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Everyone’s Talking About This South Carolina Town Where Groceries, Gas, And Rent Are Shockingly Cheap

Somewhere between the rolling Piedmont hills and the kind of quiet that actually lets you think, Laurens, South Carolina has been sitting on a secret that more people are finally starting to figure out. This small town in Laurens County is the kind of place that makes you wonder why...

Laurens, SC · 3d
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BMW previews grand opening of new plant in Greenville

Greenville, SC · 17h

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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
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Arctic chill arrives Friday night, bringing frost to the region

Greenville, SC · 10h

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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

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This South Carolina Mexican Restaurant Claims To Be The Upstate’s Original Birria Spot

The birria here braises for eight to ten hours before it ever meets a tortilla. That’s a full workday for one pot of beef. I can’t imagine a better reason to cancel lunch plans with anyone else. The slow simmer also creates consommé, a rich broth made for...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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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 · 23h

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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

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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 · 9h

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Queer Wellness Center opens new location in Greenville County to expand services

A center providing resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community held a grand opening in Greenville County Tuesday.

Greenville County, SC · 1d

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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

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Recounts confirm ousting of SC majority leader, narrow win of Greenville County Republican

COLUMBIA — The Republican legislator recently chosen to lead the House GOP Caucus officially lost his re-election bid with recount results certified Wednesday, while a second House Republican held on by less than three dozen votes. Official results show Democrat Joe Madge, a 59-year-old engineer at tire manufacturer Continental, defeated House Majority Leader Micah Caskey, […]

Greenville County, SC · 2d

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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

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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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Breakdown: School District 55 bus woes take turn

Laurens, South Carolina – About 1:15 p.m. Monday afternoon, Laurens County School District 55 parents were alerted that school would run on a regular schedule on Tuesday rather than a repeat of Monday’s e-learning day, which was announced Friday afternoon due to the district’s ongoing bus transportation challenges.

Laurens County, SC · 1d

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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

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LAURENS BUS ISSUES

WE'RE HEARING DIRECTLY FROM THE DISTRICT--- AS QUESTIONS GROW OVER DRIVER SHORTAGES.. PAY.. AND RETENTION.

Laurens, SC · 1d

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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

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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

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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