Daily editionThursday, October 1st, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Culture
The Greer Arts & Eats Festival, hosted by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, has been postponed to Saturday, Oct. 24 in downtown Greer after organizers cited risks of lightning and heavy rain.
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Greer NewsRead more
This weekend, events will entertain local residents with a Spartanburg International Festival featuring global culture, a downtown Greenville Oktoberfest offering German food and live music, a bicentennial parade in Anderson, Greer’s Arts & Eats Festival celebrating local art and cuisine, and an Anthony Hamilton concert in Greenville.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Novelist Katherine Reay will promote her new novel The Undercover Bookshop at Hub City Books’ Coffee with Author event at the Masonic Temple (186 W. Main St.) in Spartanburg on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. She drew inspiration for the book while researching Cold War spy novels.
Greenville JournalRead more
Government
South Carolina residents enrolled in ACA plans without subsidies received $500 refund checks automatically starting Sept. 30 after federal officials addressed overcharged premiums (recipients did not need to apply).
Payments were sent to individuals who purchased insurance via HealthCare.gov.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Health
The South Carolina chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the 2026 Team Hope Walk on Oct. 25 in Greer—registration starts at noon at Greer City Park Pavilion.
The event will raise funds to support people affected by Huntington’s disease.
Greenville JournalRead more