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How Austin Smotherman won BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament on Korn Ferry Tour
GREER − The champagne went everywhere but Austin Smotherman's mouth. The 31-year-old pro golfer had just won his second Korn Ferry Tour title after making a birdie on the par-4 18th hole on June 18 in the BMW Charity Pro-Am. He couldn't contain his excitement, nor could his team, which drenched him with bubbly dripping from his hat to his game-winning golf club. Advertisement "My voice is probably slowly on its way out right now," Smotherman said. "I let out a couple of screams on that last putt. That'll definitely be a moment I never forget." Three of his five bridies in the fourth round at Thornblade Club came on the final four holes. Smotherman shot 4-under 71 to finish at 25-under 260 and a three-shot victory over Sebastian Cappelen, Pierceson Coody, and Carl Yaun. He won his first Korn Ferry Tour title in 2021 at the Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation in Nashville, paving his way to the PGA Tour for the first time. And although his first win was important, this one resonated a tad bit more. Advertisement "This one's pretty special," Smotherland said. "I've never really made a putt like that to win on the last hole. It's so cool, and I wish I could recreate that moment every week. You don't always expect long putts like that to go in. But, I couldn't have drawn it up any better." Smotherland has a newfound appreciation for Greenville. The California native said Greenville is the place he'd visit "whenever we want him to." MORE: Here are celebrities coming to the 2025 BMW Pro-Am golf tournament including Clint Dempsey "I did a lot of walking downtown, got to be by the water," he said. "Greenville's been a great host, and it's incredible to win a championship like this in such a vibrant city." Advertisement Kamryn Jackson covers high school and college sports for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Greenville News, Anderson Independent Mail, and the USA TODAY Network. Please email her at KEJackson@ for story ideas and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @KamxJack This article originally appeared on Greenville News: How Austin Smotherman won BMW Charity Pro-Am on Korn Ferry Tour
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28-05-2025
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Man Abducted Woman and Killed Her — Then Turned the Gun on Himself
Nathan Orlando Cureton allegedly kidnapped 24-year-old Taylor Gennalee Maraj at gunpoint on Interstate 85 in South Carolina After shooting Maraj, Cureton continued driving before turning the gun on himself Authorities confirmed the kidnapping through video evidence and are still investigating the incident A South Carolina man kidnapped a woman on a highway and killed her before turning the gun on himself. Nathan Orlando Cureton, 38, allegedly shot and killed 24-year-old Taylor Gennalee Maraj before killing himself on May 24, according to Greenville News, WYFF News 4 and WSPA-TV, who cited the Mauldin Police Department. At approximately 11:40 a.m., authorities received a report of the kidnapping, Mauldin police previously said in a statement. When officers arrived, nobody was there, but police confirmed through video evidence that a male with a gun forced a woman into a blue Subaru Impreza. Police said that Cureton shot Maraj, who was trapped inside the Subaru Impreza, Greenville News reported, citing police. He then continued to drive before turning the gun and shooting himself. Both the suspect and victim were found by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office on Interstate 85 at approximately 12:30 p.m., the police statement said the victim was transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive. The Mauldin Police Department are still investigating the kidnapping and murder-sucide, they said in their statement. Authorities believe the two knew each other, but the exact nature of their relationship is still under investigation. Read the original article on People
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28-05-2025
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Man Abducted Woman and Killed Her — Then Turned the Gun on Himself
Nathan Orlando Cureton allegedly kidnapped 24-year-old Taylor Gennalee Maraj at gunpoint on Interstate 85 in South Carolina After shooting Maraj, Cureton continued driving before turning the gun on himself Authorities confirmed the kidnapping through video evidence and are still investigating the incident A South Carolina man kidnapped a woman on a highway and killed her before turning the gun on himself. Nathan Orlando Cureton, 38, allegedly shot and killed 24-year-old Taylor Gennalee Maraj before killing himself on May 24, according to Greenville News, WYFF News 4 and WSPA-TV, who cited the Mauldin Police Department. At approximately 11:40 a.m., authorities received a report of the kidnapping, Mauldin police previously said in a statement. When officers arrived, nobody was there, but police confirmed through video evidence that a male with a gun forced a woman into a blue Subaru Impreza. Police said that Cureton shot Maraj, who was trapped inside the Subaru Impreza, Greenville News reported, citing police. He then continued to drive before turning the gun and shooting himself. Both the suspect and victim were found by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office on Interstate 85 at approximately 12:30 p.m., the police statement said the victim was transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive. The Mauldin Police Department are still investigating the kidnapping and murder-sucide, they said in their statement. Authorities believe the two knew each other, but the exact nature of their relationship is still under investigation. Read the original article on People
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15-05-2025
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Greenville engineer joins 2026 race for Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat
A Greenville engineer plans to join the race against Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in the 2026 midterm election. Lee Johnson launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate on May 14. He is an engineer and businessman, according to his campaign website. Johnson said in a statement that he wasn't born into politics, and he grew up in a construction family where he learned to operate heavy equipment before he could drive. 'Lindsey Graham built a career for himself,' Johnson said. 'I've spent my life building for others. According to his campaign announcement, he wants to protect Social Security and Medicaid. He is also running on lower prescription drug costs and affordable healthcare. More: 'Let's do this,' Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina announces bid for NRSC, what to know Johnson is among three Democrats running to take Graham's senate seat — which he has held since 2002. The other two Democratic candidates are Catherine Fleming Bruce and Kyle Freeman. Graham will also face one Republican challenger, Mark Lynch, and two independent candidates, Jack Ellison and Reece Wright-McDonald. President Donald Trump notably endorsed Graham's reelection campaign in a Truth Social post in March. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Gov. Henry McMaster have also agreed to chair Graham's campaign. This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Greenville engineer announces bid for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat
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09-05-2025
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Tracktivity: Inside a Flower
Kids in Parks provides a network of kid-friendly hiking adventures for families to enjoy! Learn more: May 2025: More than 175 things to do in Greenville, Spartanburg and beyond! On the Shelf: Books for kids who love mom, dinosaurs and houseplants – because reading is for everyone Mental health in the moment Healthy start, healthy you – May classes and programs for your growing family Your guide to May arts classes, family fun, learning and more Money talks: Teach your kids about saving and spending Headed to Fluor Field with your kids? Here's what to know Weekly events: Artisphere, Wild Things, celebrating moms This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Tracktivity: Flowering plants reproduce by pollination
