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DOJ busts two Upstate drug trafficking conspiracies

On August 5, 2025 by John Orona

Two Upstate residents were sentenced to a total of 27 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute drug charges this week.

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Greer laying groundwork for $60M sports and events complex

On July 28, 2025 by John Orona

The facility is expected to break ground by mid-August and generate $15 million in overall economic impact in five years of opening.

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Greenville County cities among fastest growing in South Carolina

On May 22, 2025 by John Orona

U.S. Census data shows several Greenville County towns are growing among the most in the state, and even the whole nation.

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Greenville Budget: 5 Things Residents Need to Know

On May 12, 2025 by John Orona

Greenville is considering an operating budget with $146,391,200 in revenue and $150,425,935 in expenses.

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Fountain Inn finalizes plan for first hotel

On May 10, 2025 by John Orona

The City of Fountain Inn approved a final development plan that would bring a proposed 66,000-square-foot, 109-room hotel to 300 Jones Street.

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Fountain Inn considers development fees to fund city growth

On May 9, 2025 by John Orona

The City of Fountain Inn could generate more than $14.5 million over 10 years to offset growth with the fees.

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Greenville County adds protections for pets

On May 7, 2025 by John Orona

Between 2021 and 2023 the shelter has taken in more than 5,000 dogs per year, but the percentage of dogs they’ve had to euthanize has increased from 5% to 15% in that time.

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