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Greenville County voters make voices heard in midterm elections

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Voters across Greenville County braved long lines and reported machine hiccups to cast their ballots in the midterm elections November 3rd.  McCarter Presbyterian Church was among more than three dozen locations where Greenville County residents were able to rock the vote. The location saw a steady stream of voters, some […]

Greenville County, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville County woman wants road fixed but voted against 1% sales tax

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Gail Goggans, a Greenville County resident who has lived near Cedar Lane Road for more than 50 years, said the road needs repairs. She voted against a 1% sales tax meant to pay for county road projects. Voters reject sales tax. Greenville County voters on...

Greenville County, SC · 1d
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FOX Carolina Angel Tree returns Nov. 9

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - FOX Carolina’s Angel Tree returns Nov. 9, with more than 40 toy drop-off sites across the Upstate through a partnership with Ingles and Fanning’s Appliances. The campaign accepts new, unwrapped toys and new clothes and shoes with tags attached. How to adopt an...

The Upstate, SC · 1d
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Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Polk County property shut down through nuisance abatement action

MILL SPRING—A property on Henry Ruff Road in Mill Spring has been formally shut down following years of reported disturbances, drug violations, and emergency calls, according to the Polk County […]

Polk County, NC · 3d

greenvillejournal.com

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Bon Secours annexation application gets green light: Greenville Planning Commission notes

Here’s a recap of the city of Greenville’s Planning Commission meeting Nov. 5. Approved: Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus properties. The commission recommended approval of an annexation application for approximately 20 acres of land within the Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus. The annexed properties are proposed to be zoned Campus District (CM).

Greenville, SC · 1d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Johnson wins race for NC House 113 after taxes fueled contest

HENDERSON COUNTY - A powerful legislative insider faced a former presidential pilot who wanted to shake up Raleigh. Republican state Rep. Jake Johnson and Democrat John Morgan competed for North Carolina House District 113, covering Polk County and portions of Henderson, McDowell and Rutherford counties, in a contest centered on affordability, education and government accountability. Johnson, a Saluda native, won election to the Polk County Board of Commissioners in 2016 before being appointed to the General Assembly in 2019. He entered the contest as House deputy majority whip, with leadership roles overseeing state government and information technology. Morgan, a retired Air Force pilot, flew reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War and later aircraft carrying Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He also served as a Saluda city commissioner. The candidates clashed over a proposed constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to limit local property tax increases . Johnson supported the measure, citing excessive local spending. Morgan opposed it, arguing Republican lawmakers were undermining local control. On affordability, Johnson emphasized increasing electricity generation and investing in water and sewer infrastructure to encourage housing construction. Morgan advocated targeted tax relief, stronger utility oversight and programs connecting renters with affordable housing. Education produced

Polk County, NC · 3d

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Fountain Inn to host free Veterans Day tribute Nov. 10

The Fountain Inn Parks and Recreation Department will soon host a free Veterans Day event for the community. The Veterans Day Celebration and Tribute will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. in the Fountain Inn Activities Center. The program will feature guest speakers, live music by the Upstate Senior Action Band and a complimentary luncheon.

Fountain Inn, 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 · 17h

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80 Affordable Apartments Planned Across From Judson Mill in Greenville

Easley Bridge Rd. & Second Ave. — Approximate Site of Proposed Apartments. Developers are planning to build 80 affordable apartments directly across from Judson Mill in Greenville, a project that would bring one-, two-, and three-bedroom units to a stretch of Easley Bridge Road where the city has been pushing new growth. The development, called Judson Trace, is proposed for the corner of Easley Bridge Road and Second Avenue.

Greenville, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville County voters reject penny sales tax after fourth proposal

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville County voters have rejected a penny sales tax for the fourth time in about 25 years. The proposed tax could have generated $1.1 billion for road and transportation projects. With voters rejecting the measure, the county is looking for other ways to address its infrastructure needs.

Greenville County, SC · 2d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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Greenville takes a strategic look at downtown retail

Retail serves as a key component of a thriving downtown ecosystem. Active storefronts help boost the local economy, drive foot traffic and shape the character of a city’s urban core. Downtowns that offer a walkable shopping experience can also attract new residents, visitors and companies to the area. Greenville...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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City Electric Supply Opens Travelers Rest Location

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. — City Electric Supply (CES) is expanding its local presence in Upstate South Carolina with the opening of its new location in Travelers Rest. As the only electrical wholesale distributor north of Greenville, CES Travelers Rest provides tools, supplies, and services to contractors, electricians, businesses, and communities across the growing region.

Travelers Rest, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Simpsonville reports dozens of fiber optic damage complaints resolved through new portal

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A reporting tool launched earlier this year is helping Simpsonville residents resolve neighborhood damage caused by fiber optic installation companies, according to city officials. Since the online portal went live in May, the city has received 90 submissions detailing property and neighborhood damage, with the...

Simpsonville, SC · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Modern day use for old textile property

An event in downtown Seneca served as a welcome for businessmen from Atlanta, Georgia and New Orleans, Louisiana and their plans for a rundown property south of the railroad. City, county, and members of the local business community met and heard from Robert Lay of Riselmpact Capital of New Orleans and John Gumbert of Atlanta on their project to transform the former textile plant property on E.S. 6th Street into a multi-purpose housing complex. What’s visible currently is construction on apartments designed as affordable housing – to help fill a need that Dari McBride, executive director of the chamber of commerce, the kind of affordable living for many today’s Seneca and Oconee workforce.

Seneca, SC · 2d

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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 · 19h

FOX Carolina

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Historic Sterling neighborhood breaks ground on new affordable duplex community

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Community leaders are breaking ground Thursday on a new affordable housing development in Greenville’s historic Sterling neighborhood, carrying forward a legacy of local resilience and Black entrepreneurship. The project, titled “The Huddle at Sterling,” is situated on the corner of Jenkins and S. Calhoun...

Greenville, SC · 2d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Plans outline details of proposed Polk County Community Recreation Center

35,330-square-foot facility to include pool, gymnasium, and outdoor recreation areas COLUMBUS—Construction plans for the proposed Polk County Community Recreation Center outline a 35,330-square-foot facility featuring a swimming pool, gymnasium, second-floor […]

Columbus, NC · 2d

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West Nile case confirmed in Anderson County, mosquito spraying planned

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in a person within Anderson County. Anderson County Emergency Management will be spraying for mosquitoes as a precaution. It’s a virus most people may not think about until they hear about a case close to home. “I’ve heard of it, didn’t […]

Anderson County, SC · 16h