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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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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
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FOX Carolina

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BMW previews grand opening of new plant in Greenville

Greenville, SC · 19h

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

FOX Carolina

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Arctic chill arrives Friday night, bringing frost to the region

Greenville, SC · 12h

everafterinthewoods.com

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The Same Family Has Run This South Carolina Mexican Restaurant For Nearly Six Decades

One burrito on this menu is named after a loyal customer who has been eating there since it opened in 1968. That is loyalty you can wrap in a tortilla. The Stockwells have run this South Carolina kitchen since it opened, and the founders’ son is known to stop by tables to greet guests.

South Carolina · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Two prominent figures in Greenville music scene join to buy flagging venue with plans to renovate

GREENVILLE — Wes Gilliam, co-owner of the popular music venue Radio Room, recently bought The Foundry at Judson Mill, with plans to renovate the space. The lease begins on Jan. 1. Gilliam is close friends with John Peters, owner of Mass Concerts — one of the largest independent concert promoters in the country — and they talked about purchasing a venue together. They decided to stay in Greenville, and in October they landed on The Foundry at Judson Mill. “I just kind of mentioned The Foundry to him because I’d done some shows there in the past, but I quit doing shows there because it wasn’t re...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Three Immigrant Brothers Built a South Carolina Restaurant and Grocery That Has Survived Nearly Four Decades

Cash is still king at this South Carolina restaurant, where credit cards aren’t part of the routine and freshly baked pita has kept customers returning for nearly four decades. What began as an immigrant family’s dream has become a neighborhood favorite with a grocery store right alongside the dining area.

Greenville, SC · 2d

The Clemson Insider

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Clemson Staffer Reportedly Top Target for Head Coaching Role

A member of Dabo Swinney’s coaching staff at Clemson is at the center of an in-state school’s search for a new head coach. According to a report from FootballScoop, FCS program Furman is targeting Mike Houston to be its next…

Clemson, SC · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Beloved South Carolina Cafe Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Famous Mile-High Pies And Fresh Treats

A small kitchen calls its bakers dessert architects, and honestly, the title fits. The dessert lineup runs past 30 options, with pies sharing space with cakes, cookies, bars, and cupcakes. Chocolate cream, lemon meringue, buttermilk coconut, and chocolate chip pecan all sit on the pie list. I like how the...

Inman, SC · 2d

Greenville News

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Greenville pastor John Gray appears in Tyler Perry's new Netflix movie

A well-known Greenville pastor joins a star-studded cast in Tyler Perry's new Christmas movie, now streaming on Netflix. John Gray , lead pastor of Love Story Church in Greenville, appears in "Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas," which premiered on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Gray plays Deacon Daniel, an angel who looks after a New York City church until a new pastor and his family arrive. Written and directed by Perry, the film follows a struggling pastor who must rediscover his faith while working to save his family's church and community. The ensemble cast includes Fantasia Barrino, Tank, Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar and Fred Hammond. Gospel musician Kirk Franklin produced the film's music. A special community screening is happening Wednesday, November 11 at Love Story Church, 635 Haywood Road, Greenville. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The church invited families and friends to watch the movie together in its main sanctuary, with concessions available during the event. How to attend the Greenville screening What: "Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas" community screening When: Wednesday, Nov. 11 Doors open: 6 p.m. Movie begins: 7 p.m. Where: Love Story Church, 635 Haywood Road, Greenville Streaming: Available

Greenville, 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

FOX Carolina

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Recount results released for Greenville County state House, council races

The results of recounts in a Greenville County state House race and a Greenville County council race have been released.

Greenville County, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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Local Greenville seafood restaurant in challenging spot closing after less than two years

GREENVILLE — The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse, a seafood restaurant that inhabited the corner spot of an aging shopping mall on Laurens Road, announced it is closing its doors after less than two years. In a Facebook post, the restaurant said the decision was forced by business being slower than hoped. Nov. 8 was its last day. “We poured our hearts, time, and energy into making The Ottaray something special. We gave it our all, and while things didn’t turn out the way we envisioned, we are incredibly proud of what we created and the memories made along the way,” the business wrote on Facebook. T...

Greenville, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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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

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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

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

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

FOX Carolina

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Pioneer of Greenville music scene passes away

FOX Carolina's Ashley Listrom has the details.

Greenville, 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