Moving business rolls on in Upstate South Carolina
In Greenville Spartanburg area, house movers report booming demand as development pushes people to relocate homes. Cox Moving Co. notes most work stays local, with Greenville County issuing 10 to 32 moving permits annually. Examples include relocations tied to the airport build and BMW plant, plus a couple moving a 1966 brick ranch to new land, expanding to a 3000 square foot home. Costs rise with distance and complex reconnections of utilities.
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Cherrydale Mansion Moves Toward Furman Alumni House
The 1840s Cherrydale mansion donated by the Stone family will be relocated from the Umbro International site to Furman University two miles away to become an alumni house. The 34 foot high trailer must clear Duke Power lines raised to 37 feet by replacing poles, with traffic lights removed and reset. March 7 and 8 are planned move dates as Furman officials manage the complex coordination and costs.
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Board approves tougher PRAXIS I scores for teachers
South Carolina education officials set higher benchmark scores for PRAXIS I, the entry test for aspiring teachers. The test replaces the former Education Entrance Exam used since 1984, with reading writing and math sections. Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum cites strengthening educator quality as the board’s aim.
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