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Connor Shaw's nonprofit and Prisma Health team up on CPR education

Plus, a new bloodmobile named Bloodhound hits the road in Greenville County.

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Connor Shaw's nonprofit teams up with Prisma Health to expand CPR education

Over 42AEDs HRTHUDL has placed in South Carolina communities

Shaw says the focus is on parks and rec facilities.

Source: WIS News 10

If you've ever wondered whether CPR and an really work, Connor Shaw is proof. The former South Carolina quarterback collapsed in September 2025 while coaching his son's flag football game in Simpsonville. He sat down with WIS and said, "It's kind of hard to believe I'm just over a year from my sudden cardiac arrest."

His nonprofit, , places AEDs in public spaces and promotes hands-only CPR training. FOX Carolina reports it is partnering with Prisma Health to expand CPR education, and Prisma also donated $50,000. Bystander CPR can double or triple a person's chances of surviving a cardiac event.

Prisma gave $50,000, and each AED costs around $1,500

$50,000
donated by Prisma Health to HRTHUDL
$1,500
is about what one AED usually costs

Source: FOX Carolina News

  • Today: HRTHUDL charity golf tournament, Solina Golf Club, West Columbia
  • Proceeds: AEDs for Columbia Police Department patrol vehicles
  • Group's goal: AEDs for athletic fields, police officers and more

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The Blood Connection unveils Bloodhound, a new bloodmobile, as the holidays near

If you give blood, watch for a new bus. unveiled a bloodmobile named Bloodhound Wednesday in downtown Greenville. A grant from the Greenville Health Authority paid for it, and the community picked the name in a vote through 6AM City.

Mobile drives supply about 70% of Greenville County's blood

70%share of Greenville County's blood supply from mobile drives

Source: WYFF

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share of Greenville County's blood supply from mobile drives70%

Inside, the beds recline, and a new device checks iron levels through the thumb with no finger prick. Elliott Kelley of The Blood Connection said, "Blood donors get busy during the holidays and start missing appointments."

One bus is expected to yield more than 1 million blood products

Source: WYFF

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Donors expected340K
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  • Find or host a drive: thebloodconnection.org
  • In high demand: Type O donors, especially O negative
  • Roadside kit: jumper cables, flashlight, blanket, first-aid kit

Driving more as it gets colder? FOX Carolina says experts recommend checking tire pressure, batteries and lights. We suggest doing it before the first cold snap.

News Notes

Fiber damage

Since Simpsonville's online portal went live in May, the city has received 90 submissions about property and neighborhood damage from fiber optic installation. City officials say most of those cases are now addressed or resolved. FOX Carolina News

90fiber-damage submissions to Simpsonville's portal since May

Most of those cases are now addressed or resolved, city officials say.

Source: FOX Carolina News

Penny tax

Mauldin is one of four Greenville County cities that passed a 1% sales tax referendum. The city estimates it will raise $24.5 million over the eight-year term, with $19.6 million going to infrastructure projects. WYFF

Autism stickers

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office announced its Safe Outcomes program, which uses a small sticker on a back windshield or front door to signal that someone with autism may be inside. Stickers are available at the Sheriff's Office Central Annex, 1200 Pendleton Street. FOX Carolina News

Veterans Day

Several events this weekend honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The SC Veterans Upstate Salute returns to Fluor Field with military demonstrations, aircraft and live music, and downtown Anderson hosts the Anderson County Veterans Parade. GoUpstate

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The Wrap

Molly Perry of The Front Porch in downtown Simpsonville has been getting ready since last March. The shop hosts a Christmas Open House Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., with refreshments and a prize drawing. Fa-la-la, early birds.

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Connor Shaw's nonprofit and Prisma Health team up on CPR education

Plus, a new bloodmobile named Bloodhound hits the road in Greenville County.

The TLDR

  1. Connor Shaw's HRTHUDL partners with Prisma Health on CPR
  2. The Blood Connection unveils its new bus, Bloodhound
  3. Simpsonville's fiber damage portal has 90 submissions
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