Greenville County

Motorcyclist Dies When Struck Across Median by Flying Tire

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a motorcyclist was killed on busy Interstate 85 in Greenville County after the front tire of vehicle came loose, flew across a concrete median and hit the biker.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a motorcyclist was killed on busy Interstate 85 in Greenville County after the front tire of vehicle came loose, flew across a concrete median and hit the biker. Cpl. Bill Rhyne of the South Carolina Highway Patrol tells local media outlets it happened about 8:45 on Tuesday evening. The front wheel of a southbound…

Fitesa Simpsonville Investing $52M in Greenville County

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A company that makes fabric products for a variety of uses is expanding in Greenville County, investing $52 million and adding nearly 40 jobs. Fitesa Simpsonville makes products for the hygiene, medical and industrial markets. It announced Wednesday that it is adding to its Simpsonville plant and will create the new jobs during the next five…

Greenville Co. Deputy Shot in Head Suffers Complications

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Greenville County deputy shot in the head last week is suffering from complications from his wound. Sheriff Steve Loftis said after the shooting last Thursday that the officer suffered a superficial head wound. But a statement from the sheriff’s office Thursday says doctors later determined the bullet fractured his skull. Authorities say the…