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Girls on the Run Upstate SC to hold annual Celebrate Your Start 5K

Girls on the Run Upstate South Carolina will bring hundreds of girls together for its Celebrate Your Start 5K on Nov. 14. The Celebrate Your Start 5K is sponsored by Prisma Health and will take place at BridgeWay Station in Mauldin. “The 5K Celebration is such a special moment for...

Mauldin, SC · 5d
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Greenville News

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Veterans Day events, LEGO expo among top Upstate weekend picks

Veterans Day is still a few days away, but Upstate communities are getting an early start on honoring the men and women who served. Several events happening this weekend will put veterans and active-duty military members in the spotlight. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11, and the holiday honors America's veterans for their service and sacrifice. In Greenville, the SC Veterans Upstate Salute returns to Fluor Field with military demonstrations, aircraft and live music. Spartanburg will host its second annual Vets Fest and Downtown Anderson will welcome spectators for the Anderson County Veterans Parade. Veterans celebrations aren't the only things happening this weekend. Families can dive into a massive LEGO fan event, while comedy fans can catch Sheryl Underwood in Greenville. Here are five Upstate events to know about this weekend. SC Veterans Upstate Salute Military demonstrations, live music and a celebration of those who served are coming to Fluor Field for the SC Veterans Upstate Salute. Produced by the Upstate Veterans Alliance, the family-friendly event will feature a Warbirds flyover, Special Forces parachute team jump, drone and K-9 demonstrations, military vehicles and ceremonies recognizing veterans and active-duty service members. Dylan Marlowe will headline the concert, with performances

Greenville, SC · 5d

Greenville News

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Pickens County pumps brakes on data center development

Pickens County Council unanimously approved the first reading of a proposed six-month moratorium on new data center development Nov. 2, giving county officials time to study how the rapidly growing industry could affect the county and what regulations may be needed before projects move forward. The ordinance, identified as No. 694, would temporarily pause data center development while county leaders evaluate zoning, infrastructure and land-use considerations related to the facilities. The proposal advanced by unanimous vote, with all council members present voting in favor of a first reading. The main topic of the first reading was the county council's desire to make Pickens County a safe area from the environmental risks posed by a data center. "I see it more as giving people peace of mind," Council Chair Alex Saitta said. "I don't support them, I'm not going to vote for one, and I wouldn't imagine the majority up here won't." The vote comes weeks after county officials publicly acknowledged that a real estate agent put in an inquiry to the county to gauge its interest in hosting a data center. During an Oct. 5 council meeting, County Administrator Ken Roper said a developer had inquired about Pickens County's "appetite

Pickens County, SC · 6d

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Greenville County voters make voices heard in midterm elections

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Voters across Greenville County braved long lines and reported machine hiccups to cast their ballots in the midterm elections November 3rd.  McCarter Presbyterian Church was among more than three dozen locations where Greenville County residents were able to rock the vote. The location saw a steady stream of voters, some […]

Greenville County, SC · 6d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Johnson wins race for NC House 113 after taxes fueled contest

HENDERSON COUNTY - A powerful legislative insider faced a former presidential pilot who wanted to shake up Raleigh. Republican state Rep. Jake Johnson and Democrat John Morgan competed for North Carolina House District 113, covering Polk County and portions of Henderson, McDowell and Rutherford counties, in a contest centered on affordability, education and government accountability. Johnson, a Saluda native, won election to the Polk County Board of Commissioners in 2016 before being appointed to the General Assembly in 2019. He entered the contest as House deputy majority whip, with leadership roles overseeing state government and information technology. Morgan, a retired Air Force pilot, flew reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War and later aircraft carrying Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He also served as a Saluda city commissioner. The candidates clashed over a proposed constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to limit local property tax increases . Johnson supported the measure, citing excessive local spending. Morgan opposed it, arguing Republican lawmakers were undermining local control. On affordability, Johnson emphasized increasing electricity generation and investing in water and sewer infrastructure to encourage housing construction. Morgan advocated targeted tax relief, stronger utility oversight and programs connecting renters with affordable housing. Education produced

Polk County, NC · 7d

WSPA 7News

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Anderson County ends use of Flock cameras

Anderson County is ending its use of Flock Safety cameras after county council approved a ban on using county funds and property to support the technology.

Anderson County, SC · 6d

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Laurens County Museum gears up for festive holiday season

There’s only a couple of spots left for participants to host a Christmas tree at the Laurens County Museum’s second annual Festival of Trees. School groups, churches, nonprofits, local businesses and families can decorate a tree and join dozens of others to celebrate the season and share their passions at the same time.

Laurens, SC · 5d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Plans outline details of proposed Polk County Community Recreation Center

35,330-square-foot facility to include pool, gymnasium, and outdoor recreation areas COLUMBUS—Construction plans for the proposed Polk County Community Recreation Center outline a 35,330-square-foot facility featuring a swimming pool, gymnasium, second-floor […]

Columbus, NC · 6d

FOX Carolina

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Crews to spray for mosquitoes in Anderson Co. after confirmed case of West Nile Virus

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Anderson County Emergency Management reports it will begin spraying for mosquitoes due a confirmed case of West Nile Virus. Officials said the spraying will take place near Barnes Station Road and Manning Road in Iva on the evening of Friday, Nov. 13 for a radius of one mile.

Anderson County, SC · 5d

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Milliken & Company charitable foundation commits $100,000 to Military Women’s Memorial

Spartanburg, SC – The Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation today announced the commitment of $100,000 over four years to the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. For more than 60 years, Milliken & Company fabric has been part of U.S. military uniforms worn by generations of service members, including many of the women honored at the Military Women’s Memorial.

Spartanburg, SC · 5d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Veterans Day tributes and celebrations set for Nov. 10-11

FOOTHILLS—On Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, Polk County and Landrum will host school programs, community ceremonies, and special gatherings to honor those who have served in the U.S. […]

Polk County, NC · 4d

WSPA 7News

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Upstate bridge to close until summer 2027 for replacement

State transportation officials said a bridge replacement project will close part of SC Highway 234 until summer 2027.

Spartanburg County, SC · 7d

98.9 WORD

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City of Greenville suing developer of housing project

City of Greenville suing developer of housing project

Greenville, SC · 5d

greenvillejournal.com

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Penny tax for Greenville County roads: Four cities approve measure, but county’s referendum fails

Greenville County voters have decided. Four out of the five penny sales tax referendums proposed by governing bodies in Greenville County were approved during the 2026 general election. Greenville County failed to pass a local sales and use tax for the fourth time since 2002. Election results show 51.51% of...

Greenville County, SC · 6d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville County woman wants road fixed but voted against 1% sales tax

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Gail Goggans, a Greenville County resident who has lived near Cedar Lane Road for more than 50 years, said the road needs repairs. She voted against a 1% sales tax meant to pay for county road projects. Voters reject sales tax. Greenville County voters on...

Greenville County, SC · 5d

FOX Carolina

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FOX Carolina’s Angel Tree returns with more ways to give

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - FOX Carolina’s Angel Tree returns Nov. 9, with more than 40 toy drop-off sites across the Upstate through a partnership with Ingles and Fanning’s Appliances. The campaign accepts new, unwrapped toys and new clothes and shoes with tags attached. How to adopt an...

Greenville, SC · 4d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Polk County property shut down through nuisance abatement action

MILL SPRING—A property on Henry Ruff Road in Mill Spring has been formally shut down following years of reported disturbances, drug violations, and emergency calls, according to the Polk County […]

Polk County, NC · 7d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville County voters reject penny sales tax after fourth proposal

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville County voters have rejected a penny sales tax for the fourth time in about 25 years. The proposed tax could have generated $1.1 billion for road and transportation projects. With voters rejecting the measure, the county is looking for other ways to address its infrastructure needs.

Greenville County, SC · 6d

tedmag.com

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City Electric Supply Opens Travelers Rest Location

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. — City Electric Supply (CES) is expanding its local presence in Upstate South Carolina with the opening of its new location in Travelers Rest. As the only electrical wholesale distributor north of Greenville, CES Travelers Rest provides tools, supplies, and services to contractors, electricians, businesses, and communities across the growing region.

Travelers Rest, SC · 5d

FOX Carolina

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Simpsonville reports dozens of fiber optic damage complaints resolved through new portal

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A reporting tool launched earlier this year is helping Simpsonville residents resolve neighborhood damage caused by fiber optic installation companies, according to city officials. Since the online portal went live in May, the city has received 90 submissions detailing property and neighborhood damage, with the...

Simpsonville, SC · 5d