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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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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 · 2d
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Spartanburg Regional warns of potential insurance network changes

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System issued a statement to patients regarding contract negotiations with health insurer BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

Spartanburg, SC · 5h

The Post and Courier

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Popular Northeast burrito chain to make first move into SC, starting with the Upstate

GREENVILLE — Bubbakoo’s Burritos is moving into the Carolinas as they expand further across the East Coast. Their first stores to open in South Carolina will be in Greenville and Spartanburg. Michael Lassen, vice president of development, says that expansion into the Carolinas is a “natural progression” for the company. “Our growth model is we see the Carolinas being very strong for us,” Lassen said. As Bubbakoo’s expanded further, the Carolinas and Georgia were skipped over as the brand migrated to Florida. Founded in 2008 in Point Pleasant, N.J., the company has expanded to over 160 location...

Greenville, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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This Spartanburg shopping center once held a Bi-Lo. It'll soon be home to an oil company.

SPARTANBURG — On the far southern end of the city sits Cedar Springs Crossing, a shopping center with a Dollar Tree, a Domino’s Pizza, a Subway and a few other stores. Soon, it will also hold the headquarters of Dearybury Oil and Gas. More businesses like it could be on the way. The fuel distribution company will convert the shopping center’s anchor spot, formerly a Bi-Lo grocery store, into office and warehouse space, according to President Bill Dearybury. He said its current headquarters, just a mile down Southport Road, is out of room. “We are busting at the seams,” he said. “We don’t even ...

Spartanburg, SC · 4d

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BMW’s new Woodruff battery plant expected to bring 300 jobs

WOODRUFF, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - BMW is preparing to open its new battery plant in Woodruff, a project the automaker says will bring about 300 jobs to the area. The facility, known as Plant Woodruff, will produce sixth-generation batteries for electric vehicles built at BMW’s nearby Spartanburg plant, the company said. The project has been three years in the making.

Woodruff, SC · 18h

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Homer Elwood Appointed to NFDA Board of Directors

The National Funeral Directors Association board of directors, in accordance with the association’s governance process, has appointed Homer E. Elwood Jr. of Gray Funeral Home in Clinton, South Carolina, to serve as an at-large representative, filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Christopher Costello. Elwood, who previously...

Clinton, SC · 1d

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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...

Greenville, SC · 2d

Greenville News

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The Children's Place closing stores after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Children's Place , a national children's clothing retailer, is closing stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Several stores in Upstate South Carolina will be affected. The company filed a bankruptcy petition along with 13 affiliated debtors in a New Jersey bankruptcy court on Nov. 8, according to USA TODAY . A statement from the company maintains that the company intends to sell all assets, requiring the closure of certain stores. However, a banner on the company website says "All stores closing," and lists "everything must go" sales with 30% to 60% off prices. The Children's Place has about 500 retail stores across the United States, including 11 in South Carolina. Upstate Children's Place stores are located at the Haywood Mall in Greenville, Westgate Mall in Spartanburg and Gaffney Outlet Marketplace in Gaffney. It's not yet clear when the final day of business will be for the stores. Ruth Cronin covers Greenville County business, growth and development. Contact her at rcronin@usatodayco.com . This article originally appeared on Greenville News: The Children's Place closing stores after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Hitachi Group’s JR Automation expands smart manufacturing footprint with new S.C. facility

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Global industrial technology firm JR Automation, a subsidiary of the Hitachi Group, is set to expand its foothold in smart manufacturing with the ribbon-cutting of its brand-new Automation Technology Center in Greenville on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The $15.5 million investment marks a significant expansion for the...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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Upstate Auto Suppliers Plan $82 Million Expansion to Supply Scout Motors

Written by Jessica Holdman, SC Daily Gazette. Seven Upstate auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 South Carolinians as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors. The companies — Spartanburg Steel, Magna DRIVE, KV Final, Röchling Automotive, Magna Mirrors, Cooper Standard and Bant Boru — announced Wednesday they would invest a total of $82 million in their existing facilities across Spartanburg, Duncan and Piedmont.

South Carolina · 1d

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Power Up Spartanburg Opens Small Business Impact Grant Applications

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Applications are now open for the Power Up Spartanburg Small Business Impact Grant, a program designed to help eligible Spartanburg County businesses strengthen operations, build capacity and prepare for growth. The grant program is made possible by BMW Manufacturing Co. and will be administered by...

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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BMW previews grand opening of new plant in Greenville

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Three Immigrant Brothers Built a South Carolina Restaurant and Grocery That Has Survived Nearly Four Decades

Cash is still king at this South Carolina restaurant, where credit cards aren’t part of the routine and freshly baked pita has kept customers returning for nearly four decades. What began as an immigrant family’s dream has become a neighborhood favorite with a grocery store right alongside the dining area.

Greenville, SC · 2d

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.

Greenville, SC · 3d

98.9 WORD

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Former Upstate cotton mill to be turned into housing

Former Upstate cotton mill to be turned into housing

Seneca, SC · 10h

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Treasure Hunters Lose Hours Sifting Through This Packed South Carolina Antique Mall

Some of the best finds hide inside buildings you would drive past without a second look. In South Carolina, one plain roadside antique mall turns a quick stop into a whole afternoon of digging through old records, furniture, and forgotten keepsakes. People walk in planning to browse for a few...

Taylors, SC · 2d

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Zoning change sought for Seneca lakefront property

Seneca Planning Commission will convene a public hearing to consider a real estate company’s application for zoning change on more than 100 acres on a Lake Keowee peninsula. The property is 134 Indian Oaks Road, accessible by the South Cove Road. And the hearing will be 6 o’clock Monday night at city hall. Property owner Keowee Bluff LLC, identified as a real estate development company. The property is zoned Planned Development – Residential (PD-R). Proposed is what’s called a low-density residential development to include single family homes, cottages and lakefront lots. It’s the same property that earlier this year that, in the end, was rejected for a development that would have included a hotel.

Seneca, SC · 1d