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Simpsonville postpones Flock camera removal ordinance: City Council notes

Simpsonville City Council voted 5-2 to indefinitely postpone an ordinance that would discontinue the city’s acquisition, installation and operation automatic license plate reader technology. Councilmembers Chad O’Rear (Ward 1) and Sherry Roche (Ward 4) voted against the measure. Multiple members of council expressed concerns about what happens to...

Simpsonville, SC · 2d
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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
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Central Town Council Advances Over $530,000 in Town Improvement Projects

Central Town Council unanimously approved the first reading of a funding package for several municipal projects, anchored by $220,000 for new public basketball courts that Councilman Curtis Peek proposed naming the Joe Moss Unity in the Community Park. Other allocations include $54,000 combined for a Main Street crosswalk and nine flashing crosswalk signs, $50,000 for a Main Street pocket park, $40,000 for Bolick Field lights, $40,000 for crushed asphalt on Disc Golf Road, and $13,000 total for website accessibility upgrades and a police ATV. The plan also designates $50,000 to restore the old Central jail into a tourism office and event restrooms, $50,000 for new Town Hall flooring, and $18,000 for depot insulation.

Central, SC · 11h

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High School Playoffs Round 2

The road to Orangeburg heats up Friday night, November 13, as high school football teams from Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties collide in the second round of the 2026 SCHSL Playoffs. In Class 3A, an all-Pickens County showdown headlines the slate as undefeated D.W. Daniel (10-0) hosts Pickens (9-2) following the Blue Flame’s dominant 56-8 opening-round win over Walhalla. Oconee County’s Seneca (7-4) faces Anderson County powerhouse Belton-Honea Path (6-3) after the Bobcats’ 77-0 first-round rout. Meanwhile, top-seeded Wren (9-1) opens its postseason at home against Powdersville (7-4), and Palmetto (4-7) travels to undefeated Chapman after pulling off a first-round upset. In Class 4A, Anderson County’s Westside and T.L. Hanna defend their home turf, hosting Greenville and Indian Land, respectively. Over in Class 2A, Crescentlooks to keep its playoff run alive at home against Chesnee. Kickoff for all second-round matchups is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, with winners advancing to next week’s quarterfinals.

Anderson County, SC · 12h

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Upcountry Fiber Foundation Raises $150,000 for Upstate Nonprofits at Charity Golf Tournament

Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announced that it raised $150,000 at its annual charity golf tournament on Oct. 21 at The Cliffs at Mountain Park. This year’s total surpasses the $133,000 raised at the 2025 tournament. Proceeds will fund grants to local non-profit organizations that make an immediate and direct impact on the people they serve in Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, and Northern Greenville counties.

Greenville, SC · 1d

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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

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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