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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrating 10 years, Reedy Reels Film Festival showcases region's independent filmmaking
A celebration of regional and local independent filmmakers returns to Greenville's West End with the 10-year anniversary of the 2025 Reedy Reels Film Festival. The South Carolina Children's Theatre will host the three-day festival March 28-30 that showcases independently produced films and features artist workshops, an opening night VIP party, and genre-based awards for 30-plus motion pictures. The theatre is located at 153 Augusta St. 'These creators pour their heart, soul, and finances into bringing their artistic visions to life," said Matt Foster, co-founder of Reedy Reels. "Our festival engages the community and creates exposure for local and student filmmakers, providing them with a platform they would not otherwise have.' This year's festival will include films from Richard Rossi and Frank Sanza. Rossi's movie titled "Lucy & the Lake Monster" was co-written alongside retired Greenville teacher Kelly Tabor. Sanza is best known for his film, The Short Game, produced by his Delaware-based Slingshot17 Productions. Reedy Reels Film Festival will also feature South Carolina-based filmmakers Destiny Macon, Yasmin J. Lee, Clemson professor David Donar, Joy Stamp, and Nathan Maze, among others. "For 10 years, you, the incredible Greenville community, have embraced the magic of independent cinema, turning Reedy Reels into a vibrant platform for storytelling and artistic expression," Foster added. More: Anderson D5 to honor renaming of Fine Arts Center for 'Black Panther' star, what to know The festival opens on March 28 with a VIP red carpet reception. Those attending can meet filmmakers, industry professionals, and other cinematography enthusiasts before the first screenings. Throughout the weekend, attendees can spend full days at screenings featuring various categories, including drama, comedy, horror, animation, documentary, and student-made films. In addition, the Reedy Reels will give aspiring filmmakers and other festival-goers the opportunity to interact with industry professionals during workshops. The festival concludes with 13 awards presented across multiple categories. Among the awards are Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Best College Student Film, a People's Choice Award, and The Reedy Reels Film of Distinction Award. Tickets can be purchased for individual screening sessions, entire weekend access, and category-based film viewing. The cost ranges from $10-$120. All tickets can be confirmed and purchased on Food Bracket: Elite Eight: Who makes the Upstate's best pizza? Vote in our March Madness-style bracket For information, visit: or their profile on FilmFreeway. – A.J. Jackson covers business, the food & dining scene and downtown culture for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at ajackson@ and follow him on X (formally Twitter) @ajhappened. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Sign up today for a digital subscription. This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Reedy Reels Film Festival celebrates 10th anniversary, SC filmmakers
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Cheesecake Factory Shares New Spring Menu Items
(WSYR-TV) — The Cheesecake Factory came by our studio to share their new Spring menu items. Recently, the menu added over 20 new menu items, including five vegetarian options like the Thai Stir Fried Noodles. The Syracuse General Manager, Shawn Reed and Executive Kitchen Manager, Matt Foster showed us how to prepare the new Asian Cucumber Salad. The ingredients for the cucumber salad includes cucumbers, soy sauce, chili oil and more. To find the closest Cheesecake Factory near you, please head over to The Cheesecake Factory website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train
A measles case was confirmed in a person who traveled to Washington, D.C., on an Amtrak train, according to the D.C. Department of Health (DC Health). The person visited multiple locations while contagious, including the southbound Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 Train and Union Station on March 19 as well as a MedStar Urgent Care in Adams Morgan on March 22, DC Health said in a press release on Tuesday. DC Health said it is currently working to inform people who were at these locations that they may have been exposed. MORE: Measles vaccinations are increasing in some areas hit hard by cases: Officials Health officials are specifying that people who are "not immune" are most at-risk of infection. This includes those who are unvaccinated or who have never contracted measles before. DC Health did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment. "DC Public Health has notified Amtrak of a confirmed case of measles in a customer traveling on Amtrak Train 175 from New York to Washington Union Station on Wednesday, March 19," Amtrak said in a statement on Wednesday. "Amtrak is reaching out directly to customers who were on this train to notify them of possible exposure." The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene also released a statement on Wednesday, saying it is "aware" of the confirmed case and the patient's travel. "Public Health agencies routinely exchange information when exposures occur in other localities, and we are in communication with the DC Department of Health on this matter," the statement read in part. MORE: RFK Jr. claims measles can be treated with vitamin A, linked to poor diet. Here's what science says The CDC has confirmed 378 measles cases so far this year in at least 17 states: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont and Washington. This is likely an undercount due to delays in states reporting cases to the federal health agency. Health officials are encouraging those who have never been vaccinated before to receive the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. The CDC currently recommends that people receive two vaccine doses, the first at ages 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old. One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective, the CDC says. Most vaccinated adults don't need a booster. ABC News' Matt Foster and Othon Leyva contributed to this report. Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train originally appeared on
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Measles cases reported in New Jersey, Kentucky amid ongoing outbreak in Texas
More measles cases are being confirmed across the United States as health officials work to treat patients in an ongoing outbreak in Texas. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and the Franklin County Health Department announced on Wednesday a confirmed case of measles in an adult resident, the first in the state in two years. The departments said the resident recently traveled internationally to an area where measles is spreading. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, health officials confirmed two new measles cases in Bergen County linked to a patient whose case was confirmed earlier this month. Officials haven't found any links between the cases in Kentucky and New Jersey, and there's no evidence the cases in Kentucky or New Jersey are connected to the outbreak in Texas, which has so far sickened 124 people and led to one death in an unvaccinated school-aged child. MORE: Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated Kentucky health officials are now attempting to contact anyone the infected resident may have come into contact with. The resident attended a Planet Fitness in Frankfort on Feb. 17 while contagious, officials said. "Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world," KDPH Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack said in a statement. "Fortunately, measles can be prevented with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is safe and effective. Vaccines are an essential tool to keep children and adults safe and healthy." An official briefed on the situation told ABC News on Thursday that the new cases in New Jersey are members of the same family and were not vaccinated. Because they are in the same family, public health officials are hopeful public spread will have been limited. The original case tested positive after traveling internationally. The New Jersey Department of Health said people may have been exposed to measles if they visited Englewood Hospital's Emergency Department on Feb. 5. Health officials said people who were exposed could develop symptoms until as late as March 6. MORE: Measles cases are rising in US as Texas outbreak grows. Should we be concerned? Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials have been urging anyone who isn't vaccinated to receive the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. The CDC currently recommends that people receive two vaccine doses, the first at ages 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old. One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective. Most vaccinated adults don't need a booster. Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC. However, CDC data shows vaccination rates have been lagging in recent years. ABC News' Matt Foster contributed to this report. Measles cases reported in New Jersey, Kentucky amid ongoing outbreak in Texas originally appeared on
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Measles cases reported in New Jersey, Kentucky amid ongoing outbreak in Texas
More measles cases are being confirmed across the United States as health officials work to treat patients in an ongoing outbreak in Texas. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and the Franklin County Health Department announced on Wednesday a confirmed case of measles in an adult resident, the first in the state in two years. The departments said the resident recently traveled internationally to an area where measles is spreading. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, health officials confirmed two new measles cases in Bergen County linked to a patient whose case was confirmed earlier this month. Officials haven't found any links between the cases in Kentucky and New Jersey, and there's no evidence the cases in Kentucky or New Jersey are connected to the outbreak in Texas, which has so far sickened 124 people and led to one death in an unvaccinated school-aged child. MORE: Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated Kentucky health officials are now attempting to contact anyone the infected resident may have come into contact with. The resident attended a Planet Fitness in Frankfort on Feb. 17 while contagious, officials said. "Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world," KDPH Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack said in a statement. "Fortunately, measles can be prevented with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is safe and effective. Vaccines are an essential tool to keep children and adults safe and healthy." An official briefed on the situation told ABC News on Thursday that the new cases in New Jersey are members of the same family and were not vaccinated. Because they are in the same family, public health officials are hopeful public spread will have been limited. The original case tested positive after traveling internationally. The New Jersey Department of Health said people may have been exposed to measles if they visited Englewood Hospital's Emergency Department on Feb. 5. Health officials said people who were exposed could develop symptoms until as late as March 6. MORE: Measles cases are rising in US as Texas outbreak grows. Should we be concerned? Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials have been urging anyone who isn't vaccinated to receive the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. The CDC currently recommends that people receive two vaccine doses, the first at ages 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old. One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective. Most vaccinated adults don't need a booster. Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC. However, CDC data shows vaccination rates have been lagging in recent years. ABC News' Matt Foster contributed to this report. Measles cases reported in New Jersey, Kentucky amid ongoing outbreak in Texas originally appeared on
