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WSPA 7News

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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 · 2d

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 · 2d

hoodline.com

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Power Outage Knocks Out Electricity for 2,000-Plus in West Spartanburg County

More than 2,000 Duke Energy customers lost power on the west side of Spartanburg County Friday evening, with the outage centered near the intersection of Interstate 26 and Highway 29. The cause of the blackout remained unclear hours after it began, leaving thousands of households in the dark heading into the weekend.

Spartanburg County, SC · 4d
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Clemson's Dillon Hunter Sues NCAA in Pickens County for Fifth Season

Dillon Hunter is taking his fight for one more season of college basketball to a courthouse just down the road from Clemson. The Tigers guard sued the NCAA in Pickens County on Thursday, asking a judge to let him play immediately while the case winds through the legal system. Hunter...

Clemson, SC · 3d
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The Post and Courier

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This home preserved Greenville’s Black history. Facing development pressure, the city is buying it.

GREENVILLE — City Council is stepping in to preserve the Greenville Cultural Exchange Center, an important repository for African American history that has fallen out of use and faced development pressure in a gentrifying part of town. Numerous neighbors and community leaders spoke in favor of the city’s plan to purchase the newly renovated building and turn it back into a museum celebrating the area’s African American history. They recounted memories they’d made in the center in the historically Black Sterling community. Grady Butler, brother of the center’s founder, Ruth Ann Butler, said the...

Greenville, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Boil water advisory repealed for part of Upstate town

A boil water advisory affecting part of Pendleton has been repealed, town officials announced Tuesday night.

Pendleton, SC · 21h

FOX Carolina

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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 · 2d

golaurens.com

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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 · 2d

WSPA 7News

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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 · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville city council passes Laurens Road ordinance reading, Woodruff Road rezoning

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance that sets up a framework to redevelop Laurens Road. Council also passed the final vote on rezoning just over 15 acres along Woodruff Road. The Laurens Road ordinance covers the area between Verdae Boulevard and...

Greenville, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville County considers new rules for short-term rentals

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Greenville County Council committee is scheduled to discuss proposed regulations for short-term rentals as county leaders report an increase in rental activity and concerns from neighbors. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. at University Ridge. The...

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame now accepting nominations for Class of 2027

The Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2027. The 2027 induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Laurens County Sports Awards in May at Belk Auditorium on the campus of Presbyterian College. This ceremony will feature the eighth class of inductees in the Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame.

Laurens County, SC · 1d

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Upstate Vietnam Veterans Finally Get Their Honor Flight to Washington

Ninety veterans from the Upstate boarded a special American Airlines charter flight out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport before dawn, bound for Washington, D.C. on a trip unlike any Honor Flight Upstate had flown before. Of the group, 81 were Vietnam War veterans, eight served in Korea, and one was among the last remaining World War II veterans in the Upstate — the first time the organization dedicated a flight specifically to honoring those who served in Vietnam.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Food for Fines: Greenville drivers exchange canned food for ticket discounts

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Greenville is giving drivers a chance to reduce their parking fines by donating canned food through its annual Food for Fines drive. Drivers who donate 10 cans of food can receive $15 off a city parking ticket, including a past-due ticket. Donations...

Greenville, SC · 1d

98.9 WORD

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Events set across the Upstate to honor Veterans

Events set across the Upstate to honor Veterans

Simpsonville, SC · 1d

greenvillejournal.com

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Lack of information, trust to blame for Greenville County penny tax rejection, council chair says

Among the reasons Greenville County voters rejected a one-cent local option sales tax proposal is a lack of understanding of how far behind county is on road maintenance, according to County Council Chairman Benton Blount. Blount, who represents District 19, also cited lingering distrust that county government can deliver on...

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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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 · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Officials issue boil water advisory for Pendleton during repairs to water line

PENDLETON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Town of Pendleton reports a boil water advisory has been issued until further notice due to reduced water pressure during water line repairs on Monday. Town officials said the following areas are under the advisory:. Calhoun Boulevard. Dart Street. Gaillard Street. Harrison Street. Miller...

Pendleton, SC · 2d

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City of Clinton announces change in holiday garbage collection route

Monday – Nov. 9 – Route will not change. Thursday – Nov. 12 – Wednesday route collected. Friday – Nov. 13 – Thursday and Friday routes collected. The Department of Public Works reminds all customers to have their garbage carts on the curb by midnight the night prior to your collection day. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works by calling 864- 833-7520.

Clinton, SC · 4d

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South Carolina’s Former Courthouse Now Houses a Bookstore Filled With Books, Coffee, and Unexpected Gifts

Once a place for court proceedings, this historic building now welcomes visitors searching for books, coffee, and a quiet afternoon. In South Carolina, a former family courthouse has found an entirely different purpose as an independent bookstore filled with stories. The shelves hold novels, children’s books, puzzles, and gifts, while...

Greenville, SC · 2d