Spartanburg, SC and Upstate News

GridLabs, a nonprofit organization that provides technical expertise to policy makers on large-scale grid systems, has issued a white paper designed to help South Carolina stakeholders understand how the grid can be modernized to provide direct economic benefits to customers.

The Palmetto Clean Fuels (PCF) coalition launched its Plug in SC campaign last year at its Shealy Electrical Wholesalers headquarters. The event unveiled standardized signage and pavement markings for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in South Carolina.

Unfortunately, many parents idle their vehicles while waiting for their children to be released from school, wasting fuel and producing both smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions.

Want to know a simple, effective, painless way to protect yourself and others and put a stop to the spread of germs? Wash your hands.

The current flu season, one of the most active in recent years, has commanded the attention of our entire state and nation. And for good reason: The flu can be a serious threat.

Rose is a good dog. She sits and stays when she’s told. She’s friendly and gentle. And she’s beloved by patients, guests, and staff at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

As Spartanburg grows, so do its small businesses – and the impact those businesses have on the community. Small businesses are an integral part of any community and Spartanburg is no different.

United Way has long been the authority on workplace giving through its established relationships with companies and annual workplace campaigns.

The largest industry in South Carolina is agriculture, followed by tourism. So combining the two makes sense — and cents.

Small changes can make a big difference to your health. Try incorporating at least six of these eight goals into your diet.