Greenville County high school marching band to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade
HERE’S CAROLYN MARK WYFF NEWS FOUR AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. THE CLOUDS ARE ARRIVING. THEN COMES THE COLD RAIN. I’M TRACKING HIGHS IN THE 40S TOMORROW. I’LL GO TOWN BY TOWN. HOW MUCH? YOU’LL SEE. WE JUST HEARD THE GUY YELLING FOR HELP AND THE GLASS WINDOW WAS ALREADY BROKEN OUT. WORKERS RECALLING A DEADLY SCENE HERE AT THE BUDGET INN. I’M MIKE PAYTON IN GREENVILLE COUNTY. I’LL TELL YOU WHY. INVESTIGATORS ARE CALLING THIS CASE SUSPICIOUS. THERE’S A LOT OF ASSUMPTIONS YOU’RE PUTTING THERE, COUNSELOR, THAT I PROBABLY WOULDN’T REACH WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO VERIFY. ATTEMPTED MURDER. AN ALLEGED HIT MAN AND A DEADLY CAR WRECK. THE STATE RESTS, AND THE DEFENSE MAKES ITS CASE. MEETING IN THE OVAL OFFICE, PRESIDENT ELECT DONALD TRUMP AND PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN SHAKING HANDS AS THE TRANSITION OF POWER BEGINS IN WASHINGTON. FIRST, AT SIX, COLDER TEMPERATURES ARE HERE AND RAIN IS ON THE WAY. TODAY AND TOMORROW ARE LIVE SUPER DOPPLER FOUR IMPACT DAYS. LET’S GET YOU OUTSIDE NOW AND TAKE A LIVE LOOK FROM OUR HILTON GREENVILLE SKYCAM. A REALLY NICE NIGHT AND IT’S BEEN A GREAT DAY. BUT CHIEF METEOROLOGIST CHRIS JUSTUS IS HERE. AND CHRIS, WE CAN EXPECT SOAKING RAIN TOMORROW. POSSIBLY. YEAH, IT’S GOING TO BE A WASHOUT IN THE MORNING. YOU’LL WANT TO TAKE THAT INTO CONSIDERATION. COLD RAIN. WE’RE TALKING LOW 40S AND JUST COMING DOWN OUTSIDE. WE’RE AT 50 IN ASHEVILLE, 54 IN GREENVILLE RIGHT NOW. LET ME SHOW YOU HOW WE GET THERE. WELL, FIRST, THE CLOUDS HAVE MOVED IN IN EARNEST. I MEAN, WE HAD CLEAR SKIES TO CLOUDY BEFORE YOU KNEW IT. AND HERE ARE THE RAIN. IT’S GOING TO BE MOVING IN SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT, MAYBE EVEN EARLIER THAN THAT. IN AREAS LIKE NORTHEAST GEORGIA. SO MAKE SURE YOU TUNE BACK IN AT 11:00 BEFORE YOU GO TO BED. 50 IN ASHEVILLE, 52 IN SPARTANBURG. AS WE LOOK AT THE SKY CAM RIGHT NOW OVER GREENVILLE CLOUDY JUST LOOKS LIKE IT’S COOL OUT. AND IT IS 54. EAST WINDS AT ABOUT SIX MILES PER HOUR. NOW MOVING FORWARD HERE WE’RE GOING TO SEE THE 12 HOUR FORECAST PLAY OUT LIKE THIS 40 SHOWING UP WITH RAIN AND WIDESPREAD RAIN AT THAT COMING UP. I’LL SHOW YOU WHEN THAT MOVES OUT AND WHAT YOUR WEEKEND IS LOOKING LIKE. ALL RIGHT CHRIS, WE APPRECIATE IT. RIGHT NOW GREENVILLE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING THE DEATHS OF TWO MEN INSIDE A MOTEL. IT ALL HAPPENED AT THE BUDGET INN ON BRUCE ROAD. AND THAT IS WHERE WE FIND OUR MAYA PEYTON, WHO HAS THE LATEST FROM INVESTIGATORS. MAYA. MARK. AND CAROL, WORKERS. TELL ME THAT THE SCREAMS FROM INSIDE THAT MOTEL ROOM WILL NOT BE EASY TO FORGET. THEY SAY THE PEOPLE INSIDE WERE SCREAMING FOR THEIR LIVES. THEY WERE SCREAMING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP THEM. NOW, DEPUTIES SAY THEY RESPONDED JUST BEFORE 945. THIS MORNING. HERE TO THE BUDGET IN GREENVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS TWO MEN WERE FOUND DEAD INSIDE THIS ROOM AND A THIRD PERSON WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL. ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATORS, THE WINDOW OF THE ROOM WAS BUSTED OUT FROM THE INSIDE SCENES. THEY ARE STILL IN THE EARLY STAGES AND THEY ARE UNSURE HOW THE EVENTS HERE PLAYED OUT. EMPLOYEE AND RESIDENT OF THE MOTEL, ANGELA WRIGHT, SAYS SHE HEARD THE SCREAMS OF THE MEN INSIDE THAT ROOM. INVESTIGATORS SAY THERE ARE DETAILS THAT MAKE THIS CASE VERY SUSPICIOUS. NERVES IS ALREADY UP. I HAD A BAD PANIC ATTACK AND COLLAPSED OUT BACK WHEN EVERYTHING TOOK PLACE. SO I MEAN, I DON’T KNOW WHAT MORE TO SAY, BUT YOU KNOW, IT’S DEVASTATING. I’M GOING TO HAVE MY GUARD UP ON ALL THE TIME NOW. WELL, THE CORONER IS FAMILIAR WITH THE MOTEL AND SAYS HE HAS BEEN HERE FOR A FIRE AND MULTIPLE DRUG OVERDOSES. I ALSO WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY DO HAVE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE FROM THE MOTEL. AND IT COULD APPEAR THAT SOMEONE ELSE WAS INSIDE OF THAT ROOM. BUT RIGHT NOW, INVESTIGATORS DO CONTINUE TO REMIND US THAT IT’S VERY TOO EARLY TO TELL. ALSO, WANT TO NOTE, I DID ASK INVESTIGATORS IF THERE WAS A WEAPON THAT WAS USED IN THIS CASE, AND THEY TOLD ME THEY ARE UNABLE TO ANSWER THAT RIGHT NOW, BUT MORE ANSWERS WILL COME AS EARLY AS TOMORROW. IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, I’M MAYA PAYTON, WYFF NEWS FOUR. THANK YOU MAYA. A SOUTH CAROLINA MAN IS STANDING TRIAL ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AND TRYING TO KILL A GREENVILLE ATTORNEY ACTING AS AN ALLEGED HIT MAN. PEYTON FURTADO IS COVERING THIS TRIAL FOR US TODAY AND HAS BEEN COVERING THIS CASE FOR MONTHS. SHE’S LIVE WITH TODAY’S FINDINGS NOW. PEYTON. YEAH. GOOD EVENING. MARK AND CAROL. THE DEFENSE CALLED SIX AT LEAST SIX WITNESSES TODAY. THEY ALL LINED UP IN THE HALLWAY WAITING FOR HOURS AS BOTH THE STATE AND THE DEFENSE QUESTIONED WITNESSES AND EXPERTS ALIKE FOR WHAT FELT LIKE HOURS. WHAT WERE HOURS TODAY? NOW, SOME OF THEM ARE GOING TO HAVE TO COME BACK TOMORROW, BECAUSE COURT HAS LET OUT FOR THE DAY. IT’S GOING TO START BACK UP AT 930 TOMORROW MORNING. NOW, WHILE THE STATE ARGUED A FIRED BULLET CASING FOUND UNDER TRAVIS DOUGLAS DRIVER’S SEAT THE DAY HE WAS ARRESTED INDICATES HE SHOT ATTORNEY J.P. BAUM. THE DEFENSE HELD THAT BECAUSE OF DOUGLAS’S MILITARY RECORD, HE WOULD HAVE KNOWN TO GET THAT CASING AFTER THE FACT. DAVID SMITH, THE MAN THE STATE SAYS WAS BEING SUED BY THIS LAW FIRM AND WHO, THEY SAY PUT DOUGLAS UP TO THE SHOOTING, MAY NOT HAVE. THE DEFENSE QUESTIONED A CELL PHONE FORENSICS EXPERT LATER ON TODAY WHO SAID IN HIS OPINION, TRAVIS DOUGLAS’S PHONE WAS NOT NEAR THE LAW FIRM. FROM 4 P.M. TO 7 P.M. THAT’S WHEN THAT VAN WAS THERE. AND THAT VIDEO, THAT’S WHY THE G. THAT’S WHY THE GEOFENCE, HE SAID. LAW ENFORCEMENT USED TO DO THIS RESEARCH, DIDN’T PICK IT UP. THE DAVID SMITH’S ANDROID WAS ITS GPS OFF? YES, SIR. WOULD IT SHOW UP IN A GEOFENCE? NO, SIR. AND TODAY, AS THE STATE RESTED, DEFENSE SOWED DOUBT THAT DOUGLAS WAS THE SHOOTER. INSTEAD, IT MADE A CASE FOR WHY LAW ENFORCEMENT SHOULD NOT HAVE OVERLOOKED OTHER SUSPECTS LIKE DAVID SMITH OR SOME OF DAVID SMITH’S FAMILY MEMBERS. LIKE HIS WIFE. THE DAY DOUGLAS WAS ARRESTED, GOOGLE SEARCHES FOUND THAT DAVID SMITH LOOKED UP THE MAXIMUM ACCESSORY TO ATTEMPTED MURDER AND THEN QUICK WILLED HIS HOUSE TO HIS WIFE THE DAY AFTER HE DIED IN A CAR WRECK, HE DROVE 105 MILES AN HOUR INTO A UTILITY POLE. NOW, THIS IS A VERY COMPLICATED CASE WITH A LOT OF BACKGROUND, A LOT OF CONTEXT. WE HAVE ALL OF THAT FOR YOU ON WYFF4.COM LIVE IN GREENVILLE COUNTY. I’M PEYTON FURTADO FOR WYFF NEWS FOUR. PEYTON. THANK YOU. NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT A MAN ACCUSED OF STEALING MORE THAN A HALF DOZEN CARS FROM MEALS ON WHEELS, THEN SETTING THE CAR LOT ON FIRE. 53 YEAR OLD CHARLES CHAMBERS WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED EARLIER THIS MONTH. ANDERSON COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY HE WAS ACCUSED IN A SIMILAR CRIME BACK IN 2016. INVESTIGATORS SAY DETECTIVES WERE ABLE TO LOCATE ALL THE STOLEN CARS FROM MEALS ON WHEELS. NO WORD ON A MOTIVE FOR THE CRIMES. CHAMBERS DENIES ANY WRONGDOING. SEVERAL PEOPLE AND ANIMALS IN PICKENS COUNTY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO RABIES. THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SAYS A KITTEN FOUND NEAR PUMPKINTOWN HIGHWAY AND HOLDEN STREET IN PICKENS TESTED POSITIVE FOR RABIES. THREE PEOPLE WERE EXPOSED AND ONE DOG WAS EXPOSED AND WILL BE QUARANTINED. A RABID SKUNK WAS ALSO FOUND NEAR A STORE IN IRELAND. ROADS IN EASLEY. ONE PERSON AND SEVERAL OTHER ANIMALS WERE QUARANTINED. PRESIDENT ELECT DONALD TRUMP MET WITH PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IN THE OVAL OFFICE TODAY. TRUMP IS IN WASHINGTON WORKING ON HIS TRANSITION BACK TO THE WHITE HOUSE IN JANUARY IN THEIR OVAL OFFICE MEETING, THE TWO SHOOK HANDS AND TALKED ABOUT THE NEED FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION. PRESIDENT BIDEN HAS SOUGHT TO STICK TO HIS INSISTENCE THAT THE PEACEFUL TRANSFER OF POWER IS CRITICAL, AND HE HAS VOWED SINCE ELECTION DAY THAT HIS ADMINISTRATION WOULD HAND OVER THE REINS. CONGRATULATIONS. THANK YOU. AND LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING A LIKE WE SAID, A SMOOTH TRANSITION. POLITICS IS TOUGH AND IT’S IN MANY CASES NOT A VERY NICE WORLD, BUT IT IS A NICE WORLD TODAY. AND I APPRECIATE VERY MUCH. NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT WILL HAVE MORE FROM THE MEETING COMING UP AT 630. SAMARITAN BIOLOGICS AND IS EXPANDING IN GREENVILLE COUNTY. THE $5 MILLION INVESTMENT WILL CREATE 85 NEW JOBS. THE COMPANY DEVELOPS, MANUFACTURES AND DISTRIBUTES PRODUCTS FOR WOUND CARE AND SURGICAL APPLICATIONS. SAMARITAN BIOLOGICS WILL LEASE A FACILITY AT THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ICAR CAMPUS. OPERATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE ONLINE IN JANUARY. ONE UPSTATE UNIVERSITY IS OFFERING FREE TUITION TO ELIGIBLE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENTS. BOB JONES UNIVERSITY HAS UNVEILED ITS NEW S.C. FREE TUITION GUARANTEE. IT COVERS UP TO 100% OF TUITION AND PROGRAM FEES. AFTER APPLYING ALL OTHER AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND INSTITUTIONAL AID. THOSE FROM FAMILIES WITH AN ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME OF $100,000 OR LESS ON FAFSA ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM. WE JUST THINK THAT WITH INFLATION, WHERE IT’S AT AND WITH ALL THE CHALLENGES THAT PEOPLE ARE FACING ECONOMICALLY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THAT WE SAID THIS YEAR, LET’S JUST MAKE IT FREE FOR MOST SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILIES. TO QUALIFY STUDENTS MUST BE ADMITTED TO A 2 OR 4 YEAR PROGRAM ANNUALLY. SUBMIT THE FAFSA APPLICATION BY
Greenville County high school marching band to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade
Updated: 9:05 PM EST Nov 13, 2024
The Riverside High School Marching Band announced that it has been selected to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines)This invitation marks a significant achievement for the band, as it will represent Greer and the Upstate of South Carolina on an international level.Riverside’s marching band, consisting of over 50 talented musicians and performers, will join over 8,000 performers from around the world in the heart of London.The band recently placed fifth at the South Carolina Band Directors Association State Championships, which is the best finish in the school’s history.The London New Year’s Day parade, a tradition since 1987, draws over half a million spectators and is broadcast to millions worldwide, making the event one of the largest and most-watched parades of its kind.“We are beyond excited to have this incredible opportunity to perform in such a historic event,” said Steve Yochum, president of the Riverside High School Band Boosters. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for our students, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and talent. Their hard work, combined with the unwavering support of our community, has made this moment possible.”According to the school, the band will perform an exciting repertoire of spirited and dynamic musical selections that showcase their musical skill and enthusiasm. The band is currently preparing for this special event, rehearsing with extra dedication to ensure they represent Greer and Riverside High School with pride.“We are so honored to be a part of the London New Year’s Day Parade,” said Kris Bence, director of bands at Riverside High School. “This will be an unforgettable experience for our students, and a chance for them to perform on the world stage. It’s also an opportunity to connect with other young musicians from around the world, sharing the universal language of music.”London’s annual parade not only celebrates music, but also brings together cultures from across the globe, fostering international friendship and unity.
The Riverside High School Marching Band announced that it has been selected to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade.
(Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines)
This invitation marks a significant achievement for the band, as it will represent Greer and the Upstate of South Carolina on an international level.
Riverside’s marching band, consisting of over 50 talented musicians and performers, will join over 8,000 performers from around the world in the heart of London.
The band recently placed fifth at the South Carolina Band Directors Association State Championships, which is the best finish in the school’s history.
The London New Year’s Day parade, a tradition since 1987, draws over half a million spectators and is broadcast to millions worldwide, making the event one of the largest and most-watched parades of its kind.
“We are beyond excited to have this incredible opportunity to perform in such a historic event,” said Steve Yochum, president of the Riverside High School Band Boosters. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for our students, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and talent. Their hard work, combined with the unwavering support of our community, has made this moment possible.”
According to the school, the band will perform an exciting repertoire of spirited and dynamic musical selections that showcase their musical skill and enthusiasm. The band is currently preparing for this special event, rehearsing with extra dedication to ensure they represent Greer and Riverside High School with pride.
“We are so honored to be a part of the London New Year’s Day Parade,” said Kris Bence, director of bands at Riverside High School. “This will be an unforgettable experience for our students, and a chance for them to perform on the world stage. It’s also an opportunity to connect with other young musicians from around the world, sharing the universal language of music.”
London’s annual parade not only celebrates music, but also brings together cultures from across the globe, fostering international friendship and unity.
