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Upstate South Carolina city ranks among 'rattiest cities' in the US

Greenville, South Carolina, remains the state's "rattiest city" according to a 2026 Orkin report. The city dropped 10 spots to number 40 on the national list of most rat-infested cities. Orkin's list is based on the number of new rodent service calls to residences over a 12-month period. An Upstate...

Greenville, SC · 10d

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Spartanburg Co. road closure expected to last for months

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Spartanburg County will need to plan for a long-term road closure beginning later this month. According to Spartanburg County officials, Burnett Road is scheduled to close on Monday, Nov. 23, for a culvert replacement project. County leaders said the closure is expected to remain in place for about […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 12h

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Spartanburg fire chief placed on leave amid review of PPP loan

City of Spartanburg Fire Chief Pierre Brewton has been placed on paid administrative leave pending a third-party review into questions regarding a business he owns apart from his job with the city. Assistant Chief Will Smart will serve as the interim fire chief, according to an email from City Manager Chris Story to the fire department staff. Brewton, who grew up in Spartanburg, has served as the city's fire chief since 2024 . Before that, he served as the fire chief for Albemarle, North Carolina. During that period, he received a COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the federal government. Story said the third-party review concerns Brewton's handling of the loan. "We want to work through this process as quickly as possible," he added. A spokesperson with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed that the agency is looking into the situation. "SLED is aware of allegations involving the Spartanburg Fire Chief Pierre Brewton’s PPP loan and is reviewing tips provided to SLED on the matter at this time," the agency representative said. Brewton first worked for the City of Spartanburg in 1988. He joined the fire department staff in 1994. In a 2024 Herald-Journal article , he

Spartanburg, SC · 10h

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After delays, roundabout opens at busy Spartanburg Co. intersection

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A new roundabout is open to drivers in Spartanburg County after months of construction and delays. The roundabout is located at the intersection of Berry Shoals Road and Duncan Reidville Road, a busy area county leaders hope will become safer and more efficient for motorists. Construction on the project began […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

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Groundbreaking Held for 10 Affordable Housing Units in Sterling

At the corner of Calhoun and Jenkins streets, a modest two-story brick building became a legend to generations of high school students in the Sterling Community. The Huddle gained its fame from grilled-cheese sandwiches, cherry cola floats, and a jukebox that played a steady stream of Motown, Stax, and even the raspy howls and banging piano of the internationally famous musician Esquerita, who was better known among his fellow Sterling High alums as Eskew Reeder.

Greenville, SC · 3d

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More than 2K without power in Spartanburg County

The outage was reported around 6:25 p.m., though the cause remains unclear.

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

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The Enormous South Carolina Bookstore Where You Can Fill An Entire Bag Of Books For Less Than $20

Somewhere in Easley, South Carolina, there’s a place that will make every book lover’s jaw drop straight to the floor. Book Warehouse Outlet is that place, and once you walk through its doors, you’ll understand why people drive from all over the state just to spend an afternoon there.

Easley, SC · 10d

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Expect Delays: Safety upgrades begin at Mauldin intersection

MAULDIN, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Mauldin may notice lane impacts and delays as a new roadway safety improvement project gets underway. According to the City of Mauldin, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun work on safety upgrades at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge Road and Standing Springs Road. The project will include […]

Mauldin, SC · 19h

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Spartanburg Co. drivers face detours as bridge projects get underway

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Motorists in Spartanburg County should prepare for detours as the South Carolina Department of Transportation begins two bridge projects this week. According to SCDOT, a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) over Dildine Creek will close on Monday, Nov. 9, for a bridge replacement project. The roadway is expected to […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 20h

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Broadway Lake improvements coming soon

ANDERSON COUNTY — Anderson County announced Oct. 22 that it has received a $1.08 million state legislative grant to fund comprehensive improvements to facilities at McFall’s Landing on Broadway Lake near Belton. Sponsored by state Sen. Michael W. Gambrell, the grant will fund the reconstruction of aging water...

Anderson County, SC · 3d

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Laurens County Lowdown | Episode 17: Chief Neil Roberts

GoLaurens.com's new podcast, Laurens County Lowdown, brings listeners behind the headlines and into the conversations shaping the community. Born and raised in Laurens, Laurens City Fire Chief Neil Roberts has spent nearly his entire career serving the community he calls home. “There's just something about Laurens, and I guess you wouldn't understand unless you grew up here.”

Laurens County, SC · 1d

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Greenville Planning Commission acts on 2 rezoning requests along Easley Bridge Road

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville is growing, and that growth is putting more demands on the city’s infrastructure. On Thursday, the Planning Commission considered two proposals to annex and rezone properties along Easley Bridge Road, also known as Highway 123, one of the city’s busiest corridors. The...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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LIST: Veterans Day events, deals in the Upstate

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Communities across the Upstate are marking Veterans Day with events honoring those who served, while businesses are offering veterans various deals. Here’s a list of events and how veterans can take advantage of these offers. Greenville County. Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. Fountain Inn.

Greenville, SC · 17h

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Joanna could be getting an industry, paperwork going to the county council

The Joanna community east of Clinton could be moving a step closer to a Phase I and Phase II industrial development. The Laurens County Council will consider the necessary inducements -- By Title Only -- at its meeting this Monday night. The council meeting are at 6 pm in the Historic Courthouse in downtown Laurens.

Joanna, SC · 3d

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Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina sends another group of Veterans to our nations capital

Before sunrise, South Carolina veterans begin a journey unlike any other, carrying with them memories of distant battlefields, old friendships and years of quiet sacrifice. When they arrive in Washington, D.C., they are welcomed not merely as travelers, but as heroes whose service has shaped the nation. Through the Upstate Honor Flight of South Carolina, these men and women are escorted to the memorials built in their honor—some seeing them for the first time—and reminded that their courage, service and stories have never been forgotten.

The Upstate, SC · 2d

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Honea Path welcomes interim municipal judge

HONEA PATH — The town of Honea Path has expressed its appreciation to Judge Anne Thayer for stepping into the role of interim municipal judge following the passing of Judge Darrell Green. Thayer will serve until a permanent judge is appointed. In a Facebook post Oct. 23, the town...

Honea Path, SC · 3d

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$75M Address Beaumont Mill residential development breaks ground in downtown Spartanburg

Commuters and visitors traveling to downtown Spartanburg along North Pine Street will soon pass a new landmark into the Hub City as work on the $75 million, 275-unit Address Beaumont Mill takes shape. The multifamily residential project is being spearheaded by Greenville, North Carolina-based Taft Family Ventures, which welcomed local...

Spartanburg, SC · 3d

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Spartanburg Regional Offers November Health Classes and Screenings

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has fall-prevention classes, cancer-survivor exercise sessions, a diabetes support meeting and a community blood pressure screening scheduled in Spartanburg during November 2026. The programs run through November 30th, with both daytime and evening options. Stay Active and Independent for Life, known as SAIL, meets from 9...

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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Iva Area Braces For Mosquito Spraying After Anderson County West Nile Case

A West Nile virus case reported in Anderson County has triggered an emergency mosquito-spraying operation near Iva, with crews set to treat a one-mile radius around Barnes Station Road and Manning Road late Friday, weather permitting. The spraying comes as South Carolina's 2026 case count climbs and county officials scramble to knock back the mosquito population before the virus spreads further.

Anderson County, SC · 12h

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American Legion plans Veterans Day celebration

BELTON — American Legion Post 51 and the Belton Veterans Park Committee invite the public to join them as they celebrate Veterans Day at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Belton Veterans Park. In case of bad weather, the celebration will be held at American Legion Post 51 on Campbell Street in Belton.

Belton, SC · 3d