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A Fresh Look at Spartanburg’s Health Helpers

July 2, 2026

The Mary Black Foundation began as a hospital fundraiser, but it turned into an independent nonprofit after the hospital sold for $62 million in 1996. Those funds let the foundation grow beyond a single hospital and focus on the whole community. Today it has poured more than $74 million into local

politics

Brazil’s Election Showdown: Lula Outpaces Bolsonaro in New Poll

July 1, 2026

A fresh survey indicates that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva could edge out Senator Flavio Bolsonaro if a second round of voting takes place in October. The poll, conducted by AtlasIntel and Bloomberg, found Lula would secure 48. 8% of the votes, while Bolsonaro would get 42. 3%. In earlier Apr

entertainment

Gambit’s Dark Return in the New X‑Men Series

July 1, 2026

The new “X-Men ’97” episode shows a major shock. Remy LeBeau, the Cajun card‑thrower known as Gambit, dies while stopping a huge Sentinel in Genosha. His sacrifice saves many mutants, including his love Rogue. The original 1992 cartoon made Gambit a fan favorite. He was famous for his acce

entertainment

Summer Fun in Snowmass: A July Adventure

July 1, 2026

Snowmass Village is busy this July, offering a mix of music, sports and art for everyone. The plan starts with an ice cream social on July 2 at the Town Park, where people can enjoy free treats and lawn games. Friday nights bring free concerts in the Rock Garden, featuring local bands like Wild Flig

entertainment

Summer Night Sparkles at Unity Park

July 1, 2026

Unity Park will light up the evening of Thursday, July 2, from six in the evening until ten. The night will mix music, tasty treats and a splash of classical flair when the Greenville Symphony Orchestra steps onto the stage before the fireworks explode. Residents from across Upstate are expected to

entertainment

Enola Holmes 3: A Sharp Detective’s Wedding Adventure

July 1, 2026

"Enola, once a bright but green teenager, now stands as a confident sleuth ready to marry her new husband, Lord Tewkesbury. The film opens with a daring carriage scene where she confronts a suspected highwayman while wearing her wedding dress, setting a tone of bold action and quick wit. The plot th

health

Heatwave Overwhelms Paris Funeral Home, Stalling Graves

July 1, 2026

The summer heat has pushed a small funeral house in Orly to its limits. The cold room can hold only 32 bodies, and every slot is taken. In the last week, about a thousand extra deaths were recorded, with numbers still climbing. Families, nursing homes and police keep calling the funeral director for

sports

Alaska’s small-town stars shine in sports: from track records to NHL dreams

June 30, 2026

Two young athletes from Alaska recently made waves in their sports, proving that talent can come from anywhere – even places without fancy training facilities. In one corner of the state, a high school senior from Wrangell broke records and expectations. Boomchain Loucks didn’t let the lack of a lo

lifestyle

Celebrating America’s 250th: Philly Suburbs Light Up History

June 29, 2026

The suburbs around Philadelphia are turning their rich Revolutionary past into a vibrant celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday. While the city of Philadelphia takes the spotlight, counties like Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester have been busy for years planning events that invite

environment

Blueberries at Risk: Maine’s Shrinking Berry Fields

June 29, 2026

Maine’s blueberry fields, long part of the state’s scenery, are disappearing. People use these lands for food, hiking, hunting and wildlife habitat. Now more than a thousand acres are on sale or have just sold. Large farms are leaving because berry prices drop and the climate changes fast.