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Upcountry Fiber wins Smart Rural Community Showcase Award

Upcountry Fiber received a 2026 Smart Rural Community Showcase Award from NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association in September. The award honors rural broadband providers that deliver reliable connectivity and lead collaborative projects in their service areas. Upcountry Fiber was recognized for its free community education programming for its customers. “Every...

Greenville County, SC · 9h
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Trueline founder gives update on Greenville music venue construction

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Construction on Trueline, a planned live music venue in downtown Greenville’s West End, is expected to resume in January after a financing setback, its founder said. Founder and CEO Michael Grozier told FOX Carolina that the financial partner for the second phase of construction...

Greenville, SC · 16h
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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 · 23h
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Bon Secours opens multi-specialty medical center in Travelers Rest

Bon Secours opens a multi-specialty medical center in Travelers Rest. Services include primary care, orthopedics, cardiology and gastroenterology. Gateway Primary Care operates at the renovated facility. Women’s health services are expected to open in early 2027. Bon Secours is expanding access to care in the Travelers Rest community with...

Travelers Rest, SC · 1d
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Greenville city council passes Laurens Road ordinance reading, Woodruff Road rezoning

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance that sets up a framework to redevelop Laurens Road. Council also passed the final vote on rezoning just over 15 acres along Woodruff Road. The Laurens Road ordinance covers the area between Verdae Boulevard and...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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Officials: American Legion Post 3 in Greenville moving to Former Blind Horse Saloon site

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — The city of Greenville said American Legion Post 3 is preparing to move its historic facility to a new, more accessible location. The post housed a military museum, hosted community events, celebrated veterans and provided a gathering space for service members and their families, city officials said.

Greenville, SC · 13h

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School organization honors South Carolina students throughout the state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) hosted Illuminate to honor the students and parents who have utilized their services. CISSC looks to identify challenges certain students face in class or at home and coordinate with community partners to bring outside resources. The organization’s goal is to help students stay in school until they graduate.

Columbia, SC · 2d

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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 · 9h

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Walhalla extends an offer to Senior Solutions

Walhalla Senior Solutions must vacate its use of the former middle school building on Razorback Lane, as the school district has building demolition plans in mind. And last night the city’s general government committee met privately to take up contract matters involving Senior Solutions. Today Mayor Tim Hall sheds light on what the city is doing, and the hope that Senior Solutions will accept the city’s offer of the basement of the Walhalla Youth Center on N. College Street – opposite the Center for the Performing Arts. Mayor Hall’s announcement can be heard on 101.7/WGOG NEWS.

Walhalla, SC · 11h

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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame now accepting nominations for Class of 2027

The Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2027. The 2027 induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Laurens County Sports Awards in May at Belk Auditorium on the campus of Presbyterian College. This ceremony will feature the eighth class of inductees in the Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame.

Laurens County, SC · 1d

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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 · 11h

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Upstate Vietnam Veterans Finally Get Their Honor Flight to Washington

Ninety veterans from the Upstate boarded a special American Airlines charter flight out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport before dawn, bound for Washington, D.C. on a trip unlike any Honor Flight Upstate had flown before. Of the group, 81 were Vietnam War veterans, eight served in Korea, and one was among the last remaining World War II veterans in the Upstate — the first time the organization dedicated a flight specifically to honoring those who served in Vietnam.

Washington, DC · 1d

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‘Pigs can fly': How NC Democrats notched victories in red, rural areas | Opinion

Last week, Lynne Russo achieved what many people had told her was impossible: flipping a deep red district in western North Carolina . Russo, a Democrat, won her race in North Carolina House District 117 with more than 50% of the vote, after running a campaign primarily focused on the cost of living and Hurricane Helene recovery. When Russo first decided to run for office, her Henderson County district wasn’t expected to be competitive. A Republican won it by more than 15 points in 2024, and it’s been decades since any Democrat represented the county in Raleigh. Russo said people reminded her of that nearly every day. “People constantly told me this seat is unflippable,” Russo said. “People that I was certain should have given me money or should have believed in my campaign didn’t. It took some inner fortitude to hear that and keep going.” But Russo always believed that if she worked hard enough, she could win. She sold her condo to cover her living expenses so she could run for office full-time, and she estimates she spent around 16 hours a day working on her campaign. She knocked doors, hosted events, held “coffee talks” with constituents, sent

North Carolina · 1d

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Minor blasting in Seneca south of the railroad

As a courtesy, City of Seneca officials wish to inform Seneca residents that the developers of the Seneca Cotton Mill project and their construction firm will be conducting minor rock blasting on the site of the Seneca Family Apartments at 1300 E. South 6th Street beginning November 10, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The blasting may continue every 2 to 3 days after the initial blasts on November 10th.

Seneca, SC · 2d

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South Carolina Porch Pirate Warning as Christmas Nears in Myrtle Beach, Florence

Residents are encouraged to watch doorsteps and protect holiday packages as November deliveries increase.

South Carolina · 1d

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South Carolina’s Former Courthouse Now Houses a Bookstore Filled With Books, Coffee, and Unexpected Gifts

Once a place for court proceedings, this historic building now welcomes visitors searching for books, coffee, and a quiet afternoon. In South Carolina, a former family courthouse has found an entirely different purpose as an independent bookstore filled with stories. The shelves hold novels, children’s books, puzzles, and gifts, while...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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Contractor approved for Grove Meadow fire station: Greer City Council notes

Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s Nov. 10 meeting:. Council unanimously approved naming Georgia-based Hogan Construction Group as contractor at risk for a new fire station at 701 Groce Meadow Road near Lake Robinson north of Greer for a guaranteed maximum cost of $9.7 million. Deputy City...

Greer, SC · 11h

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Job train skills offered to Oconeeans

Adults and recent graduates in Oconee County can gain job-ready skills through Endeavor Oconee, a workforce training partnership between Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) and the School District of Oconee County. The partnership provides training opportunities for individuals in Oconee County who are seeking to enter the workforce, advance their careers...

Oconee County, SC · 2d

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Spartanburg Regional Offers November Health Classes and Screenings

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has fall-prevention classes, cancer-survivor exercise sessions, a diabetes support meeting and a community blood pressure screening scheduled in Spartanburg during November 2026. The programs run through November 30th, with both daytime and evening options. Stay Active and Independent for Life, known as SAIL, meets from 9...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

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Food for Fines: Greenville drivers exchange canned food for ticket discounts

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Greenville is giving drivers a chance to reduce their parking fines by donating canned food through its annual Food for Fines drive. Drivers who donate 10 cans of food can receive $15 off a city parking ticket, including a past-due ticket. Donations...

Greenville, SC · 1d