Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Community
Families seeking Christmas gift support can apply for Greer Police Department’s Cops for Tots program from Oct. 19 to Nov. 18.
Community members may also donate or sponsor the holiday event that gives local children presents.
Greer NewsRead more
Community leader Russell Stall was honored with the Order of the Palmetto Wednesday night in Greenville County for his lifetime of service and community leadership.
State Rep Chandra Dillard presented the award before family and friends, and Stall expressed gratitude during the ceremony.
The Post and Courier GreenvilleRead more
TreesUpstate will host its 18th annual Turkey Day Run on Nov. 26 to support a greener community by offering an 8K run, 5K fun run, or walk where registrants receive a free tree.
Sponsors Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas back the event (about 9,000 participants are expected).
Greenville JournalRead more
Culture
Michelin’s new guide shows four South Carolina restaurants kept their stars — including Greenville’s Scoundrel that retained its rating from last year.
The awards event was held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and the guide added new Bib Gourmand picks for affordable dining.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Government
Gov. Henry McMaster established the Governor's Conservation Commission on Oct. 22 to guide conservation efforts across the state.
The commission, with up to 26 appointed members, will work to protect natural resources, historic sites and wildlife and help preserve an additional 7 million acres by 2050.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Greer Public Works and the police department will collect unwanted medications at the Customer Service Complex (301 McCall Street) on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This national Drug Take Back Day event helps protect public safety and the environment.
City of GreerRead more
Health
Gideon Inman, a 19-year-old who lost his sight to sickle cell disease, now receives care at Prisma Health’s Sickle Cell Lifespan Center-Upstate in Greenville as he attends school for the deaf and blind in Spartanburg and plans to study writing in college.
Greenville JournalRead more
Sports
South Carolina football will play No. 11 Tennessee tomorrow at Williams-Brice Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The Gamecocks, coming off an SEC win that ended an eight-game losing streak, are predicted to win 24+17 as sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre leads the offense.
The Greenville NewsRead more
Clemson will host Virginia Tech tomorrow at Memorial Stadium (7 p.m. on ESPN) in an ACC game that marks Dabo Swinney’s first matchup against Hokies coach James Franklin.
The Greenville NewsRead more