Spartanburg, SC and Upstate News

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding those who may be entitled to the Recovery Rebate Credit to file a tax return and claim their money before it’s too late.

Smurfit Kappa, a global leader in providing paper-based packaging solutions, has announced it is expanding its U.S. footprint by establishing the company’s first South Carolina operation in Anderson County.

U.S. coffee-drinkers consumed more than three billion pounds of coffee last year. That’s a lot of grounds!

Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce, will receive a grant of up to $4,170,000 for its project to procure and retrofit two zero-emission, lithium battery electric powered locomotives and install associated charging technology.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the number one cause among non-smokers.

Motorists throughout the state need to be constantly aware of roaming white-tailed deer. Despite a persistent rumor, neither the S.C. Department of Natural Resources nor any other state agency will compensate motorists for injuries or damages resulting from deer collisions.

The recent passage of the Energy Freedom Act means big opportunities for the future of solar energy in South Carolina. Through the provisions in this legislation, more homeowners and businesses will be able to take advantage of this renewable and clean energy source.

The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation has announced the creation of SC Codes, a new statewide program designed to provide free access to code education for all residents.

Many South Carolina residents enjoy feeding wild birds. Several bird species commonly visit feeders providing an opportunity for residents to enjoy watching them nearby.

As the cost of solar energy comes down, more Americans are installing solar panels to power their homes and lower their energy costs.