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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

FOX Carolina

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One on one with Dorothy Dowe, candidate for Greenville mayor

FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty speaks with City Councilwoman Dorothy Dowe who has announced her candidacy for Greenville mayor.

Greenville, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

Officials offer free showers, laundry services to Upstate’s unhoused

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is offering free showers and laundry services to people experiencing homelessness on Saturday.

Spartanburg, SC · 20h

Greenville News

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Greenville Christmas tree lighting, Poinsettia parade dates set

Mark your calendars, Christmas lovers. The city of Greenville's annual Christmas tree lighting and parade are just around the corner. Greenville will celebrate the start of the Christmas season on the first weekend of December, with their Night of Lights event on Friday, Dec. 4 and the annual Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5. Night of Lights, a tree-lighting event, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4. During the week of Nov. 9, workers were already spotted on Main Street assembling the city's 30-foot Christmas tree. The tree, complete with 25,550 LED lights, will be lit in front of M. Judson Booksellers on South Main Street between 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., according to the city. Night of Lights will also include food trucks, a kids crafting station, Letters to Santa and a visit from Santa. The Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Main Street, a Greenville tradition of more than 75 years, will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Parade participants include local businesses, schools, dance groups, nonprofits and other community organizations. Year after year the parade draws thousands of residents and visitors to downtown to celebrate, according to the city. Ruth Cronin covers

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The Clemson Insider

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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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...

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The Spun

A South Carolina Nonprofit Needs 850 Turkeys to Feed 5,000 People

The annual turkey fry relies on donations and volunteers to prepare holiday meals.

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WSPA 7News

Cold temperatures arrive in Upstate, light snow possible in higher elevations

After a breezy evening, the wind in the Upstate should come down a bit overnight Thursday into Friday.

The Upstate, SC · 22h

WSPA 7News

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Greenville Housing Authority preserves 400+ affordable homes

As housing costs continue to rise across the Upstate, the Greenville Housing Authority is working to keep hundreds of apartments in Nicholtown affordable for current residents.

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Spartanburg Herald-Journal

$18.2M Morgan Square makeover gets final OK in Spartanburg

The $18.2 million redevelopment of Spartanburg's Morgan Square has received its final nod of approval by city council, with construction set to begin in the new year. The redevelopment will increase the square's footprint by 30%, transforming the heart of downtown Spartanburg. The redesign will include more trees, two water features, a small stage for performances, and about 30% more total space, as previously reported by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal . It will also expand pedestrian access by permanently closing West Main Street and East Dunbar Street to traffic around the square. At a Nov. 9 meeting, Spartanburg City Council gave final approval to the funding plan for the project, which will come from obligation bonds paid for by the city's 2% hospitality tax on prepared food and drink. The city has paid for several capital projects, including the St. John Street public parking garage and the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, using the same funding mechanism, according to communications director Christopher George. Spartanburg resident Andy Draght spoke in support of the Morgan Square project on Nov. 9, recalling sitting in the square when he and his wife decided to move to the city. “It’s already a special place, just the

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2A/3A Round 2 Playoff Preview

The second round of the High School Football Playoffs is this Friday, and we have several great matchups from across the area. But let’s take a closer look at the matchups in the 2A/3A games from our local listening area. Palmetto @ Chapman. The Palmetto Mustangs advanced to the...

FOX Carolina

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Pioneer of Greenville music scene passes away

FOX Carolina's Ashley Listrom has the details.

Greenville, SC · 1d

Wealth of Geeks

She Was Supposed to Provide Care. Investigators Say She Used the Client’s Debit Cards for Herself

A South Carolina in-home caregiver is accused of using two debit cards belonging to a vulnerable adult to obtain money, goods and services for herself. ... Read More

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Spartanburg fire chief retires days after being placed on leave

Days after being placed on paid leave from his role as the City of Spartanburg fire chief, Pierre Brewton has retired. In a Nov. 11 email to fire department staff, City Manager Chris Story said, "Chief Pierre Brewton retired earlier today, concluding 34 years of service to the City of Spartanburg. Over those decades, he has shown tremendous love and pride for this community and the fire service." Brewton grew up in Spartanburg. He had served as the city's fire chief since 2024 . Before that, he served for several years 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. Questions surrounding his handling of the loan are under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) . "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," an agency representative said in an email. On Nov. 9, Story said that Brewton had been placed on administrative leave pending a third-party review of the matter. Brewton first worked for the City of Spartanburg in 1988. He joined

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Greenville Gusts Blow In Weekend Freeze

Greenville starts Thursday under clear skies near 54 degrees, but the calm-looking morning will give way to a blustery afternoon. Sunshine should push temperatures to around 67 before cooler air settles in, with no rain expected across the city. Afternoon Winds Pick Up Before Temperatures Slide. West winds will increase...

Greenville, SC · 1d

Northwest Grill’s burgers make it a roadside gem: City Juice with John Malik

I’m not a fan of labeling any restaurant “the best” at anything because much of what we enjoy in life is contextual. Lunch with friends is a lot more fun than lunch without friends. That’s why I brought Diego Campos (executive chef, Camp) and Jason Janson (Broadwater Shrimp) to Northwest Grill where we had a great meal.

Travelers Rest, SC · 1d

Essentially Sports

Former Georgia Coach Retires from Football After 45-Year Career

“Character often outweighs physical talent,” Shawn Watson once said. It wasn’t just a quote to stick on the walls and forget. It was the philosophy Watson stuck to no matter which team he ended up working with. He spent decades shaping young athletes at institutions like Colorado, Nebraska, Georgia, and Louisville. He worked with talents like Teddy Bridgewater, and so, he knew exactly how to assess a player’s character. He’d always look for players who showed resilience and a strong work ethic. But 45 years of doing that at 13 different programs can also be exhausting. The Wofford Terriers hea...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

Trueline founder gives update on Greenville music venue construction

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Construction on Trueline, a planned live music venue in downtown Greenville’s West End, is expected to resume in January after a financing setback, its founder said. Founder and CEO Michael Grozier told FOX Carolina that the financial partner for the second phase of construction...