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Lack of information, trust to blame for Greenville County penny tax rejection, council chair says

Among the reasons Greenville County voters rejected a one-cent local option sales tax proposal is a lack of understanding of how far behind county is on road maintenance, according to County Council Chairman Benton Blount. Blount, who represents District 19, also cited lingering distrust that county government can deliver on...

Greenville County, SC · 17h
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Contract for Greenville County Schools superintendent extended through 2030

Greenville County Schools Superintendent Burke Royster’s employment contract has been extended through June 30, 2030. The school district’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract extension after conducting Royster’s annual performance review on Nov. 9. Royster earned an exemplary performance rating and was assessed in six categories:

Greenville County, SC · 10h
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Greenville County considers new rules for short-term rentals

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Greenville County Council committee is scheduled to discuss proposed regulations for short-term rentals as county leaders report an increase in rental activity and concerns from neighbors. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. at University Ridge. The...

Greenville County, SC · 18h
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City of Seneca Regular Council Meeting Preview

The City of Seneca will hold its regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, led by Mayor Ronnie O’Kelley. Key agenda items include final reading of Ordinance 2026-21 to establish a new Façade Grant Program, first readings for rezoning 205 N. Chestnut St. and amending the FY27 General Fund Budget, and resolutions addressing a Community Grant Program Policy, a consent resolution for Project Fox, a Municipal Tax Relief Act Referendum, and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Blue Ridge Arts Center. Additionally, Council will vote on donation requests for Marine Corps Toys for Tots ($3,000) and the Golden Corner Pantry ($2,500), consider establishing a bank account and line of credit for the Seneca Center for the Arts, approve the 2027 holiday schedule, and convene in executive session to discuss a Finance & Administration Department personnel matter alongside updates from City Administrator Scott Moulder.

Seneca, SC · 17h

WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

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 · 16h

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Greenville city sues developer of swanky McDaniel townhomes. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is one reason.

GREENVILLE — The McDaniel, the upscale townhome project in suspended animation that for a year has been under legal siege by an array of contractors, now has a new adversary: the city of Greenville. The city's chief beef is its claim that the developer who promised luxury living unprecedented...

Greenville, SC · 3d

WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg Co. road closure expected to last for months

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Spartanburg County will need to plan for a long-term road closure beginning later this month. According to Spartanburg County officials, Burnett Road is scheduled to close on Monday, Nov. 23, for a culvert replacement project. County leaders said the closure is expected to remain in place for about […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 10h

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Spartanburg fire chief placed on leave amid review of PPP loan

City of Spartanburg Fire Chief Pierre Brewton has been placed on paid administrative leave pending a third-party review into questions regarding a business he owns apart from his job with the city. Assistant Chief Will Smart will serve as the interim fire chief, according to an email from City Manager Chris Story to the fire department staff. Brewton, who grew up in Spartanburg, has served as the city's fire chief since 2024 . Before that, he served as the fire chief for Albemarle, North Carolina. During that period, he received a COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the federal government. Story said the third-party review concerns Brewton's handling of the loan. "We want to work through this process as quickly as possible," he added. A spokesperson with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) confirmed that the agency is looking into the situation. "SLED is aware of allegations involving the Spartanburg Fire Chief Pierre Brewton’s PPP loan and is reviewing tips provided to SLED on the matter at this time," the agency representative said. Brewton first worked for the City of Spartanburg in 1988. He joined the fire department staff in 1994. In a 2024 Herald-Journal article , he

Spartanburg, SC · 9h

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After delays, roundabout opens at busy Spartanburg Co. intersection

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A new roundabout is open to drivers in Spartanburg County after months of construction and delays. The roundabout is located at the intersection of Berry Shoals Road and Duncan Reidville Road, a busy area county leaders hope will become safer and more efficient for motorists. Construction on the project began […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

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Groundbreaking Held for 10 Affordable Housing Units in Sterling

At the corner of Calhoun and Jenkins streets, a modest two-story brick building became a legend to generations of high school students in the Sterling Community. The Huddle gained its fame from grilled-cheese sandwiches, cherry cola floats, and a jukebox that played a steady stream of Motown, Stax, and even the raspy howls and banging piano of the internationally famous musician Esquerita, who was better known among his fellow Sterling High alums as Eskew Reeder.

Greenville, SC · 3d

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More than 2K without power in Spartanburg County

The outage was reported around 6:25 p.m., though the cause remains unclear.

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

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Spartanburg Co. drivers face detours as bridge projects get underway

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Motorists in Spartanburg County should prepare for detours as the South Carolina Department of Transportation begins two bridge projects this week. According to SCDOT, a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) over Dildine Creek will close on Monday, Nov. 9, for a bridge replacement project. The roadway is expected to […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 18h

golaurens.com

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Laurens County Lowdown | Episode 17: Chief Neil Roberts

GoLaurens.com's new podcast, Laurens County Lowdown, brings listeners behind the headlines and into the conversations shaping the community. Born and raised in Laurens, Laurens City Fire Chief Neil Roberts has spent nearly his entire career serving the community he calls home. “There's just something about Laurens, and I guess you wouldn't understand unless you grew up here.”

Laurens County, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville Planning Commission acts on 2 rezoning requests along Easley Bridge Road

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville is growing, and that growth is putting more demands on the city’s infrastructure. On Thursday, the Planning Commission considered two proposals to annex and rezone properties along Easley Bridge Road, also known as Highway 123, one of the city’s busiest corridors. The...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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Joanna could be getting an industry, paperwork going to the county council

The Joanna community east of Clinton could be moving a step closer to a Phase I and Phase II industrial development. The Laurens County Council will consider the necessary inducements -- By Title Only -- at its meeting this Monday night. The council meeting are at 6 pm in the Historic Courthouse in downtown Laurens.

Joanna, SC · 3d

simpsonville-sentinel.com

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Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina sends another group of Veterans to our nations capital

Before sunrise, South Carolina veterans begin a journey unlike any other, carrying with them memories of distant battlefields, old friendships and years of quiet sacrifice. When they arrive in Washington, D.C., they are welcomed not merely as travelers, but as heroes whose service has shaped the nation. Through the Upstate Honor Flight of South Carolina, these men and women are escorted to the memorials built in their honor—some seeing them for the first time—and reminded that their courage, service and stories have never been forgotten.

The Upstate, SC · 2d

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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 · 3d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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$75M Address Beaumont Mill residential development breaks ground in downtown Spartanburg

Commuters and visitors traveling to downtown Spartanburg along North Pine Street will soon pass a new landmark into the Hub City as work on the $75 million, 275-unit Address Beaumont Mill takes shape. The multifamily residential project is being spearheaded by Greenville, North Carolina-based Taft Family Ventures, which welcomed local...

Spartanburg, SC · 3d

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Spartanburg Regional Offers November Health Classes and Screenings

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has fall-prevention classes, cancer-survivor exercise sessions, a diabetes support meeting and a community blood pressure screening scheduled in Spartanburg during November 2026. The programs run through November 30th, with both daytime and evening options. Stay Active and Independent for Life, known as SAIL, meets from 9...

Spartanburg, SC · 23h