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Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Spartanburg street honors native who designed first Black Barbie

Spartanburg's Highland neighborhood , located just west of downtown, has been the home to people whose influence extended beyond the Hub City -- blues singer Clara Smith and NFL star Stephen Davis , to name just two. Perhaps no one who grew up in the Spartanburg neighborhood has had a greater impact than Kitty Black Perkins. She's a fashion designer who created the first Black Barbie Doll for the Mattel company . To honor Black Perkins and her contributions to American culture, the City of Spartanburg has named Beacon Street, which runs through Highland, Kitty Black Perkins Boulevard. At the Oct. 26 city council meeting, Janie Salley, who represents the Highland neighborhood, read a proclamation recognizing the honorary street naming. "I am proud to be a child of Spartanburg, of Highland," Black Perkins said at the meeting. Black Perkins grew up in the neighborhood and graduated from Carver High School, the city's all-Black high school during the era of segregation. She moved to Los Angeles soon after graduating from Carver to study design. She landed a job with Mattel, and the Black Barbie was launched in 1980. She would go on to become Mattel's lead designer for Barbie products. In

Spartanburg, SC · 13d

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Wofford’s “Blanket Town” Screening to Connect Beacon and Glendale Mill Histories

Wofford College will host a free screening of “Blanket Town” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5th, at the Goodall Environmental Studies Center in Glendale. Filmmaker Rebecca Williams will join a discussion following the documentary, which examines the Beacon Blanket factory in Swannanoa, North Carolina. The evening panel will...

Glendale, SC · 10d
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Greenville News

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Pickens County weighs data center moratorium

Pickens County Council is scheduled to consider the first reading of a six-month moratorium on new data centers , a move that comes as local officials acknowledge growing industry interest in the county and amid a broader debate across the Upstate about the impacts of large-scale technology facilities. The proposal, listed as Ordinance No. 694, would temporarily halt data center development while county leaders evaluate potential regulations and study how such projects could affect infrastructure, utilities and future growth. The discussion is scheduled for a first reading at the council's Nov. 2 meeting. According to county meeting records, the issue gained momentum after a developer inquired about locating a data center in Pickens County. During an Oct. 5 council meeting, County Administrator Ken Roper said in county council documents that officials previously had not been approached about a data center project but had recently fielded questions from a developer about the county's willingness to host one. If approved on first reading, the ordinance would begin moving through the county's legislative process and would provide officials with up to six months to examine potential zoning, land-use and infrastructure requirements for future data center projects. More: What Virginia’s data center boom could

Pickens County, SC · 9d

The Post and Courier

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Spartanburg is paying $1.5M to stabilize a downtown stream. Trails and park benches may come later.

SPARTANBURG — The city of Spartanburg is set to spend $1.5 million in grant funds to improve a stream near the edge of downtown, along West Main Street past Fifth Third Park, that is currently overgrown and not easy to reach. One day, the city-owned site stretching between West Henry and West Main streets could offer walking trails, bridges and park benches overlooking the running water. But those features haven’t gotten approval just yet. What has been approved is a contract for the stabilization of the Greenville Branch stream banks and the addition of native plantings. Spartanburg City Coun...

Spartanburg, SC · 9d

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Dr. Annie Andrews speaks after US Senate race win

FOX Carolina's Kari Beal has the details.

Greenville, SC · 8d

golaurens.com

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Laurens County Lowdown | Episode 16: Kevin Farnsworth

GoLaurens.com's new podcast, Laurens County Lowdown, brings listeners behind the headlines and into the conversations shaping the community. American Legion Post 25 Commander Kevin Farnsworth joins Andrew Corley this week on the Lowdown to talk about the philanthropic work they are doing in Laurens County. Farnsworth shares how that work gets done, how the post supports veterans and how you can help.

Laurens County, SC · 9d

98.9 WORD

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"Red Wave" Upstate Republicans sweep congressional races

"Red Wave" Upstate Republicans sweep congressional races

The Upstate, SC · 8d

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Anderson County voters to decide state and local races November 3

County council, school board, State House offices on the ballot. Anderson County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 general election, deciding a number of important races at the local, county and state levels. Among the offices on the ballot are...

Anderson County, SC · 9d

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Upstate Sheriffs Rally Behind Stumbo Outside Greenville Courthouse Ahead of AG Vote

Greenville County Courthouse — Reported Venue For Stumbo Campaign Event. David Stumbo, the Republican candidate for South Carolina attorney general, stood outside the Greenville County Courthouse Monday morning flanked by a lineup of Upstate sheriffs and solicitors, making his final public pitch before the state heads to the polls. Stumbo currently serves as the Eighth Circuit solicitor, a post he has held for four terms, covering Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties.

Greenville County, SC · 9d

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When Summer Ends In South Carolina, These Seven Ice Cream Spots Just Keep Scooping

Pools close, school buses roll, and plenty of seasonal stands pull down their shutters by Labor Day. In South Carolina, though, a handful of ice cream counters never got the memo. Some sit on working dairy farms where the cows are part of the scenery, while others anchor busy city...

South Carolina · 10d

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Shealy receives endorsements ahead of SC House District 14 election

Rick Shealy, the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 14, has received endorsements from several state and local officials ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Among those endorsing Shealy are Laurens County Sheriff Don Reynolds, state Sen. Danny Verdin, R-Laurens, and David Stumbo, the Republican nominee for South...

South Carolina · 10d

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More than 100K in Greenville County participated in early voting

Voting in the Nov. 3 general election is underway. According to the South Carolina Election Commission, more than 1.04 million ballots were cast early statewide from Oct. 19-31, including more than 104,000 at Greenville County’s seven voting locations. The statewide total was nearly double the 561,563 early ballots cast...

Greenville County, SC · 8d

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Townhome developments planned on Laurens, Anderson roads in Greenville

The city of Greenville could see more townhomes under construction along Laurens Road and Anderson Road in the coming months. Two proposed townhome developments were presented during the city’s project preview meeting Oct. 27. Both projects require an approved minor subdivision application from city staff to move forward with construction.

Greenville, SC · 9d

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Clemson opens sustainable forestry and conservation building

Clemson opened its new 82,436-square-foot forestry building. Mass timber construction reduces embodied carbon compared with steel and concrete. Locally sourced southern yellow pine supports regional forestry industries. The building includes research labs, classrooms and flexible outdoor learning spaces. Clemson University’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation moved into a cutting-edge...

Clemson, SC · 9d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Polk County Historical Association to host ‘Night at the Museum’ event

COLUMBUS—On Tuesday, November 17, the Polk County History Museum will open its doors for a special evening event, inviting citizens of all ages to explore local history in a new […]

Polk County, NC · 8d

FOX Carolina

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SCDOT: Spartanburg Co. bridge closing through end of year for repairs

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation said the Zimmerman Road Bridge over Fairforest Creek will close for repairs. Officials said the closure will begin Monday, Nov. 9, and is expected to last through the end of the year, pending weather delays. According to officials,...

Spartanburg County, SC · 8d

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Fountain Inn offices close Nov. 3, trash pickup shifts

Election Day is almost here, and City of Fountain Inn offices will be closed in observance. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, all Fountain Inn city offices will be closed. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, Nov. 4, and there will also be an adjustment to the city trash collection schedule for the week.

Fountain Inn, SC · 10d

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Two Upstate bridges reopen ahead of schedule over South Saluda River

COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced the reopening of two bridges over the South Saluda River in Pickens and Greenville counties on Monday. Officials said the Pace Bridge Road (S 26) bridge over a tributary just south of the South Saluda River and the...

Pickens County, SC · 8d

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Pelzer Trash Collection Moving to Fridays – Beginning November 13

The Town of Pelzer has announced that trash collection services for all residents will move to Fridays beginning the week of November 9, 2026. According to town officials, Meridian Waste, the town’s trash collection provider, is implementing the new schedule throughout Pelzer. The first Friday collection under the new schedule will be November 13.

Pelzer, SC · 9d

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Ribbon Cutting held for Gaines Hall – Pelzer

Following the October Council Meeting, the Town of West Pelzer proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of Gaines Hall, named in honor of Johnny Gaines, the longest-serving mayor of West Pelzer. Pictured with Santa (Rick Riddley) are Libby Riddley (aka Mrs. Clause), Mayor Rick Sanders and Denise Sanders, Town Council Members Tom Scarfo, Jeff Turner, Tim Williams and South Carolina House Representative Blake Sanders.

West Pelzer, SC · 9d