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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

3 Spartanburg County restaurants fail October inspections

Three Spartanburg County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture . Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections for establishments that received failing grades. In our coverage of food inspections around Spartanburg County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: JOY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD Location: 1935 E. Main St., Spartanburg During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified numerous out-of-compliance violations, including priority and priority foundation violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed removing gloves, putting the same gloves back on, using cell phones, and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. Inspectors found spray bottles without labels, cans of Raid stored throughout the facility, and a tube of grease stored with food items. Multiple dead bugs were observed in a

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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As Spartanburg County faces a population boom, these 544 acres will be protected from developers

SPARTANBURG — Another 544 acres in one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties will be spared from development. The forest, streams and wetlands in southern Spartanburg County are now permanently protected under a conservation easement held by the Spartanburg Area Conservancy, known as SPACE. “This easement is forever,” said Sam Parrott, executive director of SPACE. The protection comes as Spartanburg County is rapidly growing, attracting $3.5 billion in new investment and more than 1,000 jobs in 2025, according to OneSpartanburg, and the Spartanburg metro area ranked 10th in the nation for p...

Spartanburg County, SC · 16h

FOX Carolina

Man sought in fraud, money laundering case in Spartanburg Co., deputies say

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Bekhzod Bekmirzaev is wanted for obtaining property under false pretenses greater than $10,000 and money laundering, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the case was first reported in May 2026 after a victim wired $14,500 to what he believed was...

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

4-year-old dies after Spartanburg Co. crash

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A crash on Reidville Road in Spartanburg Tuesday morning has resulted in the death of a 4-year-old child. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office said they were called to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center shortly after 7:45 a.m. to investigate the death. The child was identified as Lennox Josiah Brownlee, of Spartanburg. […]

Spartanburg, SC · 19h

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 · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Upstate SC bridges close for repairs as 2 others reopen early

Motorists across the Upstate are seeing a mix of long-term bridge closures and road reopenings as the South Carolina Department of Transportation continues infrastructure projects in Spartanburg , Greenville and Pickens counties. Two Spartanburg County bridges are set to close Monday, Nov. 9, for replacement and repair work, while a pair of bridges on Pace Bridge Road in Greenville and Pickens counties recently reopened more than a month ahead of schedule after being closed since 2023. More: Upstate SC's busiest roads, ranked by daily traffic Closures: Spartanburg County bridges shutting down for repairs and replacement The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) in Spartanburg County beginning Monday, Nov. 9, as crews replace the bridge over Dildine Creek. The project is expected to require a lengthy closure, with the road scheduled to reopen in mid-summer 2027, weather permitting. A signed detour route will be in place during construction. The closure is one of several bridge projects underway in Spartanburg County aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and improving safety for motorists. Also beginning Monday, Nov. 9, SCDOT will close the Zimmerman Road bridge (S-42-967) over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County for repairs.

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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This Rural South Carolina Restaurant Is So Good, People Happily Drive For Miles To Eat Here

Somewhere in Gaffney, South Carolina, there’s a restaurant that has quietly built a following so loyal it would make most big-city chefs genuinely nervous. Harold’s Restaurant doesn’t advertise itself with flashy gimmicks or seasonal tasting menus, and it absolutely does not need to. Gaffney sits in the...

Gaffney, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

This Spartanburg shopping center once held a Bi-Lo. It'll soon be home to an oil company.

SPARTANBURG — On the far southern end of the city sits Cedar Springs Crossing, a shopping center with a Dollar Tree, a Domino’s Pizza, a Subway and a few other stores. Soon, it will also hold the headquarters of Dearybury Oil and Gas. More businesses like it could be on the way. The fuel distribution company will convert the shopping center’s anchor spot, formerly a Bi-Lo grocery store, into office and warehouse space, according to President Bill Dearybury. He said its current headquarters, just a mile down Southport Road, is out of room. “We are busting at the seams,” he said. “We don’t even ...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

WSPA 7News

‘Our children deserve more’: Spartanburg community calls for action following fatal teen shootings

More than a week has passed since two Spartanburg teens were shot and killed at a restaurant while celebrating Halloween.

FOX Carolina

Advocates call for action after 2 teens killed in Spartanburg Cook Out shooting

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — Advocates are calling for action to prevent youth violence more than a week after two teenagers were killed in a shooting near a Spartanburg Cook Out restaurant on Halloween night. Members of the Stop the Violence Coalition spoke during public comment at Tuesday night’s...

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Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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

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Greenville News

Upstate SC temperatures to fall into 30s. Where to find shelter

As temperatures are forecast to fall into the mid-30s this weekend across the Upstate, several shelters and rescue missions are reminding residents that emergency housing, meals and other services are available for those in need. While daytime highs are expected to remain in the mid-50s this weekend, overnight lows could dip to around 35 degrees Friday night and 34 degrees Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Greenville . Several rescue missions across the Upstate and western South Carolina offer shelter and meals for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. More: Police seek suspect in connection with fatal Mauldin shooting Colder temperatures arriving this weekend The Upstate is expected to enjoy mild weather through much of the workweek, with highs near 70 degrees Tuesday, Nov. 10 through Wednesday, Nov. 11. Temperatures are then forecast to cool significantly by Friday, when the high is expected to reach only 55 degrees. Overnight temperatures this weekend are forecast to fall into the mid-30s, creating potentially dangerous conditions for people without adequate shelter. Community organizations across the region are encouraging anyone in need of a warm place to stay to seek assistance before temperatures drop. Greenville Salvation Army opens cold weather

Greenville, SC · 1d

WIS-TV

Gunman wishes woman ‘a blessed day’ after church parking lot robbery, police say

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Police in South Carolina say a woman told them a man wished her a “blessed day” after robbing her at gunpoint in a church parking lot. The woman was attending a dance recital at a Spartanburg church Thursday when she walked to her car in the parking lot, according to a Spartanburg Police incident report. She said she noticed a silver Chevy Malibu with dark-tinted windows backed into a space two spots away from her car. Its lights were on.

WSPA 7News

Coroner: County employee who fell from back of garbage truck died of natural causes

A Cherokee County man who fell from the back of a sanitation truck this summer died of natural causes, according to local officials.

Cherokee County, SC · 20h

rockdocumented.com

Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947

Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He became The Marshall Tucker Band’s co-founding lead guitarist and principal songwriter, and his contribution went beyond the guitar parts. On “Can’t You See,” from the group’s 1973 debut, The Marshall Tucker Band, the voice delivering the song belonged to the man who wrote it.

Spartanburg, SC · 18h

FOX Carolina

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Police: Moped crash ruptures gas line at Spartanburg apartment complex

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An incident report from the Spartanburg Police Department said that a moped driver crashed into a natural gas regulator, briefly knocking out service to residents at Prince Hall Apartments on Friday night. According to the incident report, officers responded Saturday to the apartments, which are...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

Ball Exclusives

Chanticleers Beat Spartans 65-56 as Perry Scores 18

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers beat the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 65-56 at The HTC Center. The post Chanticleers Beat Spartans 65-56 as Perry Scores 18 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Conway, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

Deputy catches suspect after chase through western NC kudzu patch

A man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led them on a foot chase through a kudzu patch Friday.

Rutherford County, NC · 18h

spartanburg.com