Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, Taylors.
The 5AM Taylors Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Education
Alexander Elementary and Lakeview Middle celebrated two years with Excellent ratings for student progress thanks to the Elevate program, which turned around performance in Title I schools + improving outcomes from past challenges.
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AnMed began building its Education and Innovation Center at 610 North St. to expand Tri-County Tech’s nursing program by adding 100 seats each year over five years (raising capacity from 120 to 220 students annually) to address the local nursing shortage near the Medical Center.
The Post and Courier GreenvilleRead more
Sports
Greenville Swamp Rabbits open their home season today at 7:05 p.m. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena as they face the SC Stingrays, including pregame festivities for families & fans.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Clemson basketball released its 2026-27 schedule with a home opener against Stetson on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. (ACC Network Extra) and national TV games on Nov. 13 against Georgetown and on Nov. 23 at the Maui Invitational, while the home game versus Duke lacks a set tip-off time.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Accidents
A newly released 911 call captured the frantic moments when actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a local Greenville loft on Aug. 16 after an accidental overdose as first responders tried CPR while officials confirmed no foul play.
The Post and Courier GreenvilleRead more