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Winter Pet Tips for Pets From The Spartanburg Humane Society

Written On 27 Jan, 2010 at 18:55 in Activities, Announcements, Good News, Home and Garden, Living, Living Here, Moms, News, Non-Profits, Pet Tips, Pets, Safety Tips, Services, Travel | Viewed 15 views times | 0 Comments
Winter Pet Tips for Pets From The Spartanburg Humane Society

As temperatures continue to drop and the probability of snow and sleet increases, the Spartanburg Humane Society (SHS) reminds pet owners to take extra precautions for their pets this winter. Follow these tips to ensure the animals in your... (Continue Reading)

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Eighteen Tips to Cut Home Energy Costs in South Carolina

Written On 8 Jan, 2010 at 8:00 in Finance, Good News, Home and Garden, Living Here, News, Safety Tips | Viewed 18 views times | 0 Comments
Eighteen Tips to Cut Home Energy Costs in South Carolina

Do you want to save money? Now more than ever, people are trying to save money anywhere and everywhere that they can. Most people don’t realize that the best place to start saving is right at home. Read on... (Continue Reading)

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Upstate School and Business Closings Due To Weather

Written On 16 Dec, 2009 at 16:13 in 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Activities, Around Town Pics, Business, Colleges, Education, Event/Party Pics, Good News, K-5, Living, Living Here, News, Pics, Safety Tips, School Closings/Delays, Schools, Technical Schools, Universities | Viewed 189 views times | 0 Comments
Upstate School and Business Closings Due To Weather

BUSINESS DaVita Dialysis – Rutherford Co. 2 Hr Delay – No Buses on Icy Roads Mohawk Industries – Landrum Plant Closed Haywood Community College Closed Virginia College No Evening Classes Pelham Road Baptist Dismissing 2 Hours Early Restoration Child Development Center Dismiss at 430PM Small Impressions... (Continue Reading)

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Giving to Charity? BBB Advice for Year-End Donations

Written On 12 Dec, 2009 at 8:00 in Finance, Good News, News, Non-Profit Activities, Non-Profits, Safety Tips | Viewed 3 views times | 0 Comments
Giving to Charity? BBB Advice for Year-End Donations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The holidays are a time when we reflect on how fortunate we are, even in a tight economy. This is also a time when we want to help other people who are less fortunate by giving... (Continue Reading)

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Older Adults Protect Yourself from Financial Crimes This Holiday Season

Written On 9 Dec, 2009 at 17:15 in Finance, Safety Tips | Viewed 1 views times | 0 Comments
Older Adults Protect Yourself from Financial Crimes This Holiday Season

Better Business Bureau Shares Holiday Safety Tips CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Don’t let fraud or identity theft ruin your holiday season. There are a variety of ways scammers can take advantage of goodwill during the holidays – and often, these scams target... (Continue Reading)

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Buying gifts online? Watch for Phishing Scams Posing as Fed Ex and UPS

Written On 9 Dec, 2009 at 14:42 in Business, Business Resources, Finance, Safety Tips | Viewed 1 views times | 0 Comments
Buying gifts online? Watch for Phishing Scams Posing as Fed Ex and UPS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Were you one of the 100 million people who shopped online on Cyber Monday? If so, be on the lookout for phishing scams posing as holiday shipping and mailing services. The Better Business Bureau is... (Continue Reading)

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SC educators leading nation in training to prevent sexual abuse of children

Written On 4 Nov, 2009 at 11:10 in Announcements, Crime News, Crime Watch, Education, Moms, Non-Profits, Safety Tips, Services | Viewed 1 views times | 0 Comments
SC educators leading nation in training to prevent sexual abuse of children

South Carolina educators are leading the nation in efforts to keep kids safe thanks to a public/private initiative to help prevent, recognize and react responsibly to signs of child sexual abuse. By the end of this year, 20,000 teachers and... (Continue Reading)

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ATTENTIONS: Scam Targeting Vets

Written On 27 Oct, 2009 at 23:48 in Crime News, Living Here, Safety Tips | Viewed 0 views times | 0 Comments
ATTENTIONS: Scam Targeting Vets

The VA reports that a reprehensible scam is targeting veterans. Scammers are calling VA beneficiaries under the guise of a phony “Patient Care Group”. The caller claims that VA prescriptions are being administered by this company. The scammers ask for personal... (Continue Reading)

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Community & Fire Division History

Written On 21 Oct, 2009 at 13:45 in Living Here, Safety Tips | Viewed 3 views times | 0 Comments
Community & Fire Division History

In 1860 the Town of Spartanburg was a newly formed, yet thriving community of approximately 1000 people. For fire protection each homeowner was required to have a ladder that would reach their roof. In 1873 a group of... (Continue Reading)

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Hazardous Materials Response

Written On 21 Oct, 2009 at 13:42 in Crime News, Safety Tips | Viewed 2 views times | 0 Comments
Hazardous Materials Response

Hazardous materials emergencies, spills, releases, or accidents have become a major function of fire service agency activity. Hazardous materials response is a complex undertaking, and considerable knowledge and resources are required to cope with these types of emergencies. Such... (Continue Reading)

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