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Police Operations Span Three States
World
— 5d
Greenville police and SWAT responded to a domestic dispute involving a barricaded person, closing Augusta Street while officials said there was no threat to the public. Separately, Greenville County deputies deployed SWAT to serve a warrant in the Brutontown area; authorities provided few details about that operation.
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JINYA plans 83rd restaurant in Greenville
Lifestyle
— 6d
JINYA Ramen Bar is opening its second South Carolina location at Greenville’s Magnolia Park Shopping Center, bringing its portfolio to 83 restaurants. The new restaurant centers on customizable ramen made with broths simmered for more than 20 hours, alongside small plates and rice bowls.
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Greenville IKEA Plans Stall Over Traffic
Business
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Plans for Greenville’s first IKEA are stalled after the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals rejected Magnolia Park’s attempt to begin renovations before completing traffic upgrades on congested Woodruff Road. The shopping center says the required 12- to 15-month work could jeopardize the project and offered a $1.5 million bond to do it later; city officials say safety improvements must be in place before the store opens, and IKEA could withdraw.
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Metro Diner Opens First Greenville Location
Business
— 6d
Metro Diner has opened its first Greenville, South Carolina, location at Woodruff Gallery on Woodruff Road, serving all-day breakfast alongside comfort-food favorites. The 135-seat restaurant is initially open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with plans to add dinner service.
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America Needs Permitting Reform — With No Gimmicks
E.J. Antoni · 5 min · 41m
Food Lion Plans Stores in Charlotte, Greenville
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
Food Lion is expanding in the Carolinas, opening a Charlotte store in a former Harris Teeter location on Oct. 7 and a Greenville store at a former Bi-Lo site on Oct. 21. The new stores offer fresh foods, prepared meals and expanded specialty selections, alongside pickup and delivery options at the Charlotte location.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Churches plan fall sales, festivals
Good News
— 2d
Churches in Yorkville and Somonauk are preparing fall rummage sales Oct. 23–24, with Yorkville’s church seeking donations and directing proceeds to church programs and local charities. Other churches are hosting seasonal events, including a fall and Christmas craft fair in Parsippany and a Greenville yard sale and free breakfast benefiting the Center for Family Violence Prevention.
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Authorities seek help finding missing people across Carolinas
World
— 4d
Authorities are seeking public help locating three missing people: endangered 41-year-old Tyrone Holbert in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, who needs medication; 17-year-old Addison Page, last seen in Greenville; and 17-year-old Gavin Pinion, last seen near Southwest High School in Onslow County, North Carolina. Anyone with information is urged to contact the relevant county sheriff’s office.
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Boys Golf Tournaments Conclude Across Three States
Sports
— 6d
Greenville finished 15th at the Ohio Division I district tournament, ending a season that included an MVL tournament win and a share of the league title. At Kentucky’s boys state championship, St. Xavier won the team title and Marshall County’s Paxton Carter placed 42nd; in Colorado’s Class 2A tournament, Rye finished second and St. Mary’s Simon Clune took seventh individually.
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Country History Recalls October 7 Milestones
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— Oct 5, 2026
Historical retrospectives spotlighted country music milestones and losses, calls to defend a free press alongside Hubert Humphrey’s criticism of the Nixon administration, and a Girl Scout book collection added to a Greenville library. Another look back covered the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series win, Columbia River negotiations, warnings over arms shipments to Egypt, and James Dean’s death.
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Trump Urges Ukraine to Replace Zelenskyy
Trump said Ukraine should get a new leader who can make a deal after Zelensky condemned a U.S. pact suspending Russian diesel sanctions until 7 April.
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Frontline Breach Exposes Staff Data in Five Districts
Tech
— 6d
A third-party software vulnerability in Frontline Education exposed information held for school districts, including employee Social Security numbers and, in some cases, student data; several Upstate South Carolina districts are notifying families and staff, while Greenville County Schools says its systems were not breached. The scope remains unclear, and a cybersecurity expert advises affected families to consider credit freezes and watch for scams.
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October Week Ahead Features Events, Votes
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— Oct 4, 2026
October roundups highlight community events in Logan and Greenville, including a Tonga-Samoa rugby screening, festivals, live music and theater, alongside a major Flagstone-area road upgrade and local government business in Nashua. On the national political calendar, President Trump is campaigning for Republicans ahead of the midterms while the Supreme Court begins its new term.
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Excited for the Tonga-Samoa rugby screening and live music in Greenville this month.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Hayden Panettiere Death Ruled Accidental, Fentanyl Cited
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— Sep 22, 2026
Hayden Panettiere's death was ruled accidental from toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine; Greenville coroner closed the case.
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Hayden Panettiere Died From Fentanyl and Other Drugs, Coroner Rules
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— Sep 22, 2026
A toxic mixture of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine caused the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office. T… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Greenville sergeant returns to duty after crash that killed wife and parents
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— Sep 9, 2026
Greenville Police Sergeant Diana Munoz has returned to duty after surviving a devastating head-on crash in Spartanburg County in May that killed her wife, Ashley Munoz, her parents, and two others, with her recovery including extensive rehab and broad support from the community.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 17h
Valedictorian Tells Her Senior Class the Truth About God in Viral Graduation Speech
Opinion
— Jun 6, 2023
A valedictorian’s graduation speech is going viral after she used the opportunity to tell her senior class about the Gospel. Lydia Owens is the valedictorian for the class of 2023 at Woodmont High School in Greenville…
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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After 8-Hour Standoff with SWAT, Fugitive Shoots K9: Police Scramble
Reporting
— Oct 6, 2021
Shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, police arrived at a home in Greenville County, South Carolina, where an armed man was holed up after shooting at his mother several times. Thankfully his mother had made it out of the…
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High School Valedictorian Reveals Reason Behind Sharing Her Faith in Graduation Speech
Reporting
— Jun 22, 2023
A high school valedictorian revealed her motivation behind boldly sharing her faith during her graduation speech. Lydia Owens, 18, who was the valedictorian and president at Woodmont High School in Greenville, South…
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Children’s Choir Stopped Stopped from Singing National Anthem at Capitol Rolls Up to Trump Rally – This Time They’ll Be Able to Finish
Reporting
— Jul 2, 2023
This time, no one stopped the Rushingbrook Children’s Choir from Greenville, South Carolina, from singing a rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” that brought thousands to their feet in cheers. In May, Capitol Police…
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Panettiere Death Investigated as Overdose
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— Aug 19, 2026
Police in Greenville conducted welfare checks at the Hickerson family home in the days following Hayden Panettiere’s death, with authorities not confirming the purpose of the visits and initial reports suggesting no signs of foul play amid a suspected overdose. Coverage also highlights Panettiere’s turbulent relationship with her on‑again, off‑again boyfriend Brian Hickerson and related family dynamics and legal matters surrounding Hickerson.
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Trump, Rubio Weigh Firing Guilfoyle
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. The possible move comes after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure as ambassador. A senior U.S. official said Sunday Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s alleged conduct and
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Museums, Communities Mark 25 Years Since 9/11
World
— Sep 8, 2026
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, South Carolina museums and local history outlets spotlight community responses—from the South Carolina State Museum’s “South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later” exhibit featuring Maurice Hallman and intergenerational reflections, to Greenville’s acts of remembrance and interfaith solidarity in the Upstate; meanwhile, Pennsylvania’s State Archives and related venues highlight Flight 93’s legacy and archival notes to honor victims and first responders across states.
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Dolly Parton Death Reports Trigger Global Choir Tributes
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— Aug 26, 2026
Chattanooga Boys Choir members recalled Dolly Parton with songs, books from her Imagination Library, and Dollywood memories as they rehearsed a somber refrain following her passing. In tributes from around the world, the USC Upstate Gospel Choir performed Nine to Five at a Greenville church on the day of her death, while the Ndlovu Youth Choir released an African-flavored Jolene tribute that featured a heart-shaped drone shot and sparked international praise.
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EnerSys plans 1 GWh defense-focused lithium plant
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— Jul 23, 2026
EnerSys has refined its Greenville, South Carolina lithium-ion plant plan to a defense- and aerospace-focused facility with an initial capacity of about 1 gigawatt-hour and a smaller footprint, backed by roughly $150 million in DOE grants and about $200 million in state and local incentives, for a total investment near $500 million and board approval. The project targets FEOC-compliant, U.S.-based production to bolster national security and supply chain resilience, moving away from Verkor technology in favor of its defense-focused supplier network, with construction expected in early FY2028 and production about three years later.
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