Daily editionThursday, October 15th, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Economy
Upstate manufacturers—including six in Spartanburg County—are set to invest $82 million and create 200 jobs to support Scout Motors’ new Blythwood facility, which plans to manufacture 200,000 vehicles annually with customer deliveries starting in 2028.
The announcement made on Oct. 14 builds a manufacturing ecosystem in the region.
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Sports
Greer High School’s Yellow Jackets are 3-4 overall and 0-2 in regional play after a 0-48 loss to Gaffney on Oct. 9 — they will meet local rival Riverside on Oct. 30 with projections favoring a narrow 35-34 edge.
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Two Greenville County high school football teams improved their rankings in the latest update.
Greenville High entered the Top 50 and will host Riverside tomorrow at 7:30 p.m., while Simpsonville-based Southside Christian rose seven spots and will host Landrum tomorrow (Oct. 16).
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Clemson gymnastics will compete in the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad on Jan. 10 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville to open their 2027 season, facing Georgia, Utah, and North Carolina on ESPN.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 22.
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