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WSPA 7News

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Some warming shelters to open this weekend in the Upstate

Several warming shelters across the Upstate could open this weekend.

Anderson County, SC · 1d

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

WSPA 7News

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Cold temperatures arrive in Upstate, light snow possible in higher elevations

After a breezy evening, the wind in the Upstate should come down a bit overnight Thursday into Friday.

The Upstate, SC · 1d

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

Wealth of Geeks

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She Was Supposed to Provide Care. Investigators Say She Used the Client’s Debit Cards for Herself

A South Carolina in-home caregiver is accused of using two debit cards belonging to a vulnerable adult to obtain money, goods and services for herself. ... Read More

Spartanburg County, 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

FOX Carolina

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Pioneer of Greenville music scene passes away

FOX Carolina's Ashley Listrom has the details.

Greenville, SC · 2d

greenville.com

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Greer Chili Cookoff to Support Food Assistance November 15th

Greer Farmers Market will hold its Chili Cookoff Fundraiser on Sunday, November 15th, beginning at 11 a.m. at Greer City Park. The event at 301 East Poinsett Street will raise money for the market and its food assistance programs. Tasting tickets will cost $1 each and will be sold at...

Greer, SC · 20h

The Spun

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A South Carolina Nonprofit Needs 850 Turkeys to Feed 5,000 People

The annual turkey fry relies on donations and volunteers to prepare holiday meals.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Two prominent figures in Greenville music scene join to buy flagging venue with plans to renovate

GREENVILLE — Wes Gilliam, co-owner of the popular music venue Radio Room, recently bought The Foundry at Judson Mill, with plans to renovate the space. The lease begins on Jan. 1. Gilliam is close friends with John Peters, owner of Mass Concerts — one of the largest independent concert promoters in the country — and they talked about purchasing a venue together. They decided to stay in Greenville, and in October they landed on The Foundry at Judson Mill. “I just kind of mentioned The Foundry to him because I’d done some shows there in the past, but I quit doing shows there because it wasn’t re...

Greenville, SC · 1d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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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

hoodline.com

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Greenville Gusts Blow In Weekend Freeze

Greenville starts Thursday under clear skies near 54 degrees, but the calm-looking morning will give way to a blustery afternoon. Sunshine should push temperatures to around 67 before cooler air settles in, with no rain expected across the city. Afternoon Winds Pick Up Before Temperatures Slide. West winds will increase...

Greenville, SC · 1d

Greenville News

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Greenville Christmas tree lighting, Poinsettia parade dates set

Mark your calendars, Christmas lovers. The city of Greenville's annual Christmas tree lighting and parade are just around the corner. Greenville will celebrate the start of the Christmas season on the first weekend of December, with their Night of Lights event on Friday, Dec. 4 and the annual Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5. Night of Lights, a tree-lighting event, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4. During the week of Nov. 9, workers were already spotted on Main Street assembling the city's 30-foot Christmas tree. The tree, complete with 25,550 LED lights, will be lit in front of M. Judson Booksellers on South Main Street between 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., according to the city. Night of Lights will also include food trucks, a kids crafting station, Letters to Santa and a visit from Santa. The Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Main Street, a Greenville tradition of more than 75 years, will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Parade participants include local businesses, schools, dance groups, nonprofits and other community organizations. Year after year the parade draws thousands of residents and visitors to downtown to celebrate, according to the city. Ruth Cronin covers

Greenville, SC · 2d

Smoky Mountain News

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A week at Edisto with John Lane

John Lane has done it again. In his new collection of short stories (“Interval Ownership: New Tales From Edisto,” 2026, Mercer University Press, 171 pages) highlighting week-long vacations on Edisto Island on the coast of South Carolina at the Shearwater residency that operates on what is called an “interval ownership,” we get a new genre of fiction that is a kind of “beachfront bingo,” as he calls it, and at the same time is a kind of fictional memoir.

Edisto Island, SC · 2d

98.9 WORD

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Help Make 8,000 Pimento Cheese Sandwiches!

Help Make 8,000 Pimento Cheese Sandwiches!

Greenville, SC · 2d

WSPA 7News

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Greer man wins $250,000 jackpot from North Carolina scratch-off ticket

(WSPA) – The North Carolina Education Lottery said a last-minute decision led a man from Greer to bringing home almost $250,000 in lottery winnings. James Hoke of Greer said he bought a $20 scratch-off at the Circle K on Boylston Highway in Mills River. Little did Hoke know, he just bought the first $250,000 top […]

Greer, SC · 2h

Essentially Sports

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Former Georgia Coach Retires from Football After 45-Year Career

“Character often outweighs physical talent,” Shawn Watson once said. It wasn’t just a quote to stick on the walls and forget. It was the philosophy Watson stuck to no matter which team he ended up working with. He spent decades shaping young athletes at institutions like Colorado, Nebraska, Georgia, and Louisville. He worked with talents like Teddy Bridgewater, and so, he knew exactly how to assess a player’s character. He’d always look for players who showed resilience and a strong work ethic. But 45 years of doing that at 13 different programs can also be exhausting. The Wofford Terriers hea...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

gofountaininn.com

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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

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