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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 · 11h

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Giving Matters: Greenville Health Authority announces 2026 Healthy Greenville Grants

Greenville Health Authority presented its 2026 Healthy Greenville Grants, totaling $3,903,960, during a ceremony Nov. 10. “The organizations being awarded this year are deeply aligned with our mission to improve health outcomes by increasing accessibility to healthcare resources in our local communities,” said Phillip Liston, GHA president. A major...

Greenville, SC · 16h

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Greenville’s History: Why we should preserve and restore historic houses

Editor’s note: This is part of a continuing series of columns, stories and photos by Greenville County Historical Society examining the history of Greenville and the Upstate. I grew up in a Willie Ward house on Sirrine Drive. Today I work in another, the Brockman House at 644 East...

Greenville, SC · 10h

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Bon Secours opens multi-specialty medical center in Travelers Rest

Bon Secours opens a multi-specialty medical center in Travelers Rest. Services include primary care, orthopedics, cardiology and gastroenterology. Gateway Primary Care operates at the renovated facility. Women’s health services are expected to open in early 2027. Bon Secours is expanding access to care in the Travelers Rest community with...

Travelers Rest, SC · 2d

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Officials: American Legion Post 3 in Greenville moving to Former Blind Horse Saloon site

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — The city of Greenville said American Legion Post 3 is preparing to move its historic facility to a new, more accessible location. The post housed a military museum, hosted community events, celebrated veterans and provided a gathering space for service members and their families, city officials said.

Greenville, SC · 1d

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PHOTOS: PLANTING a new tradition

Laurens residents and visitors to Wednesday's Veterans Day program in Little River Park participated in the first-ever Poppy Seed Scattering Ceremony, to bring patches of red into the park in time for Memorial Day. Poppies are considered symbolic flowers of war-sacrifice and the desire for world peace, so the scattering...

Laurens, SC · 1d

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Joanna could be site of a battery-storage facility

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 -...

Joanna, SC · 12h

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Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame now accepting nominations for Class of 2027

The Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2027. The 2027 induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Laurens County Sports Awards in May at Belk Auditorium on the campus of Presbyterian College. This ceremony will feature the eighth class of inductees in the Laurens County Sports Hall of Fame.

Laurens County, SC · 2d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Landrum City Council welcomes new city administrator, approves park agreement

LANDRUM—Landrum City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at City Hall, where approximately 60 to 70 residents gathered at the beginning of the meeting holding “No ICE” signs in opposition […]

Landrum, SC · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Contractor approved for Grove Meadow fire station: Greer City Council notes

Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s Nov. 10 meeting:. Council unanimously approved naming Georgia-based Hogan Construction Group as contractor at risk for a new fire station at 701 Groce Meadow Road near Lake Robinson north of Greer for a guaranteed maximum cost of $9.7 million. Deputy City...

Greer, SC · 1d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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For five decades, Marcia Collins has been there for Polk County students

POLK COUNTY—For more than 50 years, Marcia Collins has been part of the lives of Polk County students and families. She has driven a school bus, worked in classrooms, coached […]

Polk County, NC · 1d

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Greer weighs future of Flock cameras as suspension ends

Leaders are deciding whether to continue their Flock contract or take the cameras down.

Greer, SC · 2d

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Servicemen remark on Honor Flight Upstate’s first trip dedicated to Vietnam War veterans

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A flight that took 90 veterans from the Upstate to Washington, D.C. in September continues to bring back memories for those who made the trip. On Sept. 16, Honor Flight Upstate made South Carolina’s first-ever trip dedicated to Vietnam War veterans. “It was a...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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South Carolina Porch Pirate Warning as Christmas Nears in Myrtle Beach, Florence

Residents are encouraged to watch doorsteps and protect holiday packages as November deliveries increase.

South Carolina · 2d

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Upcountry Fiber wins Smart Rural Community Showcase Award

Upcountry Fiber received a 2026 Smart Rural Community Showcase Award from NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association in September. The award honors rural broadband providers that deliver reliable connectivity and lead collaborative projects in their service areas. Upcountry Fiber was recognized for its free community education programming for its customers. “Every...

Greenville County, SC · 1d

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History beneath our feet: Lander program examines Revolutionary War sites in area

Within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood lie approximately 100 Revolutionary War battlefields and skirmish sites — many of them little known or still waiting to reveal their secrets. That remarkable concentration of Revolutionary War history was among the discoveries shared by historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore during a...

Greenwood, SC · 9h

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Seneca Approves Initial Budget Adjustment for City Administrator Severance Agreement

Seneca officials unanimously passed the initial reading of Ordinance 2026-24, expanding the fiscal year 2026–27 general fund revenue and expenditures by $193,170—drawn directly from municipal reserves—to accommodate payroll and benefit adjustments linked to City Administrator Scott Moulder’s $500,000 settlement package. This action follows a prior decision to advance Moulder’s contractual departure date from May 2029 to December 31, 2026, under an early retirement arrangement where the municipality will purchase credits through the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) to grant him 28 years of service and disburse the remaining balance of the $500,000 as a severance payout in exchange for a liability release, pending final ordinance approval by the local governing body.

Seneca, SC · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Spartanburg city council gives final approval to enlarge, renovate Morgan Square

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Spartanburg City Council gave final approval on Monday on a plan to enlarge and renovate Morgan Square. The unanimous vote allows city staff to move forward with the estimated $18.2 million project and to pay for it with bonds backed by the city’s hospitality tax.

Spartanburg, SC · 2d