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Emails show Gov. Haley was urged to remove Confederate flag

In the days after a racially motivated church shooting in Charleston — and before South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called to remove the Confederate flag from the State House grounds — scores of emails from across the country urged the governor to remove the divisive banner from its public perch.

 

Julia Phillips, convicted of killing Melvin Roberts, dies in prison

A woman convicted on accessory charges in the death of a former South Carolina mayor has died in prison.

 

Haley flooded with email about Confederate flag after Charleston shooting

In the days after a racially motivated church shooting in Charleston — and before South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called to remove the Confederate flag from the State House grounds — scores of emails from across the country urged the governor to remove the divisive banner from its public perch.

 

Inman completes interviews for new administrator

The search for a new Inman city administrator to succeed Doug Burns has been narrowed to five candidates.

 

Proposed SC ban on unsafe tire sales could return next session

Some state lawmakers say they will try again in the next legislative session to restrict the sale and installation of unsafe used tires on vehicles.

 

Spartanburg dog park users seek improvements

Spartanburg dog park users say they'd like to see a few more amenities at the space off the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail, including shaded areas and more seating.

 

QuikTrip store coming to Reidville Road at I-26

Construction is underway of a new QuikTrip convenience store and gas station at the former Stonehedge Plaza on Reidville Road near the Bi-Lo supermarket.

 

Man charged in fatal June wreck

Joshua Marcell Meadows, 32, is charged with felony DUI resulting in death and two counts of felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury.

 

Arrest made in Tuesday bank robbery

Spartanburg Police have arrested and charged the woman they say robbed the First Piedmont Bank on East Main Street on Tuesday afternoon.

 

BMW-brand sales down 10.3 percent

Sales of BMW-brand vehicles decreased 10.3 percent in June for a total of 28,855, compared with 32,176 vehicles sold in June 2015.

 

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