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WSPA 7News

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Officials offer free showers, laundry services to Upstate’s unhoused

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is offering free showers and laundry services to people experiencing homelessness on Saturday.

Spartanburg, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Queer Wellness Center opens new location in Greenville County to expand services

A center providing resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community held a grand opening in Greenville County Tuesday.

Greenville County, SC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Greer Picks Georgia Firm to Build $9.7M Fire Station Near Lake Robinson

701 Groce Meadow Rd. — Approximate Site of Planned Fire Station. Greer City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to hire Hogan Construction Group as contractor at risk for a new fire station planned at 701 Groce Meadow Road near Lake Robinson, north of the city. The project carries a guaranteed maximum cost of $9.7 million and is designed at 14,777 square feet, with work expected to start within weeks and wrap up by the end of 2027.

Greer, SC · 1d
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greenville.com

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Greer Chili Cookoff to Support Food Assistance November 15th

Greer Farmers Market will hold its Chili Cookoff Fundraiser on Sunday, November 15th, beginning at 11 a.m. at Greer City Park. The event at 301 East Poinsett Street will raise money for the market and its food assistance programs. Tasting tickets will cost $1 each and will be sold at...

Greer, SC · 21h
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The Post and Courier

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Two prominent figures in Greenville music scene join to buy flagging venue with plans to renovate

GREENVILLE — Wes Gilliam, co-owner of the popular music venue Radio Room, recently bought The Foundry at Judson Mill, with plans to renovate the space. The lease begins on Jan. 1. Gilliam is close friends with John Peters, owner of Mass Concerts — one of the largest independent concert promoters in the country — and they talked about purchasing a venue together. They decided to stay in Greenville, and in October they landed on The Foundry at Judson Mill. “I just kind of mentioned The Foundry to him because I’d done some shows there in the past, but I quit doing shows there because it wasn’t re...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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 · 1d

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Greenville Gusts Blow In Weekend Freeze

Greenville starts Thursday under clear skies near 54 degrees, but the calm-looking morning will give way to a blustery afternoon. Sunshine should push temperatures to around 67 before cooler air settles in, with no rain expected across the city. Afternoon Winds Pick Up Before Temperatures Slide. West winds will increase...

Greenville, SC · 1d

Greenville News

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Greenville Christmas tree lighting, Poinsettia parade dates set

Mark your calendars, Christmas lovers. The city of Greenville's annual Christmas tree lighting and parade are just around the corner. Greenville will celebrate the start of the Christmas season on the first weekend of December, with their Night of Lights event on Friday, Dec. 4 and the annual Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5. Night of Lights, a tree-lighting event, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4. During the week of Nov. 9, workers were already spotted on Main Street assembling the city's 30-foot Christmas tree. The tree, complete with 25,550 LED lights, will be lit in front of M. Judson Booksellers on South Main Street between 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., according to the city. Night of Lights will also include food trucks, a kids crafting station, Letters to Santa and a visit from Santa. The Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Main Street, a Greenville tradition of more than 75 years, will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Parade participants include local businesses, schools, dance groups, nonprofits and other community organizations. Year after year the parade draws thousands of residents and visitors to downtown to celebrate, according to the city. Ruth Cronin covers

Greenville, SC · 2d

Smoky Mountain News

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A week at Edisto with John Lane

John Lane has done it again. In his new collection of short stories (“Interval Ownership: New Tales From Edisto,” 2026, Mercer University Press, 171 pages) highlighting week-long vacations on Edisto Island on the coast of South Carolina at the Shearwater residency that operates on what is called an “interval ownership,” we get a new genre of fiction that is a kind of “beachfront bingo,” as he calls it, and at the same time is a kind of fictional memoir.

Edisto Island, SC · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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South Carolina Women Turned a Former Meat-Processing Building Into a Food Market Supporting 300 Local Farmers

First-time visitors to this South Carolina food market may receive something unexpected: an entire loaf of freshly baked bread, offered as a welcome gift. It’s a small gesture that reflects the community-focused idea behind the business. Two mothers opened the market inside a former meat-processing building, hoping to connect...

Greenville, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Recount results released for Greenville County state House, council races

The results of recounts in a Greenville County state House race and a Greenville County council race have been released.

Greenville County, SC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Libertas Sets Nov. 17 Groundbreaking for $40M Boiling Springs Campus

497 Godfrey Town Rd. — Earlier Woodruff Campus Project Context. Libertas Academy plans to break ground next week on a $40 million upper campus and high school expansion in Boiling Springs, the first high-school step for a tuition-free charter that now serves grades 4K through 8. The ceremony is...

Boiling Springs, SC · 1d

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

hoodline.com

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Bon Secours Opens Travelers Rest Medical Hub Blending Four Specialties Under One Roof

Bon Secours Travelers Rest Medical Center — Newly Opened Four-Specialty Medical Hub. Bon Secours has opened a newly renovated multispecialty medical center at 6 S. Poinsett Highway in Travelers Rest, consolidating primary care, orthopedics, cardiology and gastroenterology into a single location for residents across northern Greenville County. The health system announced the opening of the facility as part of a broader push to streamline access to care in the fast-growing Upstate community.

Greenville County, SC · 1d

WSPA 7News

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Greer man wins $250,000 jackpot from North Carolina scratch-off ticket

(WSPA) – The North Carolina Education Lottery said a last-minute decision led a man from Greer to bringing home almost $250,000 in lottery winnings. James Hoke of Greer said he bought a $20 scratch-off at the Circle K on Boylston Highway in Mills River. Little did Hoke know, he just bought the first $250,000 top […]

Greer, SC · 3h

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 · 1d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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$18.2M Morgan Square makeover gets final OK in Spartanburg

The $18.2 million redevelopment of Spartanburg's Morgan Square has received its final nod of approval by city council, with construction set to begin in the new year. The redevelopment will increase the square's footprint by 30%, transforming the heart of downtown Spartanburg. The redesign will include more trees, two water features, a small stage for performances, and about 30% more total space, as previously reported by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal . It will also expand pedestrian access by permanently closing West Main Street and East Dunbar Street to traffic around the square. At a Nov. 9 meeting, Spartanburg City Council gave final approval to the funding plan for the project, which will come from obligation bonds paid for by the city's 2% hospitality tax on prepared food and drink. The city has paid for several capital projects, including the St. John Street public parking garage and the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center, using the same funding mechanism, according to communications director Christopher George. Spartanburg resident Andy Draght spoke in support of the Morgan Square project on Nov. 9, recalling sitting in the square when he and his wife decided to move to the city. “It’s already a special place, just the

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

golaurens.com

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Clinton travels to Southside Christian in playoff rematch

Clinton will get another shot at Southside Christian when the seventh-seeded Red Devils (7-4, 3-2) travel to Simpsonville to face the second-seeded Sabres (8-2, 5-0) in the second round of the SCHSL Class AA playoffs. Southside Christian won the first meeting 28-24 on October 2, but Clinton enters the rematch...

Clinton, SC · 1d

Greenville News

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The Children's Place closing stores after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Children's Place , a national children's clothing retailer, is closing stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Several stores in Upstate South Carolina will be affected. The company filed a bankruptcy petition along with 13 affiliated debtors in a New Jersey bankruptcy court on Nov. 8, according to USA TODAY . A statement from the company maintains that the company intends to sell all assets, requiring the closure of certain stores. However, a banner on the company website says "All stores closing," and lists "everything must go" sales with 30% to 60% off prices. The Children's Place has about 500 retail stores across the United States, including 11 in South Carolina. Upstate Children's Place stores are located at the Haywood Mall in Greenville, Westgate Mall in Spartanburg and Gaffney Outlet Marketplace in Gaffney. It's not yet clear when the final day of business will be for the stores. Ruth Cronin covers Greenville County business, growth and development. Contact her at rcronin@usatodayco.com . This article originally appeared on Greenville News: The Children's Place closing stores after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Spartanburg, SC · 1d