Daily editionFriday, August 14th, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Business
A Michigan-based industrial packaging manufacturer will open a new factory at 50 Peachview Blvd in Gaffney + create 136 jobs over five years, with operations set to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
The Post and Courier GreenvilleRead more
Culture
The Hispanic-American Women’s Association is hosting its 28th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sept. 13 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena from noon to 6 p.m. to celebrate 20 Hispanic cultures and support local students through scholarships (tickets cost $5 and free for children 7 and under).
Greenville JournalRead more
Education
The Meeting Street Scholarship now extends to all 46 counties, allowing nearly 3,000 high school seniors to attend college with support beginning with the May 2027 graduating class.
The program uses $18.7 million in state funding and private donations (up to $10,000 per year) to ease college costs.
Greer NewsRead more
Health
AnMed restored MyChart access for patients with a mobile number on file by sending a text with a verification code, and additional services are gradually coming back online after a cyberattack disrupted systems on July 26.
Hackers briefly posted claims on Facebook, but the hospital removed the posts and secured its accounts.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Lifestyle
South Carolina’s new Henry Passage trail—a 1.5-mile out-and-back route on the Palmetto Trail—opened today in the Blue Ridge Escarpment near Marietta.
Named for Greenville native Henry Simpson, the strenuous trail features an 800-foot elevation gain and free access with a future admission kiosk planned.
The Greenville NewsRead more