Duke Energy projects that nearly 1 million people will lose power in the Carolinas due to the winter storm, some of which will last a few days beginning Thursday. During an ice storm, ice build-up causing trees and branches to collapse on power lines is typically the culprit for powerRead More
Spartanburg County will soon provide financial aid through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to households that are renting out. The Emergency Rental Assistance program aims to provide relief to moderate to low-income households that are significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Treasury Department has awarded $9.6 million toRead More
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare officials announced that due to inclement weather, their drive-thru COVID-19 test sites in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties will be closed today. Below are the following test sites closed on Friday, 8 January: Spartanburg The old Spartanburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership 1035 N. Church Street Spartanburg,Read More
South Carolina representatives pre-filed a bill in the South Carolina House that would allow individuals to opt out of mandatory vaccinations and prohibit discrimination for choosing not to be vaccinated. Representatives from Spartanburg Steven Long, Sandy McGarry from Lancaster, Greenville Leola Robinson, and Greenville Mike Burns are the sponsors ofRead More
The cities of Greenville and Spartanburg are extending the city-wide mask ordinance for another 60-day extension as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The measures were approved Monday night by the town councils of both cities. The mask ordinance will require all people in grocery stores and pharmacies to wear a face-coveringRead More
A boil water advisory was issued by Spartanburg Water Systems (SWS) after experiencing a water main break on Tuesday. Some SWS customers may experience a short service interruption or low water pressure. Customers living in or around the following areas are now under a boil water advisory: Hilltop Community UnaRead More
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has been conducting a series of testing events across the Upstate in the past months since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Once again DHEC is sponsoring a series of COVID-19 testing events in the Upstate, as they continuously urge Upstate residents to haveRead More
Governor Henry McMaster announced two new grant programs to minority and small businesses and nonprofits. These programs will award grant funds to small and minority businesses and nonprofit organizations to reimburse qualifying expenditures for providing services or for revenue loss due to COVID-19. The application process for both programs willRead More
Upstate cities Greenville and Spartanburg have voted to extend their face mask ordinances. The ordinance will be in effect for another 2 months unless further action is taken by the cities. The city of Spartanburg requires everyone entering a grocery store or pharmacy to wear face-covering while in Greenville theyRead More
CVS Health announced its plan to double the number of COVID-19 testing sites across the country by adding over 2,000 new testing locations. In South Carolina, seven drive-thru sites are opening this Friday, September 18. Patients are required to schedule an appointment in advance by registering online at CVS.com. ChildrenRead More