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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Upstate SC bridges close for repairs as 2 others reopen early

Motorists across the Upstate are seeing a mix of long-term bridge closures and road reopenings as the South Carolina Department of Transportation continues infrastructure projects in Spartanburg , Greenville and Pickens counties. Two Spartanburg County bridges are set to close Monday, Nov. 9, for replacement and repair work, while a pair of bridges on Pace Bridge Road in Greenville and Pickens counties recently reopened more than a month ahead of schedule after being closed since 2023. More: Upstate SC's busiest roads, ranked by daily traffic Closures: Spartanburg County bridges shutting down for repairs and replacement The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) in Spartanburg County beginning Monday, Nov. 9, as crews replace the bridge over Dildine Creek. The project is expected to require a lengthy closure, with the road scheduled to reopen in mid-summer 2027, weather permitting. A signed detour route will be in place during construction. The closure is one of several bridge projects underway in Spartanburg County aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and improving safety for motorists. Also beginning Monday, Nov. 9, SCDOT will close the Zimmerman Road bridge (S-42-967) over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County for repairs.

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

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Expect Delays: Safety upgrades begin at Mauldin intersection

MAULDIN, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Mauldin may notice lane impacts and delays as a new roadway safety improvement project gets underway. According to the City of Mauldin, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun work on safety upgrades at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge Road and Standing Springs Road. The project will include […]

Mauldin, SC · 1d

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Spartanburg Co. road closure expected to last for months

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Spartanburg County will need to plan for a long-term road closure beginning later this month. According to Spartanburg County officials, Burnett Road is scheduled to close on Monday, Nov. 23, for a culvert replacement project. County leaders said the closure is expected to remain in place for about […]

Spartanburg County, 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 · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Spartanburg fire chief placed on leave amid review of PPP loan

City of Spartanburg Fire Chief Pierre Brewton has been placed on paid administrative leave pending a third-party review into questions regarding a business he owns apart from his job with the city. Assistant Chief Will Smart will serve as the interim fire chief, according to an email from City Manager Chris Story to the fire department staff. Brewton, who grew up in Spartanburg, has served as the city's fire chief since 2024 . Before that, he served as the fire chief for Albemarle, North Carolina. During that period, he received a COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the federal government. Story said the third-party review concerns Brewton's handling of the loan. "We want to work through this process as quickly as possible," he added. A spokesperson with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed that the agency is looking into the situation. "SLED is aware of allegations involving the Spartanburg Fire Chief Pierre Brewton’s PPP loan and is reviewing tips provided to SLED on the matter at this time," the agency representative said. Brewton first worked for the City of Spartanburg in 1988. He joined the fire department staff in 1994. In a 2024 Herald-Journal article , he

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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Greenville County considers new rules for short-term rentals

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Greenville County Council committee is scheduled to discuss proposed regulations for short-term rentals as county leaders report an increase in rental activity and concerns from neighbors. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. at University Ridge. The...

Greenville County, SC · 1d

golaurens.com

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Laurens County Lowdown | Episode 17: Chief Neil Roberts

GoLaurens.com's new podcast, Laurens County Lowdown, brings listeners behind the headlines and into the conversations shaping the community. Born and raised in Laurens, Laurens City Fire Chief Neil Roberts has spent nearly his entire career serving the community he calls home. “There's just something about Laurens, and I guess you wouldn't understand unless you grew up here.”

Laurens County, SC · 2d

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Clemson's Dillon Hunter Sues NCAA in Pickens County for Fifth Season

Dillon Hunter is taking his fight for one more season of college basketball to a courthouse just down the road from Clemson. The Tigers guard sued the NCAA in Pickens County on Thursday, asking a judge to let him play immediately while the case winds through the legal system. Hunter...

Clemson, SC · 2d

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Power Outage Knocks Out Electricity for 2,000-Plus in West Spartanburg County

More than 2,000 Duke Energy customers lost power on the west side of Spartanburg County Friday evening, with the outage centered near the intersection of Interstate 26 and Highway 29. The cause of the blackout remained unclear hours after it began, leaving thousands of households in the dark heading into the weekend.

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

greenvillejournal.com

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Lack of information, trust to blame for Greenville County penny tax rejection, council chair says

Among the reasons Greenville County voters rejected a one-cent local option sales tax proposal is a lack of understanding of how far behind county is on road maintenance, according to County Council Chairman Benton Blount. Blount, who represents District 19, also cited lingering distrust that county government can deliver on...

Greenville County, SC · 1d

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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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LIST: Veterans Day events, deals in the Upstate

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Communities across the Upstate are marking Veterans Day with events honoring those who served, while businesses are offering veterans various deals. Here’s a list of events and how veterans can take advantage of these offers. Greenville County. Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. Fountain Inn.

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Greenville’s Veterans Salute Connects a One-Day Gathering to Year-Round Support

The SC Veterans Upstate Salute brought veteran-support organizations together with military exhibitors and families at Fluor Field on Nov. 8, 2026. WYFF reported that exhibitors displayed military memorabilia and outreach organizations were on hand to connect veterans with support groups and resources. The event’s published schedule listed a military program, a Special Forces Parachute Team jump and military-vehicle displays; the schedule documents planned activities, not whether each took place.

Greenville, SC · 1d

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City of Clinton announces change in holiday garbage collection route

Monday – Nov. 9 – Route will not change. Thursday – Nov. 12 – Wednesday route collected. Friday – Nov. 13 – Thursday and Friday routes collected. The Department of Public Works reminds all customers to have their garbage carts on the curb by midnight the night prior to your collection day. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works by calling 864- 833-7520.

Clinton, SC · 3d

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Contract for Greenville County Schools superintendent extended through 2030

Greenville County Schools Superintendent Burke Royster’s employment contract has been extended through June 30, 2030. The school district’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract extension after conducting Royster’s annual performance review on Nov. 9. Royster earned an exemplary performance rating and was assessed in six categories:

Greenville County, SC · 1d

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Wreaths Across America seeks donations to honor fallen veterans

ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Thousands of veterans’ gravesites across the state could go without wreaths this holiday season unless more donations come in, Wreaths Across America organizers say. Organizers say they still need 4,400 wreaths to reach their goal of placing one at every gravesite. The effort depends...

Anderson, SC · 1d

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Recount results released for Greenville County state House, council races

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A state House race in Greenville County was among three contests that required recounts based on unofficial election results, according to the South Carolina State Election Commission. The commission said unofficial results in State House District 27 would require a recount. A recount would be...

Greenville County, SC · 19h

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Former Greenville Cultural Exchange Center property purchase approved: City Council notes

Here’s a recap of the Nov. 9 meeting of Greenville City Council. Approved: Greenville Cultural Exchange Center property purchase. City Council approved the $850,000 purchase of the former Greenville Cultural Exchange Center property at 700 Arlington Ave. in the Sterling neighborhood. The Greenville Cultural Exchange Center was an African American history museum and community archive established by the late Ruth Ann Butler in 1987.

Greenville, SC · 1d