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EducationLegacy Early College breaks ground on a $60 million campus on West Marion RoadIf you live near Berea, a new school campus is coming to West Marion Road. Legacy Early College broke ground Nov. 5 on its 55-acre campus, and FOX Carolina says it will hold up to 1,300 students in K4 through eighth grade.Friday’s editionRead ElectionGreenville County voters rejected the penny sales tax, but four cities approved theirsIf you're wondering where the penny tax landed: Greenville County voters rejected the transportation tax, with 51.51% opposed. It was expected to raise $1.1 billion over eight years for roads, land preservation and public transportation.Thursday’s editionRead High School SportsThree Upstate volleyball teams play for state titles in Columbia this weekIf you're headed to Columbia, three Upstate teams are in the girls' volleyball finals at Dreher High School. Woodmont took down Mauldin in three straight sets to reach its second straight championship game, against Wando. Powdersville and Liberty are in too.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionSouth Carolina's midterm turnout passed its 2018 high with hours of voting leftSouth Carolina's midterm turnout topped the 2018 gubernatorial high with more than two hours of voting left Tuesday. As of 4:30 p.m., the State Election Commission counted 1,797,335 ballots, or 52.3% of registered voters. That beats 2018's 1,726,527, and the all-time turnout record is 54.6%, set in 2002.Wednesday’s editionRead GreenvilleRadar survey finds 572 unmarked graves at Springwood Cemetery in downtown GreenvilleOfficials and historians knew unmarked graves were in Section V of downtown Greenville's Springwood Cemetery, but not how many. A ground-penetrating radar survey of Section V found 572 unmarked graves in rows and columns in the northeastern corner, overlooking Academy and Church streets. The section was a potter's field, a public burial ground, for African Americans and impoverished people.Wednesday’s editionRead Election DayPolls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for South Carolina's general electionIf you're voting today, head to your assigned precinct, not an early voting site. Polls open statewide at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., and anyone in line at 7 p.m. gets to vote. Election director Conway Belangia expects lines early in the morning and later in the evening. We suggest checking your precinct at scvotes.gov first, since locations shift between cycles.Tuesday’s editionRead BusinessGreenville's Champion Coach, the bus company for Clemson and the Yankees, has been soldGreenville-based Champion Coach, which has served Clemson, the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees, has been acquired by Hoffmann Family of Companies, according to a news release. Craig and Hazel Dance founded it in 1998, and it's headquartered at 145 Ben Hamby Lane.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Taylors

From WYFF, Here Greer and 14 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WYFF6 hours ago

    Staying cool this weekend in South Carolina: November 7 forecast

    Seasonable temperatures this weekend and staying dry, warming up midweek.

  2. Here Greer7 hours ago

    Greer Soup Kitchen Seeks Donations Ahead of Thanksgiving Meal

    GREER, S.C. — The Greer Soup Kitchen is asking the community for help after a drop in donations, just weeks before it plans to serve a Thanksgiving meal to more than 100 low-income and homeless neighbors in Greer. The kitchen, run by Daily Bread Ministries, keeps its doors open every day of the year. It

    Also reported byWSPA 7News

  3. Here Greer8 hours ago

    Greer Season Ends With 38-28 Playoff Loss to Greenville

    GREER, S.C. — Greer hosted rival Greenville to open the state playoffs Friday night and saw its season end at Dooley Field, where the visitors won 38-28 in a Class 4A opening-round game. Greenville built a 28-7 cushion before halftime, with its junior quarterback throwing three touchdown passes and running for another. Greer chipped away

  4. Post and Courier8 hours ago

    What midterm election results do — and don’t — tell us about public education politics in SC

    It was a closer than usual race for state superintendent in South Carolina. What happened in the midterm elections?

  5. Independent Mail11 hours ago

    SCHSL football playoff brackets for 2026. See the second-round pairings

    See the South Carolina high school football playoff brackets for the second-round games.

  6. Greenville Online13 hours ago

    How Kiishawn Farrow was able to 'take back' Greenville football win against Greer

    Kiishawn Farrow passed for three touchdowns and ran for one as Greenville beat Greer in the 4A football playoffs.

  7. WSPA 7News14 hours ago

    Greenville County Sheriff’s Office offers autism alert stickers

    A new program in Greenville County aims to help first responders better interact with people living with autism.

  8. Greenville Online14 hours ago

    Greenville Red Raiders at Greer Yellow Jackets football first round playoff

    First round of football playoffs with Greenville at Greer High November 6, 2026

  9. WYFF14 hours ago

    Greenville County officials holds hearing on provisional ballots

    Greenville County election officials held a hearing to address provisional ballots and voter eligibility, with discussions on various ballot issues.

  10. WSPA 7News15 hours ago

    "Autism Occupant" sticker program launched by Greenville Co. Sheriff's Office

  11. FOX Carolina News15 hours ago

    Game of the Week: Greenville at Greer

    The first round of the South Carolina high school football playoffs takes the Palmetto Sports team to Greer, hosting rival Greenville in the “Battle of the G’s”.

  12. FOX Carolina News15 hours ago

    Ella Grogan talks with Greer cheerleaders and coaches ahead of the playoff matchup.

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan talks with Greer High School's cheer squad, head coach and assistant coaches ahead of the Round 1 playoff matchup.

  13. FOX Carolina News16 hours ago

    Ella Grogan talks with Greenville head coach Steve "Scoot" Watson ahead of the playoff rematch.

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan talks with Greenville head coach Steve "Scoot" Watson about the Red Raiders' Round 1 playoff matchup against Greer.

  14. FOX Carolina News16 hours ago

    Ella Grogan LIVE from Greer as the Yellow Jackets host Greenville in a playoff rematch

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan is LIVE in Greer as Greer takes on Greenville in a Round 1 playoff rematch in the FOX Carolina Game of the Week!

  15. FOX Carolina News17 hours ago

    1 stabbed on Greenlink bus in Greenville County, deputies say

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was stabbed on a Greenlink public transportation bus on Friday.

  16. Greenville Online18 hours ago

    SC high school football playoffs scores from first round of SCHSL postseason

    It's the first round of the SC high school football playoffs. Follow live updates and SCHSL scores throughout the night.

  17. FOX Carolina News18 hours ago

    1 stabbed on Greenlink bus in Greenville County, deputies say

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was stabbed on a Greenlink public transportation bus on Friday.

  18. The State19 hours ago

    High school football final scores, updated schedule from SC playoff games

    South Carolina HS football schedule and scores from Nov. 5-6 from Columbia, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Greenville.

  19. WRHI20 hours ago

    2026 High School Football: Round 1 Playoffs Scoreboard, Live Streams

    Boiling Springs Rock Hill 7:25 PM on 100.1 FM, 1340 AM and streaming live Lancaster Clover 7:25 PM on 107.1 FM and streaming live Fountain Inn Catawba Ridge 7:25 PM on 94.3 FM and streaming live Lexington Fort Mill 7:25 PM on 104.1 FM and streaming live Greenwood Indian Land 7:25 PM on CN2 and

  20. FOX Carolina News20 hours ago

    Four Legged Friends: Piper

    Contact Greenville County Animal Care for more information about Piper.

  21. The State21 hours ago

    Dawn Staley reacts to USC Hall of Fame induction for former WBB star Tyasha Harris

    Head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley reacts to one of her former star players, Tyasha Harris, being inducted into the USC athletics hall of fame in 2026.

  22. FOX Carolina News22 hours ago

    FIRST ALERT: Dry, Cooler Weekend Ahead

    The busy weather pattern wraps up Friday leaves us with a solid stretch of dry conditions and seasonable temperatures through much of next week.

  23. Index-Journal22 hours ago

    Powdersville pulls away from Emerald in Class 3A playoff opener

    GREENVILLE — Emerald’s season came to an end Friday night as the Vikings fell to Powdersville 56-21 in the first round of the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Class

  24. Kidding Around Greenville22 hours ago

    Black Market Vintage

    Learn all about Black Market Vintage and great events.

  25. Greenville Journal22 hours ago

    Groundbreaking held for the affordable duplexes in Greenville’s Sterling community

    The project is expected to take 16 months or less to complete.

    Also reported byFOX Carolina News

  26. upstate business journal22 hours ago

    PNC Bank to open 16 new Upstate SC branches

    Twelve of the new branches will be in Greenville and four will be in Spartanburg.

  27. FOX Carolina News23 hours ago

    Governor-elect Alan Wilson announces transition team ahead of taking office

    Governor-elect Alan Wilson announced his transition team as he prepares to become South Carolina’s 118th governor.

  28. FITSNews23 hours ago

    Charleston County Woman Charged In Child Starvation Death

    Investigators say a medically vulnerable child died from starvation and neglect after missing necessary medical appointments...

  29. FOX Carolina News23 hours ago

    Photos: Greenville County K-9s suit up for their own employee portraits

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is showing off its K-9s with a set of employee headshots.

  30. WSPA 7News23 hours ago

    Artist Edit Mcbee Hardaway: “Unseen Places”

    Edith Hardaway has deep ties and roots to Greenville. She is also a fabulous artist. She has new work she’s calling “Unseen Places,” which focuses on the overlooked and disappearing places of Greenville—the old buildings, mill villages, side streets, and familiar places we often pass without really seeing. You can see Edith’s work and other

  31. Charleston Business MagazineYesterday

    Old Colony Furniture hosting Mahjong Party to benefit Fostering Great Ideas on Dec. 9

    RSVP by Dec. 3 to join Fostering Great Ideas for an evening of clacking tiles, good eats, and community giving this December 9.

  32. WSPA 7NewsYesterday

    LEGO Masters Contestant and the Brick Fan Event

    LEGO® MASTERS CONTESTANT Patrick Durham along with incredible larger-than-life LEGO® creations are coming to Greenville this weekend!Brick Fan Event Greenville returns to the Greenville Convention Center November 7–8, bringing talented builders, massive custom displays, and interactive activities for families.

    Also reported byFOX Carolina News

  33. Greenville Business MagazineYesterday

    Groundbreaking Held for 10 Affordable Housing Units in Sterling

    On Thursday morning, some 200 people (the majority wearing Sterling High’s blue and white) took part in a groundbreaking that was really a glorious celebration for 10 long-term rental homes.

  34. Greenville Business MagazineYesterday

    Legacy Early College Breaks Ground on New Campus

    Legacy Early College (LEC), Greenville’s largest Title I school, broke ground Thursday, Nov. 5, on its new campus in West Greenville. Scholars, families,donors and community leaders gathered at the 55-acre site at 504 West Marion Road to mark...

    Also reported byGreenville JournalFOX Carolina News

  35. WYFFYesterday

    MAC Minute: Free arts events in Greenville this weekend

    Greenville is hosting a variety of arts events this weekend, from gallery crawls to live orchestral performances and free concerts.

  36. Greenville Business MagazineYesterday

    Companies Announce Earnings Reports for Q2

    Many South Carolina companies have recently announced their earnings for the second quarter of 2026. All information comes from company press releases. Here are some highlights: · Security Federal Corporation,...

  37. Greenville OnlineYesterday

    Mauldin Theater gives 'Little Women' new perspective, creative twist

    Casting of the March sisters as women of color doesn’t require the actors to make the characters’ stories their own.

  38. FOX Carolina NewsYesterday

    Mauldin intersection improvements underway, completion expected in June 2027

    City of Mauldin officials announced that construction is officially underway at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge and Standing Springs roads.

  39. upstate business journalYesterday

    $75M Address Beaumont Mill residential development breaks ground in downtown Spartanburg

    Taft Family Ventures breaks ground on the $75 million Address Beaumont Mill project, bringing 275 apartments to Spartanburg.

  40. FOX Carolina NewsYesterday

    Greenville author releases The Book of Ribbner

    Find Ronnie Vergnolle’s debut novel at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Taylors’ last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • AirportIf you've flown out of Greer lately, you had company.

    If you've flown out of Greer lately, you had company. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport served 6,732 passengers on Oct. 25, the most it has ever served and screened in a single day. Here Greer ties the busy stretch to carriers adding seats and frequencies into the Upstate market.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WYFF, Here Greer

  • SterlingConstruction is underway on The Huddle at Sterling.

    Construction is underway on The Huddle at Sterling. The Greenville Housing Fund and the Sterling Land Trust broke ground Nov. 5 on the $3.3 million project, which will have 10 rental units in five stacked duplexes and should take 14 to 16 months. FOX Carolina says the project sits on Minus Street near the former site of a historic soda shop known as The Huddle.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Greenville Journal, FOX Carolina News

  • Autism stickersIf someone in your home has autism, Greenville County deputies have a new tool.

    If someone in your home has autism, Greenville County deputies have a new tool. The Sheriff's Office's Safe Outcomes program offers free stickers, reading "Please Be Patient Autism Occupant," for a car's rear windshield or a home's front door. You can pick one up at the Central Annex, 1200 Pendleton St.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WSPA 7News, Here Greer

  • PlanningGreenville's Planning Commission recommended approval Nov.

    Greenville's Planning Commission recommended approval Nov. 5 of annexing the remaining Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown campus properties. FOX Carolina says that request involves 19 acres, with conditions for working with nearby residents. On a small Easley Bridge Road parcel across from Judson Mill Apartments, commissioners declined to recommend the original zoning request and asked the applicant to revise it.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Greenville Journal, FOX Carolina News

  • LEGOGot LEGO fans at home? Brick Fan Event Greenville is at the Greenville Convention Center Nov.

    Got LEGO fans at home? Brick Fan Event Greenville is at the Greenville Convention Center Nov. 7–8. LEGO Masters contestant Patrick Durham is coming, along with massive custom displays and interactive activities for families. FOX Carolina has the details too.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WSPA 7News, FOX Carolina News

  • PNCPNC Bank plans to add 42 new branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, and 16 will be in the Upstate.

    PNC Bank plans to add 42 new branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, and 16 will be in the Upstate. Twelve of those are planned for Greenville and four for Spartanburg.

    Around South Carolina · Today’s editionSource: upstate business journal

  • ScanSourceGreenville-based ScanSource said fiscal first-quarter net sales jumped 30.1% to $962.3 million, while net income fell to $8.7 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, from $19.9 million, or 89 cents, a year ago.

    Greenville-based ScanSource said fiscal first-quarter net sales jumped 30.1% to $962.3 million, while net income fell to $8.7 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, from $19.9 million, or 89 cents, a year ago.

    Around South Carolina · Today’s editionSource: Here Greer

  • SpartanburgTaft Family Ventures held a groundbreaking Nov.

    Taft Family Ventures held a groundbreaking Nov. 5 for the $75 million, 275-unit Address Beaumont Mill in downtown Spartanburg. About 10% of the units will be reserved for workforce housing.

    Around South Carolina · Today’s editionSource: upstate business journal

  • Penny taxIf you shop in Mauldin, voters approved a 1% sales tax, one of four Greenville County cities to do so.

    If you shop in Mauldin, voters approved a 1% sales tax, one of four Greenville County cities to do so. The county's own penny tax failed again Nov. 3, and Greenville's passed with nearly 67% in unofficial results, paving the way for an estimated $500 million. Mauldin estimates $24.5 million over the eight-year term, with $19.6 million going to infrastructure projects.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: WYFF, Post and Courier

  • BloodmobileIf you give blood, The Blood Connection unveiled a new bloodmobile named Bloodhound on Wednesday in downtown Greenville, paid for with a Greenville Health Authority grant.

    If you give blood, The Blood Connection unveiled a new bloodmobile named Bloodhound on Wednesday in downtown Greenville, paid for with a Greenville Health Authority grant. You can find a blood drive or sign up to host one at thebloodconnection.org.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WYFF

  • Autism stickersThe Greenville County Sheriff's Office has introduced a program that lets you put a small sticker on a back windshield or front door to flag a possible occupant with autism.

    The Greenville County Sheriff's Office has introduced a program that lets you put a small sticker on a back windshield or front door to flag a possible occupant with autism. The stickers are available at the Sheriff's Office Central Annex on Pendleton Street.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WYFF

  • BagelsJeff's Bagel Run is lining up a shop at 423 The Parkway near Greer, beside Publix.

    Jeff's Bagel Run is lining up a shop at 423 The Parkway near Greer, beside Publix. It's slated to open before the end of the year as the brand's first Upstate location.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Here Greer

  • GivingThe Spinks Family Foundation says it awarded over $2 million to 100 local organizations in 2026.

    The Spinks Family Foundation says it awarded over $2 million to 100 local organizations in 2026. It also announced Dane Boudreau as its new Executive Director.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Greenville Business Magazine

  • Worker rankingIndeed's annual report on the best U.S. cities for workers found nearly every South Carolina metro lagging behind others nationwide, The State reports.

    Indeed's annual report on the best U.S. cities for workers found nearly every South Carolina metro lagging behind others nationwide, The State reports. Indeed scored 228 metro areas on six categories, including job opportunity and compensation.

    Around South Carolina · Friday’s editionSource: The State

  • Connor ShawFormer Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw told WIS he is now fully recovered, just over a year after he collapsed coaching his son's flag football game in Simpsonville.

    Former Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw told WIS he is now fully recovered, just over a year after he collapsed coaching his son's flag football game in Simpsonville. His nonprofit, HRTHUDL, is partnering with Prisma Health to expand CPR education and AED access, and Prisma Health donated $50,000 to Heart Huddle.

    Around South Carolina · Friday’s editionSources: WIS News 10, FOX Carolina News