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Prep FootballGreenville beats Greer in the Class 4A playoff openerGreenville beat Greer on Friday night in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs, the "Battle of the G’s" rematch in Greer. The winner was set to play Westside in Round 2.Saturday’s editionRead BusinessScanSource's quarterly sales jump 30.1% while profit slipsIf you follow Greenville's tech scene, ScanSource just reported a big quarter. The distributor said fiscal first-quarter net sales jumped to $962.3 million, a 30.1% gain from a year earlier. Net income for the quarter ended Sept. 30 was $8.7 million, or 42 cents a diluted share.Saturday’s editionRead CommunityThe Blood Connection unveils Bloodhound, a new bloodmobile for Greenville CountyIf you've been meaning to give blood, the timing is good. The Blood Connection unveiled a new bloodmobile named Bloodhound Wednesday in downtown Greenville, paid for with a grant from the Greenville Health Authority. The community picked the name in a vote through 6AM City. The Blood Connection says it fits because, like a bloodhound, the team has a knack for tracking down donors.Friday’s editionRead ElectionGreenville County voters rejected a penny sales tax, but four cities approved theirsIf you shop in Greenville County, the countywide penny sales tax is off the table. Voters rejected it, with 51.51% opposed. It was expected to raise $1.1 billion over eight years for roads, land preservation and public transportation.Thursday’s editionRead High School SportsWoodmont, Powdersville and Liberty are playing for SCHSL volleyball state titlesThree Upstate teams are still in the running for a state title in SCHSL girls' volleyball. The finals are at Dreher High School in Columbia on Thursday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 7.Thursday’s editionRead Election ResultsGreenville County voters rejected the penny sales tax again, but four cities passed their ownIf you voted on the penny sales tax Tuesday, here's how it landed. Greenville County voters rejected it for the second time in two years. It was expected to raise $1.1 billion for roads, bridges, parks and transit. Now county officials go back to the drawing board as they face a $2 billion road repair deficit.Wednesday’s editionRead Election ResultsSouth Carolina voters passed the state's 2018 turnout high before polls closed TuesdayAs of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, state election officials reported that 1,797,335 South Carolinians had cast ballots. That's 52.3% of registered voters. It beat the 2018 gubernatorial high with more than two hours of voting left.Wednesday’s editionRead Election DayPolls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, and you vote at your assigned precinctIf you're voting today, head to your assigned polling place, not one of the early voting sites. Election director Conway Belangia expects lines early in the morning and later in the evening. If you're in line at 7 p.m., he said, you'll get to cast your ballot.Tuesday’s editionRead BusinessGreenville's Champion Coach, a bus company serving major sports teams, has been soldGreenville-based Champion Coach has been acquired by the Hoffmann Family of Companies, according to a news release. Craig Dance and his wife, Hazel, founded the charter bus company in 1998. It's headquartered at 145 Ben Hamby Lane.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Greer

From Post and Courier, WYFF and 17 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Post and Courier4 hours ago

    The week ahead in business

    MONDAY

  2. WYFF4 hours ago

    House, Franklin drive Furman past Northern Iowa, 98-83

    Franklin, a sophomore and Wren High School product, added career-highs in points with 21 and rebounds with seven.

  3. FOX Carolina News6 hours ago

    Duncan Family Restaurant announces closure date

    "This decision has not come easily."

  4. GoLaurens.Com7 hours ago

    Prisma Health and HRTHUDL partner to expand CPR education and AED access

    GREENVILLE, S.C. – Prisma Health today announced a partnership with HRTHUDL (pronounced Heart Huddle), the nonprofit founded by former University of South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw, to expand CPR education,

    Also reported byFOX Carolina NewsWIS News 10

  5. The State7 hours ago

    Two-time champs! North Central volleyball wins second state title

    A look at how North Central Knights volleyball and Gray Collegiate War Eagles tennis fared in the 2026 SC High School League championships.

  6. The Clemson Insider7 hours ago

    Swinney Gives Injury Update on Starting WR

    Clemson was without a starting wide receiver on Saturday, when the Tigers defeated Syracuse 18-13 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Starting slot wideout Tyler Brown was ruled out Friday on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s game. During his postgame press conference Saturday, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave an update on Brown’s injury status.

  7. FOX Carolina News14 hours ago

    Duke Energy: Power restored to more than 1,100 customers after outage

    The outage is impacting customers along Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway in the Fingerville area.

  8. WYFF20 hours ago

    Staying cool this weekend in South Carolina: November 7 forecast

    Seasonable temperatures this weekend and staying dry, warming up midweek.

  9. Here Greer22 hours ago

    Greer Soup Kitchen Seeks Donations Ahead of Thanksgiving Meal

    GREER, S.C. — The Greer Soup Kitchen is asking the community for help after a drop in donations, just weeks before it plans to serve a Thanksgiving meal to more than 100 low-income and homeless neighbors in Greer. The kitchen, run by Daily Bread Ministries, keeps its doors open every day of the year. It

    Also reported byWSPA 7News

  10. Here Greer22 hours ago

    Greer Season Ends With 38-28 Playoff Loss to Greenville

    GREER, S.C. — Greer hosted rival Greenville to open the state playoffs Friday night and saw its season end at Dooley Field, where the visitors won 38-28 in a Class 4A opening-round game. Greenville built a 28-7 cushion before halftime, with its junior quarterback throwing three touchdown passes and running for another. Greer chipped away

  11. Post and Courier23 hours ago

    What midterm election results do — and don’t — tell us about public education politics in SC

    It was a closer than usual race for state superintendent in South Carolina. What happened in the midterm elections?

  12. Independent MailYesterday

    SCHSL football playoff brackets for 2026. See the second-round pairings

    See the South Carolina high school football playoff brackets for the second-round games.

  13. Greenville OnlineNov. 6

    How Kiishawn Farrow was able to 'take back' Greenville football win against Greer

    Kiishawn Farrow passed for three touchdowns and ran for one as Greenville beat Greer in the 4A football playoffs.

  14. WSPA 7NewsNov. 6

    Greenville County Sheriff's Office offers autism alert stickers

    A new program in Greenville County aims to help first responders better interact with people living with autism.

  15. Greenville OnlineNov. 6

    Greenville Red Raiders at Greer Yellow Jackets football first round playoff

    First round of football playoffs with Greenville at Greer High November 6, 2026

  16. WYFFNov. 6

    Greenville County officials holds hearing on provisional ballots

    Greenville County election officials held a hearing to address provisional ballots and voter eligibility, with discussions on various ballot issues.

  17. WSPA 7NewsNov. 6

    "Autism Occupant" sticker program launched by Greenville Co. Sheriff's Office

  18. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Game of the Week: Greenville at Greer

    The first round of the South Carolina high school football playoffs takes the Palmetto Sports team to Greer, hosting rival Greenville in the “Battle of the G’s”.

  19. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Ella Grogan talks with Greer cheerleaders and coaches ahead of the playoff matchup.

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan talks with Greer High School's cheer squad, head coach and assistant coaches ahead of the Round 1 playoff matchup.

  20. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Ella Grogan talks with Greenville head coach Steve "Scoot" Watson ahead of the playoff rematch.

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan talks with Greenville head coach Steve "Scoot" Watson about the Red Raiders' Round 1 playoff matchup against Greer.

  21. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Ella Grogan LIVE from Greer as the Yellow Jackets host Greenville in a playoff rematch

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan is LIVE in Greer as Greer takes on Greenville in a Round 1 playoff rematch in the FOX Carolina Game of the Week!

  22. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    1 stabbed on Greenlink bus in Greenville County, deputies say

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was stabbed on a Greenlink public transportation bus on Friday.

  23. Greenville OnlineNov. 6

    SC high school football playoffs scores from first round of SCHSL postseason

    It's the first round of the SC high school football playoffs. Follow live updates and SCHSL scores throughout the night.

  24. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    1 stabbed on Greenlink bus in Greenville County, deputies say

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was stabbed on a Greenlink public transportation bus on Friday.

  25. The StateNov. 6

    High school football final scores, updated schedule from SC playoff games

    South Carolina HS football schedule and scores from Nov. 5-6 from Columbia, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Greenville.

  26. WRHINov. 6

    2026 High School Football: Round 1 Playoffs Scoreboard, Live Streams

    Boiling Springs Rock Hill 7:25 PM on 100.1 FM, 1340 AM and streaming live Lancaster Clover 7:25 PM on 107.1 FM and streaming live Fountain Inn Catawba Ridge 7:25 PM on 94.3 FM and streaming live Lexington Fort Mill 7:25 PM on 104.1 FM and streaming live Greenwood Indian Land 7:25 PM on CN2 and

  27. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Four Legged Friends: Piper

    Contact Greenville County Animal Care for more information about Piper.

  28. The StateNov. 6

    Dawn Staley reacts to USC Hall of Fame induction for former WBB star Tyasha Harris

    Head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley reacts to one of her former star players, Tyasha Harris, being inducted into the USC athletics hall of fame in 2026.

  29. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    FIRST ALERT: Dry, Cooler Weekend Ahead

    The busy weather pattern wraps up Friday leaves us with a solid stretch of dry conditions and seasonable temperatures through much of next week.

  30. Index-JournalNov. 6

    Powdersville pulls away from Emerald in Class 3A playoff opener

    GREENVILLE — Emerald’s season came to an end Friday night as the Vikings fell to Powdersville 56-21 in the first round of the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Class

  31. Kidding Around GreenvilleNov. 6

    Black Market Vintage

    Learn all about Black Market Vintage and great events.

  32. Greenville JournalNov. 6

    Groundbreaking held for the affordable duplexes in Greenville’s Sterling community

    The project is expected to take 16 months or less to complete.

    Also reported byFOX Carolina News

  33. upstate business journalNov. 6

    PNC Bank to open 16 new Upstate SC branches

    Twelve of the new branches will be in Greenville and four will be in Spartanburg.

  34. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Governor-elect Alan Wilson announces transition team ahead of taking office

    Governor-elect Alan Wilson announced his transition team as he prepares to become South Carolina’s 118th governor.

  35. FITSNewsNov. 6

    Charleston County Woman Charged In Child Starvation Death

    Investigators say a medically vulnerable child died from starvation and neglect after missing necessary medical appointments...

  36. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Photos: Greenville County K-9s suit up for their own employee portraits

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is showing off its K-9s with a set of employee headshots.

  37. WSPA 7NewsNov. 6

    Artist Edit Mcbee Hardaway: “Unseen Places”

    Edith Hardaway has deep ties and roots to Greenville. She is also a fabulous artist. She has new work she’s calling “Unseen Places,” which focuses on the overlooked and disappearing places of Greenville—the old buildings, mill villages, side streets, and familiar places we often pass without really seeing. You can see Edith’s work and other

  38. Charleston Business MagazineNov. 6

    Old Colony Furniture hosting Mahjong Party to benefit Fostering Great Ideas on Dec. 9

    RSVP by Dec. 3 to join Fostering Great Ideas for an evening of clacking tiles, good eats, and community giving this December 9.

  39. WSPA 7NewsNov. 6

    LEGO Masters Contestant and the Brick Fan Event

    LEGO® MASTERS CONTESTANT Patrick Durham along with incredible larger-than-life LEGO® creations are coming to Greenville this weekend!Brick Fan Event Greenville returns to the Greenville Convention Center November 7–8, bringing talented builders, massive custom displays, and interactive activities for families.

    Also reported byFOX Carolina News

  40. Greenville Business MagazineNov. 6

    Groundbreaking Held for 10 Affordable Housing Units in Sterling

    On Thursday morning, some 200 people (the majority wearing Sterling High’s blue and white) took part in a groundbreaking that was really a glorious celebration for 10 long-term rental homes.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Greer’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • GSPGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport moved 6,732 passengers through the Greer terminal on Oct.

    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport moved 6,732 passengers through the Greer terminal on Oct. 25, a one-day record for travelers screened at the hub.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Here Greer

  • Autism stickersIf someone in your home has autism, Greenville County deputies have rolled out Safe Outcomes stickers for cars and homes.

    If someone in your home has autism, Greenville County deputies have rolled out Safe Outcomes stickers for cars and homes. WSPA says the stickers read "Please Be Patient Autism Occupant" and go on a rear windshield or front door. They're free at the Central Annex, 1200 Pendleton St. in Greenville.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Here Greer, WSPA 7News

  • PNCPNC Bank plans to add 42 new South Carolina branches by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate.

    PNC Bank plans to add 42 new South Carolina branches by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: upstate business journal

  • LEGOIf you've got young builders, Brick Fan Event Greenville is at the Greenville Convention Center today, Sat., Nov.

    If you've got young builders, Brick Fan Event Greenville is at the Greenville Convention Center today, Sat., Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. WSPA says LEGO Masters contestant Patrick Durham is coming with larger-than-life creations. FOX Carolina also lists LEGO displays and family fun.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WSPA 7News, FOX Carolina News

  • McDanielThe city of Greenville is suing the developers of The McDaniel, the stalled luxury townhome project at East McBee and McDaniel avenues.

    The city of Greenville is suing the developers of The McDaniel, the stalled luxury townhome project at East McBee and McDaniel avenues. The suit, filed Nov. 3, alleges they didn't follow approved engineering plans and that stormwater runoff damaged city property planned for the Zoo Trail extension of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The city is seeking compensation and punitive damages.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Greenville Journal, WSPA 7News, Greenville Online

  • GSP recordGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport reports that 6,732 passengers traveled through the airport on Oct.

    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport reports that 6,732 passengers traveled through the airport on Oct. 25, 2026. That's the highest number ever served and screened in a single day.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WYFF

  • BagelsJeff's Bagel Run is lining up a shop at 423 The Parkway near Greer, beside Publix.

    Jeff's Bagel Run is lining up a shop at 423 The Parkway near Greer, beside Publix. It's slated to open before the end of the year as the brand's first Upstate location, selling bagels baked from scratch plus spreads and iced drinks.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Here Greer

  • Safe OutcomesThe Greenville County Sheriff's Office announced its Safe Outcomes program to help first responders recognize when a vehicle or house may have an occupant living with autism, and you display a small sticker on the back windshield or front door.

    The Greenville County Sheriff's Office announced its Safe Outcomes program to help first responders recognize when a vehicle or house may have an occupant living with autism, and you display a small sticker on the back windshield or front door. Stickers are available at the Sheriff's Office Central Annex, 1200 Pendleton St.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: FOX Carolina News

  • CPR pushFormer South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw's nonprofit, HRTHUDL, is partnering with Prisma Health to expand CPR education and access to AEDs, and Prisma Health also donated $50,000.

    Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw's nonprofit, HRTHUDL, is partnering with Prisma Health to expand CPR education and access to AEDs, and Prisma Health also donated $50,000. Shaw collapsed in September 2025 while coaching his son's flag football game in Simpsonville, and WIS reports he's now fully recovered. Bystander CPR can double or triple a person's chances of surviving a cardiac event.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: FOX Carolina News, WIS News 10

  • Veterans weekendIf you want to honor veterans this weekend, the SC Veterans Upstate Salute returns to Fluor Field with military demonstrations, aircraft and live music.

    If you want to honor veterans this weekend, the SC Veterans Upstate Salute returns to Fluor Field with military demonstrations, aircraft and live music. Spartanburg hosts its second annual Vets Fest, and downtown Anderson has the Anderson County Veterans Parade, ahead of Veterans Day on Wed., Nov. 11.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: GoUpstate