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Greenville, SC, Struggles With Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

In a recent metro-by-metro analysis, Realtor.com® examined the state of the American starter home. For many would-be buyers, these entry-level homes have felt increasingly scarce as rising prices and climbing

Greenville, SC · 7h

WSPA 7News

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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

myclintonnews.com

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PHOTOS: "They stood on watch"

The men and woman of the United States Military stood on watch so we could sleep soundly in our beds, a Brigadier General reminded students, veterans, and guests on Veterans Day at Laurens Academy. Guest speaker for the annual ceremony was Brigadier General Richard A. Wholey, deputy commanding general, 263rd...

Laurens, SC · 2d
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Officials offer free showers, laundry services to Upstate’s unhoused

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is offering free showers and laundry services to people experiencing homelessness on Saturday.

Spartanburg, SC · 23h

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Spartanburg fire chief retires days after being placed on leave

Days after being placed on paid leave from his role as the City of Spartanburg fire chief, Pierre Brewton has retired. In a Nov. 11 email to fire department staff, City Manager Chris Story said, "Chief Pierre Brewton retired earlier today, concluding 34 years of service to the City of Spartanburg. Over those decades, he has shown tremendous love and pride for this community and the fire service." Brewton grew up in Spartanburg. He had served as the city's fire chief since 2024 . Before that, he served for several years 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. Questions surrounding his handling of the loan are under investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) . "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," an agency representative said in an email. On Nov. 9, Story said that Brewton had been placed on administrative leave pending a third-party review of the matter. Brewton first worked for the City of Spartanburg in 1988. He joined

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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Clinton’s recreation complex gets good rating by tri-state players

Clinton, South Carolina – The long-awaited Clinton Recreation Complex has been hosting the city’s youth league sports since June, and this past weekend sports enthusiasts from the tri-state area also got a chance to use the large-sized, multipurpose fields and new facilities. Clinton City Manager Joey Meadors told...

Clinton, SC · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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$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 · 2d

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BJU opens renovated front campus with fresh look

The opening ceremony for the completion of Centennial Square was held on Oct. 9, after five months of construction. BJU President Bruce McAllister, Greenville Mayor Knox White, BJU Provost David Fisher and Chancellor Dr. Bob Jones III spoke during the ceremony. Bob Jones University began construction on Centennial Square in...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Power Up Spartanburg accepting applications for small business impact grants

Power Up Spartanburg, an initiative of OneSpartanburg Inc. and Spartanburg County to support small businesses, is accepting applications for its small business impact grant program now through Dec. 16. The small business impact grants aim to provide financial support to Spartanburg County entrepreneurs and small businesses trying to:. Strengthen operations...

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

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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 · 1d

FOX Carolina

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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 · 2d

greenvillejournal.com

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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 · 1d

FOX Carolina

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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 · 1d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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The Meeting Place to host Thanksgiving dinner for Polk County seniors

COLUMBUS—The Meeting Place, Polk County’s senior center, will host its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 75 Carmel Lane. The dinner will bring community members together […]

Polk County, NC · 1d

greenvillejournal.com

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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 · 2d

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Clinton Planning Commission green-lights a new subdivision on 102 acres

On a 4-2 vote, the Clinton Planning Commission has agreed to recommend to the city council the annexation of 102 acres of vacant land on Hwy 308 into the city limits. The PC took the action Tuesday night. The zoning designation is proposed as RS2 (the original request was for R3, high-density residential) to accommodate a subdivision where the median home prices are expected to be $375,000 to $500,000.

Clinton, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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New affordable housing under construction in historic Greenville neighborhood

GREENVILLE — Construction is underway on a set of 10 affordable homes in the historic Sterling Neighborhood, not far from downtown. The $3.3 million project is a partnership between the Greenville Housing Fund and the Sterling Land Trust, a community group dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Sterling Neighborhood and Sterling High School. “The Huddle at Sterling is a testament to what happens when a community believes in its future and works together to make it happen,” James Thompson, president of the Sterling Land Trust, said in a press release. “Today, we celebrate not just the beginn...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Public Hearing Set for Rezoning of 100-Acre Lake Keowee Peninsula

The Seneca Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, at City Hall to consider a rezoning request for more than 100 acres on a Lake Keowee peninsula at 134 Indian Oaks Road, accessible via South Cove Road. Real estate development company Keowee Bluff LLC is seeking a zoning change for the property, currently zoned Planned Development – Residential (PD-R), to build a low-density residential development featuring single-family homes, cottages, and lakefront lots. The request follows the rejection earlier this year of a previous proposal for the same site that would have included a hotel.

Seneca, SC · 11h

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Walking tours will give Spartanburg residents up close look at zoning

City of Spartanburg residents will have the opportunity to learn more about ways the city might revamp its zoning regulations by taking part in "Sidewalk Conversations" guided walking tours on Nov. 14. A tour of the Union Street corridor and Converse Heights will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. A second tour will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and cover and the North Church Street and South Converse areas. The tours will begin and end at the city administrative offices at 295 East Main St. Buses will take participants to the walking tour locations. The idea is to give residents perspectives on development patterns of the past and how they might apply to future city planning, said city communications manager Christopher George. George said the city's zoning ordinance hasn't been updated since the late 1990s. Other regulations have been in place since the 1970s, including larger residential lot sizes in keeping with the era's norms for suburban development. With input from residents, leaders will consider whether future zoning rules should allow additional areas of the city to have smaller residential lot sizes or mixed-use development projects. To RSVP for one of the walking tours, go to Code

Spartanburg, SC · 13h