Daily editionSaturday, September 19th, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Economy
Laurens County’s new elevated water tank on Metric Road is set to boost water capacity for upcoming industrial and residential projects.
Officials say the project will stabilize system pressure — unlocking growth opportunities near Greer.
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Sports
Byrnes defeated Spartanburg 49-21 on Friday as a strong second-half performance lifted them to a 3-1 season record.
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Wren defeated Southside Christian 27-0 on Sept. 18 as thunderstorms shortened the game early in the second quarter.
Coach Frate said the early scoring plan helped counter the weather, and the team will play its next non-region game on Sept. 25 at Lugoff-Elgin.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Freshman Tait Reynolds will make his college debut as Clemson's starting quarterback today at noon against North Carolina (ESPN).
Coach Dabo Swinney said Reynolds earned his role after showing potential in previous games, while Christopher Vizzina is listed as probable despite an arm injury.
The Greenville NewsRead more
South Carolina high school football games wrapped up last week — teams played on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 as schools across the state competed in week 5 matchups.
Fans followed live updates on NFHS Network throughout the action.
The Greenville NewsRead more
On Sept. 18, Dorman High School held a ceremony before a football game against Irmo to rename its field after coach Dave Gutshall, who spent 29 years leading the team to state championships.
The field now honors his legacy and contributions to the community.
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