Trehel announced March 11 Autokiniton has completed its manufacturing plant renovation and expansion in Fountain Inn The facility enhancements to the  property at 141 Southchase Blvd. “By working with trusted local partners in the design/build process we were able to execute the vision of STAG Industrial and Autokiniton within an accelerated timeframe to meet growing demands from BMW,” said Greg Blinston vice president and senior project manager of Trehel “We are proud to support the Upstate’s growing automotive industry through these types of second- and third-tier market needs while contributing to the region’s continued growth in the light manufacturing Autokiniton uses the facility to produce 2,100 floor pans daily for the BMW Manufacturing plant in Spartanburg Input your search keywords and press Enter former vice chair of the Orange County Democratic Party raised more than $9,000 in March to begin her campaign for the new House District 44 in southern Orange County Harris, who filed on the last day of February, faces a Democratic Primary Election contest with state Rep. Daisy Morales. Morales moved to HD 44 and filed there last month after Democratic Orange County School Board Member Johanna López filed to run in Morales’ other option Morales, not known as a big campaign fundraiser, raised no money last month. In 15 months on the trail this cycle, she has managed to raise just under $6,000, not including the $5,000 of her own money she donated to her campaign. That’s according to the most recent filings posted this week by the Division of Elections The Primary Election battle underway for a likely Democratic seat in HD 44 may split local Democratic leaders between a longtime party associate and an incumbent lawmaker who has attracted establishment Democratic Primary challenges wherever she turns Harris said she began her HD 44 campaign with support from Democratic state Sen Morales rolled out an endorsement from Democratic U.S The new HD 44 was carved from a western portion of Morales’ old House District 48 and the eastern portion of Democratic state Rep Geraldine Thompson’s old House District 44 That created a district that consolidates the south-central Orange communities of Williamsburg Phillips area to the west and part of Lake Nona to the east The new boundaries also contain several huge economic engines as well as much of Orlando’s manufacturing and warehousing industry corridor they make HD 44 valuable in economic power The district appears to have a strong Democratic lean based on results of the past two General Elections No Republicans have filed yet to run there The region also has a large Puerto Rican population high-profile leaders in the Central Florida Puerto Rican community a point emphasized by Soto’s endorsement Morales demonstrated that she’s able to work across the aisle passing 58 bills with bipartisan support which were signed into law by the Governor,” Soto said in his endorsement statement issued by Morales’ campaign Morales for filing a House Resolution recognizing April 2nd as Puerto Rican Heritage Day in Florida honoring accomplishments by people of Puerto Rican descent.” “She will be a strong advocate in Tallahassee for Lake Nona Phillips communities; and especially for the Orange County tourism industry,” Soto’s endorsement continued Morales on federal resources needed for House District 44 and addressing issues important to the Puerto Rican community in Florida and Puerto Rico.” Harris said she is not intimidated by taking on an incumbent Democrat particularly someone with strength in the district’s Puerto Rican community she’s taking on me,” Harris said noting that Morales made her decision after both Harris and López had committed Harris’ initial campaign contributions totaled $9,260 Her campaign also started with $1,250 in in-kind services She said she wants to provide “bold and authentic” representation for the south Orange communities Harris said the areas have felt “disconnected” as portions of districts that were centered elsewhere She said her commitment includes the people who work at the airport “I’m really passionate about this area I’ve lived here for 20 years and I really love this community,” she said This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL © Copyright by Extensive-Enterprises 2025. All rights reserved. STAFF LOGIN An investors group has purchased a 203,000-square-foot industrial building in Fountain Inn that once housed a Caterpillar Inc. plant. Southchase Investors 107 LLC purchased the building on about 26 acres at 107 Southchase Blvd., according to NAI Earle Furman’s Hunter Garrett, John Staunton and Tom Daniel, who represented the buyer. The seller, Caterpillar, was represented by Charlie Whitmire of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer.  The property is located in Southchase Industrial Park off Interstate 385 in Greenville County. Caterpillar said in April 2014 it would close its Fountain Inn plant and shift production of its marine and midrange engines to facilities in Georgia and Texas. The move displaced an estimated 380 full-time employees and 130 temporary workers. Input your search keywords and press Enter. Given its sheer size and location, the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history. “Sometimes, when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended, you can overcome that. With bigger sites, if you don’t get it right, there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth, the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager. “With this site and its sensitivity to the park and downtown, it’s critical to get this one right.” The county-owned property is more than 37 acres, equivalent in size to downtown Greenville’s core, and located within walking distance of Falls Park, Fluor Field, and the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail. “There are a lot of moving parts, and we’ve got to make sure to get it right,” said Greenville County Council Chairman Butch Kirven. “We’ve got the team to do that.” Two decades ago, County Square was not thought of as a part of Greenville’s downtown. But Falls Park opened in 2004 and Fluor Field two years later. In between, planning started for the Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 22-mile multiuse trail that opened in 2009. “Now, it’s intricately linked,” Whitworth said. Because the former mall that now houses county operations will be torn down, the developer and the county have a wonderful opportunity to design from the ground up, said Barry Nocks, professor emeritus of city and regional planning at Clemson University and former member of the city’s planning commission and Design Review Board. “In a way, it could make a new town area,” he said. “They have the opportunity to be creative and efficient, and make it an important part of Greenville. With Main Street and the West End, it could create a triangle of activity.” “Any time you double or triple the density of activities, it’s going to strain existing capacities,” he said. “They’ll have to have other ways to get there so you don’t have to get in a car. They’ll need to think carefully about the back streets. They need to make it attractive and feasible to walk with site lines and well-defined walking routes.” Whitworth, who said the city hasn’t had discussions with the developer, said the city will be interested in how the development’s design will minimize impacts on traffic. The city will also look at other elements like parking, green space, and how trash is picked up. The development will likely require a zoning change, she said. “County Square is a 360-degree site. It faces Church Street, the park, the Governor’s School, and Haynie-Sirrine,” she said. “There’s no opportunity to back-door anything.” Kirven said County Square is more than an extension of downtown. “It’s a test bed to demonstrate how the future looks in an urban environment,” he said. “It’s a clean slate where we can design and create a smart urban environment for the future. This is going to be evolutionary. 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Nearly two decades after the idea for a Cancer Survivors Park grew from a high school senior project to beautify an area outside a local cancer treatment center, Greenville Cancer Survivors Park will hold its grand opening this weekend. A public ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 1. “The Dedication to a Vision of Hope and Healing” will feature community leaders sharing the story about the creation of the park and plans for the Center for Hope & Healing, a space for community celebrations and survivorship programs. The ceremony will include recognition of the Greenville Health System, the David Cline family, and other contributors who made the park possible. A ticketed event, “The Garden Party,” will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 2. The fundraising soiree will feature music by Trey Francis, food by Chef 360 Catering, and beverages by Uptown Pour Co. Guests at the party will be able to walk through the park and hear stories about the design and meaning, and watch artists in action. Tickets are $125 and are available at cancersurvivorspark.org/the-garden-party.php. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance’s education programs. A free Cancer Survivors Day Celebration will be held at the park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 3. Activities include walking tours of the park, yoga classes, arts and crafts, children’s activities, an art display, and light refreshments. A survivors recognition ceremony and photo are set for 2:32 p.m. atop the Celebration of Hope Pavilion. Registration is requested but not required. “We are excited to be celebrating a significant milestone — the transformation of a challenged piece of property into a beautiful park. We still have much to do as we transition from bricks and mortar to a focus on incorporating the creative features, programs, and resources that are the essence of our vision — creating a space for hope and healing,” said Kay Roper, executive director of the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance. As the functions of parks grow more complex, public-private partnerships have increased as a funding source. Greenville’s Unity Park is an example of many of the current trends in building urban parks — a greater reliance on public-private partnerships, the conversion of postindustrial sites into green space, the reclamation of rivers and waterfronts, and construction of facilities that accommodate fluctuation in water levels to help water quality and flooding issues. “Parks are no longer simply places for recreation. They’re more complex than they used to be. That’s why public-private partnerships are so important,” said Catherine Nagel, executive director of City Parks Alliance. “Really where public-private partnerships shine is that they bring in more resources and skills.” While Greenville has been known for public-private partnerships for downtown development projects such as the Hyatt, RiverPlace, and the baseball stadium, Mayor Knox White said Unity Park is the city’s first example of a true public-private partnership on a park. The city has earmarked $20 million in hospitality tax revenue for the new park over 10 years and wants private partners to contribute another $20 million, White said. Separate from the city’s fundraising efforts is one led by Community Journals’ chairman and co-founder Doug Greenlaw to raise money for a veterans memorial in the park. Greenlaw is a founder of the Upstate charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. “Public-private partnerships have become a critical funding tool in the toolbox,” said Kevin O’Hara, vice president of urban and government affairs for the National Recreation and Parks Association. “There are pluses and minuses, but overall, public-private partnerships are good for parks.” Chicago’s Millennium Park was a result of a public-private partnership. Mayor Richard Daley originally proposed construction of a parking garage with a landscaped greenroof on land that had been parkland, Illinois Central rail yards, and parking lots. The original plan financing called for $120 million from parking revenue bonds and $30 million from private resources. By the time the park opened in 2004, plans for the park had changed drastically. A cycle center provides heated bicycle parking, showers, and lockers for commuters. The Cloud Gate Sculpture, nicknamed “The Bean,” was installed. There are outdoor art galleries and a promenade. There’s a garden, a plaza with an ice rink, and the Pritzker Pavilion that hosts the Grant Park Musical Festival. Underneath the park is a 4,000 space parking garage. In all, the city provided $270 million in funding. Private donors added another $220 million. Last year, the park was the Midwest’s most popular tourist attraction. There’s a wide range of how park public-private partnerships are structured, Nagel said. Some focus on a single park. Others take over design and management. “There’s a real range of public-private partnership models to consider,” she said. “The key is to fit the model to your community. Some cities have a strong base of philanthropic organizations. Some don’t.” “Parks are helping to revitalize cities and put them on the map,” Nagel said. “It’s exciting that those projects are not just happening in the largest cities but in medium and small cities as well.” ABA's masterplan responds to the site’s Design Code as well as Lot 3's prominent corner location on the South Chase site, but offered a denser urban formatbased on a new typology of terraced patio houses. After rigorous consultations with Newhall residents, Roger Evans and landowners Will and Jon Moen the planning application submitted December 2007. There were no objections to the submission and planning consent was granted16th March 2007 © Paul RiddleThe villas are two-storey, L-shaped in plan to provide a front parking court that maximizes south facing orientation and views to the street/landscape beyond. Covered front porches with balconies give the houses an open and inviting street presence. Front ‘outriggers’ contain the study and bedroom above. Central entrance halls lead to an open plan living, kitchen and family room that opens to the garden. A front studycan double as guest bedroom. © Paul RiddleFive apartment blocks form important urban markers at street junctions, and act as gateways to the development. Each block’s slightly angled geometries give the facades a directionality that responds to orientation, views, and integrates their larger massing with the highly articulated masses and angled roofs of the adjacent houses. Upper floors clad in brick cantilever over the main entrances to provide a sheltered porch to communal entrances. © Paul RiddleThe seven terraced houses, of 90sqm and 115sqm, are set back on their plots to provide south-facing front gardens. Each end house is pulled forward to create an enclosed ‘courtyard- like’ street. The terraces follow the scheme’s principles of a central hall, open plan living/dining and generous bedrooms, with a convertible loft space and cathedral ceilings in 1st floor bedrooms. Each house has 5.4 sqm of Photovoltaic roof tiling. © Paul RiddleEvery dwelling at newhall Lot 3 is provided with 6sm private Balconies The East-west lanes are shared surfaces and conceived as useable communal outdoor spaces while the entire development is surrounded by playing fields ecology walks and new ‘green wedges’ typical of Harlow’s original masterplan concept You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Question: On the repair of the McDowell Street tunnel where they did all that new lighting and rock work it matches similar work at Mission Hospital I suspect a large sign overhead would proclaim "The project to rehabilitate the McDowell Street tunnel cost approximately $2.2 million and was funded with transportation funds division construction engineer with the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Asheville office "The rock veneer was part of the project and cost approximately $360,000." Most of the project's cost went for repairs to the concrete tunnel liner You may recall that back in July 2010 a crew trying to install a waterline on Victoria Road accidentally punched a hole in the tunnel's shell with a jackhammer causing a 2-foot-wide section of concrete to fall on the roadway technically is an earth-filled concrete arch with high walls on each end The concrete of the arch is 6-8 inches thick Work on the tunnel repairs and upgrade wrapped up in 2015 Tipton also noted that the rock veneer is similar to the rock used at Asheville High School The DOT also has used attractive rock on other projects recently paved Thorncrest Drive in the Southchase neighborhood as it hadn’t been paved in a long time But that’s the only street they paved which hasn’t been paved since the neighborhood went in 20 years ago What about some of the other streets that also badly need it How does the town determine which streets get paved and which don’t My answer: Any time I can get the phrases "alligator cracking" and "rutting" in the same column Real answer: "We went back and looked," said Fletcher Town Manager Mark Biberdorf "We found that Pebble Lane was resurfaced during fiscal year 2009-2010 along with eight other roads in the Southchase subdivision this year two streets were paved in Southchase — Thorncrest Drive and Rosebriar Court." The town prioritizes road paving on the "Pavement Condition Survey," which is done every two years "We compile data concerning the amount of alligator cracking in the road patching and the average daily traffic count," Biberdorf said and the town looks at the worst roads based upon this data "Pebble Lane is a near-perfect road and rated in the mid-sixties on the paving priority list," Biberdorf said "We have been averaging between .71 and .85 road miles being paved each year." but keep in mind that construction costs for paving can "likely be north of $250,000 for a mile," Biberdorf said Fletcher has a total of 23.05 miles of roads in its system with Southchase making up 3.19 miles of that "To pave the whole subdivision would encompass four years of paving which has been almost completed," Biberdorf said Contact him at 232-5847 or jboyle@citizen-times.com  This year's race for mayor of Fletcher could be a competitive one with Southchase resident Rod Whiteside throwing his hat in the ring with a little more than a week to go before filing for municipal races in the county opens saying he hopes to promote a park in Fletcher that has tennis courts and a splash pad Other priorities include creating a program to recognize elementary school students and generating new revenue from establishing business partnerships The registered Democrat ran an unsuccessful campaign for Asheville City Council more than 10 years ago and said his venture back into politics was about finding the best fit for him He works in risk management and has an educational background in political science and public affairs with a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte He has also completed some graduate work at Western Carolina University "This election is about a fresh perspective for Fletcher," he said in a news release "I believe in governing based on the interests of many and not the preferences of a few." currently leans toward the preference of a few and not the interests of many Decisions about work at Fletcher Community Park seem to be about spending money versus realizing the economic growth the town could experience from the park His ideas for the town come from his his interests and what he hopes to do as mayor "I believe it's an issue of doing better," Whiteside said noting that he was present at a recent council meeting where plans for a park project were presented but the majority of the council was hesitant For him the project was a win-win for Fletcher adding that council members need to look at the bigger picture Whiteside lays out his support for a new park with a splash pad and tennis courts He says the town's growth is dependent on amenities and activities for residents and non-residents alike the draw of which creates economic growth for the town through patronage of local businesses "A new park will help position Fletcher to be a more desirable destination while providing current residents with additional recreational options," the release states Another goal listed is an aggressive and creative approach to generating additional revenue sources for the town Whiteside said that when outside entities approach the town with practical Fletcher needs to seize those moments to lighten the load on the town's taxpayers Whiteside would also like to establish a program to regularly recognize students of Fletcher Elementary for their achievements exposing them and their families to town government The program would be designed to both educate and appreciate the people of Fletcher When it comes to one of the town's major initiatives — the Fletcher Town Center project which seeks to develop the area around Town Hall with education business and recreation amenities — Whiteside said he is "absolutely 100 percent" behind the project He believes the town should move forward full-steam with the project That's where the more aggressive and creative approach to business partnerships comes in he said — being more aggressive in going after those partnerships to help make that project a reality sooner as well as two seats on Fletcher Town Council held by Sheila Franklin and Eddie Henderson according to the Henderson County Board of Elections Pierburg US announced plans today to expand its existing operations in Greenville County The $27 million investment will create 95 new jobs Pierburg US is a manufacturer of components for air supply and emission control located at 5 Southchase Court in Fountain Inn produces exhaust gas recirculation modules bypass valves and components for electric throttle controls Pierburg’s investment will allow the company to install four new production lines within the existing facility over the next five years The expansion is expected to be completed in 2024 “We are very excited to add several new lines to our facility some of them for parts to be produced in the USA for the first time,” Pierburg North America President Stevan Zivanovic said “That means creating more local jobs and investing in people by training them and creating technologically advanced workforce.” LLC has an ideal mix of local and national talent to thrive in this global economy and we are delighted that they have chosen to continue expanding right here in Fountain Inn,” Fountain Inn Mayor G.P “We are proud of their success and contributions to our Fountain Inn community.”  Individuals interested in joining the Pierburg team should visit  https://us.rheinmetall-automotive.com/career/ Daisy Morales has won the endorsement of Democratic Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried for a re-election bid in Orange County’s House District 44 Morales faces Democratic official and activist Rita Harris in an Aug 23 Democratic Primary Election for the new district which spans across much of south-central Orange Representative Morales has demonstrated her relentless dedication to her constituents She has a proven track record of getting bills passed and signed into law,” Fried in an endorsement statement released by Morales’ campaign “Selfless dedication to serve is hard to come by and we’ll continue to need that in Tallahassee I’m proud to endorse Representative Morales for Florida House District 44.” based on results of the past couple of General Elections There are no Republicans running yet in the district The new HD 44 was carved from a western portion of Morales’ old House District 48 and the eastern portion of Democratic state Rep Geraldine Thompson’s old House District 44 Morales has endorsed Fried in her gubernatorial bid this year “I’m honored to have the endorsement of the only Democratic member of Florida’s Cabinet Commissioner Fried for the second time,” Morales said in the news release “We still share the same commitment to improving the lives of all Floridians I’m pleased to have not only Commissioner Fried’s endorsement but also her continued financial support for my campaign.” Republican Peter Vivaldi has filed to challenge Democratic Sen seeking a rematch of the 2016 election won by Torres who has a syndicated conservative talk show is convinced he can expect a reversal of the 2016 results because he’s certain redistricting has changed the district representing Osceola County and part of southern Orange County and political winds have changed the lean of Hispanic voters who are predominant there Torres won the 2016 contest soundly though his Republican opponent in that election essentially withdrew because of injuries from a car crash “The Hispanic community has awoken a lot from the idea that it’s sometimes better to just vote for a party than a person And I think that this is a good time for us to move forward and seek a difference that really affects our community,” Vivaldi said So I think it’s time to step back in.” SD 25 covers all of Osceola and a portion of south-central Orange Meadow Woods and areas up to and including SeaWorld Orlando and the south end of the International Drive tourist district The region has a very large Hispanic population, predominantly Puerto Rican. Both Torres and Vivaldi are Puerto Rican and highly active in Central Florida’s Puerto Rican community such as in Hurricane Maria relief efforts a few years ago Vivaldi said there are two issues he believes are resonating with SD 25 voters particularly parental rights and school choice “Parental rights; everyone keeps talking about it as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill He was completely against the fact that parents should have that right,” Vivaldi said “I think a lot of the folks we’ve spoken to say that is a big thing “And the economy is a big thing,” he continued “They don’t feel like they’re being helped right now … So we need to put a hand in and see what we can do to get people back on their feet again.” Besides his talk show, “Sin Miedo con Peter Vivaldi,” distributed through iHeartMedia in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville, Vivaldi has a political and business marketing consulting business, Orlando Creative Group Vivaldi also ran in Florida’s 9th Congressional District in 2014 but lost in the Republican Primary Election The Bosch Rexroth Corporation is investing $5 million over the next few years to expand its hydraulics manufacturing operation at the Southchase Industrial Park in Fountain Inn The announcement was made by the Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) The investment will enhance unique product development capabilities The current facility is the manufacturing home to many types of hydraulic pumps and motors used in construction The expansion will include a new off-highway equipment testing area that will give engineers the ability to test their products on their customers’ equipment This will allow for quicker innovation to include rapid prototyping and will ensure faster customer response “Greenville County has been an excellent partner for us as we’ve grown to meet the sophisticated needs of our customers in the Americas,” said Bosch Rexroth Vice President and Technical Plant Manager Mike McCormick Bosch Rexroth's Fountain Inn hydraulics production plant was originally made up of a single 250,000-square foot building Rexroth began an $80 million investment over five years to expand production and convert an existing 260,000-square foot industrial warehouse into a state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly facility The whole campus now occupies more than 100 acres of land and has more than 700 employees "In addition to being Bosch Rexroth’s largest manufacturing site in the Americas we are excited that Fountain Inn will now add to its resume that it is also the engineering and product development center for the Americas," South Carolina Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt said the company supplies more than 500,000 customers with tailored solutions for driving controlling and moving machinery used in industrial and factory automation as well as in mobile applications said with Bosch Rexroth's growth from one manufacturing plant in 1989 to its third in 2011 it's proven to be a major contributor to Greenville's economic base He added that the continued growth shows that the county is 'just right' for advanced manufacturing The GADC is a nonprofit organization established in 2001 by Greenville County Council to promote and enhance economic growth and development of Greenville County GADC efforts have help create more than 18,500 new jobs and more than $3 billion in capital investment in the county the GADC aggressively pursues any and all opportunities to support innovation initiatives of our existing industry,” said GADC Chairman Dick Wilkerson “This type of development is key to the long-term sustainability of our manufacturing base and higher-paying jobs.” MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a wrong-way crash left two people dead early Wednesday morning The crash happened on I-43 south near South Chase Avenue around 2:20 a.m. Officials say the collision occurred after a 27-year-old woman drove the wrong way onto the highway and struck a 19-year-old man's vehicle Both the 27-year-old and 19-year-old were taken to the hospital The medical examiner identified the 19-year-old as Tyler Anderson and the 27-year-old as Ivy Caldwell Traffic was being diverted off of the freeway at Becher Street but the interstate has since reopened The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said they are continuing to investigate the crash Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo FOUNTAIN INN — Tower International a Livonia, Michigan-based manufacturing company that makes components for the automotive industry Henry McMaster to help cut the ribbon Monday on the company's first plant in the South Employees at the 264,000-square-foot facility near the back end of Southchase Industrial Park in Fountain Inn will make body-structure stampings and complex assemblies for automotive companies a $2 billion company, supplies customers such as Ford Volkswagen and Honda body-structure stampings frames and other structures and assemblies for small and large vehicles who has only been CEO for about five months said before he was hired for the top position he spent months traveling around the world touring Tower's facilities in Europe and in the United States He was impressed by one theme: that Tower employees are hard-working people with three distinct attributes – enthusiasm day in and day out," he said of the nearly 8,000 employees spread out across the United States In December 2015, when Tower International announced plans to come to Greenville County the company initially reported an investment of $44 million one of the county's largest investments announced that year.  the investment has grown to more than $75 million The company also plans to add at least 100 new employees to its current 40 by the end of 2018 Interested applicants can visit towerinternational.com/careers an international company," Greenville County Council Chairman Butch Kirven said clean business and they are going to employ a lot of local folks."  Kirven said he was amazed by the amount of space the facility has now for expansion.  "I expect the company will be here for a long time," he said Though Tower officials can't discuss contract details Gouin said it represents substantial amounts of business for the company.  "You made a great choice by coming here," McMaster told officials with Tower International which included company president Pelle Malmhagen Business: Trump trade remarks about Germany spark confusion SC Meanwhile, the governor told reporters he has invited President Donald Trump to tour BMW Manufacturing in Greer, amid the president's criticism of the nearly $65 billion trade deficit between the U.S "BMW is a great family member in South Carolina," McMaster said. "They're great people. I've gotten to know them and they contribute a lot to South Carolina They love South Carolina just like we do They are now part of the fabric of our state." Before touring Tower International, in his first stop in Anderson since becoming governor of the Palmetto State, McMaster reiterated his support of Trump and said he doesn't think BMW and other German companies should be concerned of Trump's trade remarks.  The BMW plant in Spartanburg County will celebrate its 25th anniversary later this month since the German automaker announced in 1992 plans to build the first full U.S manufacturing facility outside of Germany.  was dragged from his car and attacked at a Milwaukee gas station as the people responsible for the crime took off in his car It happened late Tuesday night at the Petro Mart on South Chase Avenue near West Lincoln Avenue on the city's south side Surprise was rushed to the hospital but died from his injuries Wednesday His family tells TMJ4 that police found his car with all four tires gone and want whoever did this to be caught and punished and do not have anyone in custody for his death Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous TMJ4 News spoke with a witness who wanted to remain anonymous “I saw two or three men drag him out of his car,” he said They left him unresponsive in the parking lot It was an unnecessary act that shouldn’t have happened.” Roberto Villafuentes is working to build up this neighborhood He opened Nueva Bakery on West Lincoln Avenue “This building was closed for a long time and I always noticed it and thought it would be a good spot,” said Villafuentes I decided to rent the space and bring a family bakery to this area But crime and violence are dampening that dream his wife and three children are at Nueva Bakery in the early morning and often late at night “My kids are often with me here,” said Villafuentes “I don’t want dangerous things happening near them I want this community to come together and help each other Others who live in this area say a few negative influences are ruining it for people trying to do the positive This neighborhood stands in the shadow of the Basilica of St refusing to lose faith in this south side community FLETCHER -- Stay-at-home mom Gina Wright was not so sure she and her husband made the right decision when they became among the first to move into sprawling Livingston Farms on the outskirts of Fletcher The couple and their young children moved into their new home at the Reserve Her cable TV service was cut off 17 times by contractors working in the area The first few months in her home made for "the worst experience of our lives" because of the construction noise and dirt But now things have settled down and she is able to enjoy life but she was at the epicenter of the housing boom in Henderson County Big subdivisions with dozens of homes ranging in price from $120,000 to $300,000 are popping out of former pastures and fields new schools nearby and a convenient location between Hendersonville and Asheville Fletcher's new subdivisions are going up fast and selling well Unlike many neighborhoods in Hendersonville Livingston Farms offers smaller lots and houses that are closer together It is a look similar to new tract home developments in larger communities around the country a broker with Beverly-Hanks & Associates in Hendersonville and president of the Henderson County Board of Realtors "There's a growing number of people who want neighbors close by," he said It's a way to take care of the kids and make friends quickly." the new homeowner who survived life on this building frontier is a former resident of Southchase in Fletcher Her new home is the third one the family has bought from Windsor Aughtry the developer of Livingston Farms and several other communities in the Fletcher area Her friend and neighbor Cindy Barker is in her second Windsor Aughtry home She said she is looking forward to landscaping the yard this year near the intersection of Souther and Jackson roads is amazed with the changes in the community He was raised in Asheville but often traveled to Cane Creek as a boy to visit his grandmother "The changes around here since then are unbelievable," Ownbey said In contrast to the rural homes and farms nearby It is home to families who work in Asheville Hendersonville or the industrial parks situated between the two communities a Henderson County commissioner and storekeeper in Hoopers Creek an institution in the community since the 1940s has grown from a country store to a store serving subdivision residents and construction workers His wife's aunt operated it for 40 years before retiring Messer hopes to open a new store across the street It's hard to carry everything people ask for." Messer will also be looking for help from state legislators to improve local roads Developers are cashing in on the beautiful views and the mostly flat land to build on in the area Many of the subdivisions are built on and some are surrounded by once fertile farmland Cows graze in pastures that in some cases share a fenced border with front lawns Now some old-timers in the community who once shared their winding two-lane asphalt roads with just a handful of neighbors find themselves dealing with rush-hour traffic Fletcher's location next to the airport and near industrial sites in the Cane Creek area and Interstate 26 is attractive a sales agent with the Windsor Aughtry Company Livingston Farms is made up of three sections -- the Cottages Prices at Livingston Farms range from $120,000 to more than $220,000 The stick-built homes are covered with vinyl siding and offer a variety of floorplans homes in Livingston Farms cost less than many single-family homes on one-acre lots in Henderson County That is because one firm is handling both site development and construction Ground was broken for Livingston Farms in early 2001 More than 100 homes are already sold in the Meadows Many residents are new to the area and like that they are close to both Hendersonville and Asheville who has been with the company for 11 years said a cooperative working relationship with the town has been important to the success of the company in the community "We get lucky every now and then and find the right (affordable) site," he said Fletcher Town Manager Craig Honeycutt said Livingston Farms voluntarily agreed to be annexed into the town so the subdivisions would get town services The town added to its population of 4,185 people and increased its tax base residents get town garbage pickup and recycling road maintenance and police and fire protection The town of Fletcher has seen other changes First Citizens Bank has opened a branch on the north side of town and Ingles opened a superstore in the same area 25 in Fletcher was widened to four lanes from around Cane Creek Road toward Naples and Interstate 26 While completion of the road work last summer did not cause the rush to development that Honeycutt had expected things have begun to pick up in the past month Plans have been announced for a 7,000-square-foot commercial project near the corner of Howard Gap Road and U.S 25 and for an 18,000-square-foot commercial project at St now located with the Chevrolet dealership on U.S is building a new showroom and service center near the intersection of Interstate 26 and Airport Road there are inevitable concerns from olderresidents about changes in their once tranquil way of life There is increasing traffic onHoward Gap Road two-lane highway that connects Fletcher to Hendersonville and its new Wal-Mart Supercenter on the east side of town the average daily traffic count on Howard Gap Road in 1993 was 3,800 cars a day the last year for which figures were available the new Fletcher Elementary School has opened on Howard Gap and Clear Creek Elementary has opened just off of the road Honeycutt said the town has no solution in mind for the road's deficiencies but it has been encouraging the DOT to study the situation The Town Council has worked hard to plan for growth and "stay ahead of the curve," Honeycutt said In Monday's edition: Henderson County home sales were up in 2002 and 2003 numbers are shaping up to be no different will invest $6.7 million to relocate its corporate headquarters from Melbourne The investment is expected to create 51 jobs at the company’s facility in South Chase Industrial Park which is expected to be operational by October 2023 “We are looking forward to the completion of our state-of-the-art facility that is being built to our exact specifications,” said Erchonia Corp “As the location of Erchonia’s new corporate headquarters Greenville County is centrally located and is ideal for Erchonia’s planned growth and expansion as a world leader in low-level laser technology.” For more information, visit erchonia.com a national retail chain of craft and home decor stores held its grand opening with a ribbon cutting Monday morning at its first Savannah location Chatham County District 6 Commissioner Lori Brady and store employees welcomed customers to the new retail outlet at Southchase Shopping Center "We feel blessed for the fantastic opportunity to be a part of this community Our goal is for customers to experience the exceptional service selection and value Hobby Lobby offers as we continue to expand nationwide," said John Schumacher said earlier when announcing the grand opening has more than 600 stores nationwide and offers more than 70,000 crafting and home decor products in its stores Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m All Hobby Lobby stores are closed on Sundays For more information, go to www.hobbylobby.com an Oklahoma City-based retail chain of crafts and home decor stores held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for its new store at 11140 Abercorn St Chatham County District 6 Commissioner Lori Brady and store employees welcomed customers to the new 45,000-square-foot retail outlet at Southchase Shopping Center The store is Hobby Lobby's 29th location in Georgia Hobby Lobby has more than 600 stores nationwide and offers more than 70,000 crafting and home decor products in its stores All Hobby Lobby stores are closed on Sunday For more information, go to www.hobbylobby.com Question: Is a 3- to 4-foot flagpole and large flag attached to the back of moving motorcycle legal As I turned from Riceville Road to Tunnel Road on a recent morning a large motorcycle with this kind of flag turned from Tunnel onto Riceville The large black flag had large white letters with (an unpleasant message for President Joe Biden) I'm sure the driver is a solid citizen merely exercising his right to freedom of speech My answer: It's good to see the level of decorum in our great nation has continued on down past the basement and is now tunneling toward China although they did used to adhere to some basic sense of civility the basic American flag or POW/MIA flag has given way to much raunchier messages of late the messages are protected by free speech But what about the size and potential obstructed view I asked Asheville Police Department spokeswoman Samantha Booth about that decals and other items intended to broadcast the opinions and dislikes of the vehicle's owner(s) on a motor vehicle "This is legal and a protected expression of free speech." Related: Answer Man: Does Buncombe noise ordinance address loud vehicles? More: Answer Man: What happens to flood debris from Fred in the river? No Ingles app? "Should something attached to a vehicle become so large and cumbersome that it posed a risk to other motorists it could be subject to law enforcement intervention," Booth said and motorcycles are no more obstructive to the views of other motorists than are tall or oversized vehicles which are often indicated by flags attached." Booth also noted that these are common questions, and you can find the North Carolina statute that addresses this, Chapter 20, at https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatuteSections/Chapter20 Question: A while back you wrote about a pumping station and water tank being built in Fletcher on Hendersonville Road near the Southchase neighborhood entrance It looks like the pumping station is about done we haven't had this much excitement here in Fletcher since the Dollar General got remodeled Real answer:  "In regards to your question about a large tank to be constructed at the pump station at the entrance to Southchase there is no tank to be constructed at that location," said Lee Smith utilities director with the city of Hendersonville whose water department is spearheading the project "There is a 1,000,000-gallon water storage tank that has been constructed up the mountain from the old water storage tank off of Burney Mountain Road." Lee got a bit technical here about the new tank and water pressure but it's interesting how much more pressure you get with a little bit of elevation "The overflow elevation of the new tank is 2,375-ft while the overflow elevation of the old tank is 2,303-ft "which equates to an approximate increase in pressure of about 31 pounds per square inch between the old tank and the new tank thus one of the reasons for this project." More: Answer Man: Rabies vaccines dropped by plane? Will they harm my dogs? I was not clear that the water tank was not going to be next to the pumping station I got a little too excited that it may be on Fletcher's main drag It was always planned for Burney Mountain Road if you're into such details, is a "duplex booster pumping station with each pump rated at 1,750-gallons per minute with a natural gas-powered generator."  These new facilities should be in the pumping game soon "We are currently working with our engineer and our contractor to begin start-up testing probably to be occurring over the next month or so," Smith said "Once that testing is completed the new system will be operational contact him at 232-5847 or jboyle@citizen-times.com FLETCHER -- A woman accused of leaving several young children alone while she shopped was released from custody Wednesday after she was charged with child abuse Fletcher police obtained warrants charging Christine M with six counts of misdemeanor child abuse and one misdemeanor count of violating a license that allowed her to operate a day-care center out of her home in the Southchase subdivision George was released from custody after posting a $20,000 secured bond The charges came Wednesday after officers with the Police Department met with officials from Henderson County's Department of Social Services Division of Child Development and the district attorney's office "We filed the charges that were appropriate and consistent with the statutes That is really the best way to put it," Ballard said The children were not injured after they were left alone in George's home for about two hours Feb The lack of injury led to the misdemeanor charges according to a press release from District Attorney Jeff Hunt that no injuries to these children resulted," according to the press release as I would have sought felony charges had injuries resulted." Fletcher police and firefighters were called to the home at 906 Woodhill Drive last week after a neighbor called 911 The neighbor said she called after finding four children standing outside the home on a day that school was let out early because of snow She said she also noticed other children inside the home The six charges of child abuse involve the six children who were left alone in the home one 3-year-old and four who were 1 year old The charge involving the violation of the license to operate the day-care center covers the six children in addition to the four school-age children who were left outside Ballard said George left the children alone for about two hours while she shopped in the Biltmore area for fabric to make curtains Christy's Day Care was licensed as a family day-care center George surrendered the license soon after an investigation into the incident began George was ordered to have no contact with the children involved in the incident or with the families involved A court date of March 6 was set for the case according to a Henderson County magistrate George did not return a telephone message left at her home Wednesday Contact McCraw at Amy.McCraw @hendersonvillenews.com said it is shutting down its Fountain Inn plant displacing 380 full-time and 130 temporary workers Ill.-based heavy equipment maker said Tuesday that it will transition its marine engine operations from the Fountain Inn plant to its facility in Griffin The C-7 engine assembly line in Fountain Inn will be moved to Seguin Texas The company's goal is to "improve efficiency across our engineer manufacturing footprint while providing the highest quality products for our customers," said Tana Utley vice president with responsibility for the Large Power Systems Division at Caterpillar "We recognize that this decision will be difficult for our employees," Utley said "We value and appreciate the work that our Fountain Inn employees have contributed and their dedication to producing quality products." will begin ramping down production during this year's second quarter Operations are expected to be complete there at the end of the year This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Welcome to building.co.uk. 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Read our policy A festival focused on the future of digital construction Horsted Park’s use of the local rural vernacular and sensitivity to the comfort of residents of its 337 homes has ensured a category win for architect Proctor and Matthews designed on behalf of developer Countryside Properties by Proctor and Matthews Architects mixed-tenure development on a brownfield site near Chatham and Rochester in Kent the project was conceived as a series of “farmsteads” inspired by the rural vernacular of traditional Kent villages With homes spaced around squares and courtyards The architecture practice says that high-quality landscaping and public realm have been essential the scheme will provide over 6.5 acres of open space The project is being delivered in two phases with residents now moving into the first phase Built on behalf of the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust this urban extension to the village of Osbaldwick so far comprises 64 homes of a planned 540 Most of these will be affordable properties that could be rented out Others will be high-quality homes designed for first-time buyers The layout is designed to be friendly to pedestrians with wide footpaths and specific “Home Zones” The project has already been cited by the RIBA as an exemplar housing development the Aylesbury South West Corner project is the first phase of an action plan by the London Borough of Southwark that aims to regenerate the infamous Aylesbury Estate and its surrounding area in south London The project provides 260 mixed- tenure homes and replaces the existing Aylesbury Day Centre and retail premises In order to accommodate not just existing residents but a new the project involved doubling the density of housing on the site through careful design the new development has created a far more liveable urban space than the one it replaced After what architect Stock Woolstencroft describes as a difficult couple of years during which several of its projects stalled after winning planning permission the firm was pleased that its Matchmakers Wharf scheme in Hackney east London was delivered on time and on budget including four residential blocks totalling 209 homes It is located next to Hackney Marshes and the River Lea near the Olympic park on the site of the former Lesney Matchbox toy factory According to project architect Alison Brooks (ABA) the Newhall “Be” South Chase project exemplifies the socio-economic range of the practice’s work The Essex-based development combines influence from the local vernacular with modernist touches to create what ABA describes as a radically new suburban housing typology The introduction of home office spaces overlooking the street introduce economic life back into a suburban context the Packington Estate project aims to reconnect a run-down housing estate with its surrounding community This involves replacing 491 socially rented homes and adding 300 new units for home ownership around 188 existing households have now moved into their new flats and houses and by the middle of 2016 all existing Packington Square residents will have been re-housed in new flats and houses Housing association has appointed a development director for London Notting Hill Housing Trust and Barratt working with HTA Hawkins Brown and Mae Architects wins 4,200-home Southwark redevelopment job winners and entertainment from the Building Awards 2013 The consultancy’s chief executive is confident that the sustainability agenda in northern Europe holds the key to the future despite Trump’s war on climate change policies The firm’s president and CEO took the helm at a turbulent time for the country and for contractors She tells Chloe McCulloch about her leadership style her rejigged executive team and how industry and government can deliver more with less if they work together Site powered by Webvision Cloud