Good morning, Greer.

The Lake Cunningham Fire Department will host a free Fire Day on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Blue Ridge High School (on Fews Chapel Road) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring live fire demonstrations, a helicopter landing and a petting zoo for families and kids.

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Community Foundation President Bob Morris, who led the charity for 28 years and grew its assets from $30 million to $160 million, will retire on Dec. 31, announced the foundation on Oct. 8.

A search for a successor will start in January with a new president expected by June 30.

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Countybank Mortgage was named Best Mortgage Lending Company at Greenville’s Best of the Upstate awards.

The bank is recognized for its strong service and customized home financing solutions offered to borrowers throughout the region.

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Hurricane Isaias formed on Oct. 7 and is now a Category 1 storm expected to hit the Gulf Coast Friday evening + South Carolina is forecast to see rain and possible thunderstorms as it moves inland.

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Greer is hosting a Transportation Safety Open House at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to review a consultant-led Transportation Safety Action Plan—based on recent crash data—to improve safety for walkers, bikers and drivers.

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Four new restaurants are adding fresh flavors this fall in the Upstate; Metro Diner is open in Greenville for all-day breakfast, Sheriff Burger in Spartanburg serves Colombian-inspired burgers, Wolfie's Drive Thru opens today in Greenville, and Dagwood Social will debut soon in Spartanburg.

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South Carolina metro areas ranked among the top new-construction markets after a report on Oct. 8, with Charleston-North Charleston taking first and Greenville-Anderson-Greer following — vacancies still persist in rural parts of the state.

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A custom-built four-bedroom home at 1133 Altamont Road on Paris Mountain is listed for $2.45 million and comes with a half-acre vineyard (360 French vinifera vines producing 11 wine types), an 800-bottle wine cellar, and outdoor spaces with views of Table Rock.

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A'ja Wilson earned a record-breaking fifth WNBA MVP award and former coach Dawn Staley shared her excitement on social media — a proud moment for South Carolina sports.

Wilson now helps lead the Las Vegas Aces as they chase another playoff title.

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Crescent football senior Jace Devlin switched from defense to running back and has run for 630 yards so far, including a school record 259 yards in one game.

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