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Asheville approves funds for post-Helene park recovery, Riverside Cemetery repairs

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville City Council approved several funding measures to support ongoing Helene recovery at area parks and historic locations during its Nov. 10 meeting. One resolution allows the city to transfer about $30.4 million in previously approved Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds to...

Asheville, NC · 16h
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thebluebanner.net

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UNC Asheville alumnus expresses concerns for Buncombe County after running for North Carolina Senate

UNC Asheville alumnus CJ Domingo ran for the North Carolina Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, campaigning on economic freedom, climate change and the effects of artificial intelligence on Buncombe County. Domingo, a 2014 UNCA graduate who majored in microbiology, decided to run after feeling unheard by local government officials....

Buncombe County, NC · 1d
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New Medicaid requirements set for 2027 raise concerns amid rising insurance costs

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — New Medicaid requirements are approaching, raising concerns about how changes to healthcare coverage could affect patients across western North Carolina. For many families, the cost of health insurance is already becoming difficult to manage. "We've seen folks who went from paying $150 last year, their...

Asheville, NC · 1d
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WLOS.com

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Mayor Manheimer, Council Member Smith bid farewell after election defeat

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer said goodbye during Asheville City Council's Nov. 10 meeting, closing out more than a decade of leadership in the city. “I know that all of you love this city as much as I do, and you're going to do great work...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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Everyone’s Talking About This South Carolina Town Where Groceries, Gas, And Rent Are Shockingly Cheap

Somewhere between the rolling Piedmont hills and the kind of quiet that actually lets you think, Laurens, South Carolina has been sitting on a secret that more people are finally starting to figure out. This small town in Laurens County is the kind of place that makes you wonder why...

Laurens, SC · 4d

WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 5d

FOX Carolina

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Seneca city administrator to retire at end of 2026, city to buy out contract

SENECA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Seneca reports it has mutually agreed to allow its city administrator to retire at the end of 2026. The city said the existing contract with T. Scott Moulder was nullified and amended to reflect the change in separation to December 31. The...

Seneca, SC · 10h

The Coconut Mama

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South Carolina neighborhood loses Piggly Wiggly as food bank sees more demand

South Carolina has lost another longtime neighborhood grocery store, following a separate Piggly Wiggly closing announcement in Myrtle Beach in October. The Piggly Wiggly at 1160 South Main Street in…

Greenwood, SC · 3d

unearththevoyage.com

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Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew, And Live Celtic Music Make This South Carolina Pub A Hidden Gem

Some of the best meals in South Carolina hide behind doors you might walk right past. I went in expecting a quick bite and came out planning my next visit before I even reached the car. Picture a warm plate of shepherd’s pie, a bowl of slow-cooked stew, and a...

South Carolina · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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3 Spartanburg County restaurants fail October inspections

Three Spartanburg County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture . Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections for establishments that received failing grades. In our coverage of food inspections around Spartanburg County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: JOY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD Location: 1935 E. Main St., Spartanburg During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified numerous out-of-compliance violations, including priority and priority foundation violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed removing gloves, putting the same gloves back on, using cell phones, and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. Inspectors found spray bottles without labels, cans of Raid stored throughout the facility, and a tube of grease stored with food items. Multiple dead bugs were observed in a

Spartanburg County, SC · 4d

WSPA 7News

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Some warming shelters to open this weekend in the Upstate

Several warming shelters across the Upstate could open this weekend.

Anderson County, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Queer Wellness Center opens new location in Greenville County to expand services

A center providing resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community held a grand opening in Greenville County Tuesday.

Greenville County, SC · 2d

hoodline.com

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544 Acres in Southern Spartanburg County Locked Away From Developers for Good

A sprawling 544-acre tract in southern Spartanburg County, covering stretches of the Tyger River and segments of Cane Creek, Motley Branch and smaller streams, is now permanently off-limits to developers. The land, owned by Wiley Fork Legacy LLC and managed by Johnson Management LLC, is protected by a conservation easement that bans residential and commercial development, subdividing the property, farming and clearing trees.

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

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South Carolina Women Turned a Former Meat-Processing Building Into a Food Market Supporting 300 Local Farmers

First-time visitors to this South Carolina food market may receive something unexpected: an entire loaf of freshly baked bread, offered as a welcome gift. It’s a small gesture that reflects the community-focused idea behind the business. Two mothers opened the market inside a former meat-processing building, hoping to connect...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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Fountain Inn considers next steps after Greenville Co. penny tax defeat

Fountain Inn officials are considering their next steps after Greenville County voters rejected a proposed penny tax that could have helped fund several of the city’s transportation priorities. The Greenville County Council voted in July to put a transportation sales and use tax on the November ballot, leaving voters...

Greenville County, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Greenville Housing Authority preserves 400+ affordable homes

As housing costs continue to rise across the Upstate, the Greenville Housing Authority is working to keep hundreds of apartments in Nicholtown affordable for current residents.

Greenville, SC · 3d

98.9 WORD

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Former Upstate cotton mill to be turned into housing

Former Upstate cotton mill to be turned into housing

Seneca, SC · 10h

wgog.com

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Zoning change sought for Seneca lakefront property

Seneca Planning Commission will convene a public hearing to consider a real estate company’s application for zoning change on more than 100 acres on a Lake Keowee peninsula. The property is 134 Indian Oaks Road, accessible by the South Cove Road. And the hearing will be 6 o’clock Monday night at city hall. Property owner Keowee Bluff LLC, identified as a real estate development company. The property is zoned Planned Development – Residential (PD-R). Proposed is what’s called a low-density residential development to include single family homes, cottages and lakefront lots. It’s the same property that earlier this year that, in the end, was rejected for a development that would have included a hotel.

Seneca, SC · 1d

greenvillejournal.com

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Simpsonville postpones Flock camera removal ordinance: City Council notes

Simpsonville City Council voted 5-2 to indefinitely postpone an ordinance that would discontinue the city’s acquisition, installation and operation automatic license plate reader technology. Councilmembers Chad O’Rear (Ward 1) and Sherry Roche (Ward 4) voted against the measure. Multiple members of council expressed concerns about what happens to...

Simpsonville, SC · 2d