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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

Greenville, SC · 2d

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

FOX Carolina

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Trueline founder gives update on Greenville music venue construction

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Construction on Trueline, a planned live music venue in downtown Greenville’s West End, is expected to resume in January after a financing setback, its founder said. Founder and CEO Michael Grozier told FOX Carolina that the financial partner for the second phase of construction...

Greenville, SC · 2d

The Clemson Insider

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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 · 2d

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 · 17h

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 · 15h

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 · 19h

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 · 23h

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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...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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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Northwest Grill’s burgers make it a roadside gem: City Juice with John Malik

I’m not a fan of labeling any restaurant “the best” at anything because much of what we enjoy in life is contextual. Lunch with friends is a lot more fun than lunch without friends. That’s why I brought Diego Campos (executive chef, Camp) and Jason Janson (Broadwater Shrimp) to Northwest Grill where we had a great meal.

Travelers Rest, SC · 22h

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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 · 18h

FOX Carolina

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TedxUnityPark bringing big ideas back to Greenville

Get a sneak peek at what you can explore and learn at TedxUnityPark happening November 21 at Roam Greenville One.

Greenville, SC · 23h

greenvillejournal.com

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Montreal-style bagels coming to Travelers Rest: Weekly Dish

A new Montreal-style bagel shop, Myer’s Bagels, will open in Travelers Rest soon. “[Montreal bagels] are a little bit smaller, they have a sweetness to them and they’re wood-fired baked versus a conventional oven so it has a little bit more zhuzh to it,” said co-owner Nancy Guyette.

Travelers Rest, SC · 1d

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Former Pickens County Library Director Files Lawsuit Over Firing

Former Pickens County Library Director Stephanie Howard has filed a civil lawsuit in the Pickens County Court of Common Pleas against nine defendants—including local activist Johnnelle Raines, Conservatives of the Upstate, five library board members, the Board of Trustees, and Pickens County—alleging she was unjustly fired on February 24 following a multi-year coordinated campaign over book challenges and LGBTQ+ materials. The suit outlines five causes of action, including Freedom of Information Act violations, interference, defamation, civil conspiracy, and emotional distress, and demands a jury trial, damages, and attorney’s fees, while Pickens County stated it is reviewing the allegations with legal counsel.

Pickens County, SC · 2d

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Taylors Storage Site Could Become AI Hub, Greenville Council Vote Looms Nov. 17

A storage facility on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors could soon house a small-scale artificial intelligence computing facility, with Greenville County Council set to take up the proposal on second reading next Tuesday, Nov. 17. The project would convert part of an existing building at the Prime Storage site — sandwiched between a Texas Roadhouse and a residential street — into what developers are calling an inference point, rather than demolishing anything or breaking ground on new construction.

Greenville County, SC · 21h

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Upstate Auto Suppliers Plan $82 Million Expansion to Supply Scout Motors

Written by Jessica Holdman, SC Daily Gazette. Seven Upstate auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 South Carolinians as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors. The companies — Spartanburg Steel, Magna DRIVE, KV Final, Röchling Automotive, Magna Mirrors, Cooper Standard and Bant Boru — announced Wednesday they would invest a total of $82 million in their existing facilities across Spartanburg, Duncan and Piedmont.

South Carolina · 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