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New testing site now open
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, along with Spartanburg Regional, recently opened a new no-cost, drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Spartanburg.

The Taylors Business Association gathered for a networking and visioning event last Thursday in the Wine Room at The Farehouse at the Taylors Mill.

A lineup of Americana, Folk, Country and Bluegrass bands is set to perform at the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Greer Arts & Eats Festival.

Students at Abner Creek Academy returned to classes on Monday. Greenville County Schools returned Tuesday.

The Greer Planning Commission approved nine of the 11 requests it received Monday night, allowing plans for the construction of around 600 town homes to move forward.

Commissioners heard residents’ concerns for two and a half hours during a Public Hearing session.

Filing closed Monday for the City of Greer’s upcoming municipal election.

All incumbents filed to run for another term, and there will be a challenge for the District 2 Greer City Council seat between incumbent Wayne Griffin and Karuiam Booker.

The City of Greer will now allow indoor amusement or entertainment facilities in C-1, C-3 and S-1 zonings, as well as C-2 (by special exception).

Following discussion during last week’s regular meeting, Greer City Council unanimously approved an amended Second and Final Reading of Ordinance Number 32-2021.

Students in Greenville County and Spartanburg District Five returned to the classroom this week amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in the Upstate.

COVID-19 protocols have been relaxed for the 2021-2022 school year, but Greenville County officials say they are continuing to monitor the surge in cases.