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Retirees Are Flocking To This South Carolina Town Where Social Security Is More Than Enough

There’s a town in South Carolina where retirees are quietly doing something that financial advisors said was basically impossible. They’re living well on Social Security alone, and they’re doing it in Chester, South Carolina. Now, before you assume there’s a catch, let’s be clear about something....

Chester, SC · 9d
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The Post and Courier

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York shopping center sells for $6.4M to a Mount Pleasant firm

YORK — One of the largest shopping plazas in rural York County sold for $6.4 million on Nov. 2, according to York County real estate records. Ziff Real Estate Partners, based in Mount Pleasant, purchased the Liberty Central plaza in the city of York, company leaders said. The nearly 44,000-square-foot shopping center is anchored by Walmart and features another dozen shops, such as Cato Fashions and Hibbett Sports, along with restaurants Jersey Mike’s, China Buffet and Papa John’s. An Anytime Fitness gym operates there, too. The York Walmart, one of the chain’s “supercenters” is the only Walmar...

York County, SC · 2d

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Over 1,100 Lose Power Near Fingerville as Crews Race Saturday Fix

More than 1,100 Duke Energy customers lost power Saturday afternoon near the South Carolina-North Carolina line, with the outage centered along Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway in the Fingerville area. Officials reported 1,108 customers were without power as of 1:29 p.m., and crews were en route to fix the problem. Duke...

Fingerville, SC · 1d
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Greenville takes a strategic look at downtown retail

Retail serves as a key component of a thriving downtown ecosystem. Active storefronts help boost the local economy, drive foot traffic and shape the character of a city’s urban core. Downtowns that offer a walkable shopping experience can also attract new residents, visitors and companies to the area. Greenville...

Greenville, SC · 3d
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Jeff's Bagel Run Picks Greer Spot Near Publix for First Upstate Shop

A new bagel shop is coming to The Parkway near Greer, and this one carries some brand-name buzz: Jeff's Bagel Run plans to open a location at 423 The Parkway, right next to Publix, marking the chain's first Upstate shop. The scratch-made bagel concept is expected to open late in 2026, bringing its fast-growing footprint to a new corner of South Carolina.

Greer, SC · 3d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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$75M Address Beaumont Mill residential development breaks ground in downtown Spartanburg

Commuters and visitors traveling to downtown Spartanburg along North Pine Street will soon pass a new landmark into the Hub City as work on the $75 million, 275-unit Address Beaumont Mill takes shape. The multifamily residential project is being spearheaded by Greenville, North Carolina-based Taft Family Ventures, which welcomed local...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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Silfab Solar gives 72-hour notice to begin manufacturing at Fort Mill plant amid legal battles

FORT MILL — Silfab Solar gave state officials a required 72-hour notice on Nov. 6 that the company will begin solar cell manufacturing at its Fort Mill plant next week. The company has been limited to panel assembly since opening in early 2026, then agreed not to phase into chemical manufacturing following two leaks in March. Silfab entered into an agreement with the S.C. Department of Environmental Services to have an independent contractor review policies and safety measures at its site before starting chemical manufacturing. In addition to the review, the SCDES agreement required Silfab giv...

Fort Mill, SC · 2d

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PNC Bank to open 16 new Upstate SC branches

PNC Bank plans to add 42 new branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate. The Pennsylvania-based bank announced its expansion plans within the Palmetto State on Nov. 6. Twelve of the new branches will be located in Greenville and four will be in Spartanburg.

Greenville, SC · 2d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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New bagel shop opening along The Parkway near Greer

Jeff’s Bagel Run is opening a location near Greer at 423 The Parkway, next to Publix. The franchise opened its first location in Florida in June 2021 and has since opened four South Carolina locations in Johns Island, Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Isle of Palms. Another location is set to open in Myrtle Beach.

Greer, SC · 4d

greenvillejournal.com

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City of Greenville sues developer of The McDaniel

The city of Greenville has sued the developer behind The McDaniel, the stalled multimillion-dollar luxury townhome project at the intersection of East McBee and McDaniel avenues. The lawsuit, filed Nov. 3, accuses the developer of not complying with approved civil engineering plans, and of not properly maintaining the two-acre project...

Greenville, SC · 3d

FOX Carolina

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Historic Sterling neighborhood breaks ground on new affordable duplex community

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Community leaders are breaking ground Thursday on a new affordable housing development in Greenville’s historic Sterling neighborhood, carrying forward a legacy of local resilience and Black entrepreneurship. The project, titled “The Huddle at Sterling,” is situated on the corner of Jenkins and S. Calhoun...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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80 Affordable Apartments Planned Across From Judson Mill in Greenville

Easley Bridge Rd. & Second Ave. — Approximate Site of Proposed Apartments. Developers are planning to build 80 affordable apartments directly across from Judson Mill in Greenville, a project that would bring one-, two-, and three-bedroom units to a stretch of Easley Bridge Road where the city has been pushing new growth. The development, called Judson Trace, is proposed for the corner of Easley Bridge Road and Second Avenue.

Greenville, SC · 2d

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Joanna could be getting an industry, paperwork going to the county council

The Joanna community east of Clinton could be moving a step closer to a Phase I and Phase II industrial development. The Laurens County Council will consider the necessary inducements -- By Title Only -- at its meeting this Monday night. The council meeting are at 6 pm in the Historic Courthouse in downtown Laurens.

Joanna, SC · 2d

greenvillejournal.com

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Milestone: Genesis Homes celebrates 20 years of building affordable housing

Genesis Homes was built on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. The nonprofit organization has spent the past two decades building affordable housing for low- to moderate-income families in Upstate South Carolina. Beyond housing, Genesis Homes also provides programming and resources to help its residents achieve stability and thrive in their communities.

Greenville, SC · 3d

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South Carolina Family Turned a Tiny Candy Shop Into a Place Where Customers Get 260 Balloon Animals a Day

Balloon animals are an unexpected bonus at a South Carolina candy shop where homemade fudge and colorful sweets already give families plenty to smile about. Occasionally, a small rubber duckie adds another playful surprise to a customer’s treat bag. That alone made me grin. Then I learned the glass...

Pendleton, SC · 2d

greenvillebusinessmag.com

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Spartanburg Meat Processing now Organic Certified

Spartanburg Meat Processing has earned certification to process organic pork and organic chicken, expanding its capabilities to meet growing demand for certified organic protein products. The certification strengthens the company’s ability to serve grocery retailers, foodservice operators, and food brands seeking trusted partners for organic meat processing. Organic certification...

Spartanburg, SC · 4d

greenvillebusinessmag.com

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Groundbreaking Held for 10 Affordable Housing Units in Sterling

At the corner of Calhoun and Jenkins streets, a modest two-story brick building became a legend to generations of high school students in the Sterling Community. The Huddle gained its fame from grilled-cheese sandwiches, cherry cola floats, and a jukebox that played a steady stream of Motown, Stax, and even the raspy howls and banging piano of the internationally famous musician Esquerita, who was better known among his fellow Sterling High alums as Eskew Reeder.

Greenville, SC · 2d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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Q and A: Harrison Hughes, SVP of Hughes Commercial

Harrison Hughes serves as senior vice president at Hughes Commercial Properties, where he oversees the full lifecycle of the firm’s real estate portfolio. His responsibilities span development, construction management, leasing and property management. His role involves every stage of a project, from initial planning and site development through construction, tenant placement and the long-term stewardship of each property.

Greenville, SC · 3d

WSPA 7News

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More than 2K without power in Spartanburg County

The outage was reported around 6:25 p.m., though the cause remains unclear.

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

wsnwradio.com

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Developers Outline Plans for E.S. 6th Street Housing Transformation in Seneca

Local city, county, and business leaders gathered in downtown Seneca to welcome developers Robert Lay of New Orleans-based RiseImpact Capital and John Gumbert of Atlanta as they unveil plans to revitalize a rundown former textile plant on E.S. 6th Street into a multi-purpose housing complex. The $100 million multi-phase development...

Seneca, SC · 3d