Daily editionTuesday, September 1st, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Community
The South Tyger River Trail project nears completion at Country Club Park with concrete stairs and ADA access.
A downtown mural at the Great Bay Oyster House building is expected by Labor Day, trash collection will shift next week, and Railfest is set for Sept. 26 at City Park.
City of GreerRead more
Homes of Hope, a Greenville-based nonprofit, will host its annual golf classic on Nov. 4 at The Cliffs at Mountain Park (201 Golf Bridge Road) in Marietta to raise funds for affordable homes and workforce development programs.
Registration and sponsorship details are available online.
Greenville JournalRead more
Business
Downtown Greer gets a sweet new spot as Scoops and Sweets opened at 110 Cannon St., offering 40 flavors of Hershey’s ice cream with allergy-friendly practices and a family-run touch that honors local heritage.
Greer NewsRead more
QDOBA, the fast-casual Mexican chain, will open its sixth South Carolina location tomorrow, Sept. 2, at 40 Krieger Court in Travelers Rest.
The restaurant will operate from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and add 25 local jobs.
Post and CourierRead more
Education
Three District Five music ensembles from Abner Creek Middle School, Beech Springs Middle School, and Byrnes High School were chosen to perform at the SCMEA Conference in February (a competitive selection that highlights local talent) for statewide recognition among music educators.
Greer NewsRead more
Government
GSP Airport is wrapping up its first phase of a $27.7 million runway repaving that will cause overnight closures until Sept. 4 and weekend shutdowns on Oct. 11-14 and Oct. 18-21—airlines are adjusting schedules to help travelers avoid delays.
FOX CarolinaRead more
Health
South Carolina health officials confirmed two West Nile virus outbreaks in midlands and lowcountry on Aug. 28 — with warm, humid weather and standing water as contributing factors.
No human cases appeared in Upstate, but residents are urged to use repellents and secure home screens.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Sports
The Week 3 high school football schedule features games this Thursday, Sept. 3 and Friday, Sept. 4 at various schools across South Carolina (including Blue Ridge at Greer) with live broadcasts on the NFHS Network.
Local fans have plenty of matchups to watch as teams compete for wins.
The Greenville NewsRead more