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Rocks Hurled at Cars Near Greer's Hammett Bridge Road Damage Seven Vehicles

Drivers passing through a stretch of Greer near Hammett Bridge and Suber roads found themselves targets of flying rocks between Nov. 7 and Nov. 9, with police logging eight separate calls. At least seven vehicles were damaged. Eight Calls Over Three Days. According to WYFF, Greer police officers responded to...

Greer, SC · 18h

The Post and Courier

As Spartanburg County faces a population boom, these 544 acres will be protected from developers

SPARTANBURG — Another 544 acres in one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties will be spared from development. The forest, streams and wetlands in southern Spartanburg County are now permanently protected under a conservation easement held by the Spartanburg Area Conservancy, known as SPACE. “This easement is forever,” said Sam Parrott, executive director of SPACE. The protection comes as Spartanburg County is rapidly growing, attracting $3.5 billion in new investment and more than 1,000 jobs in 2025, according to OneSpartanburg, and the Spartanburg metro area ranked 10th in the nation for p...

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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 · 13h

FOX Carolina

‘A heartbreaking decision’: Greenville restaurant permanently closes its doors

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse announced Sunday that it is permanently closing its doors due to slow business. The owners said that things did not turn out as they envisioned; however, they are proud of what they created. The owners thanked the staff, guests,...

WSPA 7News

4-year-old dies after Spartanburg Co. crash

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A crash on Reidville Road in Spartanburg Tuesday morning has resulted in the death of a 4-year-old child. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office said they were called to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center shortly after 7:45 a.m. to investigate the death. The child was identified as Lennox Josiah Brownlee, of Spartanburg. […]

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

Yahoo!

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Man visiting Orlando for EDC arrested in drug sting, deputies say

A South Carolina man who told investigators he attended Electric Daisy Carnival in Orlando was arrested Monday after deputies say he sold suspected drugs to an undercover agent in Altamonte Springs. Yeriel Fortunato, 35, faces 18 charges, including methamphetamine trafficking, possession of several controlled substances with intent to sell and...

Orlando, FL · 1d

American Songwriter

Born 96 Years Ago Today in South Carolina, the Guitar Virtuoso Who Backed Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash—and Sold a Million Records Before He Could Legally Drink

On this day (November 11) in 1930, Walter Louis Garland was born in Cowpens, South Carolina. Known professionally as Hank Garland, he was playing guitar professionally by age 12 and recorded the million-selling “Sugarfoot Rag” at age 18. Deftly navigating across genre lines, Garland contributed his superb picking skills to many an Elvis Presley hit in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Cowpens, SC · 22h

WSPA 7News

Queer Wellness Center opens new location in Greenville County to expand services

A center providing resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community held a grand opening in Greenville County Tuesday.

Greenville County, SC · 8h

myfamilytravels.com

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 · 16h

FOX Carolina

Spartanburg fire chief placed on administrative leave, officials say

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Spartanburg City Fire Department Chief Pierre Brewton has been placed on administrative leave, according to officials. The department said that Chief Brewton was placed on administrative leave Monday morning pending an independent review of questions related to his personal business. The South Carolina Law Enforcement...

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

takingthekids.com

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This South Carolina Mexican Restaurant Claims To Be The Upstate’s Original Birria Spot

The birria here braises for eight to ten hours before it ever meets a tortilla. That’s a full workday for one pot of beef. I can’t imagine a better reason to cancel lunch plans with anyone else. The slow simmer also creates consommé, a rich broth made for...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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 · 19h

WSPA 7News

Traffic stop leads to meth, fentanyl bust in Greenville Co.

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A driver is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies said a traffic stop led to the seizure of methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Saluda Dam Road and White Horse Road in Greenville for a moving violation. […]

Greenville County, SC · 1d

hoodline.com

Missing Greenville Woman, 32, Found Safe After Vanishing Near Pelham Road

Emily Randall, 32, has been found safe, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday afternoon. She had last been seen Sunday, November 8, near Pelham Road and Beacon Drive in Greenville. The last-seen location was near Pinnacle Bank, according to FOX Carolina. Deputies Confirm She Was Found Safe. FOX Carolina...

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Lawsuit targets trucking company in deadly Greenville Co. crash

Previous video of the crash reported Jan. 7 on White Horse Road in Greenville County GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA)—A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed stemming from a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer and pickup truck on White Horse Road in Greenville earlier this year. According to the complaint filed Nov. 4 in the U.S. […]

Greenville County, SC · 16h

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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...

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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

Spartanburg, SC · 10h

Greenville News

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John Jeter, Handlebar founder who shaped Greenville music scene, dies

The Upstate has lost a music business trailblazer who put Greenville on the map as a destination for nationally touring performers and their fans. John Jeter died on Nov. 9 after a period of declining health. He was 66. During a 20-year run, his music venue, the Handlebar , showcased Grammy-winning folk artists, blues and rock legends, regional up-and-comers and local favorites. “The Handlebar hosted so many amazing concerts that we all got to enjoy,” said Gene Berger, owner of Horizon Records in Greenville. Berger noted that Jeter put on concerts that drew large crowds and were successful from a business standpoint while also making room for “passion gigs” – smaller concerts “for the cultural good.” Jeter opened the Handlebar in 1994 with his wife, Kathy Laughlin, and his late brother, Stephen. They weren't experienced in the music business, and they knew they were taking a leap of faith. The club’s first location was in a former textile mill building on Mills Avenue (now the Lofts at Mills Mill ). It was billed as a “listening room,” with Jeter focused on booking acoustic acts. It didn’t take long for the Handlebar’s calendar to expand to include full bands and louder

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A Building Full of Carpet Isn’t Always a Building Full of Profit

A building full of carpet looks like an opportunity. Whether it is the right opportunity for a particular carpet cleaning company is a different question. The first installment of this Cleanfax series covered company structure: what separates a true contracted commercial account from a one-off job and why somebody in the business has to own sales, recruiting and quality control. With that groundwork in place, the next decision is where to aim.

Spartanburg, SC · 15h

FOX Carolina