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Greenville beats Greer in the Class 4A playoff opener

Greenville beat Greer on Friday night in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs, the "Battle of the G’s" rematch in Greer. The winner was set to play Westside in Round 2.

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Round 1 winners in two Upstate games move on to Westside and Gaffney

Round 1 gameWinner plays in Round 2
(10) Greenville at (7) GreerWestside
(9) Fountain Inn at (8) Catawba RidgeNo. 1 Gaffney

Sources: Tega Cay Sun, wistv.com, FOX Carolina News

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  • GSPGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport moved 6,732 passengers through the Greer terminal on Oct.

    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport moved 6,732 passengers through the Greer terminal on Oct. 25, a one-day record for travelers screened at the hub.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Here Greer

  • Autism stickersIf someone in your home has autism, Greenville County deputies have rolled out Safe Outcomes stickers for cars and homes.

    If someone in your home has autism, Greenville County deputies have rolled out Safe Outcomes stickers for cars and homes. WSPA says the stickers read "Please Be Patient Autism Occupant" and go on a rear windshield or front door. They're free at the Central Annex, 1200 Pendleton St. in Greenville.

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

  • PNCPNC Bank plans to add 42 new South Carolina branches by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate.

    PNC Bank plans to add 42 new South Carolina branches by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: upstate business journal

  • LEGOIf you've got young builders, Brick Fan Event Greenville is at the Greenville Convention Center today, Sat., Nov.

    If you've got young builders, Brick Fan Event Greenville is at the Greenville Convention Center today, Sat., Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. WSPA says LEGO Masters contestant Patrick Durham is coming with larger-than-life creations. FOX Carolina also lists LEGO displays and family fun.

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

  • McDanielThe city of Greenville is suing the developers of The McDaniel, the stalled luxury townhome project at East McBee and McDaniel avenues.

    The city of Greenville is suing the developers of The McDaniel, the stalled luxury townhome project at East McBee and McDaniel avenues. The suit, filed Nov. 3, alleges they didn't follow approved engineering plans and that stormwater runoff damaged city property planned for the Zoo Trail extension of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The city is seeking compensation and punitive damages.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Greenville Journal, WSPA 7News, Greenville Online

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Greenville beats Greer in the 4A playoff opener; ScanSource sales jump 30%

Plus, GSP sets a one-day passenger record and PNC plans 16 Upstate branches.

The TLDR

  1. Greenville beats Greer in the Class 4A playoff opener
  2. ScanSource sales jump 30.1% as profit falls
  3. GSP sets a one-day record of 6,732 passengers
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