Daily editionThursday, October 29th, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of October.
Community
Greer Police say trick-or-treating will take place in the city’s subdivisions on Saturday, Oct. 31, and urge families to use sidewalks and crosswalks, keep young kids holding hands, carry flashlights or light-up bags, and inspect candy at home (stay visible).
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Trick-or-treating falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, with parades, trunk-or-treats and neighborhood events across the Upstate leading into Halloween night.
Typical neighborhood hours start about 5:30 to 6 p.m. and end between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Check neighborhood or event listings for exact times.)
The Greenville NewsRead more
Civic
Upstate voters said cost of living, road repairs, education, housing and government ethics are their top concerns ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm; interviews in Greenville, Anderson and Spartanburg show these issues are shaping how people plan to vote.
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Government
Thirteen South Carolina law enforcement professionals were inducted into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame in a ceremony held today in Columbia, including Greenville County Sheriff Johnny Mack Brown; inductees must have at least 25 years of service and be retired or nominated posthumously.
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Health
One person was exposed to a rabid bat found near Bessie and North Flat Rock roads near Piedmont, the state Department of Public Health reported Oct. 28; the person was referred to their healthcare provider, and anyone who may have contacted the bat should call DPH’s rabies line (888-847-0902).
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