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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Gardner-Webb improved to 4-2 on the year after a 5-2 decision over Wofford in Spartanburg. With the win, the Runnin' Bulldogs have won their past four.

"It was a big battle for the doubles point, and we were fortunate to win that one," said Head Coach Mike Griffith. "It is always a battle when we play Wofford and are excited to keep moving forward with more huge tests in the coming days."

In doubles, the Runnin' Bulldogs got the first match to conclude on a 7-5 decision with Numa Lemieux-Monette and Vicot Putter in flight #2. The 'Dogs dropped the match on court #3 on a 7-5 scoreline. The point came down to topflight where Chrisjan Van Wyk and Eduardo Dias won 7-5.

Everything in singles was finished in straight sets with GWU getting the victory in four of them. The Terries claimed the first to conclude on court #5. The Runnin' Bulldogs went on to win the next four matches to get the team win.

On court #4, Lemieux-Monette had his end 6-4, 6-4 followed by Alex Lepine winning 6-4, 6-2 from position #2. Dias clinched the match with a 6-4, 6-3 decision in the topflight. Kim Neithammar rounded out the teams wins 6-4, 6-3 from flight #6. The day ended with Wofford winning on court #3.

Gardner-Webb will play their next seven matches at home over 13 days. The stretch will kick off with GWU hosting North Georgia on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The Nighthawks currently rank as the #11 team in the NCAA D2 ranks and will be the second team GWU has played within the D2 Top 20. The first they played was #18 Wingate on February 9 with the 'Dogs winning 5-2.

Downtown Spartanburg will become a sea of green with shamrocks and a leprechaun or two, starting this weekend in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Festivities will begin on Friday, March 10 with Delaney's Irish Pub getting the party started on Morgan Square, with music and artists featured throughout the week and ending on Friday. March 17.

The days will be filled with music and Irish dancers, along with plenty of beer and cabbage and corned beef. Delaney's annual Shenanigans on the Square will also include a kid's zone.

FR8yard will host a St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday, March 18. The air biergarten and restaurant will crank up starting at noon on March 18. The day will feature four bands and plenty of beer and food.

Road closures will occur on Friday, March 17, closing all of Dunbar St. from Church to Magnolia St.

Here is a breakdown of some of the St. Patrick's Day events

Shenanigans on the Square: Delaney's Irish Pub

Celebrate the holiday at the pub with "Irish" in its name, with plenty of music, Guinness beer and traditional Irish dishes at Delaney's Irish Pub's Shenanigans on the Square.

"This year is shaping up to be the biggest St. Patrick's Day, Shenanigans On The Square celebration we have ever had," said Brian Greene, Delaney's owner. "We are finally clear of the COVID issues we have been dealing with for the past several years. There is a kid zone with bouncy castles, cotton candy and we will be selling food and drinks outside on the square including some authentic Irish Cuisine."

The event will be held from noon until 9 p.m., located throughout Morgan Square. Live performances will feature concerts and Irish dancers.

Yard Malarky: FR8yard

Now that the weather is warm, FR8yard is opening back up for the season. Enjoy the good weather with FR8yard's large beer selection, live music and fun vibes.

"It's an annual event and we are super excited we have four awesome bands playing," Ryan Cunningham, manager of FR8yard said. "We have corned beef sausage and green beer, and we are just excited to have our sixth St. Patrick's Day event and it's how we kick off our season. We are excited to get back into things and are looking forward to the years to come."

FR8yard's "Yard Malarky" begins at noon on March 18, located at 125 E. Main St., Spartanburg. The event will have music, all day long with four bands.

Week of St. Patrick's: Delaney's

Shenanigans on the Square is not the only event that Delaney's hosts. The week leading up to St. Patrick's Day, Delaney's has an abundance of activities and events that are more adult-friendly.

Here is a look at this year's schedule:

All day on March 17, St. Patrick's Day, Delaney's will host live music from noon until 1 a.m. There will be giveaways, promotions and specials, along with outdoor dining and beer tents.

The musical lineup for St. Patrick's Day will consist of:

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Spartanburg County Environmental Enforcement Division arrested a woman on Wednesday after nine puppies were found in a trash bag earlier in the week.

The county’s Animal Cruelty Investigator reportedly responded to a wooded area on Shiloh Church Road in Pauline.

Officials said a tree service company discovered a black trash bag that was tied and the workers noticed the bag was moving.

“So, one of the guys who noticed it moving opens it up and inside the bag itself was a box,” SCEED Director Jamie Nelson said. “Inside the box, there were puppies.”

Of the nine puppies found in the box, only six were alive.

While doing an onsite assessment, the officer determined the puppies were around four weeks of age.

Evidence obtained on site led officers to a residence on Saratoga Avenue. Along with the issueof animal abandonment, it was determined littering was also involved.

On Wednesday, the Animal Cruelty Investigator spoke with the possible suspect, Tara Elizabeth Johns.

“The individual admitted to taking the canines and putting them in the bag and taking them to the location and abandoning them,” Nelson said. “When the officers were speaking with the individual, they had mentioned that times were hard, a lot going on, didn’t know what to do and then made a bad decision.”

Investigators arrested and charged Tara Elizabeth Johns,39, with littering less than 15 pounds and six counts of animal abandonment.

She was booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center.

Individuals from the tree service company volunteered to secure and care for the puppies.

“Putting them in a trash bag, I don’t see how that could possibly be your go-to under any circumstances,” Spartanburg Humane Society President and CEO Angel Cox said.

Cox said that even though most shelters and humane societies are already overcrowded, help is available to those who ask. Cox said that in this case, the humane society would have tried to locate the puppies’ mother, as it is safest for them to nurse through at least six weeks of age.

However, she said, the best solution to situations such as this are prevention: spaying and neutering pets. Although the procedures can pose financial barriers for some, help is available.

“Animal Allies is a nonprofit here in Spartanburg. They can help you,” Cox said. “They can give you an incredible price. They can maybe hook you up with some other rescue groups that can help you take care of this so that you don’t have to pay for it.”

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The early results of a survey found a large percent of Spartanburg county residents are burdened by the cost of rent, mortgage and other housing needs. The county is trying to find solutions.

Like much of the upstate, Spartanburg County is in the middle of a growth spurt. County leaders are trying to make sure there’s enough housing for all income levels.

“People hear the word “affordable housing”, it has a connotation people think it’s one sort of housing but really, everyone’s definition of affordable is different” said Scottie Kay Blackwell, the Communications Manager for Spartanburg County.

The population boom across the upstate has made way for a boom in housing. But, a lot of the new housing might only be affordable to some.

“Roughly 95% of renters said that they had difficulty finding housing that is affordable” said Blackwell, referring to the preliminary results of a housing survey.

Blackwell says now the county is forming a way to increase the availability of housing for everyone. It’s one of the priorities listed in their 5-year Strategic Plan. But first they need to know the obstacles and what type of housing people need.

“This survey is a way for citizens to give us their feedback and to really have a voice in the future of housing in Spartanburg County” she said.

Initial survey results show people want more single-family homes, senior living, townhomes and tiny homes. Previous county data shows there’s a need for more than 2,000 rental units for those considered extremely-low income.

“So the goal behind this assessment is to increase the availability of housing units that are affordable and accessible to people and families of all income levels and all ages” said Blackwell.

The survey is open until the end of this month. After that, the consultants form a plan of action. Considering the types of housing needed, the price ranges and locations. Then present it to the county council for approval, that could happen as soon as next month.

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New Brand Platform Doubles Down on Serving Up Diner Comfort Anytime, Starting with Free Cups of Coffee When America Needs it Most

SPARTANBURG, S.C., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Denny's reveals, "It's Diner Time," a new brand platform that also serves as a rallying cry to remind Americans that sometimes you just need the comfort of a diner, and Denny's is here, whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night, a milestone occasion or an everyday moment.

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The fully integrated "It's Diner Time" platform shines a light on the iconic brand as it celebrates its 70^th anniversary year and reestablishes itself as America's Diner for today's America. The platform is being leveraged through a multi-channel strategy with touchpoints in paid, earned and owned media along with a re-invigorated in-restaurant experience.

To launch "It's Diner Time," Denny's will help to ease America's adjustment to daylight saving time, serving up diner comfort in the form of free, fresh coffee, when it's needed most. As Americans brace themselves for Sunday, March 12 when clocks spring forward, leaving everyone exhausted and confused about the actual time for the rest of the week, the brand will pour a free cup of Denny's Signature Diner Blend coffee made from 100% sustainably harvested arabica beans for all Denny's Rewards members across the country on Monday, March 13. Denny's Rewards members can access a coffee coupon through their digital wallet to redeem their free cup of coffee at their nearest Denny's location on Monday March 13 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Not a Denny's Rewards member? Not a problem! Sign up for Denny's Rewards at dennys.com/rewards, head to the nearest Denny's with your digital coupon and enjoy a free cup of coffee with your meal. Offer valid in-store only.

America's Diner is also keeping the city that never sleeps caffeinated. Passers-by in New York City's Flatiron Plaza are invited to enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee at the first-ever Denny's Pop-Up Coffee Bar on Monday, March 13 between the busy commuting hours of 6a.m. and 2p.m. EST. Travelers, commuters and residents can help themselves to a free cup of coffee on tap while supplies last at this one-of-a-kind pop-up Denny's that's complete with diner countertops and cushioned bar stools.

"Denny's is synonymous with life's moments, big and small, and our new It's Diner Time platform acknowledges just how much our guests have relied on the comfort of our diners, whether in celebration of a milestone, to catch up with an old friend, or simply because they lost an hour of sleep and could use that morning cup of coffee," said John Dillon, Denny's President. "For the past 70 years, Denny's has been known as America's Favorite Diner for a reason - we love to feed people and bring communities together to create meaningful connections through food, service and value. We look forward to serving our guests for another 70 years and beyond."

The new "It's Diner Time" brand platform will continue to come to life through all elements of the guest experience at America's Favorite Diner. For more information about Denny's, please visit www.dennys.com.

About Denny's Corp

Denny's is a Spartanburg, S.C. based family dining restaurant celebrating its 70^th anniversary year and founding purpose: We love to feed people. That purpose has led us to become a restaurant brand that guests worldwide rely on for delicious value and craveable contemporary meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night. Every day, we welcome guests to dine whenever and however they prefer, whether it's at our brick-and-mortar locations, via Denny's on Demand – the first delivery platform in the family dining segment, or at The Meltdown and The Burger Den, our two virtual restaurants. Our longstanding commitment to supporting our local communities is brought to life with our Mobile Relief Diner that delivers hot meals to our neighbors during times of disaster.

Denny's is one of the largest franchised full-service restaurant brands in the world, based on number of restaurants. As of March 1, 2023, Denny's had 1,602 franchised, licensed and company restaurants, which includes 157 restaurants in Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

To learn more about Denny's, please visit our brand website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channels via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.

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