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Daily editionSaturday, October 17th, 2026

Good morning, Greer.

The 5AM Greer Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.

Community

  1. Halloween celebrations take place in the Upstate this week with trick-or-treat events planned, including a trunk-or-treat event in downtown Greer on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Other communities in Mauldin, Greenville, Gaffney, Laurens, and Spartanburg will host festive activities.

    FOX CarolinaRead more

Culture

  1. The Fall Book Festival begins today at Randall House in downtown Greer, with about 30 authors and 180 titles available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Passport to Reading game lets visitors win book boxes — the final event at this venue before a larger expo next year.

    Here GreerRead more

Government

  1. The South Carolina Arts Commission opted not to elect a new board chair on Thursday at the United Community Building in Greenville, choosing instead to share leadership responsibilities after two commissioners resigned amid a funding dispute involving local arts groups — the next meeting is set for February.

    FOX CarolinaRead more

Sports

  1. Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks are ranked No. 1 in the national preseason Top 25 for women’s basketball, placing them ahead of UConn + USC as they prepare to chase a national title while SEC Tipoff unfolds.

    Here GreerRead more

  2. Dorman football’s Easton Catto led the defensive line to hold Boiling Springs to its second-lowest score + the team won 21-9 at Bulldog Stadium on Oct. 16.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

  3. Westside senior Tajeh Watson Martin marked his birthday with a strong performance, scoring three touchdowns + making key defensive plays in a 56 to 42 win over Fountain Inn.

    The victory improved the Rams to 7 to 1 and boosted team spirit.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

  4. High school football Week 9 scores show results from games played on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, including the Greer match at Wade Hampton, while extra contests are scheduled today across local venues.

    The Greenville NewsRead more

  5. Jace Grass starred for Daniel in a 49 to 21 win over Pickens, passing for 270 yards and five touchdowns (he joined school history by recording over 4,000 yards and 50 passing touchdowns) during Week 9 high school football.

    The Greenville NewsRead more