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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 · 10h

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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 · 9h
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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

myclintonnews.com

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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 · 10h

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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

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 · 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 · 8h

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 · 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

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Officials issue boil water advisory for Pendleton during repairs to water line

PENDLETON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Town of Pendleton reports a boil water advisory has been issued until further notice due to reduced water pressure during water line repairs on Monday. Town officials said the following areas are under the advisory:. Calhoun Boulevard. Dart Street. Gaillard Street. Harrison Street. Miller...

Pendleton, SC · 3d

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School organization honors South Carolina students throughout the state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) hosted Illuminate to honor the students and parents who have utilized their services. CISSC looks to identify challenges certain students face in class or at home and coordinate with community partners to bring outside resources. The organization’s goal is to help students stay in school until they graduate.

Columbia, SC · 3d

98.9 WORD

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Events set across the Upstate to honor Veterans

Events set across the Upstate to honor Veterans

Simpsonville, SC · 2d

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Food for Fines: Greenville drivers exchange canned food for ticket discounts

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Greenville is giving drivers a chance to reduce their parking fines by donating canned food through its annual Food for Fines drive. Drivers who donate 10 cans of food can receive $15 off a city parking ticket, including a past-due ticket. Donations...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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LIST: Veterans Day events, deals in the Upstate

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Communities across the Upstate are marking Veterans Day with events honoring those who served, while businesses are offering veterans various deals. Here’s a list of events and how veterans can take advantage of these offers. Greenville County. Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. Fountain Inn.

Greenville, SC · 3d

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Memorial for Greenville’s unmarked graves discussed by Springwood Cemetery committee

Ideas are being explored to memorialize the newly discovered unmarked graves in Greenville’s Springwood Cemetery. In August, a ground-penetrating radar survey found 572 unmarked graves in Section V of the historic cemetery at the corner of Academy and Church streets in downtown Greenville. Volunteers recently placed 617 metal disc markers on these graves and on those with illegible markings.

Greenville, SC · 1d

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South Carolina’s Former Courthouse Now Houses a Bookstore Filled With Books, Coffee, and Unexpected Gifts

Once a place for court proceedings, this historic building now welcomes visitors searching for books, coffee, and a quiet afternoon. In South Carolina, a former family courthouse has found an entirely different purpose as an independent bookstore filled with stories. The shelves hold novels, children’s books, puzzles, and gifts, while...

Greenville, SC · 3d