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2A/3A Round 2 Playoff Preview

The second round of the High School Football Playoffs is this Friday, and we have several great matchups from across the area. But let’s take a closer look at the matchups in the 2A/3A games from our local listening area. Palmetto @ Chapman. The Palmetto Mustangs advanced to the...

Spartanburg, SC · 1d
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Joanna could be site of a battery-storage facility

Project Orange, outside of the Joanna community, will be a Battery-Storage Facility to be constructed by as-yet-unnamed economic development entities, the Laurens County Council disclosed Monday night. No information was provided about the size of this project’s investment. Council authorized the first of three readings of 3 ordinances -...

Joanna, SC · 1d

Wealth of Geeks

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She Was Supposed to Provide Care. Investigators Say She Used the Client’s Debit Cards for Herself

A South Carolina in-home caregiver is accused of using two debit cards belonging to a vulnerable adult to obtain money, goods and services for herself. ... Read More

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Cold temperatures arrive in Upstate, light snow possible in higher elevations

After a breezy evening, the wind in the Upstate should come down a bit overnight Thursday into Friday.

The Upstate, SC · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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$18.2M Morgan Square makeover gets final OK in Spartanburg

The $18.2 million redevelopment of Spartanburg's Morgan Square has received its final nod of approval by city council, with construction set to begin in the new year. The redevelopment will increase the square's footprint by 30%, transforming the heart of downtown Spartanburg. The redesign will include more trees, two water features, a small stage for performances, and about 30% more total space, as previously reported by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal . It will also expand pedestrian access by permanently closing West Main Street and East Dunbar Street to traffic around the square. At a Nov. 9 meeting, Spartanburg City Council gave final approval to the funding plan for the project, which will come from obligation bonds paid for by the city's 2% hospitality tax on prepared food and drink. The city has paid for several capital projects, including the St. John Street public parking garage and the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, using the same funding mechanism, according to communications director Christopher George. Spartanburg resident Andy Draght spoke in support of the Morgan Square project on Nov. 9, recalling sitting in the square when he and his wife decided to move to the city. “It’s already a special place, just the

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

WSPA 7News

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‘Nobody should suffer’: Upstate nonprofits open warming centers amid temperature drops

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – With cold temperatures expected to hit the Upstate this coming weekend, several shelters are opening for those in need. Miracle Hill Rescue Mission was just one location in Spartanburg that opened the doors to their cold weather shelter Friday. Representatives said as long as individuals don’t pose a danger to others […]

Spartanburg, SC · 10h

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Spartanburg fire chief retires days after being placed on leave

Days after being placed on paid leave from his role as the City of Spartanburg fire chief, Pierre Brewton has retired. In a Nov. 11 email to fire department staff, City Manager Chris Story said, "Chief Pierre Brewton retired earlier today, concluding 34 years of service to the City of Spartanburg. Over those decades, he has shown tremendous love and pride for this community and the fire service." Brewton grew up in Spartanburg. He had served as the city's fire chief since 2024 . Before that, he served for several years 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. Questions surrounding his handling of the loan are under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) . "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," an agency representative said in an email. On Nov. 9, Story said that Brewton had been placed on administrative leave pending a third-party review of the matter. Brewton first worked for the City of Spartanburg in 1988. He joined

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Officials offer free showers, laundry services to Upstate’s unhoused

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is offering free showers and laundry services to people experiencing homelessness on Saturday.

Spartanburg, SC · 23h

The Spun

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A South Carolina Nonprofit Needs 850 Turkeys to Feed 5,000 People

The annual turkey fry relies on donations and volunteers to prepare holiday meals.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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Crusaders seek third straight state title appearance with JDA standing in their way

For the third consecutive season, Laurens Academy enters the semifinals as a heavy underdog. The Crusaders overcome those odds the previous two years, and they will have to do it again Friday when they travel to Jefferson Davis Academy to face the undefeated Raiders in the semifinals of the SCISA 8-Man football playoffs.

Laurens, SC · 23h

Essentially Sports

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Former Georgia Coach Retires from Football After 45-Year Career

“Character often outweighs physical talent,” Shawn Watson once said. It wasn’t just a quote to stick on the walls and forget. It was the philosophy Watson stuck to no matter which team he ended up working with. He spent decades shaping young athletes at institutions like Colorado, Nebraska, Georgia, and Louisville. He worked with talents like Teddy Bridgewater, and so, he knew exactly how to assess a player’s character. He’d always look for players who showed resilience and a strong work ethic. But 45 years of doing that at 13 different programs can also be exhausting. The Wofford Terriers hea...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

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Fountain Inn considers next steps after Greenville Co. penny tax defeat

Fountain Inn officials are considering their next steps after Greenville County voters rejected a proposed penny tax that could have helped fund several of the city’s transportation priorities. The Greenville County Council voted in July to put a transportation sales and use tax on the November ballot, leaving voters...

Greenville County, SC · 1d

Smoky Mountain News

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A week at Edisto with John Lane

John Lane has done it again. In his new collection of short stories (“Interval Ownership: New Tales From Edisto,” 2026, Mercer University Press, 171 pages) highlighting week-long vacations on Edisto Island on the coast of South Carolina at the Shearwater residency that operates on what is called an “interval ownership,” we get a new genre of fiction that is a kind of “beachfront bingo,” as he calls it, and at the same time is a kind of fictional memoir.

Edisto Island, SC · 2d

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Laurens Academy plays at undefeated Jefferson Davis with berth in SCISA 8-man title game on the line

Senior quarterback Ethan Collins will be trying to help Crusaders to 3rd straight championship appearance. Laurens – Laurens Academy has played for the SCISA 8-man football state title for two straight years. It is one win away from making it three in a row after topping Wardlaw 42-8 on November 6. However, the Crusaders have a big test ahead if they hope to make it back.

Laurens, SC · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Walking tours will give Spartanburg residents up close look at zoning

City of Spartanburg residents will have the opportunity to learn more about ways the city might revamp its zoning regulations by taking part in "Sidewalk Conversations" guided walking tours on Nov. 14. A tour of the Union Street corridor and Converse Heights will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. A second tour will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and cover and the North Church Street and South Converse areas. The tours will begin and end at the city administrative offices at 295 East Main St. Buses will take participants to the walking tour locations. The idea is to give residents perspectives on development patterns of the past and how they might apply to future city planning, said city communications manager Christopher George. George said the city's zoning ordinance hasn't been updated since the late 1990s. Other regulations have been in place since the 1970s, including larger residential lot sizes in keeping with the era's norms for suburban development. With input from residents, leaders will consider whether future zoning rules should allow additional areas of the city to have smaller residential lot sizes or mixed-use development projects. To RSVP for one of the walking tours, go to Code

Spartanburg, SC · 13h

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Power Up Spartanburg accepting applications for small business impact grants

Power Up Spartanburg, an initiative of OneSpartanburg Inc. and Spartanburg County to support small businesses, is accepting applications for its small business impact grant program now through Dec. 16. The small business impact grants aim to provide financial support to Spartanburg County entrepreneurs and small businesses trying to:. Strengthen operations...

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

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USC Upstate Concert Connects Jazz and Hip-Hop on November 19th

USC Upstate’s Jazz Combo will explore the connections between jazz and hip-hop in a public concert Thursday, November 19th, in Spartanburg. “From Bebop to Block Party: The Hip-Hop Evolution” begins at 7:30 p.m. The program pairs new interpretations of jazz classics with rhythm-centered selections. Its musical scope...

Spartanburg, SC · 18h

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Upstate Auto Suppliers Plan $82 Million Expansion to Supply Scout Motors

Written by Jessica Holdman, SC Daily Gazette. Seven Upstate auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 South Carolinians as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors. The companies — Spartanburg Steel, Magna DRIVE, KV Final, Röchling Automotive, Magna Mirrors, Cooper Standard and Bant Boru — announced Wednesday they would invest a total of $82 million in their existing facilities across Spartanburg, Duncan and Piedmont.

South Carolina · 1d

WJHL

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Following back-to-back losses, the Bucs say there are still things to play for this season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The ETSU Buccaneer football team will be back on the field Saturday for possibly its 2nd to last game of the season, when they travel to Spartanburg, South Carolina, to face the Wofford Terriers. After one time sitting atop the SoCon standings and being ranked in the FCS Top 20, […]

Johnson City, TN · 19h

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Santa’s Shoppe Returns to Spartanburg November 13th–15th

The Junior League of Spartanburg’s Santa’s Shoppe returns November 13th–15th, 2026, with three days of holiday shopping at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. The annual fundraiser takes place at 385 N. Church Street in downtown Spartanburg. General admission costs $5 in advance or $10 at the door, giving shoppers...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d