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Former Upstate cotton mill to be turned into housing

Former Upstate cotton mill to be turned into housing

Seneca, SC · 2d

CBS News Atlanta

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Warehouses bought to become ICE detention centers up for sale

Immigration and Customs Enforcement wanted to transform two Georgia warehouses into facilities that would have held thousands of detainees. They're now selling them off less than a year later.

Oakwood, GA · 2d

Red and Black

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Blue Ridge Cascade breaks ground on new affordable housing project

Blue Ridge Cascade, an affordable housing developer, broke ground Friday morning on its new affordable housing project in Summit Classic City Heights, Athens. This is Blue Ridge Cascade’s first project in Athens. Summit Classic City Heights will consist of 68 units targeted at adults age 55 and older that make 30%–70% of the median income for Athens-Clarke County (ACC).

Athens, GA · 2d
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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 · 5d
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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 · 4d

hoodline.com

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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 · 4d

mindfullyamerican.com

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5 Restaurant Chains That Closed South Carolina Locations in 2026

You’ve got a go-to spot. Losing it stings. For one family, that spot was the On The Border on Beacon Drive in Greenville, and they told Fox Carolina they’d been eating there since 1999. These are the restaurant chains that have closed South Carolina locations in 2026. 1....

South Carolina · 10h

The Post and Courier

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This Spartanburg shopping center once held a Bi-Lo. It'll soon be home to an oil company.

SPARTANBURG — On the far southern end of the city sits Cedar Springs Crossing, a shopping center with a Dollar Tree, a Domino’s Pizza, a Subway and a few other stores. Soon, it will also hold the headquarters of Dearybury Oil and Gas. More businesses like it could be on the way. The fuel distribution company will convert the shopping center’s anchor spot, formerly a Bi-Lo grocery store, into office and warehouse space, according to President Bill Dearybury. He said its current headquarters, just a mile down Southport Road, is out of room. “We are busting at the seams,” he said. “We don’t even ...

Spartanburg, SC · 6d

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 · 3d

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South Carolina Women Turned a Former Meat-Processing Building Into a Food Market Supporting 300 Local Farmers

First-time visitors to this South Carolina food market may receive something unexpected: an entire loaf of freshly baked bread, offered as a welcome gift. It’s a small gesture that reflects the community-focused idea behind the business. Two mothers opened the market inside a former meat-processing building, hoping to connect...

Greenville, SC · 4d

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Zoning change sought for Seneca lakefront property

Seneca Planning Commission will convene a public hearing to consider a real estate company’s application for zoning change on more than 100 acres on a Lake Keowee peninsula. The property is 134 Indian Oaks Road, accessible by the South Cove Road. And the hearing will be 6 o’clock Monday night at city hall. Property owner Keowee Bluff LLC, identified as a real estate development company. The property is zoned Planned Development – Residential (PD-R). Proposed is what’s called a low-density residential development to include single family homes, cottages and lakefront lots. It’s the same property that earlier this year that, in the end, was rejected for a development that would have included a hotel.

Seneca, SC · 3d

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Treasure Hunters Lose Hours Sifting Through This Packed South Carolina Antique Mall

Some of the best finds hide inside buildings you would drive past without a second look. In South Carolina, one plain roadside antique mall turns a quick stop into a whole afternoon of digging through old records, furniture, and forgotten keepsakes. People walk in planning to browse for a few...

Taylors, SC · 3d

WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg Regional warns of potential insurance network changes

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System issued a statement to patients regarding contract negotiations with health insurer BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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BMW opens new battery assembly plant in Woodruff

FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty has the details.

Woodruff, SC · 1d

gofountaininn.com

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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 · 2d

WSPA 7News

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Seneca’s historic Utica Mill to become housing community

The former Utica Cotton Mill, once a major part of the area's textile industry, is being transformed into a residential community after sitting vacant for more than two decades.

Seneca, SC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Greer Laser Lab Opens Doors Next Week as SC Battery Industry Keeps Booming

A Greer company that specializes in laser welding technology is throwing open its doors next week for a free, two-day event where local manufacturers can watch battery welding equipment in action without ever booking an appointment. Li10, which operates out of 55B Concourse Way, is hosting the Battery Welder Open House on Nov. 17 and 18, giving engineers and production teams a rare chance to see the machinery up close.

Greer, SC · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Greenville, SC, Struggles With Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

In a recent metro-by-metro analysis, Realtor.com® examined the state of the American starter home. For many would-be buyers, these entry-level homes have felt increasingly scarce as rising prices and climbing

Greenville, SC · 2d

funeralvision.com

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Homer Elwood Appointed to NFDA Board of Directors

The National Funeral Directors Association board of directors, in accordance with the association’s governance process, has appointed Homer E. Elwood Jr. of Gray Funeral Home in Clinton, South Carolina, to serve as an at-large representative, filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Christopher Costello. Elwood, who previously...

Clinton, SC · 3d

etextilecommunications.com

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Milliken & Company earns EcoVadis Gold rating for fifth consecutive year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Milliken & Company, a global manufacturing and materials science company, has earned a Gold rating in the 2026 EcoVadis assessment, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has received the recognition. The rating applies across Milliken's global operations and businesses. Milliken earned an overall score of...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d