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WSPA 7News

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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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

golaurens.com

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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 · 2d
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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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 5d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 3d

FOX Carolina

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FOX Carolina Angel Tree returns Nov. 9

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...

The Upstate, SC · 2d

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 · 5d

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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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Modern day use for old textile property

An event in downtown Seneca served as a welcome for businessmen from Atlanta, Georgia and New Orleans, Louisiana and their plans for a rundown property south of the railroad. City, county, and members of the local business community met and heard from Robert Lay of Riselmpact Capital of New Orleans and John Gumbert of Atlanta on their project to transform the former textile plant property on E.S. 6th Street into a multi-purpose housing complex. What’s visible currently is construction on apartments designed as affordable housing – to help fill a need that Dari McBride, executive director of the chamber of commerce, the kind of affordable living for many today’s Seneca and Oconee workforce.

Seneca, SC · 3d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Landrum appoints hometown native as city administrator

Holland Belue brings more than a decade of local government experience to position LANDRUM—Landrum City Council has appointed Holland Belue, a Landrum native and former Cherokee County administrator, as the […]

Landrum, SC · 4d

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Scots & Brats returns to downtown Clinton on Saturday

The annual Scots & Brats festivities in Clinton will return Nov. 7 as the city celebrates a Scottish-themed Oktoberfest alongside Presbyterian College (PC) students. Since 2018, Scots & Brats has been the highly anticipated event of the fall and for the second year, the event will be held at The Lumberyard.

Clinton, SC · 4d