(This story has been updated to reflect the most current information.) FOR THE LATEST ON THE WILDFIRE, GO TO THIS STORY FOR UPDATES A wildfire in Brunswick County that began with five acres on Friday a forest fire broke out in Boiling Spring Lakes between West Boiling Springs and Barclay roads It led to a state of emergency declaration for Brunswick County Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte is currently at the incident command center in Boiling Spring Lakes He said the fire has escaped its containment lines and is burning in both the city of Boiling Spring Lakes and unincorporated areas of Brunswick County Forte said the winds are gusting at 25 miles per hour which is making it difficult for firefighters battling the blaze Forest Service is leading the firefighting efforts and they are putting together a plan to dig "massive trenches" around a 4500-acre tract of wooded land to drive the fire into that controlled area and let it burn itself out "God bless these men and women," Forte said of the first responders He said five blocks of Boiling Spring Lakes are under mandatory evacuation orders he said voluntary evacuation orders were issued for nearly 200 people living near the blaze the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes has grown to 650 acres Firefighters are continuing to battle the blaze The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department announced that Pine Lake and Drayton roads are closed to westbound traffic and those evacuating should head eastbound to Funston Road Josh Stein said he is "closely monitoring" the wildfire and reiterated a state of emergency is in place in the city "Please make sure to turn on emergency alerts and listen for evacuation orders," the post stated the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office reported ongoing dangerous conditions in Boiling Spring Lakes in a Facebook post The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department provided updated directives in a Facebook post Saturday afternoon alerting of several mandatory evacuations including Barclay Road Bordeaux and all areas north of Drayton and Robin an updated post from the department alerts residents that Pine Lake and Drayton are closed for westbound traffic and that residents should evacuate eastbound to Funston Those in need of shelter are directed to South Brunswick High School Effective at 5 p.m., Brunswick County has issued a burn ban for all unincorporated areas due to dangerous conditions and impacts from the Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire. The county has advised additional updates will be provided through its webpage. 87 shut down again | 9 a.m.Not long after reopening N.C a portion of the highway has been shut down again according to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office The section closed is between Danford and East Boiling Spring roads the wildfire is 100 percent contained but not out Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte said a wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes remained an active incident multiple departments and law enforcement agencies remained on the scene through the night to control the blaze and protect nearby homes and businesses Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte said the fire was 100 percent contained He explained crews had equipment and firefighters staged around the blaze to keep it from spreading But he noted the wind was continuing to create issue with smaller fires popping up around the perimeter Forte said they were "making progress," and he did report that N.C and they were able to open another road -- North Lake -- which has been detoured since Hurricane Florence An air quality alert has been issued for much of the area due to the blaze the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has issued a code red air quality action day for fine particulates and the agency has issued a code orange air quality action day for New Hanover County For more information about these alerts and air quality, visit www.ncair.org/airaware/forecast The latest: Track wildfires in NC and across the country the wildfire is estimated to be 150-200 acres and is considered 100% contained according to a news release from Brunswick County and this status is subject to change based on future conditions There are no reports of damages to or loss of any residences as of Friday night Firefighting crews will remain on the scene throughout Friday night and into Saturday until the fire is controlled The mandatory evacuation has been lifted for most areas except for the following roads Residents are urged to remain alert and follow local law enforcement for any updates or changes to mandatory evacuation areas BordeauxPine Lake Black HawkHuntersBarclayBluebirdGaragePine Lake Road will be accessible with controlled access to allow traffic to return to residences no longer under a mandatory evacuation Residents returning home should keep windows and doors closed and all pets inside Conditions will remain smoky in the area for the next few days Individuals who need a place to shelter due to a mandatory evacuation or who are affected by the fire can visit the shelter at South Brunswick High School According to the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department's Facebook page Greenmoss and Drayton roads have been asked to evacuate and follow the instructions of emergency personnel Brunswick County has declared a state of emergency chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners and the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office are assisting the N.C and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes in response to the fire," the release stated and Horry (South Carolina) counties were also on scene providing aid The news release from Brunswick County advised community members to check the websites for both Brunswick County and the city of Boiling Spring Lakes for updates and encouraged residents to sign up for emergency alerts from Brunswick County at brunswickcountync.gov/email Brunswick County Schools also announced some cancellations due to the fire Both the Brunswick County Middle School Robotics Competition at Town Creek Middle School and the Bolivia Elementary School book fair More people evacuated as wildfire grows | 6 p.m.Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff declared a state of emergency in the city due to the wildfire They included residents along Pine Lake Road and Bordeaux Lane Brunswick County announced it has opened a shelter for residents who have been issued a mandatory evacuation order or are affected by the fire The shelter is at South Brunswick High School the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office announced in a Facebook post that N.C and traffic is being diverted down Danford Road from U.S Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use caution Firefighters battle wind and dry conditions | 2 p.m.Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff at 2 p.m said the fire is about 15% contained with no reported deaths or injuries the North Carolina Forest Service website stated the fire stretched 10 acres noting high winds are making fire containment challenging the North Carolina Forest Service's wildfire public viewer noted the fire had grown encompassing 108 acres and was at 0% containment Trenches have been made to protect residential structures emergency medical services and the North Carolina Forest Service are on site "Everybody's on site working their tails off trying to keep this maintained," the mayor said One nonresidential structure caught fire but has been put out First Baptist Church of Boiling Spring Lakes has opened its doors for evacuees STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with the area’s latest Brunswick County news by signing up  for the Brunswick Today newsletter and following us on Facebook and Instagram Savanna Tenenoff covers Brunswick County for the StarNews. Reach her at stenenoff@gannett.com The 10-acre wildfire broke out earlier today by West Boiling Springs Road and Barclay Road Boiling Spring Lakes town officials told WHQR that at least ten different emergency management departments are on the scene Boiling Spring Lakes town officials told WHQR firefighters from Brunswick Pender and New Hanover counties as well as the North Carolina Forest Service had the blaze partly contained the fire is threatening nearby neighborhoods prompting evacuations to First Baptist Church near the BSL fire station Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue stated that as of 3 p.m. The department stated that several firefighters were treated on scene for smoke and heat related illness There have been no injuries or deaths reported This is a developing story. Visit the Boiling Spring Lakes town website for updates the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office announced that Highway 87 would be shut down through Boiling Spring Lakes Traffic is now being diverted down Danford Road from Highway 17 BCSO is asking motorists to avoid the area and use caution NC (WWAY NEWS) — Brunswick County has declared a state of emergency due to a wildlife affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding communities What began as a small brush fire quickly grew into a large wildfire due to high winds Maribella Moss lives in the area near where the fire first began and she was able to see the fire from South Brunswick High I saw like planes flying around it and it was like reaching all the way over there,” Moss said Evacuations had already begun for the west side of Boiling Spring Lakes as Moss and her family had not been allowed near their home for more than 4 hours Evacuation efforts grew as the fire moved northeast towards Highway 87 which is the main road leading in and out of the city more than 85 units or trucks from at least five counties (Brunswick He said the fire has been a challenge to contain it’s breached various stages of containment and every time we get lines all the way around it “So it’s contained and then it’s not and then it’s contained and it’s not I can’t give you a percentage right now but we’re we’ve got so many units and resources here on the ground that hopefully we’ll have it suppressed.” Efforts to fight the fire came from the sky as well as helicopters and planes carrying water were used to try and slow it’s spread Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff has declared a state of emergency for the city and Governor Josh Stein is aware of the situation Mayor Winecoff spoke about the efforts of the firefighters trying to contain it it’s really unpredictable and when the wind picks up it makes it even tougher for these firefighters,” Winecoff said “So we’re just crossing our fingers and make sure hydrated so they’re out there fighting this fire.” State officials also say a code red air quality action alert is in effect for Brunswick County because winds are blowing smoke towards the Wilmington area The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department wants more people to evacuate due to the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes Officials say residents in the area of Nassau please evacuate at this time and to follow the instructions of emergency personnel The American Red Cross has opened the South Brunswick High School Auxiliary Gym as a shelter due to the Boiling Spring Lakes fire Any domestic animals must be in a kennel or crate (kennels will be available from the sheriff’s department) Video Central|Live Stream Firefighters and first responders from Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue and multiple mutual aid agencies fight a 10-acre wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes Smoke billows above Boiling Spring Lakes City Hall on Friday Firefighters and first responders from Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue and multiple mutual aid agencies were battling a 10-acre wildfire in the city Scenes from the Boiling Springs High School 2025 Prom The Boiling Springs High School Prom took place Friday at the Barn at Creek's Bend Students gathered before the dance to pose for photos and spend time with friends Email notifications are only sent once a day Read through the obituaries published in The Sentinel Hope Station held a Legacy Gala to celebrate the organization's 25th anniversary Friday evening at Letort View Conference Center at Carlisle B… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account joined University of South Carolina Upstate Chancellor Bennie L Harris as the second-ever student to participate in the university’s “Chancellor for a Day” experience who plans to attend USC Upstate this fall to pursue a degree in secondary education aspires to become a high school history teacher very excited to attend here in the fall,” Weisner said “It speaks to the opportunities they give their students in order to succeed even before they start coming.” Weisner is one of 300 Spartanburg County high school students who have been offered the USC Upstate Promise Scholarship which provides recipients the chance to earn a bachelor’s degree debt-free a distinction that offers high school students the opportunity to develop their teaching skills and gain hands-on experience in the field Weisner began her day in the chancellor’s office with a cup of coffee served in a mug bearing Chancellor Harris’ favorite quote from his mother Charlie Mae Harris: “Live life with an empty cup There should always be room in your cup to receive input from others.” She was then briefed on the day’s schedule public speaking opportunities and a behind-the-scenes look at various campus projects She was introduced to members of the university’s leadership team and received a short history lesson on the institution’s past chancellors before taking an exclusive tour of the library’s new extension focused on how the university’s new and improved facilities are designed to support student success “I really enjoyed learning how intentional every building is,” Weisner said “It’s really cool to see the behind-the-scenes.” Harris highlighted USC Upstate’s Tree Campus USA designation and pointed out ongoing upgrades to university facilities Weisner also joined him in greeting high school students visiting the university encouraging them to apply for future “Chancellor for a Day” opportunities Harris shared his vision for every Upstate student to graduate with at least one internship in their chosen field Weisner also had the chance to meet faculty members in the College of Education Weisner took the stage to practice her own public speaking skills at the university’s 2025 Research Symposium She concluded her day by receiving a certificate of recognition and reflecting on the lessons learned throughout her experience More photos from Chancellor for a Day can be found on our Flickr album. © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Boiling Springs lacrosse coach Tanner Mills won a bet with his future wife five years ago when they were on their way to a restaurant Mills bet they would see a kid playing lacrosse by himself Lincoln Huskey was in seventh grade at the time and was trying out for junior varsity lacrosse He always was out there bouncing a lacrosse ball against a brick wall “I was the worst one on the team,” said Huskey “COVID hit during that time (canceling the season after six games) and I just stayed in the backyard all day I started shooting at a little goal I found on Facebook marketplace.” Huskey is now senior captain and leading scorer for Boiling Springs The Bulldogs (11-4) went 6-0 in Class AAAAA District 2 and are ranked No Huskey has 31 goals and the highest scoring average of his career which included a 2024 season in which he had 34 assists and 45 goals Not bad for someone who used to be overmatched by a brick wall best player in South Carolina,” Mills said creating things for his teammates instead of doing it by himself But he can do it by himself if he wants to.” As the starting quarterback for Boiling Springs football Huskey passed for 1,823 yards (63.4 completion percentage) and 20 touchdowns with just two interceptions in 2024 He also ran for three TDs and led Boiling Springs to a 7-4 record “I didn’t have a sport in the spring and I wanted to be active,” Huskey said “It was either lacrosse or baseball and I just decided to try something new Lacrosse definitely helped me with my footwork as a quarterback being able to escape the pocket and just be able to balance myself.” Huskey had some football attention from colleges but signed to play lacrosse at Queens University HIGHER CEILING: How Dorman girls soccer is motivated by a painful lesson learned “There is just something different with Lincoln when he plays lacrosse There is a freedom and excitement and happiness that he plays with I’ve never seen a guy that loves the game the way he does.” Todd Shanesy covers high school athletics for the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail in the USA TODAY Network. Contact him by email at todd.shanesy@shj.com. Follow him on X, formerly called Twitter, at @ToddShanesySHJ .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Tom De Martini | tdemartini@pennlive.com Peyton Lawyer and Gabrielle Vonstein collected multiple key hits Thursday as the Boiling Springs softball team downed Shippensburg in a Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division game • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter Boiling Springs opened a 6-3 lead in the fourth inning on RBI hits from Lawyer and Vonstein Lawyer’s two-run home run in the second inning put the Bubblers ahead by a 4-3 count Vonstein went 3-for-4 on the day with an RBI while Lawyer was 2-for-3 with three RBI Shippensburg’s Tressa Triplett was 2-for-4 with two RBI Thanks for visiting PennLive. Quality local journalism has never been more important. We need your support. Not a subscriber yet? Please consider supporting our work. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) Boiling Springs Baseball at spring sports media day on March 4 Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comJoe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Eric F. Epler | eepler@pennlive.comDom Beck has caused quite a bit of chaos at the plate this season for Boiling Springs highlighting a 4-0 Bubblers’ victory over Colonial Division rival West Perry striking out three against a pair of walks which saw its four-game winning streak snapped Follow Eric Epler on X/Twitter -- @threejacker Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away at his home in Boiling Springs following his father’s career in the Baptist ministry After graduation from Concord High School in 1968 he attended the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and graduated in 1972 He graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dental Medicine in 1976 Along with his wife who managed the dental office Thorne enjoyed practicing family dentistry in Boiling Springs Todd Thorne (Mitzi) and Jeremy Thorne (Anna); his daughter He loved music and was talented in playing multiple instruments He enjoyed playing live music around Spartanburg County he volunteered his talent by playing at several nursing homes in the area He was The Beatles biggest fan and never missed watching a UNC Tar Heels basketball game He was a member of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church.  Visitation will be held 1:00-2:30 pm Wednesday A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at Good Shepherd Memorial Park memorials may be made to the Boiling Springs Business Association Scholarship Fund Floyd’s Boiling Springs Chapel  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors I lived just a couple of miles from this place for a few years, and I'm surprised I've never heard of it. It's called Boiling Springs, and it's a natural wonder right here in Minnesota. Next I started searching for bogs and wetlands in Minnesota when I stumbled on Boiling Springs located in Savage It's pond that appears to boil and sometimes erupt with water shooting several feet upwards It's a natural wonder and it was actually a tourist destination back in the early 20th century. According to the Scott County Historical Society, postcards were printed and people visited to see the marvel It was also a sacred site for the Dakota Native American Tribe coming from the word for “earth” (maka) and “to make muddy or roil up” (yusota) There's a pool of water that is directly over an artesian well A thick layer of sand is at the bottom of the pool of water it releases the water in a burst and looks like boiling water It's on Eagle Creek right before the Minnesota River. The Minnesota DNR has actually bought the land within 200 feet of the creek to preserve it. They have more information on their website with access points The entire stream is within the Eagle Creek Aquatic Management Area and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge only four access points are available to the public One of these accesses is a small parking lot located south of State Highway 101 along the frontage road Three other access points are via roadside pull-offs along Independence Avenue There's a place in Minnesota where a natural phenomenon causes the water to boil. It can be visited year-round in Minnesota, and you've probably never heard of it.\nRead More I lived just a couple of miles from this place for a few years, and I'm surprised I've never heard of it. It's called Boiling Springs, and it's a natural wonder right here in Minnesota. Next I started searching for bogs and wetlands in Minnesota when I stumbled on Boiling Springs located in Savage It's a natural wonder and it was actually a tourist destination back in the early 20th century. According to the Scott County Historical Society, postcards were printed and people visited to see the marvel It's on Eagle Creek right before the Minnesota River. The Minnesota DNR has actually bought the land within 200 feet of the creek to preserve it. They have more information on their website with access points The town of Casey, Illinois is no stranger to breaking world records—it's home to the largest chair in the U.S.—and the world's largest mailbox, which was created as part of businessman Jim Bolin's Big Things in a Small Town workshop the Casey mailbox is also fully functional and features a built-in stairway where visitors can mail letters of their own 1/14Shippensburg vs Boiling Springs in high school baseball.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Eric F. Epler | eepler@pennlive.comSHIPPENSBURG – On a night when Shippensburg celebrated its eight-man senior class a slew of those outgoing standouts stepped up to deliver a thrilling Mid-Penn Colonial baseball win rallied for three runs in the last of the sixth to outpace Boiling Springs 9-7 After Justin Horne’s RBI double pulled Shippensburg even in the sixth Horne would post the game-winning run on a Bubblers’ miscue Eyan Osterman added an insurance run with an RBI single up the middle Shippensburg’s Justin Horne was instrumental in Thursday’s 9-7 back-and-forth win vs. Boiling Springs. On senior night, Horne was 2-for-2 with 3 runs, 2 RBIs and picked up the dub in relief. ⁦@Pa_Prepspic.twitter.com/plJz0PpXNl Horne picked up the win in relief of starter Ayden Mentzer who stretched five innings and was charged with just two earned run Braiden Carroll secure two hits and four RBIs for the victors Horne finished 2-for-2 and scored three times Mason Labuda’s three hits led the Bubblers (8-7 who banked a pair of runs to retake the lead in the top of the sixth on Timmy George’s two-single down the leftfield line coupled with some sizzling defense by shortstop Brady Maciejewski This Eli Bailey sac fly to center has Shippensburg up 5-4 on Boiling Springs thru 2 innings. ⁦@Pa_Prepspic.twitter.com/8FtyRlQC3i “We had a conversation yesterday at practice that we know the character and heart of this team and we weren’t going to lay down It’s just one of those years where we can’t seem to put things together so I’ve very proud.” – Shippensburg coach Brian Etter Shippensburg’s Justin Horne was instrumental in Thursday’s 9-7 back-and-forth win vs. Boiling Springs. On senior night, Horne was 2-for-2 with 3 runs, 2 RBIs and picked up the dub in relief. ⁦@Pa_Prepspic.twitter.com/plJz0PpXNl This Eli Bailey sac fly to center has Shippensburg up 5-4 on Boiling Springs thru 2 innings. ⁦@Pa_Prepspic.twitter.com/8FtyRlQC3i Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Eric Ellis had the clinching victory Wednesday night and Boiling Springs is headed to the high school boys wrestling state championships for the first time 2 in the Class AAAA Division 1 Upper State won in the 150-pound division for a 14-point lead Blythewood forfeited its remaining matches Boiling Springs will face Carolina Forest at 8 p.m. Saturday at Dreher High School in Columbia in the last match of the 2025 state playoffs It will be the finale of five classifications plus the first-ever girls championship which will start at 10 a.m Other key wrestlers for Boiling Springs are junior Luke Hillers at 120 pounds junior Carlos Rios at 165 and senior Tyler Nesbitt at 285 Hillers finished third last season at the individuals' finals In the Class AAAAA Division 2 Upper State finals, Eastside lost to Fort Mill to end a streak of eight consecutive state championships 2 seed Fountain Inn to make state in Class AAAA West-Oak reached the Class AAA state title match with a win against Belton-Honea Path Union County and Palmetto also made the Upper State semifinals All SCHSL state championship wrestling matches will be shown live online by the NFHS Network There is a monthly subscription fee of $11.99 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: See the Upstate athletes National Signing Day 2025 list for all sports – Class AAAAA Division 2: Boiling Springs vs Amanda Delevan and Elise Chamberlin who won the event Saturday at the Stan Morgan Invitational at Carlisle High School.Tom De Martini/PennLive An increase in competition level is known to bring out the best in performance and that was the case Saturday for the Boiling Springs girls 4x800 relay team at the Stan Morgan Invitational track and field meet at Carlisle High School Elise Chamberlin and Amanda Delevan posted a winning time of 9:45.71 https://x.com/TomDeMartini1/status/1918760621002088696 Amanda Delevan of Boiling Springs out kicks Jordan Byers of West Perry to the finish as the Bubblers took the 4x800 relay at the Stan Morgan Invitational at Carlisle in 9:45.71. @GoBubblers pic.twitter.com/5K8yDNvRKh the Bubblers quartet noted they were running times averaging 10:15 coming into Saturday’s meet “Honestly having someone us there to push you makes us a lot faster,” Chamberlin said Boiling Springs overcame a messy baton exchange at one point and with 800 meters to go West Perry anchor Jordan Byers opened a clear lead on Delevan Delevan rallied in the last lap and overtook Byers down the lane “I wanted to wait and see if I could kick on the last 400 And I felt like I could and I went to pass on the straight away and held her off.” West Perry (9:46.6) was second and Gettysburg (9:50.8) placed third Delevan says the Stan Morgan victory gives the quartet a big boost heading into next weekend’s Mid-Penn Conference championships at Chambersburg High School “This meet gave us some good competition.” SEE COMPLETE STAN MORGAN INVITATIONAL RESULTS HERE Amanda Delevan of Boiling Springs out kicks Jordan Byers of West Perry to the finish as the Bubblers took the 4x800 relay at the Stan Morgan Invitational at Carlisle in 9:45.71. @GoBubblers pic.twitter.com/5K8yDNvRKh Best Places to Work in South Carolina the 3,206-square-foot branch features a modern design Boiling Springs Branch is Truliant’s Latest in Upstate S.C announced today the opening of a new branch location in Boiling Springs as part of its ongoing expansion in Upstate South Carolina The new branch is Truliant’s first in Spartanburg County the branch includes a station with games and activities for children Its staff includes bilingual Spanish-speaking employees “Our sixth branch in Upstate South Carolina allows us to highlight the benefits of Truliant membership through exceptional service while also contributing to the financial education and well-being of the Boiling Springs community,” said Andrea “Andy” Bunn The lobby hours will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m Boiling Springs is part of Truliant’s ongoing strategic expansion along the I-85 corridor in Upstate South Carolina Truliant opened a new regional branch in Mauldin It has two branches and a regional business office in Greenville Truliant has had a physical presence in the Upstate for nearly three decades Announce your new product launches or updates corporate social responsibility initiatives or business updates to our influential audience Your announcement will be showcased in print and online Submit your form here REALTORS is pleased to announce that the company 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near Lakes Keowe[...] South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis will stay in office for now as the House opts not to act on S[...] GSA business is the market leader in business media in South Carolina We connect you with decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the state Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Log in for access to the latest digital and special editions Truliant Federal Credit Union recently opened its first branch in Spartanburg County as part of an ongoing expansion in Upstate South Carolina The new Boiling Springs location is the financial institution’s sixth branch in the region It is located at 2241 Boiling Springs Road explained that the new location allows Truliant to contribute to the financial education and well-being of the Boiling Springs community “This location enhances convenience and we look forward to showing how Truliant can improve the lives of all those we serve,” Bunn said The 3,206-square-foot facility features a modern design and an open floor plan with teller pods The new location also includes dedicated customer parking and a children’s station with games and activities The branch’s lobby and drive-thru will be open from 9 a.m Customers will also have access to the branch’s 24-hour ATM Input your search keywords and press Enter Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBOILING SPRINGS (WBTV) - A decades-old school in Upstate South Carolina was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning Several fire departments responded to the blaze at the old Boiling Springs campus around 4 a.m the school was engulfed in flames with smoke and fire reaching high into the sky The Boiling Springs Fire Department said the old building had previously been tagged as a collapse risk In addition to Boiling Springs, at least seven other fire departments were called to the scene. One of those -- Cooley Springs Fire Department -- said the school building had been in the community for more than 80 years Officials said the fire has been contained but the remains of the building were likely to smolder for “a while.” “This building had a lot of important history within our community and we are sad to see it burn,” the Boiling Springs Fire Department wrote on Facebook Boiling Springs Fire posted more than a dozen pictures of the blaze, and then shared several more of the aftermath Boiling Spring Fire said the school was slated to be torn down The department warned the public that the building is both “unsafe and illegal” to go into Neither Boiling Springs near Cooley Springs fire officials said if anyone was hurt the cause of the fire was still under investigation Also Read: Company behind Texas Pete hot sauce has North Carolina headquarters catch fire Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 2/5/2025 5:48:00 PM | Connor Wachtel Thanks for visiting Shannon King likes to say that she is the king who lives in a castle of the heart who moved into Le Chateau du Coeur after purchasing the Boiling Springs mansion last year said the name of the house translates from French to “Castle with a heart.” formerly owned by Mary and Talmadge Turner and known as the Turner Trucking mansion is located on Whitaker Road and is now a wedding and event venue King worked in the corporate world until a serious car wreck upended her world leaving her recovering from serious injuries and adapting to new limitations She had to relearn how to walk and found herself seeking a new purpose She unexpectedly found it in Cleveland County King said she was born and raised in Houston but moved to Concord for a corporate job helping develop student housing she said she could no longer do all the things she once could and found herself assessing what she enjoyed doing in life as well as what her skillset was “I figured out I liked helping people achieve their dreams,” she said King began looking for a place where she could rebuild her life something with a large piece of land where she could host retreats for women a friend sent her the listing for the Chateau in Boiling Springs Although she hadn’t planned to live in Cleveland County she decided to take a look at it and prayed that God would make it easy and give her a sign she popped a tire on a paving stone in the driveway and was so distraught she had a hard time focusing on the tour of the house someone at the home had already fixed her tire and one of the inscriptions above a doorway read “That kind of precipitated me figuring out my next phase of my journey was going to be in Cleveland County,” she said embodies the grace and allure of an Old-World European château with modern luxury fireplace and covered walkway perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies People can also celebrate anniversary parties birthdays and other life events at the chateau She hopes to not only live in the community but be an active part of it and contribute to making it a better place to live She said there should be no hungry children and she plans to use some of the land to start a community garden to help feed Cleveland County She said her “castle of the heart” is healing her heart and the hearts of others King plans to host four annual retreats for women with the inaugural summer camp to be held sometime around June as a way for women to rest She said the “made for more” retreat will be about focusing on the life that you want while dealing with the life you have She said she wants to hold space for people and their dreams and help them guide them as they worked to achieve them such as a recent TED talk and a salon series on different topics have an online coaching called Flourish and Thrive Lifestyle for people who want coaching and can’t physically attend retreats People can access their coaching services at flourishandthrivelifestyle.com/ you can have a big giant house on a hill but if you don’t connect with people She said she wants to help people cultivate relationships and inspire them to make the world a better place along the way She wants the Chateau to not just be a beautiful event venue rub elbows with others and have interesting and challenging conversations For more information on Le Chateau du Coeur or to book the venue for an event, visit their website, thechateauducoeur.com or find them on Facebook There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting Boiling Springs wrestler Carlos Rios has delayed surgery on his torn labrum Rios originally intended to skip the high school individuals state championships beginning this weekend at Boiling Springs in order to have surgery as soon as the Bulldogs’ team season ended in the SCHSL duals 5 in the state at 165 pounds by the South Carolina Coaches Association Boiling Springs coach Lee Thomas got a text from Rios ‘I don’t think I want to end it like that,’ ” Thomas said “ ‘I’ll get my shoulder fixed after individuals.’ I said Upper State individuals championships will take place Friday and Saturday at four sites Rules were changed this season by the SCHSL for Class AAAAA allowing for the top eight instead of the normal four to advance to the state finals Feb Thomas said Rios can’t do any more damage to his shoulder “He’s not going to hurt it worse,” Thomas said It’s happened three times on the mat this season.” Boiling Springs wrestlers among the favorites to take Upper State championships are Luke Hillers at 113 Aidan Surratt at 132 and Eric Ellis at 150 Hillers finished third at state last year at 106 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: See where all the Upstate seniors in all sports have signed to play in college Key seniors for the Bulldogs are Tyrell Nesbitt at 285 Gavin Calhoun at 215 and Hassim Gilbeck at 190 4 but will have to contend with Dorman’s Enahjay Fowler where he finished runner-up last year in Class AA 1-ranked wrestlers from the Upstate are freshman Jake Strickland of Hillcrest at 106 senior George Maholtz of Eastside at 157 and junior Peyton Schrader of Eastside at 175 (FOX Carolina) - The Boiling Springs Fire Department said crews are investigating a massive fire at a former school that took place in the early morning hours on Tuesday 30 units from multiple agencies were called out to the old school building located on Old Furnace Road near the Target around 4:15 a.m Chief Scott Miller said the building was most recently the Upstate Family Resource Center and has been waiting for redevelopment The building was completely boarded and had no power or heat inside the facility The fire has been contained within the main building but crews are continuing working to extinguish hot spots and flare-ups Officials said they will remain on scene through the day and into the evening “We do not anticipate any further spread or threat to the surrounding community or nearby businesses,” the department said it is expected that smoke and smoldering fires will persist for several days Crews will maintain constant surveillance of the site to ensure that conditions do not worsen.” The cause of the fire remains under investigation which has been vacant and slated for demolition First Alert Traffic Reporter Chris Scott has the following detours: MORE NEWS: Hotel project studies show few traffic and environmental impacts, some beg to differ Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBOILING SPRING LAKES (WECT) - Crews responded to a structure fire in Boiling Spring Lakes on Wednesday afternoon According to a post on the Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue (BSLFR) Facebook and Oak Island Fire Department arrived to contain the fire The home sustained significant damage from the fire but firefighters managed to salvage some of it The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by BSLFR and the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s office Meadow Gambacurta of Greencastle Softball at spring sports media day on March 5 Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comJoe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Evan Wheaton | ewheaton@pennlive.comGreencastle-Antrim hoarded 10 runs in the first two innings amid a 15-hit outing to coast out a 10-4 win over Boiling Springs on Wednesday Kaidyn Zimmerman led the Blue Devils at the plate fanning six around five hits and eight walks RBI) all collected multiple hits for Greencastle-Antrim Gabrielle Vonstein powered the Bubblers at the plate — Follow Evan Wheaton on X/Twitter @EvanWheaton