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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

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

Spartanburg County, SC · 5d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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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 · 4d

FOX Carolina

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BMW previews grand opening of new plant in Greenville

Greenville, SC · 19h

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Everyone’s Talking About This South Carolina Town Where Groceries, Gas, And Rent Are Shockingly Cheap

Somewhere between the rolling Piedmont hills and the kind of quiet that actually lets you think, Laurens, South Carolina has been sitting on a secret that more people are finally starting to figure out. This small town in Laurens County is the kind of place that makes you wonder why...

Laurens, SC · 3d
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544 Acres in Southern Spartanburg County Locked Away From Developers for Good

A sprawling 544-acre tract in southern Spartanburg County, covering stretches of the Tyger River and segments of Cane Creek, Motley Branch and smaller streams, is now permanently off-limits to developers. The land, owned by Wiley Fork Legacy LLC and managed by Johnson Management LLC, is protected by a conservation easement that bans residential and commercial development, subdividing the property, farming and clearing trees.

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

American Songwriter

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Born 79 Years Ago Today in South Carolina, the Vietnam Veteran, Guitar Hero, and Southern Rock Pioneer Who Recorded With Willie Nelson and Charlie Daniels

On this day (November 13) in 1947, Toy Caldwell was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is best remembered as the guitarist, co-founder, and primary songwriter of the Marshall Tucker Band. After serving in the Marine Corps and earning a Purple Heart during the Vietnam War, Caldwell and his fellow South Carolina natives took the music world by storm. His unique guitar style influenced generations of players and helped shape the sound of Southern rock and roots music for decades to come.

Spartanburg, SC · 5h

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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 · 3d

The Post and Courier

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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 · 4d

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Charter school to break ground on $40M expansion in Spartanburg County

BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Libertas Academy will soon break ground on its new $40 million upper campus and high school expansion in Boiling Springs. Opening for the 2027–28 school year, officials say the new upper campus will initially serve students in grades nine through 10, adding an additional grade level each year. The facility will feature a gymnasium, athletic fields, theater and expanded academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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BMW’s new Woodruff battery plant expected to bring 300 jobs

WOODRUFF, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - BMW is preparing to open its new battery plant in Woodruff, a project the automaker says will bring about 300 jobs to the area. The facility, known as Plant Woodruff, will produce sixth-generation batteries for electric vehicles built at BMW’s nearby Spartanburg plant, the company said. The project has been three years in the making.

Woodruff, SC · 12h

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LAURENS BUS ISSUES

WE'RE HEARING DIRECTLY FROM THE DISTRICT--- AS QUESTIONS GROW OVER DRIVER SHORTAGES.. PAY.. AND RETENTION.

Laurens, SC · 1d

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After historic playoff win, Fury ready for top-seeded Gaffney

A new tradition will meet an old powerhouse on Friday as the Fountain Inn football team travels to top-seeded Gaffney in the Class 4A Upper State second round. The Fury (7-4) earned their first playoff win in school history last Friday, knocking off Catawba Ridge, 41-24. The program, which began varsity football in 2022, has made significant strides quickly, and has momentum on its side heading into a matchup with the bracket’s top seed.

Fountain Inn, SC · 1d

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Breakdown: School District 55 bus woes take turn

Laurens, South Carolina – About 1:15 p.m. Monday afternoon, Laurens County School District 55 parents were alerted that school would run on a regular schedule on Tuesday rather than a repeat of Monday’s e-learning day, which was announced Friday afternoon due to the district’s ongoing bus transportation challenges.

Laurens County, SC · 1d

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Five South Carolina Taverns Pouring Cold Beer And Frying Burgers Since Before You Were Born

Some bars open with a splash and close before the paint dries. The five taverns on this list did the opposite, sticking around for decades while the towns grew up around them. The oldest one started serving in 1938, and the youngest has been at it since 1972. If you want a burger with real history behind the counter, these South Carolina classics are worth the drive.

South Carolina · 4d

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Clinton Planning Commission green-lights a new subdivision on 102 acres

On a 4-2 vote, the Clinton Planning Commission has agreed to recommend to the city council the annexation of 102 acres of vacant land on Hwy 308 into the city limits. The PC took the action Tuesday night. The zoning designation is proposed as RS2 (the original request was for R3, high-density residential) to accommodate a subdivision where the median home prices are expected to be $375,000 to $500,000.

Clinton, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Upstate high school band to perform in 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

DUNCAN — James F. Byrnes High School Rebel Regiment Band will perform in the 2026 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the historic 100th anniversary of the holiday tradition. It is the band’s fourth time performing in the New York City parade. The Rebel Regiment previously marched in the parade in 1980, 1996 and 2002. Chris Moss, band director for Byrnes High and Spartanburg County School District 5, performed in the 1996 appearance as a Byrnes student. Moss said the performances have become a talking point among the community, with everyone knowing someone who performed in it. “So I know that i...

Duncan, SC · 13h

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Clinton’s recreation complex gets good rating by tri-state players

Clinton, South Carolina – The long-awaited Clinton Recreation Complex has been hosting the city’s youth league sports since June, and this past weekend sports enthusiasts from the tri-state area also got a chance to use the large-sized, multipurpose fields and new facilities. Clinton City Manager Joey Meadors told...

Clinton, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Popular Northeast burrito chain to make first move into SC, starting with the Upstate

GREENVILLE — Bubbakoo’s Burritos is moving into the Carolinas as they expand further across the East Coast. Their first stores to open in South Carolina will be in Greenville and Spartanburg. Michael Lassen, vice president of development, says that expansion into the Carolinas is a “natural progression” for the company. “Our growth model is we see the Carolinas being very strong for us,” Lassen said. As Bubbakoo’s expanded further, the Carolinas and Georgia were skipped over as the brand migrated to Florida. Founded in 2008 in Point Pleasant, N.J., the company has expanded to over 160 location...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Homer Elwood Appointed to NFDA Board of Directors

The National Funeral Directors Association board of directors, in accordance with the association’s governance process, has appointed Homer E. Elwood Jr. of Gray Funeral Home in Clinton, South Carolina, to serve as an at-large representative, filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Christopher Costello. Elwood, who previously...

Clinton, SC · 1d

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Clinton travels to Southside Christian in playoff rematch

Clinton will get another shot at Southside Christian when the seventh-seeded Red Devils (7-4, 3-2) travel to Simpsonville to face the second-seeded Sabres (8-2, 5-0) in the second round of the SCHSL Class AA playoffs. Southside Christian won the first meeting 28-24 on October 2, but Clinton enters the rematch...

Clinton, SC · 20h