Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard End Merger Talks; Sazerac’s $15B Bid Remains Open
A month-long flirtation between two of the world’s largest spirits companies is over. Brown-Forman Corporation and Paris-based Pernod Ricard announced Tuesday that they have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination, saying they were unable to reach mutually agreeable terms. Talks began in late March, when both companies confirmed they were exploring a potential merger […]
Comey Reindicted Over Seashell Photo DOJ Says It Was a Threat to Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in North Carolina on two felony counts over a social media photo of seashells arranged to read 86 47 — a sequence the Justice Department said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump. The indictment charges Comey with making a threat to […]
Oakland Airport Wins Right to Keep San Francisco in Its Name After Two-Year Trademark Fight
A two-year trademark fight between California cities ended Tuesday when the Port of Oakland and San Francisco announced a settlement allowing Oakland’s airport to retain its current name under strict marketing rules. The airport will officially remain Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, a name the port adopted in July 2025 after a federal court blocked […]
Musk Takes the Stand Against OpenAI in Trial That Could Reshape AI Industry
An Oakland federal courtroom dominated the tech world Tuesday as Elon Musk took the witness stand in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, a civil trial before a nine-person advisory jury that could reshape one of the world’s most powerful AI companies. Musk donated at least $38 million to OpenAI when it […]
State Dept. Will Put Trump’s Portrait in Limited-Edition 250th Anniversary Passports
The State Department announced Tuesday it will release a limited run of commemorative U.S. passports featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations — making Trump the first living president ever depicted in an American travel document. Between 25,000 and 30,000 of the special passports will be available at the […]
CW62 to Air 15 Hub City Spartanburgers Home Games Live Throughout 2026 Season
Select Hub City Spartanburgers home games at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg will air live on CW62 throughout the 2026 High-A season, with 15 games scheduled for broadcast, the team announced in late March. CW62 is the Spartanburg-area free over-the-air television station, giving fans a local broadcast option to watch the Texas Rangers’ affiliate compete […]
Spartanburg High PTO Hosts Spring Viking Vendor Market Saturday, May 2 With 60-Plus Vendors
The Spartanburg High School Parent-Teacher Organization is holding its spring Viking Vendor Market on Saturday, May 2, inside the Viking Arena at 2250 East Main Street in Spartanburg, with more than 60 local vendors, food trucks, and activities planned. The PTO promoted the event on its website and social media channels, calling it a chance […]
Gas Leak Closes Part of East Main Street in Spartanburg; Construction Worker Punctured Line
A gas leak closed the 3800 block of East Main Street in Spartanburg on Monday afternoon after a construction worker accidentally punctured a fuel line while working in the area, the Spartanburg Police Department said. The Spartanburg Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 2:45 p.m. on April 27, according to a post from […]
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Retired Deputy Carol Wayne Emory, 77
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of retired deputy Carol Wayne Emory, 77, of Spartanburg County, who passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. The sheriff’s office posted a tribute to Emory on social media Monday, noting he dedicated 30 years to a career in […]
USC Upstate’s Sophia Kardatzke Named Big South Softball Player of the Week
USC Upstate outfielder Sophia Kardatzke has been named the Big South Conference Softball Player of the Week for games played April 20-26, with teammate Laila Landrum also earning the league’s Freshman of the Week honor. The Big South said Kardatzke hit .526 for the week (10-for-19) with nine RBI, seven runs scored and four extra-base […]