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Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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3 Spartanburg County restaurants fail October inspections

Three Spartanburg 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 for establishments that received failing grades. In our coverage of food inspections around Spartanburg 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. Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: JOY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD Location: 1935 E. Main St., Spartanburg During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified numerous out-of-compliance violations, including priority and priority foundation violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed removing gloves, putting the same gloves back on, using cell phones, and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. Inspectors found spray bottles without labels, cans of Raid stored throughout the facility, and a tube of grease stored with food items. Multiple dead bugs were observed in a

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Troopers: 4-year-old dies after multi-vehicle crash in Spartanburg

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that a 4-year-old died following a crash on Tuesday morning. Troopers said the crash happened on Reidville Road around 6:55 a.m., involving four vehicles. A Nissan Rogue was traveling west on Reidville Road...

Spartanburg, SC · 19h
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Man sought in fraud, money laundering case in Spartanburg Co., deputies say

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Bekhzod Bekmirzaev is wanted for obtaining property under false pretenses greater than $10,000 and money laundering, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the case was first reported in May 2026 after a victim wired $14,500 to what he believed was...

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The Post and Courier

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As Spartanburg County faces a population boom, these 544 acres will be protected from developers

SPARTANBURG — Another 544 acres in one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties will be spared from development. The forest, streams and wetlands in southern Spartanburg County are now permanently protected under a conservation easement held by the Spartanburg Area Conservancy, known as SPACE. “This easement is forever,” said Sam Parrott, executive director of SPACE. The protection comes as Spartanburg County is rapidly growing, attracting $3.5 billion in new investment and more than 1,000 jobs in 2025, according to OneSpartanburg, and the Spartanburg metro area ranked 10th in the nation for p...

Spartanburg County, SC · 16h

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‘A heartbreaking decision’: Greenville restaurant permanently closes its doors

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse announced Sunday that it is permanently closing its doors due to slow business. The owners said that things did not turn out as they envisioned; however, they are proud of what they created. The owners thanked the staff, guests,...

Greenville, SC · 23h

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Advocates call for action after 2 teens killed in Spartanburg Cook Out shooting

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — Advocates are calling for action to prevent youth violence more than a week after two teenagers were killed in a shooting near a Spartanburg Cook Out restaurant on Halloween night. Members of the Stop the Violence Coalition spoke during public comment at Tuesday night’s...

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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Empty Spartanburg Bi-Lo Becomes Oil Company's New Headquarters After $6M Deal

The long-vacant Bi-Lo at Cedar Springs Crossing in Spartanburg is getting a new life as corporate headquarters. Dearybury Oil & Gas, a family-owned fuel distributor that has operated out of a cramped Southport Road office for years, has purchased the shopping center and plans to convert the old grocery anchor into roughly 10,000 square feet of offices and 9,000 square feet of warehouse space.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

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Spartanburg fire chief placed on administrative leave, officials say

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Spartanburg City Fire Department Chief Pierre Brewton has been placed on administrative leave, according to officials. The department said that Chief Brewton was placed on administrative leave Monday morning pending an independent review of questions related to his personal business. The South Carolina Law Enforcement...

Spartanburg, SC · 20h

WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg Co. road closure expected to last for months

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Spartanburg County will need to plan for a long-term road closure beginning later this month. According to Spartanburg County officials, Burnett Road is scheduled to close on Monday, Nov. 23, for a culvert replacement project. County leaders said the closure is expected to remain in place for about […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

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SCDOT: Crash cleared after causing backup on I-85S in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reported an interstate crash in Greenville on Wednesday morning. According to the SCDOT, the crash was located on I-85 southbound at mile marker 50. The right lane was blocked but now, all lanes are back open. Feel more...

Greenville, SC · 3h

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This South Carolina Mexican Restaurant Claims To Be The Upstate’s Original Birria Spot

The birria here braises for eight to ten hours before it ever meets a tortilla. That’s a full workday for one pot of beef. I can’t imagine a better reason to cancel lunch plans with anyone else. The slow simmer also creates consommé, a rich broth made for...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947

Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He became The Marshall Tucker Band’s co-founding lead guitarist and principal songwriter, and his contribution went beyond the guitar parts. On “Can’t You See,” from the group’s 1973 debut, The Marshall Tucker Band, the voice delivering the song belonged to the man who wrote it.

Spartanburg, SC · 18h

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Man visiting Orlando for EDC arrested in drug sting, deputies say

A South Carolina man who told investigators he attended Electric Daisy Carnival in Orlando was arrested Monday after deputies say he sold suspected drugs to an undercover agent in Altamonte Springs. Yeriel Fortunato, 35, faces 18 charges, including methamphetamine trafficking, possession of several controlled substances with intent to sell and...

Orlando, FL · 22h

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Five South Carolina Taverns Pouring Cold Beer And Frying Burgers Since Before You Were Born

Some bars open with a splash and close before the paint dries. The five taverns on this list did the opposite, sticking around for decades while the towns grew up around them. The oldest one started serving in 1938, and the youngest has been at it since 1972. If you want a burger with real history behind the counter, these South Carolina classics are worth the drive.

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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.

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WSPA 7News

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Traffic stop leads to meth, fentanyl bust in Greenville Co.

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A driver is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies said a traffic stop led to the seizure of methamphetamine and fentanyl. According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Saluda Dam Road and White Horse Road in Greenville for a moving violation. […]

Greenville County, SC · 1d

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‘Our children deserve more’: Spartanburg community calls for action following fatal teen shootings

More than a week has passed since two Spartanburg teens were shot and killed at a restaurant while celebrating Halloween.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Upstate SC bridges close for repairs as 2 others reopen early

Motorists across the Upstate are seeing a mix of long-term bridge closures and road reopenings as the South Carolina Department of Transportation continues infrastructure projects in Spartanburg , Greenville and Pickens counties. Two Spartanburg County bridges are set to close Monday, Nov. 9, for replacement and repair work, while a pair of bridges on Pace Bridge Road in Greenville and Pickens counties recently reopened more than a month ahead of schedule after being closed since 2023. More: Upstate SC's busiest roads, ranked by daily traffic Closures: Spartanburg County bridges shutting down for repairs and replacement The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) in Spartanburg County beginning Monday, Nov. 9, as crews replace the bridge over Dildine Creek. The project is expected to require a lengthy closure, with the road scheduled to reopen in mid-summer 2027, weather permitting. A signed detour route will be in place during construction. The closure is one of several bridge projects underway in Spartanburg County aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and improving safety for motorists. Also beginning Monday, Nov. 9, SCDOT will close the Zimmerman Road bridge (S-42-967) over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County for repairs.

Spartanburg County, SC · 1d

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Gunman wishes woman ‘a blessed day’ after church parking lot robbery, police say

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Police in South Carolina say a woman told them a man wished her a “blessed day” after robbing her at gunpoint in a church parking lot. The woman was attending a dance recital at a Spartanburg church Thursday when she walked to her car in the parking lot, according to a Spartanburg Police incident report. She said she noticed a silver Chevy Malibu with dark-tinted windows backed into a space two spots away from her car. Its lights were on.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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This home preserved Greenville’s Black history. Facing development pressure, the city is buying it.

GREENVILLE — City Council is stepping in to preserve the Greenville Cultural Exchange Center, an important repository for African American history that has fallen out of use and faced development pressure in a gentrifying part of town. Numerous neighbors and community leaders spoke in favor of the city’s plan to purchase the newly renovated building and turn it back into a museum celebrating the area’s African American history. They recounted memories they’d made in the center in the historically Black Sterling community. Grady Butler, brother of the center’s founder, Ruth Ann Butler, said the...

Greenville, SC · 1d