credit hours) and brings tuition costs up to $4,176 per semester. More details Drought Officially Over in South Carolina; All Counties Removed from Drought Status For the first time since August 2006, no area of South Carolina is under a drought declaration. Increased rainfall frequency and coverage over the last six months have alleviated the drought conditions statewide. More details Montgomery Family Funds Wofford Music Building At Wofford College, where pre-med, pre-law and business majors abound, students interested in a well-rounded liberal arts education that includes music can find a home. As a matter of fact, nearly half of Wofford’s 1,450 students take advantage of the college’s expanding and ever-improving music education and performance opportunities.More details SCWF Accepting Entries for Annual Wildlife Photo Contest Calling all amateur photographers! The SCWF is sponsoring their 7th Annual Wildlife Photography Contest. More details More details BMW Manufacturing Announces Expansion to Landfill Methane Gas Program BMW is investing another $12 million to expand the capacity and efficiency of its landfill methane “Gas-to-Energy” program. The new system, which is nearing completion, will include two new highly-efficient gas turbine generators capable of producing 11,000 kilowatts (kW) of electricity. More details Converse Campus Voted First Place The Converse campus is known throughout the region for its magnificent beauty including manicured rolling lawns, trees with swooping limbs and fountains. The College's commitment to building and maintaining a campus that not only soothes the soul but inspires the mind was recognized with a Fist Place showing in the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Men's Garden Club annual Landscape Evaluation Tour. More details REG’s Free Family Film Festival is Now Showing! When school’s out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Free Family Film Festival. It’s a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. More details Spartanburg Elementary School Participating in 2009 Lots2Give Program; Vote Now Online Mary H. Wright Elementary School needs your votes! The school has been selected to participate in the 2009 Lots2Give Program, sponsored by Big Lots stores. More details New Deal Inspires Historically Low Prices At The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, located in Asheville, NC has taken inspiration from one of its most distinguished guests by extending historically low pricing on some of its finest amenities. Upon election as the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt set about addressing the problems of the day by presenting the New Deal. More details Energy Office Receives Federal Grant for Wind Energy Outreach The South Carolina Energy Office (SCEO) was awarded $109,000 recently by the federal government to help generate market acceptance for offshore wind energy development in South Carolina and Georgia. The SCEO will collaborate with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, utilities and other in-state partners. More details Make Plans to Give Blood This Summer What are your plans for this summer? While you’re thinking about that trip to the beach or the mountains, or how to keep the kids amused while they’re out of school, have you thought about making an appointment to give blood? More details BMW Plant Expansion Construction Nearly Complete It has been over one year since BMW Manufacturing announced it would invest $750 million in its upstate South Carolina factory to add 1.5 million square feet. Since that time, design, engineering and construction crews have been busy constructing the new 1.2 million square foot assembly facility and have added 80% or 300,000 square feet to the existing paint shop. More details Important Pottery Exhibit on Display at State Museum Samples of one of the largest and most important collections of South Carolina stoneware in the United States are on display at the South Carolina State Museum, which has opened prestigious exhibit of pottery, "Tangible History: South Carolina Stoneware from the Holcombe Family Collection". “The name Dr. Fred Holcombe has been very recognizable to South Carolina pottery and decorative arts collectors for decades,” said Curator of Art Paul Matheny. More details Science Camps Connect Kids with Animals “Camp” means adventure. Kids are all about new adventures. With children counting down the days until area schools let out, it won’t be long before they’re asking, “what can we do today?” More details Moore School Study: Natural Resources Boost Economy South Carolina’s bountiful natural resources contribute nearly $30 billion annually to the state’s economy, and more than 230,000 jobs are tied to business activities formed around this resource base, according to a study released by the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business. “While it is hard to put a value on all the ways natural resources contribute to South Carolina’s economic development, it can be clearly shown that they support thousands of jobs, millions in income and a permanent base for economic development that should last forever,” according to the report, which was prepared by economists Dr. Douglas P. Woodward and Dr. Paulo Guimaraes in the school’s Division of Research. More details RJ Rockers Announces Expansion, Jobs in Spartanburg County RJ Rockers, Spartanburg’s only microbrewery, is expanding its operations to provide its line of high-quality beers to more customers throughout the Southeast. Along with moving its operations into the heart of Spartanburg, the company plans to invest $2 million and create 10 new jobs in the next three years. More details Hangar B Ball to Entertain, Raise Funds for Heart Health Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation announces that the Little River Band will be headlining this year’s Hangar B Ball October 2. Best known for their singles “Reminiscing,” “Lady,” and “Lonesome Loser” the Australian born Little River Band has entertained millions of fans for more than 30 years. More details Enter the Nature Conservancy's 4th Annual Nature Photo Competition Your favorite nature photos could win The Nature Conservancy's 2009 Digital Photo Competition and inspire others to protect nature. Just like the more than 40,000 entries thatthe Nature Conservancy has received since the first competition in 2006, organizers are looking for beautiful nature photography representing the diversity of life on Earth — including forests, grasslands, lakes, rivers, deserts, rainforests, oceans, coral reefs and more! More details Spartanburg.com Helps to Make Spartanburg Greener Spartanburg has always been green. Late winter and spring rains in the mountains that embrace Spartanburg inevitably reawaken for another season the countless species of flowers, shrubs, and trees that have called Spartanburg “home” for centuries. More details Volunteer at Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve Get out the gloves and hand pruners... Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve needs your help to keep the Garden growing! Join Jeff, Hatcher's Horticulturist, every Thursday from 9am-noon or the folliwing Saturdays, from 9am-noon. More details Regional and National Blood Supply Low, Donations Urgently Needed The nation's blood banks, represented by the American Red Cross, American Association of Blood Banks, and America's Blood Centers, are asking for immediate blood donations to boost already critically low blood supplies. This call to action comes at a time when blood is traditionally in short supply due to the holidays, travel schedules, and illness. More detailss More news] If you have news item that you believe is appropriate for spartanburg.com, please call 864-235-1211 or send email to info@spartanburg.com.

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