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Everyone’s Talking About This South Carolina Town Where Groceries, Gas, And Rent Are Shockingly Cheap

Somewhere between the rolling Piedmont hills and the kind of quiet that actually lets you think, Laurens, South Carolina has been sitting on a secret that more people are finally starting to figure out. This small town in Laurens County is the kind of place that makes you wonder why...

Laurens, SC · 3d
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BMW previews grand opening of new plant in Greenville

Greenville, SC · 13h

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After historic playoff win, Fury ready for top-seeded Gaffney

A new tradition will meet an old powerhouse on Friday as the Fountain Inn football team travels to top-seeded Gaffney in the Class 4A Upper State second round. The Fury (7-4) earned their first playoff win in school history last Friday, knocking off Catawba Ridge, 41-24. The program, which began varsity football in 2022, has made significant strides quickly, and has momentum on its side heading into a matchup with the bracket’s top seed.

Fountain Inn, SC · 21h
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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 · 1d

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Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew, And Live Celtic Music Make This South Carolina Pub A Hidden Gem

Some of the best meals in South Carolina hide behind doors you might walk right past. I went in expecting a quick bite and came out planning my next visit before I even reached the car. Picture a warm plate of shepherd’s pie, a bowl of slow-cooked stew, and a...

South Carolina · 18h

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LAURENS BUS ISSUES

WE'RE HEARING DIRECTLY FROM THE DISTRICT--- AS QUESTIONS GROW OVER DRIVER SHORTAGES.. PAY.. AND RETENTION.

Laurens, SC · 1d

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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

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South Carolina neighborhood loses Piggly Wiggly as food bank sees more demand

South Carolina has lost another longtime neighborhood grocery store, following a separate Piggly Wiggly closing announcement in Myrtle Beach in October. The Piggly Wiggly at 1160 South Main Street in…

Greenwood, SC · 2d

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BMW’s new Woodruff battery plant expected to bring 300 jobs

WOODRUFF, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - BMW is preparing to open its new battery plant in Woodruff, a project the automaker says will bring about 300 jobs to the area. The facility, known as Plant Woodruff, will produce sixth-generation batteries for electric vehicles built at BMW’s nearby Spartanburg plant, the company said. The project has been three years in the making.

Woodruff, SC · 6h

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Belton-Honea Path plays host to Seneca in its opening game in the AAA state playoffs

Bears take 6-3 record into postseason in first season under head coach David Crane. Honea Path – In its first season under head coach David Crane, the Belton-Honea Path High School football team stumbled out of the gate a bit. Now it did so against two high-powered teams in T.L. Hanna and Daniel, but when you’re a program that has played for the last two AAA state titles and have lost a combined six games in the four previous seasons, losing the first two is a stumble.

Honea Path, SC · 20h

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Low water, high expectations expected at B.A.S.S. Nation Championship

ANDERSON, S.C. — Justin Raines won’t be fishing in the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Lowrance when the title event is held Nov. 18-21 on Lake Hartwell. But the B.A.S.S. Nation hammer that calls Hartwell home said no matter how anglers want to fish this renowned reservoir straddling the South Carolina/Georgia border, they’re sure to find something to their liking. The 76,450-acre lake has that sort of reputation, regularly providing a steady catch regardless of the season.

Anderson, SC · 1d

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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 · 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

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Much cooler air arrives; mountain snow showers possible

(WSPA) — Much cooler air is moving in! After last night’s clouds/sprinkles, we’ll see some sunshine. Some clouds and spotty showers will linger in the mountains, mainly north. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s and mid- to upper 50s mountains. After a breezy evening, the wind in the Upstate should come down a bit […]

The Upstate, SC · 1d

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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 · 17h

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Homer Elwood Appointed to NFDA Board of Directors

The National Funeral Directors Association board of directors, in accordance with the association’s governance process, has appointed Homer E. Elwood Jr. of Gray Funeral Home in Clinton, South Carolina, to serve as an at-large representative, filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Christopher Costello. Elwood, who previously...

Clinton, SC · 1d

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Laurens Academy plays at undefeated Jefferson Davis with berth in SCISA 8-man title game on the line

Senior quarterback Ethan Collins will be trying to help Crusaders to 3rd straight championship appearance. Laurens – Laurens Academy has played for the SCISA 8-man football state title for two straight years. It is one win away from making it three in a row after topping Wardlaw 42-8 on November 6. However, the Crusaders have a big test ahead if they hope to make it back.

Laurens, SC · 1d

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CUP CHAMP: 1963: Curtis Crider

Abbeville, South Carolina driver Curtis “Crawfish” Crider picked up his first LASTCAR Cup Series Championship in 1963, scoring four last-place finishes in forty-nine starts during the fifty-five-race season. Crider was another of NASCAR’s prolific owner-drivers of the 1960s, having run the majority of his 232 career starts in...

Abbeville, SC · 1d

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High School Playoffs Round 2

The road to Orangeburg heats up Friday night, November 13, as high school football teams from Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties collide in the second round of the 2026 SCHSL Playoffs. In Class 3A, an all-Pickens County showdown headlines the slate as undefeated D.W. Daniel (10-0) hosts Pickens (9-2) following the Blue Flame’s dominant 56-8 opening-round win over Walhalla. Oconee County’s Seneca (7-4) hits the road to face Anderson County powerhouse Belton-Honea Path (6-3) after the Bobcats’ 77-0 first-round rout. Meanwhile, top-seeded Wren (9-1) opens its postseason at home against Powdersville (7-4), and Palmetto (4-7) travels to undefeated Chapman after pulling off a first-round upset. In Class 4A, Anderson County’s Westside and T.L. Hanna defend their home turf, hosting Greenville and Indian Land, respectively. Over in Class 2A, Crescentlooks to keep its playoff run alive at home against Chesnee. Kickoff for all second-round matchups is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, with winners advancing to next week’s quarterfinals.

Oconee County, SC · 6h