Newly approved subdivision will have 1,000 residential homes, two-thirds for age 55 and over
A new subdivision project featuring single-family homes, conservation areas, and a mix of industrial, commercial, and institutional spaces was approved by the Anderson County Planning Commission earlier this month. The total investment is not yet public; however, it will be located on Hampton and Welcome Road in...
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina has confirmed its first sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), a destructive pest that threatens grapes, hops, stone fruits, and hardwood trees. Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry (DPI) recently detected the insect in Greenville and Seneca....
Tax-free weekend, back-to-school savings
What makes back-to-school shopping a little more enjoyable? The tax-free holiday of course!
New bourbon bar opens in the Upstate
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – Bourbon lovers have a new place in Greer to explore! The City of Greer announced that NEAT Bourbon Bar Greer is now open downtown at 108 East Poinsett Street. City officials said NEAT has more than 100 bourbon and whiskey options, including rare bottles and imports. The list will change almost...
The Best Chicken Stew In South Carolina Is Hiding Inside This Burger Restaurant
While most folks make the pilgrimage to Spartanburg’s chrome-clad diner for their legendary burgers, a steaming bowl of homemade chicken stew quietly steals the show at The Beacon Drive-In – the unsung hero on a menu that’s already the stuff of South Carolina culinary legend. You might...
Driftwood bar in West Greenville closing after Aug. 9
Village of West Greenville neighborhood bar Driftwood announced its intent to close. The final day of service will be Aug. 9. “Thank you all for over a year of amazing nights, with some of the greatest people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting,” the July 29 social media post read. “As with the ebbs and flow of...
40,000 fans attend two-day Upstate music festival, 211 treated for heat-related issues
More than 40,000 fans attended the two-day Rock the Country music festival July 25-26 at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center , according to concert promoters. The event featured Kid Rock and Nickelback as headliners, drawing thousands of fans to see their favorite bands perform live. According to Josh...
Updates on five Greenville hotel projects
Hotels are an essential infrastructure for Greenville’s robust tourism industry. Several new Greenville hotel projects are in various stages of development within the city limits. Here are status updates on five notable developments. Greenville hotel projects status update. County Square. University Ridge,...
SCDOT: Nine bridges closed across Pickens County for repair
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation sent FOX Carolina a list of nine bridges in Pickens County that are currently closed and in need of repair. Lay Bridge Road was closed in 2022, Walhalla Highway Bridge was closed in 2024 and the remaining seven...
Two Greenville Co. deputies shot in training exercise
Two Greenville County deputies were transported to the hospital after they were shot during a training exercise.
