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Agent terminated after flurry of publicity over alleged ‘critter dumping’
A Realtor who was cited for harassment and disorderly conduct after she and her husband were allegedly caught on a surveillance camera tossing dead mice and snakes in their neighbor’s driveway and kicking over for-sale signs says she’s lost her ...
Big turnout for Red, White and Boom despite rain
Minutes before Red, White and Boom was scheduled to begin, a torrent of rain burst from the overcast sky.
The Farmer's Table, popular downtown restaurant, getting a facelift
A popular dining establishment near downtown is getting a facelift. The Farmer's Table at 401 E. Kennedy St. has been closed this week for what owners Lenora and Joel Sansbury said is a major remodel.
Positive jobs report raises odds of Fed pullback
The economy added more jobs in June than expected, making it unlikely that the Federal Reserve might delay plans to begin tapering its stimulus program later this year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment increased by 195,000 nonpayroll jobs ...
Lyman man accused of using his vehicle to threaten another person
Michael O'Brian Shell, 43, of 310 Tyger Fox Road, Lyman, has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature by the Greer Police Department.
Spartanburg business leader breathes sigh of relief after delay of Affordable Care Act provision
Spartanburg business and insurance experts said delayed implementation of a key component of the Affordable Care Act will provide tremendous relief to local businesses trying to understand the complex law and its requirements.
Spartanburg man wielding machete charged with attempted murder
A Spartanburg man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after authorities say he threatened to kill two people while armed with a machete.
Duke Energy CEO wants pay-as-you-go construction
The newly installed chief executive officer of Duke Energy Corp. wants to change how the utility is regulated in the Carolinas and Florida so that America's largest electric company can more easily pass along the cost of big power plants a little at a time.
Reenactors headed to 150th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg
For two men who know they'll be on the losing side of a gun battle this weekend, Ron Crawley and Ed Harrelson are pretty optimistic.
Luxury vessels offer swanky homes at sea
Some well-heeled travelers have purchased units in luxury ocean liners and lived in them for months or years, The Wall Street Journal reported. Units on the vessel World have sold for between $700,000 and $10 million. There are plans for ...
Wet weather in SC boon to some crops, hampers others
The recent rain pelting portions of South Carolina is a boon to corn crops and makes for happy cows in green pastures, but it also hampers wheat, oat and watermelon harvests, agriculture and weather officials say.
Ask Your Home Inspector: State keeps its eye on home inspectors
Question: Does Wisconsin require home inspectors to be licensed?
Ask Your Home Inspector: State keeps its eye on home inspectors - Wausau Daily Herald
Ask Your Home Inspector: State keeps its eye on home inspectors
Wausau Daily Herald
The first test is the State of Wisconsin Standard of Practice, which covers general requirements, and mechanical and structural components included in a home inspection. You are tested in what should and should not be in the contents of a home ...
Ask Your Home Inspector: State keeps its eye on home inspectors - Wausau Daily Herald
Ask Your Home Inspector: State keeps its eye on home inspectors
Wausau Daily Herald
When selecting a home inspector, never choose by the price. Prices might range all over the board on a standard inspection. Ask how many years of experience the inspector has, whether he or she is licensed and whether he or she belongs to any home ...
Letter: Science supports young-Earth ideas
Steve LeMay, Andesron
Republicans err in attacking Hillary Clinton on her age
Age worked against both Bob Dole and John McCain, but probably won't work against Hillary Clinton.
Congress watches student loan rates double
An estimated 7 million low- and middle-income students receive so-called subsidized Stafford loans each year.
Mortgage Rates Reverse After Refinancing Suffers
After more than a month of rates rising by a full percentage point, refinance activity fell by 29.5 percent for the month of June. Refinancing fell 15.6 percent last week alone.
Consistency is Key: How to Hit Your Recruiting Goals in ANY Market
Recruiting remains the #1 challenge for most brokers and managers. Sometimes it is easier to start out slow, and just do two or three things, but do them well. Here are a three tips that you can follow, which should make it easier to get the agents you want and stay on track with your recruiting.
Turn Your Home Into a Summer Dream Home For Buyers
Selling your home in the summertime can be a great opportunity to attract buyers. Having your home 'summer-ready' can increase the chances of it selling faster.