July 23rd 2024
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -Dust off your kayaks and head to Duncan Park Lake, as the 14-acre lake reopens for non-motorized boating and catch-and-release fishing after being untouched for decades.
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July 11th 2024
SALUDA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Saluda Grade Trail was awarded a $450,000 grant; it is one of four projects throughout Appalachia to be selected for one.
The Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies, a part of the federal Appalachian Regional Commission, provided the grant.
The Saluda Grade Trail is a 31-mile rail trail that will travel through the Piedmont countryside before climbing into the mountains along the route of the historic Saluda Grade railway.
Non-profit organizations Conserving Carolina; PAL: Play, Advocate, Live Well; and Upstate Forever are spearheading the development of the trail.
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July 9th 2024
For the past four months, Spartanburg PAL’s Food Hub has been selling local produce to individual consumers through an online store.
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June 13th 2024
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you: PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well and the Trees Coalition are joining forces! With this merger, the Trees Coalition will come under PAL's program umbrella, solidifying our commitment to preserving and enhancing Spartanburg's natural environment.
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April 26th 2024
Munich Composites GmbH announced on Friday it has been acquired by a new group in South Carolina headed by local wheel maker Boyd Cycling. This new company, Munich Composites SC, will continue to make carbon fiber bicycle rims and plans to open a new facility in Spartanburg County.
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April 26th 2024
Known as the fastest night in Spartanburg, hundreds of cyclists race and bring in thousands of spectators and presented y Spartanburg Regionalv Healthcare System.
It’s a tailgate you can feel good about because all proceeds from this event benefitted PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well. It’s a Spartanburg non-profit, whose mission is to transform Spartanburg County into a vibrant, healthy, connected community.(By: Christine Scarpelli, WSPA)
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April 25th 2024
Friday night, he will be racing in The Crit, a closed-circuit multi-lap race in downtown Spartanburg. The race is described as "the fastest night in the Upstate" by organizers. All proceeds benefit PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well. (By: Joanna Johnson, Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
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April 4th 2024
Bill 3121 is a crucial legislative initiative aimed at promoting trail development and fostering healthier communities.
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