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The article discusses the 2025 Upstate Power 100 list, highlighting influential figures in upstate New York politics, business, and community leadership, with Governor Kathy Hochul leading the list, and explores the regional debate on where upstate begins.
A cold front is bringing snow to the higher-elevation mountains of North Carolina and scattered rain to the Upstate, with very cold temperatures expected to follow. Temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing, reaching the teens and 20s, and making it feel like single digits due to windchill. This will be the coldest weather experienced so far this winter.
Multiple mayoral seats and city council seats are up for reelection in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Incumbent Mayor Knox White won reelection in Greenville, while Simpsonville Mayor Paul Shewmaker is expected to serve another term. Several city council seats are also open, potentially leading to a significant shift in city leadership. Additionally, referendums for a sales tax extension in Spartanburg County and bond referendums for school projects in Anderson School District 4 and Cherokee School District 1 are being monitored.
A high school football player from Seneca High School in Upstate South Carolina was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital during a JV football game due to a medical emergency. The school district has offered support and counseling for students and staff, and the community is asked to pray for the player's full recovery.
An annular solar eclipse will be visible in parts of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia next week. The path of totality will begin in Oregon and end in Texas, with a partial eclipse visible across the rest of the U.S. In the Upstate region, the eclipse will result in about 45% obstruction of the sun, starting at 11:47 a.m. and reaching its maximum at 1:14 p.m. Remember to wear solar eclipse glasses or protective eyewear when viewing the eclipse. The next total solar eclipse in the U.S. will occur on April 8, 2024.
Storms have moved out of the Upstate region, clearing the skies for back-to-school activities. Weather conditions are expected to be pleasant and quieter on Tuesday, with temperatures around 90 degrees. Wednesday will be mainly dry, with a chance of late-day showers. However, wet weather is expected later in the week, accompanied by a brief drop in temperatures before they rise again heading into the weekend.
Dr. Jonathan P. Miller has been selected as the chair of Upstate's department of neurosurgery, effective September 1. Currently a professor at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Miller specializes in movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain, peripheral nerve disorders, and neural engineering.
The body of a 38-year-old man, Chuck Gilbert Shelton Jr., was recovered from Lake Cunningham in Greenville County, South Carolina. An autopsy confirmed freshwater drowning as the cause of death. The case is currently under investigation by the Greenville County Coroner's Office.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is conducting a search for Nikki Adkins, an Upstate woman who went missing while kayaking in Fair Play. Deputies are utilizing boats and drones to conduct a full search, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Anderson County Sheriff's Office.
A bear was spotted at Lyman Elementary School in the Upstate, running across the campus during summer break when no students were present. Assistant Principal Caleb Ruppe witnessed the bear while going to the school for a work day.
The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office responded to a motor vehicle collision on East Main Street in Spartanburg. No further details have been released at this time.
Molly Anne McKenzie, a 53-year-old woman from Upstate South Carolina, has gone missing on her way to Asheville. Last seen leaving Taylors, she was driving a red 2011 Ford Escape and was reportedly heading to a relative's house but never arrived. Authorities are seeking information from the public and urge anyone with information to contact them.
A Language Arts teacher at Dorman High School in Spartanburg County, South Carolina was fired for distributing an unapproved article titled "The International Bear Brotherhood: What it is and why it’s important" to her 10th-grade students. The article discussed the Bear Brotherhood, a sub-group within the LGBTQ community that supports homosexual and bisexual men. The teacher was put on administrative leave during an investigation and was terminated after it was completed. The school district reminded teachers of the importance of having all questionable lessons and materials approved.
Cateran's, a family-owned restaurant in Upstate South Carolina, has announced its closure due to labor shortages. The southern-style buffet restaurant opened in 1980 and served its last meal on March 26. The owners stated that they do not see a future for the restaurant at this time but will update their Facebook page if anything changes.
A strong storm system is moving north on Sunday, bringing a chance of showers and storms to parts of Upstate and northeast Georgia. The potential for isolated strong to severe storms is low-end and will mostly affect counties south of Greenville. The system will move through by late afternoon, bringing mostly sunny and dry conditions before another round of showers or storms arrive late Sunday into Monday morning. Temperatures will be near normal to slightly above average for next week, with one more cold snap expected near Easter.