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SpaceX spacecraft launch spotted in the Upstate
(WSPA)—There was a show in the sky for early risers in the Upstate early Tuesday morning. 7NEWS received viewer photos of this SpaceX launch that was seen in the area. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida around 6:30 a.m., carrying supplies to be delivered to the International Space Station.
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Despite construction in downtown Spartanburg, this bookstore is seeing higher sales. It isn't alone.
SPARTANBURG — There used to be a free parking lot just across the street from Hub City Bookshop in downtown Spartanburg. Now, it's an active construction site. But while some other businesses have reported falling sales amid the loss of nearby parking, the bookstore's seen just the opposite. Sales and event participation are both up, as is interest in the store's book clubs.
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Despite construction in downtown Spartanburg, this bookstore is seeing higher sales. It isn't alone.
SPARTANBURG — There used to be a free parking lot just across the street from Hub City Bookshop in downtown Spartanburg. Now, it’s an active construction site. But while some other businesses have reported falling sales amid the loss of nearby parking, the bookstore’s seen just the opposite. Sales and event participation are both up, as is interest in the store’s book clubs. That isn’t a new trend, nor is it limited to just Hub City. “We are seeing what is kind of happening nationally,” said Meg Reid, executive director of Hub City Writers Project, the nonprofit behind the bookshop. Across the...
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Greystar Awarded Management of 488-Bed Community Near Clemson University in South Carolina
Seneca, S.C. — Greystar has been awarded management of Treehaus Townhomes and Flats, a 488-bed student housing community located near the Clemson University campus in Seneca. The property, which is owned by Fountain Residential Partners, opened in August 2026. The community offers 168 fully furnished units alongside shared amenities including a pool; grilling stations; pickleball courts; a fitness center with a yoga studio; game room; club house; study lounge; dog park; business center; and an outdoor entertainment lounge. The property also offers free shuttle service to campus.
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JLL opens Greenville office to expand Upstate real estate services
Global commercial real estate firm JLL has opened its first Greenville office at 100 W. Washington St. The initial team includes Chad Stepp, Pat Byrnes and Ciarra Cunningham. JLL expects to establish other service operations in Greenville in 2027. Greenville’s industrial market recorded 11.6 million square feet of net absorption...
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A solution beneath the surface: Clemson helps residents move power lines underground
CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The solution to help keep the lights on during severe weather could be hiding right beneath homeowners’ feet. The City of Clemson is helping residents move overhead power lines underground through a program called Down Under Electric (DUE). City officials say it’s designed to reduce the risk of storm-related outages and help crews restore electricity faster.
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50 Homes Coming to Pebble Creek Area of Greenville
A Seattle-based developer with a history of creating modern, functional living communities is building more than 50 homes in the Pebble Creek area. While the majority of its work has been in Washington State, Greencity Homes has expanded into the Upstate because it believes there is amazing opportunity to create value for residents.
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Scout Motors announces $82 million investment coming to SC
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This Giant South Carolina Thrift Store Charges By The Pound, And $30 Fills A Cart
Nobody walks into the Goodwill on Woodruff Road in Greenville, South Carolina expecting to have a genuinely great time, and that’s exactly what makes it so satisfying when they do. This isn’t your standard thrift store experience, and the pay-by-the-pound pricing system is the reason why. The concept...
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Eggs Up Grill Signs 11 New Deals, Notches 23rd Straight Quarter of Sales Growth
Twenty-three consecutive quarters of same-restaurant sales growth is the kind of number that makes a multi-unit operator put down the coffee and start reading the franchise disclosure document. That's the streak Eggs Up Grill just extended in the third quarter of 2026 — and it did so while signing 11 new restaurant commitments across four franchise groups.
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Planning to not run out of money before you die
Our next guest says that the most commonly asked question he and other financial advisors get is, "Will I be okay?” Or, “Do I have enough money to get me (or me and my spouse) to the end of life?” Mike Switzer interviews Noel Swain, a certified financial planner with ProVest Wealth Advisors in Spartanburg, SC.
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Is life insurance a good fit for your family?: Upstate expert weighs in
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Some Upstate financial experts are encouraging families to prepare for their loved ones’ futures as they think about worst-case scenarios. More specifically, with life insurance policies. Co-owner of JEHM Wealth and Retirement Jennifer Lahaie recommends families, especially those with young children, keep ten to twelve times their annual salaries in the […]