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West Nile case confirmed in Anderson County, mosquito spraying planned

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in a person within Anderson County. Anderson County Emergency Management will be spraying for mosquitoes as a precaution. It’s a virus most people may not think about until they hear about a case close to home. “I’ve heard of it, didn’t […]

Anderson County, SC · 13h

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Handwashing, food temperature issues cited at Anderson County restaurants

Four Anderson County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections within 10 days for facilities that received failing scores. In our coverage of food inspections around Anderson County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. More: Pickens County pumps brakes on data center development Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: China Location: 4369 Highway 24, Anderson During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified 21 out-of-compliance violations, including three priority foundation violations, nine core violations, and nine priority violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands and inspectors did not observe proper handwashing during the inspection. Raw chicken was being held at 68 degrees, and shell eggs were stored at 76 degrees, both above safe temperature

Anderson County, SC · 2d

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West Nile virus case prompts mosquito spraying in Anderson County

Anderson County will spray for mosquitoes near Iva next week after a confirmed case of West Nile virus was reported in the area. Anderson County Emergency Management said it will coordinate with Gregory Pest Solutions to spray for mosquitoes within a one-mile radius of Barnes Station Road and Manning Road in Iva as a precautionary measure following the confirmed case. Weather permitting, the spraying is scheduled for late Friday evening, Nov. 13. The announcement comes as South Carolina health officials have continued to monitor West Nile virus activity across the state. Earlier this year, health officials reported multiple human cases and mosquito-borne outbreaks of the virus, marking another active season for the disease in South Carolina. Precautionary spraying planned in Iva area According to county officials, the spraying will target mosquitoes in the vicinity of Barnes Station Road and Manning Road, where the confirmed case was identified. The operation is intended to reduce the local mosquito population and limit the potential spread of the virus. Officials said the water-based pesticide used during spraying does not pose a health risk to people or animals. However, beekeepers with hives in the area are encouraged to relocate or cover their hives until the

Anderson County, SC · 22h

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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 · 2d

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Republicans carry Anderson County in statewide races

Anderson County voters returned several incumbents to office in Tuesday’s general election, while a closely contested school board race is headed for a recount after just 24 votes separated the two candidates. Democratic Anderson County Councilman Glenn Davis won another term representing District 2, defeating Republican challenger James Hayes....

Anderson County, SC · 1d

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Upstate South Carolina city ranks among 'rattiest cities' in the US

Greenville, South Carolina, remains the state's "rattiest city" according to a 2026 Orkin report. The city dropped 10 spots to number 40 on the national list of most rat-infested cities. Orkin's list is based on the number of new rodent service calls to residences over a 12-month period. An Upstate...

Greenville, SC · 7d

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Anderson County awarded $1.08 million grant to improve McFall’s Landing facilities

Anderson County has received a $1,080,000 state legislative grant to fund comprehensive improvements to facilities at McFall’s Landing on Broadway Lake. Sponsored by Senator Michael W. Gambrell, the grant will fund the reconstruction of aging water access facilities. “We are so very happy that this important project will be...

Anderson County, SC · 1d

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Honea Path welcomes interim municipal judge

HONEA PATH — The town of Honea Path has expressed its appreciation to Judge Anne Thayer for stepping into the role of interim municipal judge following the passing of Judge Darrell Green. Thayer will serve until a permanent judge is appointed. In a Facebook post Oct. 23, the town...

Honea Path, SC · 14h

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Upstate bridge on track for early 2027 completion

OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced that a major milestone has been completed in the replacement of the Little Choestoea Road bridge over a tributary to Little Choestoea Creek in Oconee County. According to SCDOT, crews have successfully installed a new bridge deck, bringing the project one step […]

Oconee County, SC · 2d

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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 · 22h

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You’ll Feel Like You’ve Entered A Different Dimension At This Abandoned South Carolina Tunnel

Deep in the mountains of Oconee County, South Carolina, there’s a tunnel that goes nowhere, was never finished, and is somehow one of the most compelling places you’ll ever stand inside. Stumphouse Tunnel in Walhalla, South Carolina is the kind of discovery that makes you feel slightly smug...

Walhalla, SC · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Water flowing down from tank explained

A picture depicts water flowing down from a Westminster water tower, and there is an explanation. It’s the elevated Main Street tank – the one that carries an apple logo. Kevin Bronson, city administrator, says, “As city crews and contractors were working on installation and testing our new SCADA system (an electronic, remote monitoring system) the tank filled above its upper blow off valve causing the top blow off valve to release the excess water. While it may have looked a bit dramatic, the blow off functioned as it was designed to do. Once the new SCADA system is fine-tuned, we shouldn’t see that again.”

Westminster, SC · 1d

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Girls on the Run Upstate SC to hold annual Celebrate Your Start 5K

Girls on the Run Upstate South Carolina will bring hundreds of girls together for its Celebrate Your Start 5K on Nov. 14. The Celebrate Your Start 5K is sponsored by Prisma Health and will take place at BridgeWay Station in Mauldin. “The 5K Celebration is such a special moment for...

Mauldin, SC · 1d

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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 · 23h

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Unofficial Midterm Election Results for Franklin and Hart Counties

Election results are made possible by The Franklin County Farm Bureau Foundation, The Gordon Law Firm, and by GPC. The election results are in and Georgia has a new Governor:. STATEWIDE RESULTS FOR GOVERNOR: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won over Republican businessman Rick Jackson with 1.8 million votes or 55% of the vote to Jackson’s 1.4 million or 45%.

Hart County, GA · 3d

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Mauldin intersection improvements underway, completion expected in June 2027

MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - City of Mauldin officials announced that construction is officially underway at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge and Standing Springs roads. Officials said that work will include the installation of traffic signals and other intersection improvements to increase safety in the area, with an expected completion in June 2027.

Mauldin, SC · 22h

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The Enormous South Carolina Bookstore Where You Can Fill An Entire Bag Of Books For Less Than $20

Somewhere in Easley, South Carolina, there’s a place that will make every book lover’s jaw drop straight to the floor. Book Warehouse Outlet is that place, and once you walk through its doors, you’ll understand why people drive from all over the state just to spend an afternoon there.

Easley, SC · 7d