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Israel vote unlikely to alter Iran policy
DUBAI – Israel’s election on Oct. 27 may change its leader, but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and Palestinian statehood a distant prospect, regional policymakers and...
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Trump campaigns as Senate race tightens
President Donald Trump made his second trip to South Carolina in the past two months to campaign for Sen. Darline Graham, R-South Carolina, as the Cook Political Report shows a tightening Senate race. Thousands of people poured into T. Ed Garrison...
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‘You get very attached’
Nearly a week after a beloved rescue donkey was shot and killed at an Anderson County equine sanctuary, the emotional toll is still being felt by volunteers, staff and even the animals left behind. Leaders at Hasty’s Haven, a nonprofit rescue in...
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Protest organizers urge people to vote early
Hundreds of people gathered in Falls Park in downtown Greenville and several other locations in the Upstate as part of a national day of protest, calling attention to the start of early voting for the 2026 midterms. “No Kings” is a national movement...
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Woodruff Road relief moving ahead
Long-awaited congestion relief is coming to Woodruff Road, with work expected to begin in summer of 2027. But as the project’s price tag climbs, other planned road improvements could be pushed back. The South Carolina Department of Transportation...
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SHOPPING THE WORLD
International markets can be a good place to find foods you don’t always find at traditional supermarkets. h Shopper Latoya Edwards at the Asia Pacific Super Market said discovering new products is part of the fun. While browsing the snack aisle, she...
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Trump clemency erases $1.7 billion in penalties
President Donald Trump loves a good pardon. His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for wealthy criminals. Clemency, meaning mercy or leniency,...
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Are wages keeping up with rising costs?
Costs are on the rise in the Upstate, but so are wages. New data shows the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area outpaces most other of the nation’s metro areas in wage growth. In September, workers in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metropolitan area...
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Where to find the best places to view leaves change color
It is fall in the South, and leaves are finally starting to change, even if daytime temperatures still feel a bit un-falllike. The Almanac’s regional fall foliage forecasts for 2026 have the best leaf-peeping peaking in October and early November. And...
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Fall for Greenville ends on a high note
After the remnants of Hurricane Isaias washed out Saturday’s festivities, Fall for Greenville was back on Sunday, Oct. 11, giving visitors one last chance to sample local favorites, stroll Main Street and catch Dani Rucker and Mac Arnold on stage. h...
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‘One of the most urgent and complex needs’
A $138 million behavioral health hospital under construction in the Upstate has received the largest philanthropic gift to psychiatry in Prisma Health’s history. Tecsys, a Montreal-based supply chain management software company, announced a $5 million...
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CROWDS SAVOR FOOD, MUSIC AT FALL FOR GREENVILLE
Downtown Greenville came alive as Fall for Greenville returned with live music, local flavors and packed streets. Thousands of festivalgoers explored tasting tents, watched performances and enjoyed one of the Upstate’s signature fall events.
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‘They’re more than buildings’
The coffee beans at Alexander’s Coffee House & Cafe traveled from a farm near where Alexander Correa’s father once worked in Puerto Rico. For Correa, they were a reminder of home, served from a business he helped build in downtown Walhalla alongside...
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Development zones
Greenville County has become no stranger to groundbreakings and new development announcements. In recent weeks there has been significant forward movement on three major Greenville developments, each set to transform different areas of the county with...
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Robots changing manufacturing careers, not replacing them
Manufacturing is a key driver of economic development across the Upstate. But with new technologies and an evolving workforce – what does the future hold for manufacturing jobs and those who fill them? At least for now, officials say that the Upstate...
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AUTUMN SELECTION
With more than 60 restaurants, 300-plus menu items, and everything from international dishes to loaded comfort food and desserts, plus 50-plus beer taps and wine vendors, you won’t want to miss this weekend’s Fall for Greenville. h The annual festival...
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Behind the scenes of Fall for Greenville
As festivalgoers stroll down Main Street during Fall for Greenville, they’ll see live music on multiple stages and long lines at food booths. What they won’t see is the year-round planning that makes the festival possible. h The three-day festival...
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Rucker and McCain celebrate SC state song
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster recently joined musicians Patrick Davis, Darius Rucker and Edwin McCain to recognize “Carolina When I Die” as the state’s official song. McMaster posted a picture on social media on Wednesday, Sept. 30, with the...
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ON THE CURVE
Design plans for the future Falls Park Conference Center in downtown Greenville have been released, revealing a curved, modern building with large windows. h The conference center will be a part of a large multi-use development planned for a six-acre...
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September jobless rate increases
The Labor Department estimates U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September, a month when Federal Reserve officials viewed the labor market as stable even as economists said it remained challenging for unemployed workers to break in. Payroll gains...
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Fire Station 4 is now open in Greenville
A new $10 million fire station in downtown Greenville is now open, serving a vital role in the city’s emergency response operations. Officials celebrated the grand opening of the new station at 423 E. Park Avenue on Sept. 29. The facility will replace...
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Greer opens $16M public safety training center
Inside Greer’s new public safety training center, police officers can practice with firearms without worrying about nearby neighborhoods, while firefighters can rappel from a four-story tower and train inside live-fire rooms. The city of Greer spent...
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COFFEE GIANT shrinking
A handful of South Carolina Starbucks locations are on the closure list as the Seattlebased coffee giant shrinks its market footprint once more. Starbucks announced the closure of 250 locations across the United States on Thursday, Sept. 24. Chief...
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SC traffic fatality rate among highest in U.S.
South Carolina ranks among the top in traffic accident deaths nationwide after a statewide organization released a study highlighting dangerous road trends. The state recorded 951 traffic deaths in 2024, giving the state one of the nation’s highest...
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‘Tremendous opportunity’
A major development is officially underway along Laurens Road, set to transform the Verdae area with new housing, offices and retailers. Plans for the Bolden Street District were first unveiled by Verdae Development Inc. in April 2025, revealing a...
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LOSING STABILITY
Jhonatan and Esthefany Valencia’s life in Greenville was marked with Sunday dinners, church services, and making community connections. h After about five years in the United States, the couple’s dreams of finding stability for their family in a new...
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Writing method may offer benefits, but not everyone wants it to return
Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for practically every American schoolchild. Until the early 20th century, children in the United States were generally taught to write in cursive or script, rather than the print writing...
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Residents split over proposed hotel ordinance
Pickens County residents flooded a county council meeting on Sept. 21 to speak out about a proposed commercial lodging ordinance, which would impact a 74-room hotel being planned on Lake Keowee. The proposed ordinance would create requirements for...
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Andrews and Graham court Upstate voters ahead of race
Charleston Democrat Annie Andrews and Republican Sen. Darline Graham, R-South Carolina, campaigned in Greenville on Sept. 21 as they try to solidify their voter base in one of the state’s key metro areas. Andrews and Graham are running to represent...
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U.S. human rights scores plummet
In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government performing in terms of human rights? Listening to politicians, it can be difficult to know. On one hand, some have pointed to a number of potential human rights abuses committed...
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Greenville tackles lingering Helene debris
Nearly two years have passed since Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast, destroying roads and bridges, sweeping away homes and causing around 250 fatalities. The Upstate experienced power outages, flooding and extensive tree damage from the...
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WHERE GROWTH AND ABANDONMENT COLLIDE
Passing by a vacant or abandoned home is no rare occurrence for many South Carolinians. Most residents can likely point to an abandoned house in their neighborhood or one they pass on the way to work. h These properties are common not only across South...
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What we know about Panettiere’s death
One month after actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest inside a Greenville apartment, investigators have yet to determine what caused the actress’s death, even as her legacy was honored Monday night, Sept. 14, during the 70th Primetime...
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Sen. Graham touts Trump $5K pitch
United States Sen. Darline Graham had effusive praise for President Donald Trump’s unusual pitch to voters in support of Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections: a $5,000 “dividend” payment if the GOP keeps control of the House of...
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AT THE PUMP IN SC
South Carolinians going to the pump on Monday, Sept. 14, were in for a bit of sticker shock. Gas prices in South Carolina have skyrocketed since Labor Day and are expected to continue going up as bombing in Iran continues to disrupt distribution in...
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Sheriff ’s office: ‘We’re going to intervene’
Dozens of people, ranging in age from mid-teens to late 20s, were at a Greenville County street takeover over the weekend that resulted in 80 arrests. According to Greenville County jail records, the 80 people who were arrested and charged after a...
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Stair climbs and memorial services
As the time approached 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, the crowd outside of the Boiling Springs Fire District Headquarters fell utterly silent. Dozens of firefighters marched forward, gathering around the 9/11 memorial being dedicated at its new home at...
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‘This is bigger than me’
Greenville native Brandi Rosemond dreamed of operating her own mobile beauty salon. While studying to become an esthetician, she bought and renovated an RV, turning it into a studio for her business, Ayaba of Beauty. h Rosemond graduated from the Paul...
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25th anniversary of 9/11 commemorated
NEW YORK – As the United States marked 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Americans across the country gathered to honor the nearly 3,000 people who perished and reflect on the day that forever changed the nation. A quarter-century...
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FEAR. SILENCE. UNITY.
Sept. 11, 2001, began as an ordinary Tuesday morning at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. h GSP firefighter James Prentice arrived at 7:45 a.m. to begin his 24-hour shift. After checking in with the off-going crew and completing truck...
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Are you ready to eat lettuce again?
Salad lovers, rejoice. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says lettuce is safe to eat again following the Cyclospora outbreak and recall. In its most recent update, the FDA said it “remains confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to...
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Protecting ‘gems of the county’
A proposed overlay ordinance in Pickens County could jeopordize plans for a luxury lodge and spa development on Lake Keowee. The Lodge House, planned by Old Edwards Reserve at Lake Keowee, would be a 74-room lodge and spa featuring a library, lobby...
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Iran aims to tackle economic issues
DUBAI – Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a “painful response” if it comes under further attack. Six months after U.S.-Israeli...
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GRIT, GRACE & GRATITUDE
Jeffrey Coniglio is dressed in white down to his shoes, his daughter Giada in a flowing pale green gown. They are twirling across the dance floor to music from “The Great Showman” when, suddenly, Giada flips head over heels and then swings out into a...
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AN IDLE THREAT
Abus company that left its buses’ engines running while parked in Boston neighborhoods has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to pay $5.6 million in damages for the resulting air pollution. The settlement came in a citizen-enforcement lawsuit under the...
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Suspect in GA officer death shoots himself
A suspect in the death of a Georgia police officer shot himself during a traffic stop by Anderson County deputies on I-85. The Anderson County Sheriff ’s Department assisted in identifying a shooter who was on the run after killing a Georgia police...
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PRESS UNDER PRESSURE
In his White House Correspondents’ Association dinner speech on July 24, President Donald Trump made his usual diatribes against the news media. He derided the “failing” New York Times and reiterated his complaint that CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins...
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Midterm candidates split on data centers
As data centers become a defining issue on the midterm campaign trail, some voters are drawing a line in the sand over a yes-or-no question that’s dividing candidates across the country, especially Democrats. Support for moratoriums, or bans, on data...
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Colleges confront decline in reading
Anyone who has spent time on a college campus lately has probably heard laments from faculty about their students’ reading habits, or rather nonreading habits. Such complaints are more than an unfounded nostalgia for a bygone age. Reading – not just...
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What water restrictions will mean for residents, boaters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will restrict Lake Hartwell's water levels while it works on a long-term solution to resolve safety concerns at the Clemson Lower Diversion Dam Saddle Dike. According to a release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’...
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Keeping Dolly’s legacy alive
When you walk through Dollywood and scream on a roller coaster or indulge in fresh-baked cinnamon bread, you’re not getting the typical theme park experience. You’re feeling the joyous spirit of Dolly Parton and the love she had for the Great Smoky...
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Study shows overdose risks rise after floods
When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn’t worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms came frequently in summer. While the creek in front of her home would often rise, water never...
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Queen of Country had impact on Upstate SC
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music artist, died on Tuesday, Aug. 25. She was 80 years old. The worldwide celebrity and cultural icon had ties to Upstate South Carolina, with her philanthropic efforts making an impact in Upstate...
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Graham wins special GOP Senate primary runoff
Sen. Darline Graham, R-South Carolina, defeated U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-District 5, in the Republican Senate runoff on Aug. 25. The GOP Senate runoff drew higher voter turnout than the primary earlier this month and attracted national attention,...
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Ninja-style obstacle and more planned
The City of Greenville has shared new updates regarding the opening of Cleveland Park’s future playground this fall. In an August 15 Facebook post, the city said visitors to the park can expect to see a dedicated play area for children ages 2 to 5, a...
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GCS invests $24 million in artificial turf projects
Several Greenville County high schools are undergoing artificial turf projects ahead of the upcoming football season, which begins Friday, August 21. A Board of Trustees meeting was held by Greenville County Schools (GCS) on Tuesday, August 19, to...
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Greenville Tech debuts $32M welding center
Greenville Technical College celebrated the opening of its new $32 million Center for Welding and Automation Excellence (CWAE) on Aug. 20. The 44,000-square-foot Simpsonville facility is home to the first AI welding lab in the country and is touted as...
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THE NEW NORMAL?
Conventional wisdom about primary elections tends to focus on dynamics such as the power of incumbency and whether voters want to follow the party establishment’s lead or push for change. h But in South Carolina’s Republican special primary runoff for...
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Blood moon, partial lunar eclipse set to rise in Upstate
A blood moon is headed for U.S. skies at the end of this August, and it will be visible in South Carolina. Though the lunar eclipse will not reach 100%, SkyandTelescope.org describes it as a “deep partial lunar eclipse,” with the Earth’s shadow...
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Celebrating the Upstate
This October, Greenville will host its annual Fall for Greenville festival, bringing more than 200,000 people into the city for one of the largest free food and music festivals in the Southeast. Fall for Greenville will be from Friday, Oct. 9 to...
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‘An incredible light’
Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in television series like “Heroes” and “Nashville, died after cardiac arrest in Greenville, South Carolina. She was 36 years old. On Sunday, Aug. 16, at about 1:51 p.m., Greenville Police Department...
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SC’s newest trail named after Greenville native
South Carolina has a new hiking trail named after a Greenville native. The 1.5-mile out-and-back trail, named the Henry Passage, was described by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism as “strenuous” in a press release. It is...
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Murdaugh attorney says ‘Colleton County is poison’
With accused murder suspect Richard “Alex” Murdaugh facing a retrial in 2027, two questions have loomed large in the public mind: Where could a fair trial be held for this internationally publicized double murder case? And will a guilty verdict be...
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Local approach
Iceberg lettuce, a staple of many salads, has long been valued for its crispy, crunchy texture and nutritious benefits. h Also known as crisphead lettuce, the vegetable thrives in cooler climates and offers a range of health benefits, including support...
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Reedy Laurel students make debut on ‘Today’
It’s that time of year again as school bells ring in South Carolina, and children across the state head back to classrooms and car drop-off lines to begin the 2026-27 school year. In Greenville County, students returned on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and one...
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GRAHAM, NORMAN ADVANCE TO RUNOFF
Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-District 5, will face off in a runoff in a special Republican Senate primary, according to reporting by NBC News and The New York Times. With 100% of precincts reporting as of 11:25 p.m. on Aug. 12,...
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Consumer prices ticked up in July
Although U.S. consumer prices ticked up in July, the annual inflation rate again eased a bit, the Labor Department said Aug. 12. From June to July, consumer prices rose 0.1%, in line with forecasters’ expectations. Over the year, they were up 3.4% –...
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Critics take aim at Trump vaccine order
President Donald Trump hailed his new order on childhood vaccines as a win for parental choice as doctors slammed the move, saying it could lead to greater risk of diseases that were rarely seen for generations. Trump signed an executive order Aug. 10...
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Most dangerous roads in Upstate ranked
Hundreds of crashes happen on Upstate roads every year, but a handful of highways account for a disproportionate number of serious wrecks and fatalities. An analysis of crash data identifies the two most dangerous roads in each Upstate county. In...
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Auro Hotels plans to build JW Marriott
The Bowater Building in Falls Park will become a JW Marriott hotel as part of a major initiative to develop a conference center and mixed-use district in downtown Greenville. Auro Hotels unveiled plans for the JW Marriott on Aug. 6. The hotel will be...
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