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Cat missing for eight years reunited with family after being found in Woodruff

WOODRUFF — A cat missing from his Simpsonville home for eight years has been reunited with his family after a Woodruff resident found him and local animal advocates helped identify him through a microchip. Theo, now 12, was found on West Georgia Street between Tap Three and The Yellow...

Woodruff, SC · 2d
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You Could Spend An Entire Day Hunting For Rare Treasures At This Massive South Carolina Thrift Store

Most shopping trips have a natural endpoint, a moment when you’ve seen everything, made your decisions, and you’re ready to head to the register. At Miracle Hill Thrift Store in Taylors, South Carolina, that moment takes a very long time to arrive. This is a thrift store that...

Taylors, SC · 7d
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Grab A Seat At The Bar, Then Watch Your Steak Get Cut At This Classic South Carolina Steakhouse

Picture a server walking up to your table with a big slab of raw beef and slicing your steak right in front of you. That is a normal Tuesday night at The Peddler Steak House in downtown Spartanburg. With a spoken menu, a salad you build with a pencil, and...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d
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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 · 9d
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This Upstate South Carolina Diner Is Known For One Standout Dish That Keeps Locals Coming Back

The biscuits at this little counter-service diner are made from scratch. They’re also big enough to make a grown adult rethink the word snack. That alone would earn a spot on my list. Then I learned the same kitchen turns out cheeseburger plates, hamburger steak, and blended soft serve treats called cyclones.

Easley, SC · 14d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Clemson Extension Says Fescue Lawns Should Be Mowed at 2.5 to 3 Inches in November, Never Losing More Than a Third of the Blade

Clemson Extension's Samantha McGaha Brown says fescue lawns should be mowed at 2.5 to 3 inches in November, never removing more than a third of the blade.

Clemson, SC · 1d

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10 Peaceful South Carolina Walking Paths Where Crisp Fall Breezes Meet Gorgeous Park Scenery

One park on this list has a fountain shaped like a giant pineapple. I refuse to believe that isn’t a good enough reason to go for a walk. Another spot has quarter-mile markers beside an old canal, and a third sits by a river lined with Spanish moss. When...

South Carolina · 3d

hoodline.com

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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 · 4d

The Anderson Independent-Mail

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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 · 4d

simpsonville-sentinel.com

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Tour of Homes...A holiday tradition

A 40-year institution continues December 6 as the Fountain Inn Music Club sponsors this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes. The event is a favorite among long-time residents and should be marked on the calendars of all newcomers. A festive occasion with decorations, music, punch and culinary treats, the Tour is a great way to begin the holiday season.

Fountain Inn, SC · 1d

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These 8 South Carolina Steakhouses Make Dinner Worth Planning Around

One Greenville steakhouse serves its steaks inside a century-old stone building set in the woods. Yes, a stone building. That detail hooked me right away. Then I learned that a steakhouse in another city hosts a Sunday gospel brunch, and another carves meat right at your table. South Carolina takes...

South Carolina · 1d

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New Details Emerge In Death Of Hudson Valley Native Hayden Panettiere

There's been an official ruling on the death of Hudson Valley native actress Hayden Panettiere.

Rockland County, NY · 6d

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10 South Carolina Restaurants With Outdoor Dining So Dreamy You May Forget About The Food

One of the restaurants on this list welcomes guests who show up by boat. Or by car. Or by motorcycle, if that’s your style. Another spot serves dinner beside a waterfall you can actually hear from your table. A third has a courtyard shaded by a mammoth magnolia tree.

Greenville, SC · 8d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Expanding Circular Yellow or Brown Spots in a Dormant Warm-Season Lawn Can Mean Large Patch Disease, Clemson's Samantha Brown Warns as Cool, Wet Fall Weather Sets In

Clemson's Samantha Brown warns that expanding yellow or brown circles in dormant centipede, zoysia or St. Augustine lawns can be large patch disease.

Clemson, SC · 1d

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Four South Carolina Pie Shops Where Grandmothers’ Recipes Still Fill The Case

Some of the best pies in South Carolina come from recipe cards that once sat in a grandmother’s kitchen drawer. Across the state, a handful of small shops still bake that way, with crusts made by hand and fillings that follow old family methods. These four spots stretch from...

South Carolina · 3d

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7 Old-School South Carolina Bakeries Where Coconut Layer Cake Is Still Baked By Hand, Just Like Grandma’s

Some family recipes live on index cards, and some live in bakery cases across South Carolina. Coconut layer cake has been a Southern celebration staple for generations, showing up at birthdays, church suppers, and holiday tables. The seven bakeries below still make it the slow way, by hand, with layers...

South Carolina · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Poinsettias Need Total Darkness From 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to Color Up Again for December, University of Illinois Extension Says

University of Illinois Extension says poinsettias need total darkness from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. until bracts color in December. Clemson's schedule runs 14 hours.

Clemson, SC · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Hybrid Tea Roses Should Be Cut Back by at Least a Third After the First Killing Frost, HGTV Garden Expert Julie Martens Forney Says

HGTV gardening expert Julie Martens Forney says hybrid tea roses should be cut back by at least a third after the first killing frost, then mulched.

Clemson, SC · 1d

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos scouting locations in Greenville area for first SC restaurant

Mexican-fusion franchise Bubbakoo’s Burritos is planning to expand into the Greenville area. The restaurant was founded in New Jersey in 2008 and has since opened more than 160 locations in 18 states, including North Carolina. An Upstate location would be the first in South Carolina. “We wanted to start...

Greenville, SC · 21h

The State

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Rotten meat, fruit flies lead to 3 ‘C' grades at Greenville Co. restaurants

Fruit flies, food debris and spoiled meat were among the violations inspectors cited in giving four Greenville County restaurants failing grades in October. In all, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture made 387 routine and follow-up inspections for the month. A total of 358 received A scores and 24 B. C is the worst grade the Agriculture Department gives. If a restaurant scores below 70 it has to close until it is reinspected. La Cuchara on Haywood Road in Greenville was inspected on Oct. 27 and given a 72, a C. There was no employee on shift with a food handler’s certification, the report said. The inspector saw multiple employees fail to wash hands when changing gloves when changing tasks from handling dirty dishes to food prep. There were bags of frozen fruit pulps and utensils in the handsink at the server area. An open case of crab in the freezer had ice build-up directly on the product. Eggs and raw beef were stored above produce in the cooler. Various foods were at improper temperature including fried chicken wings, cooked rice, marinara, sweetened condensed milk, and fish. There was no consumer advisory disclaimer on the menu about ceviche, oysters, steak

Greenville County, SC · 4d