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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 · 4d
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Laurens County Council gives initial approval for battery storage project in Joanna

Project Orange, outside of the Joanna community, will be a Battery-Storage Facility to be constructed by as-yet-unnamed economic development entities, the Laurens County Council disclosed Monday night. No information was provided about the size of this project’s investment. Council authorized the first of three readings of 3 ordinances -...

Laurens County, SC · 1d
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The Best Burgers In South Carolina Are Hiding Inside This Unassuming Little Restaurant

Somewhere in Chapin, South Carolina, a parking lot fills up with cars from license plates all across the state, and the drivers are all smiling about the same thing. That thing is Higher Ground Char House, and once you’ve been there, you’ll completely understand why people keep coming back.

Chapin, SC · 6d
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Marlboro County defeats Strom Thurmond in high-scoring thriller

Marlboro County, SC · 18h

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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3 Spartanburg County restaurants fail October inspections

Three Spartanburg 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 for establishments that received failing grades. In our coverage of food inspections around Spartanburg 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. Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: JOY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD Location: 1935 E. Main St., Spartanburg During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified numerous out-of-compliance violations, including priority and priority foundation violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed removing gloves, putting the same gloves back on, using cell phones, and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. Inspectors found spray bottles without labels, cans of Raid stored throughout the facility, and a tube of grease stored with food items. Multiple dead bugs were observed in a

Spartanburg County, SC · 5d

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Newberry County seeks public input on dangerous roads and intersections

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Newberry County residents can share concerns about dangerous roads and intersections at a road safety meeting today. The drop-in meeting runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Newberry County Courthouse Annex on College Street. Residents are encouraged to bring the name of a road or intersection and explain what makes it risky.

Newberry County, SC · 2d

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Six South Carolina Restaurants Where Prime Rib Is Still A Weekly Ritual

Some dinners are just meals, but prime rib night is a standing date that people plan their whole week around. Across South Carolina, a handful of restaurants still roll out this slow-roasted classic on a set night, and the regulars know exactly when to show up. A few of these...

South Carolina · 4d

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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 · 3d

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Parents say Laurens County school bus delays continue as district reports 46 drivers

LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The district says several bus drivers called out sick last week, forcing other drivers to cover multiple routes. But some parents say the problem goes beyond temporary absences, pointing to low pay and concerns about driver retention. The district started the school year with...

Laurens County, SC · 2d

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LAURENS BUS ISSUES

WE'RE HEARING DIRECTLY FROM THE DISTRICT--- AS QUESTIONS GROW OVER DRIVER SHORTAGES.. PAY.. AND RETENTION.

Laurens, SC · 2d

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Newberry breaks ground on $4.8M amphitheater

Newberry will soon be home to a new amphitheater. Newberry Opera House, Newberry County and the city of Newberry broke ground Thursday on the future Downtown Newberry Amphitheater and Pavilion. The 933-capacity venue at 1327 Caldwell Street in downtown Newberry, is slated for completion by July 2027. “Newberry has always...

Newberry, SC · 1d

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Clinton Planning Commission green-lights a new subdivision on 102 acres

On a 4-2 vote, the Clinton Planning Commission has agreed to recommend to the city council the annexation of 102 acres of vacant land on Hwy 308 into the city limits. The PC took the action Tuesday night. The zoning designation is proposed as RS2 (the original request was for R3, high-density residential) to accommodate a subdivision where the median home prices are expected to be $375,000 to $500,000.

Clinton, SC · 2d

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Clinton travels to Southside Christian in playoff rematch

Clinton will get another shot at Southside Christian when the seventh-seeded Red Devils (7-4, 3-2) travel to Simpsonville to face the second-seeded Sabres (8-2, 5-0) in the second round of the SCHSL Class AA playoffs. Southside Christian won the first meeting 28-24 on October 2, but Clinton enters the rematch...

Clinton, SC · 1d

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Fury dominate stat sheet but fall to Gaffney in AAAA playoffs

Friday the 13th and strange things were afoot in Gaffney as the #1-seed Indians hosted Fountain Inn in round two of the Class AAAA Playoffs. Going into Friday night, if you had told the Fury coaches they’d outgain Gaffney 436 total yards to 187 and run 93 plays to only 31, they’d be making plans for their next matchup. Unfortunately for Fountain Inn they saw their season end on a number of big plays, especially in special teams, as the Fury fell 35-21.

Gaffney, SC · 17h

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South Carolina’s Cozy Evening Train Ride Comes With Santa, Cookies, And Hot Chocolate

Pajamas are encouraged on one of the coziest December train rides in South Carolina. Yes, grown-ups too, and nobody will judge your reindeer slippers or fuzzy hats. The evening trip lasts about 90 minutes and splits riders into two groups. One group sips hot chocolate with cookies and stories in a dining car while the other sings carols with Santa.

South Carolina · 3d

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After historic playoff win, Fury ready for top-seeded Gaffney

A new tradition will meet an old powerhouse on Friday as the Fountain Inn football team travels to top-seeded Gaffney in the Class 4A Upper State second round. The Fury (7-4) earned their first playoff win in school history last Friday, knocking off Catawba Ridge, 41-24. The program, which began varsity football in 2022, has made significant strides quickly, and has momentum on its side heading into a matchup with the bracket’s top seed.

Fountain Inn, SC · 2d

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Charter school to break ground on $40M expansion in Spartanburg County

BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Libertas Academy will soon break ground on its new $40 million upper campus and high school expansion in Boiling Springs. Opening for the 2027–28 school year, officials say the new upper campus will initially serve students in grades nine through 10, adding an additional grade level each year. The facility will feature a gymnasium, athletic fields, theater and expanded academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

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Red Devil’s season ends with 28-14 playoff loss to Southside Christian

Clinton Football’s run game went cold on a 41-degree November Friday the 13th as the Red Devils’ season came to an end, 28-14, playing at Southside Christian’s Simpsonville campus for the second time this season. The Red Devils wrap up the 2026 season at 7-5, tied for...

Clinton, SC · 18h

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SC Weather Alert: Columbia, SC Freeze Watch, 30° Nov 14-18

National Weather Service warns of freezing temperatures across central South Carolina early Sunday, threatening sensitive plants and exposed plumbing.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Crusaders seek third straight state title appearance with JDA standing in their way

For the third consecutive season, Laurens Academy enters the semifinals as a heavy underdog. The Crusaders overcome those odds the previous two years, and they will have to do it again Friday when they travel to Jefferson Davis Academy to face the undefeated Raiders in the semifinals of the SCISA 8-Man football playoffs.

Laurens, SC · 1d