Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Taylors.
The 5AM Taylors Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
Bob Morris, longtime president of the Community Foundation of Greenville since 1999, will retire in December 2027.
The board will begin its search for a successor in January + hopes to announce the new leader by June.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Landscape architect Thomas Baker explained plans to refresh Morgan Square — the redesign is proposed to update the area while details are still being finalized.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Business
Target restocked its popular KPop Demon Hunters Halloween costumes and added new decor from its Threshold collection for shoppers in Taylors today.
The store offers hundreds of finds under $10 ahead of Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, with *70% new* picks available.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Residents across the Upstate saw a mysterious light in the morning sky on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 11:06 a.m., which was later confirmed as a SpaceX rocket launch that spurred immediate social media sharing.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Economy
ADP U.S. Pay Insights reported that the Greenville-Spartanburg-Greer area increased gross wages by 5.1% in September, ranking seventh among 56 large metro areas.
The report shows that wage gains outpaced rising costs + indicates that increased job mobility contributed to the region's strong performance.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Environment
Leaves are beginning to turn vibrant autumn colors as fall settles in, and local parks like Greenville Falls Park and Paris Mountain State Park offer charming views for residents.
The Almanac advises visiting (at peak conditions) on clear days to enjoy the seasonal display.
The Greenville NewsRead more