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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lake Mary Little League secures Softball World Series
Lake Mary Little League celebrated a fantastic win over North Carolina with a clear 8-1 victory on Friday, earning their place in the Softball World Series in Greenville, N.C. The Lake Mary team won the Southeast Regional Championship, a major accomplishment that qualifies them for the prestigious tournament. This victory brings their record to 4-1. If you look below, you'll see the exact moment when the Lake Mary Little League secures their spot in the Softball World Series in Greenville, N.C. In Game 11 of the Southeast Region, Lake Mary competed against North Carolina, which had a 2-2 average record before the match. Lake Mary's strong showing on Thursday paved the way for their championship win on Friday morning. This victory marks a historic milestone for Lake Mary Little League, as it is their first time qualifying for the Softball World Series. Lake Mary's impressive showing in the Southeast Regional Championship has secured them a spot on a national stage, highlighting their talent and determination. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
East Tennessee Welcomes Troyer Post Buildings with Opening of New Greenville Location
Company Responds to Surge in Regional Demand with New Greenville, Tennessee Location Set to Open July 25, 2025 GREENVILLE, Tenn., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Troyer Post Buildings, a family-founded Tennessee post-frame construction business, announced the opening of its brand new Greenville, TN location this month. The new location, set to open July 25, 2025, seeks to serve the traditional agricultural Greenville community amidst growing customer demand in the area. "Demand in East Tennessee has grown steadily," said Tim Troyer, founder, and owner at Troyer Post Buildings, "and this new facility gives us the ability to offer faster turnaround times, improved local support, and more consistent delivery of our commitment to clarity, fair pricing, and doing what we say we'll do." Founded in 2014 by a group of brothers, Troyer Post Buildings initially served its local farming communities in Tennessee and Kentucky primarily with agricultural pole barns. The demand for affordable and well-built storage by farmers and other community members allowed Troyer Post Buildings to expand its offerings to include commercial and residential pole barns as well as barndominiums. Now, Troyer's continued expansion has necessitated a second location. Their new Greenville location offers not only closer access to Troyer Post Buildings and quicker delivery times for Greenville and the surrounding areas but also the chance for Troyer Post Buildings to build a Greenville team and form new partnerships in the local area. When asked what excites the company about Greenville, Troyer responded, "This new location opens the door for stronger relationships with local landowners, businesses, and families who appreciate clear communication and companies that follow through." With a Monterey location already serving customers in Tennessee and Kentucky, the Greenville opening allows Troyer Post Buildings to continue building on its momentum by delivering reliable, attractive, affordable buildings backed by years of hands-on experience. Troyer Post Buildings is a building supply company focused on post-frame building packages. Offering a number of structures, including pole barns, post-frame garages, barndominiums, and commercial post-frame buildings, they serve customers in Tennessee, Kentucky, and nearby states, providing the necessary materials for any post-frame project, regardless of its scale. To learn more about Tim Troyer or Troyer Post Buildings or to get started designing your pole barn, visit their website, get in touch, or stop by their Greenville location. Troyer Post Buildings 931-839-6771 398539@ Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Troyer Post Buildings Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Top Chef' Season 23 Set in the Carolinas, Bravo Confirms
Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons return for Top Chef Season 23, set in Charlotte, NC ... More and Greenville, SC. Production begins summer 2025. Top Chef is heading south. Bravo announced on July 23 that Season 23 will be filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina, with episodes also set in Greenville, South Carolina. Production starts this summer, and the season is expected to premiere in 2026. Kristen Kish returns as host alongside judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons, and the new setting promises a spotlight on Southern ingredients, regional hospitality, and two fast-growing food cities. The move follows the show's recent Emmy nominations and its continued evolution post–Padma Lakshmi. Where is Top Chef Season 23 filming? Season 23 is centered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with select episodes taking place in Greenville, South Carolina. Bravo described the two locations as 'perfect chefs' playgrounds' known for their bold flavors, agricultural abundance, and 'warm, genuine hospitality.' The show is partnering with the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority and VisitGreenvilleSC to produce the season. Both tourism boards praised the opportunity to showcase their region's culinary scenes. 'Charlotte's rapidly evolving culinary landscape blends global influences [with] This Southern setting follows the show's regional focus in recent years—from Wisconsin's hearty farm-driven season to the international turn planned for Season 22 in Canada. What does this mean for the Carolinas' food scenes? Top Chef has a long track record of boosting visibility for local chefs and ingredients. Past seasons have helped launch restaurants into national attention, increased food tourism, and brought new eyes to under-the-radar cities. Charlotte and Greenville have both seen rapid culinary growth in the last five years, with buzzy openings, James Beard attention, and farm-to-table emphasis. Being featured on Top Chef could accelerate that momentum. As VisitGreenvilleSC's Heath Dillard put it: 'Hosting Top Chef here is both validation and a celebration.' Who's returning for Season 23? Kristen Kish continues as host after stepping into the role in Season 21. Judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons also return, keeping the core judging panel consistent as the series continues its evolution. When Kish debuted as the new Top Chef host in the Wisconsin season, she brought a calm, collaborative energy to the competition—a shift some viewers welcomed after nearly two decades of Padma Lakshmi's sharper edge. When will Season 23 of Top Chef premiere? No official air date has been announced, but Season 23 will debut sometime in 2026. Based on previous seasons, a spring premiere—likely March or April—is the safest bet. Production kicks off this summer across both cities, and Bravo's announcement confirms the locations were secured in partnership with local tourism agencies. Why does this setting shift matter? This marks the show's first full return to the American South since Top Chef: Charleston in 2016–2017. But while that season focused on a more traditional vision of Southern cooking, the 2026 Carolina setting hints at something broader: international influence, evolving regional identity, and next-gen talent grounded in place. Social media response was immediate—and intense. Within an hour of the season 23 announcement on Instagram, comments poured in from chefs, locals, and longtime fans. 'Welcome to my hood besties!' wrote Charleston-based chef Shuai Wang. 'So excited!! You guys should definitely consider doing an episode in Asheville too!' one commenter added. Others begged for long-overdue Philly and Atlanta seasons, while local voices chimed in with challenge suggestions: seafood on the coast, pimento cheese, and even a Cheerwine cook-off. Greenville's tourism board and the Euphoria festival also celebrated the spotlight. With its 19th consecutive Emmy nomination and its Carolina location locked, Top Chef is entering its next phase with local flavor—and plenty of national attention.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WR Jude Hall commits to Memphis football, becomes top-rated recruit in Tigers' 2026 class
Memphis football is adding some speed to its 2026 recruiting class. Jude Hall — a 3-star wide receiver from Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, South Carolina — announced his commitment to the Tigers on June 21. He is on an official visit to Memphis this weekend. Advertisement Hall was previously committed to Duke. He has offers from several Power 4 conference schools, including South Carolina. Hall made 57 catches for 795 yards and five touchdowns in 2024. He's also a state champion in the 400 meter hurdles. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Hall becomes the top-rated recruit in Memphis' 2026 class, according to 247Sports. The Tigers came into Saturday with the No. 67-ranked recruiting class in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. That's second in the AAC behind only South Florida. Hall will join a Memphis receiver room that has undergone plenty of change in the past year. Stalwarts Roc Taylor, Demeer Blankumsee and Koby Drake are gone, so there are lots of spots up for grabs heading into the 2025 season. That could be the case in 2026 as well. Memphis kicks off its 2025 season on Aug. 30 against Chattanooga. Advertisement Reach sports writer Jonah Dylan at or on X @thejonahdylan. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: 3-star receiver Jude Hall commits to Memphis football, Ryan Silverfield
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Boston Red Sox prospect has ‘massive body,' getting ‘ton of swing and miss'
Pitching prospect Payton Tolle has reached Double A just 11 outings (10 starts) into his professional career. The Red Sox informed the 22-year-old lefty, who Baseball America ranks No. 84 among its Top 100 prospects, that he was being promoted to Portland right after his dominant start Sunday. He was up to 97.7 mph with his fastball and recorded 21 swings and misses for High-A Greenville against Greensboro. He allowed one run, five hits and one walk while striking out nine in 6 innings. Boston drafted Tolle in the second round (50th overall) in 2024 out of TCU where he threw his heater 90-96 mph and mostly sat in the 91-93 mph range. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and the Red Sox saw that the 6-foot-7, 270-pounder's fastball was already difficult to hit in the low-90s because of its ride and the extension in his delivery. 'You look at it like, 'OK, what does this guy do really well? What makes him unique?' And it's this elite extension, fastball profile gets a ton of swing and miss on it,' Breslow said. 'And you say, 'OK, he's pitching 90-94. What happens if this takes a step forward?' Then you get a chance to get something really elite.' His fastball has been elite and it has led to a ton of punch-outs. He averaged 14.3 strikeouts per nine innings at Greenville. He struck out 38.3% of the batters he faced. He had a combined 55 swings and misses in his final three starts for the Drive. 'Credit to him for all the work because he's been up to 98 and we see that he's a guy who could survive on probably 75% fastballs,' Breslow said. How did Tolle — who also throws a sweeper, changeup, curveball and slider — increase his velo? He began using weight balls, a common practice among pitchers in the Red Sox system under Breslow's regime. He also has cleaned up his mechanics to make him more on time. He thinks his work in the weight room and knowing his body might be the two biggest factors. 'You start with the frame — like massive body," Breslow said. 'Great kid who works really hard, has totally bought into the development opportunities that we put in front of him. He's gotten bigger and stronger, believe it or not.' Early also has increased velo Tolle joins another dominant lefty, Connelly Early, in the Portland rotation. Early, a 23-year-old who Boston drafted out of Virginia in the fifth round in 2023, also has increased his velocity. And like Tolle, he already had an ability to get a lot of swing and miss before his velocity increased. 'He's been up to 96 and change,' Breslow said. 'So yeah, the stuff has definitely ticked up but great pitchability. The ability to throw multiple pitches in the zone — fastball/changeup combination and breaking ball. We started seeing it last year and he's just picked up.' Early is 5-1 with a 2.17 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 11 outings (eight starts). He's averaging 13.4 strikeouts per nine innings. He has struck out 35.4% of the batters he has faced. Opponents have batted .207 against him. Tibbs off to strong start James Tibbs III, who the Red Sox acquired in the Rafael Devers trade, went 2-for-3 with an RBI and walk in Portland's 5-3 win over Binghamton. He's 7-for-22 (.318) with a .407 on-base percentage, one triple, one double, three RBIs, three runs, three walks and six strikeouts in six games with Portland. Holobetz lowers ERA to 3.14 John Holobetz, who the Red Sox acquired from the Brewers in the Quinn Priester trade in April, allowed one run, three hits and no walks while striking out five in High-A Greenville's 2-1 loss to Rome. The 22-year-old righty, who the Brewers picked in the fifth round last year, is 3-2 with a 3.14 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in eight outings (seven starts) for Greenville. More On Red Sox Prospects Red Sox prospect earns weekly minor league honor for second time this season Red Sox 'Big 3′ join trio of elite Boston company Boston Red Sox prospect 'The Password' goes deep twice in WooSox' win Red Sox hard-throwing prospect, two others combine for Portland no-hitter Red Sox prospect Blaze Jordan batting .348 since promotion to Worcester Read the original article on MassLive.
