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After the Vote: Tax Amendments, New Leadership and Close Races Shape WNC’s Next Chapter

WNC — November 8, 2026: Changes in Asheville’s leadership, shifts in mountain legislative districts and statewide approval of three constitutional amendments are bringing the consequences of Tuesday’s election into focus. WNC — November 8, 2026: New leadership in Asheville, changes in mountain legislative districts and voter approval...

North Carolina · 1d
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asheville.com

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Asheville Businesses Recommended for Helene Recovery Grants

Asheville’s small-business recovery program recommended 434 businesses for grants of $5,000 to $75,000, moving them into pre-award review, Mountain BizWorks announced October 30th. The Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grants Program is part of the city’s Small Business Support Program for recovery from Hurricane Helene. The recommendations followed...

Asheville, NC · 14h
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FOX Carolina

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SCDOT: Large equipment blocks I-85 exit in Greenville

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said an exit along I-85 was blocked off due to some type of large equipment.

Greenville, SC · 4d
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The Post and Courier

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Greenville city sues developer of swanky McDaniel townhomes. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is one reason.

GREENVILLE — The McDaniel, the upscale townhome project in suspended animation that for a year has been under legal siege by an array of contractors, now has a new adversary: the city of Greenville. The city’s chief beef is its claim that the developer who promised luxury living unprecedented in Greenville has instead mismanaged the project to the point that plans for a new extension to the Swamp Rabbit Trail have been sullied. The city is not only demanding compensation but also financial punishment. In 2024, a year after it was announced, work abruptly stopped on the second phase of The McDa...

Greenville, SC · 3d

hoodline.com

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Hundreds of Upstate Girls Hit BridgeWay Station for Non-Competitive 5K Finish

Hundreds of Upstate girls will lace up their sneakers at BridgeWay Station Saturday, Nov. 14, for a 5K that isn't about who crosses first but about everyone crossing at all. The run kicks off at 9 a.m. at 1000 BridgeWay Blvd. in Mauldin, marking the finish of a ten-week season built around training runs, goal-setting and character lessons rather than competitive racing.

Mauldin, SC · 3d

blufftontoday.com

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Upstate South Carolina city ranks among 'rattiest cities' in the US

Greenville, South Carolina, remains the state's "rattiest city" according to a 2026 Orkin report. The city dropped 10 spots to number 40 on the national list of most rat-infested cities. Orkin's list is based on the number of new rodent service calls to residences over a 12-month period. An Upstate...

Greenville, SC · 10d

WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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After delays, roundabout opens at busy Spartanburg Co. intersection

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A new roundabout is open to drivers in Spartanburg County after months of construction and delays. The roundabout is located at the intersection of Berry Shoals Road and Duncan Reidville Road, a busy area county leaders hope will become safer and more efficient for motorists. Construction on the project began […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 3d

WSPA 7News

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More than 2K without power in Spartanburg County

The outage was reported around 6:25 p.m., though the cause remains unclear.

Spartanburg County, SC · 2d

WSPA 7News

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Greenville County rejects penny tax for fourth time; cities approve theirs

Funding for road, infrastructure, and drainage improvements is still needed, but two council members 7NEWS spoke with are split on how to solve the issue.

Greenville County, SC · 3d

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The Enormous South Carolina Bookstore Where You Can Fill An Entire Bag Of Books For Less Than $20

Somewhere in Easley, South Carolina, there’s a place that will make every book lover’s jaw drop straight to the floor. Book Warehouse Outlet is that place, and once you walk through its doors, you’ll understand why people drive from all over the state just to spend an afternoon there.

Easley, SC · 9d

hoodline.com

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Clemson's Dillon Hunter Sues NCAA in Pickens County for Fifth Season

Dillon Hunter is taking his fight for one more season of college basketball to a courthouse just down the road from Clemson. The Tigers guard sued the NCAA in Pickens County on Thursday, asking a judge to let him play immediately while the case winds through the legal system. Hunter...

Clemson, SC · 1d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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Greenville takes a strategic look at downtown retail

Retail serves as a key component of a thriving downtown ecosystem. Active storefronts help boost the local economy, drive foot traffic and shape the character of a city’s urban core. Downtowns that offer a walkable shopping experience can also attract new residents, visitors and companies to the area. Greenville...

Greenville, SC · 4d

The Anderson Independent-Mail

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Handwashing, food temperature issues cited at Anderson County restaurants

Four Anderson County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections within 10 days for facilities that received failing scores. In our coverage of food inspections around Anderson County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. More: Pickens County pumps brakes on data center development Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: China Location: 4369 Highway 24, Anderson During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified 21 out-of-compliance violations, including three priority foundation violations, nine core violations, and nine priority violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands and inspectors did not observe proper handwashing during the inspection. Raw chicken was being held at 68 degrees, and shell eggs were stored at 76 degrees, both above safe temperature

Anderson County, SC · 4d

greenvillejournal.com

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Bon Secours annexation application gets green light: Greenville Planning Commission notes

Here’s a recap of the city of Greenville’s Planning Commission meeting Nov. 5. Approved: Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus properties. The commission recommended approval of an annexation application for approximately 20 acres of land within the Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus. The annexed properties are proposed to be zoned Campus District (CM).

Greenville, SC · 3d

WSPA 7News

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West Nile case confirmed in Anderson County, mosquito spraying planned

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in a person within Anderson County. Anderson County Emergency Management will be spraying for mosquitoes as a precaution. It’s a virus most people may not think about until they hear about a case close to home. “I’ve heard of it, didn’t […]

Anderson County, SC · 2d

golaurens.com

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Laurens County Lowdown | Episode 17: Chief Neil Roberts

GoLaurens.com's new podcast, Laurens County Lowdown, brings listeners behind the headlines and into the conversations shaping the community. Born and raised in Laurens, Laurens City Fire Chief Neil Roberts has spent nearly his entire career serving the community he calls home. “There's just something about Laurens, and I guess you wouldn't understand unless you grew up here.”

Laurens County, SC · 19h

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Horry County shifts Republican as Greenville, York flip in historic Senate win

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Democrat Annie Andrews won the U.S. Senate Seat Tuesday, ending a 28-year stretch without a Democratic victory in a South Carolina Senate election. The last Democrat to win was Fritz Hollings in 1998, and to understand how counties voted in the race, ABC15 compared...

Greenville County, SC · 4d

greenvillebusinessmag.com

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Groundbreaking Held for 10 Affordable Housing Units in Sterling

At the corner of Calhoun and Jenkins streets, a modest two-story brick building became a legend to generations of high school students in the Sterling Community. The Huddle gained its fame from grilled-cheese sandwiches, cherry cola floats, and a jukebox that played a steady stream of Motown, Stax, and even the raspy howls and banging piano of the internationally famous musician Esquerita, who was better known among his fellow Sterling High alums as Eskew Reeder.

Greenville, SC · 3d