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02/25/2024

Donald Trump defeated Nikki Haley in South Carolina's presidential primary.

Donald Trump's win in the South Carolina Republican primary continues his winning streak, while Nikki Haley's window of success narrows as the road gets much tougher.

02/24/2024

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02/24/2024

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02/24/2024

Ahead of the S.C. primary election, Donald Trump committed his support to Black Americans while slamming President Joe Biden for "wrecking the dreams of African Americans."

Donald J. Trump made a bid for Black votes the night before the SC Republican primary election in Columbia SC at an event for African American conservatives.

02/24/2024

Polls are now open. Here's what you need to know about voting in the Republican presidential primary today.

The S.C. Republican presidential preference primary election is expected to bring out 1 million voters Feb. 24 in a battle between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.

02/23/2024

Tomorrow, South Carolina voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots during the Republican presidential primary.

We have all of the events, so far, that presidential candidates have participated in around the state.

The Post and Courier is recording all of the events that presidential candidates have participated in around the Palmetto State, so far. The tracker will be continually updated as candidates

02/23/2024

A report found that in major metropolitan statistical areas with populations of more than 200,000, Spartanburg had the highest foreclosure rate in January.

But what does that mean?

A report found that in major metropolitan statistical areas with populations of more than 200,000, Spartanburg had the highest foreclosure rate in January. Why?

02/23/2024

For those voting in South Carolina's Republican presidential primary, the ballot features three non-binding survey questions GOP leaders are asking as they collect views on setting state policy.

Here's what the three questions mean on the upcoming South Carolina Republican primary ballot. The GOP will use the results as they push for bills this year.

02/23/2024

A new museum inside a Pullman rail car named the Pacolet River built in 1949 is scheduled to open near downtown Landrum by May.

The Landrum Rail and History Museum in northern Spartanburg County is scheduled to open in May. It will feature exhibits about the railroad's history in the area.

02/22/2024

On Saturday, South Carolina voters are headed to the polls to vote in the Republic presidential primary.

Here's all of the events that presidential candidates have participated in around the Palmetto State, so far.

The Post and Courier is recording all of the events that presidential candidates have participated in around the Palmetto State, so far. The tracker will be continually updated as candidates

02/22/2024

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02/22/2024

Spartanburg students' math scores have worsened since the pandemic and graduation rates have declined. But educators say reading has made a rebound.

Spartanburg students' math scores have worsened since the pandemic and graduation rates have declined. But there is some good news: Reading scores are better

02/21/2024

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery been solved?

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02/21/2024

For Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful, keeping storm drains clear of trash is key in helping reduce pollution from entering into local waterways.

Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful's Storm Drain Art Project aims to keep drains clear of trash. Drains at libraries throughout Spartanburg County will be painted.

02/21/2024

South Carolina legislators representing Spartanburg’s rural Green Pond community are warning that Duke Energy’s plan to run a transmission line through their own piece of countryside could be a precursor to a larger trend.

Duke Power continues with Spartanburg substation over criticism from state legislators. Duke will hold an open house in Woodruff to discuss the Big Ferguson project.

02/21/2024

A new Spartanburg County pet resource center could begin construction on Southport Road by June and completed in 18 months, if granted final approval by Spartanburg County Council.

Construction on Spartanburg County's new pet resource center is scheduled to begin by June at Southport Road and completed in 2025. The cost is $24.6 million.

02/20/2024

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley confirmed today she will not drop out of the presidential race or end her challenge to Donald Trump no matter what the results are in the South Carolina Feb. 24 presidential primary.

Nikki Haley says she will continue her presidential race past South Carolina GOP primary, increases attacks on Donald Trump in Greenville campaign appearance.

02/19/2024

Restoration of the Walnut Grove Manor House first built in 1765 is set to begin in early April with tours of the entire house to resume once the project is completed.

The historic Walnut Grove Manor House in Southern Spartanburg County built in 1765 to be restored for $1.5 million. Grant funding will be used for the project.

02/19/2024

Main Street Pub in downtown Spartanburg is expanding its business into an adjacent building with plans to reopen in March once the project is complete, nearly doubling the size of the popular restaurant and bar.

Main Street Pub is expanding into new space on West Main Street. The expansion is expected to be completed in March and will provide more dining space outside.

02/16/2024

Power Up Spartanburg, a mentorship program launched by OneSpartanburg, aims to help small and minority businesses.

Power Up Spartanburg Mentoring, a mentorship program for small and minority businesses launched by OneSpartanburg, launched in full after its pilot program

02/16/2024

An upcoming FOX News Channel town hall event with Laura Ingraham and former President Donald Trump has been moved from Spartanburg to the Greenville Convention Center.

Donald Trump's town hall event with Fox News will be held at the Greenville Convention Center Feb. 20 instead of downtown Spartanburg as originally planned.

02/16/2024

Built in 1996, the Laurel Creek Farm estate is on the market for the first time. If it sells for anywhere near the list price, it would easily eclipse the largest on-market residential sale in Spartanburg County the past two years.

It’s a house built not just with stone and timber, but also memories collected from places they’d been and things they’d seen. An exterior frontage that served as an homage

02/15/2024

Josh Simpson was once a Division 1 baseball player.

Now, he's the first Black mayor of Reidville who also runs a non-profit offering sports camps and scholarships.

After his baseball career at Wofford College came to an end, Josh Simpson started a non-profit, Kid on the Left, and became the first Black mayor of Reidville.

02/15/2024

The Post and Courier presents its “12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina.” They reside in every part of the state, keeping their noses to the grindstone. They each do different work, and each are defined by unique circumstances and experiences.

The Post and Courier presents its “12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina.” They reside in every part of the state, keeping their noses to the grindstone.

02/15/2024

Downtown Spartanburg works well for motorists, but its pedestrian experience leaves room for improvement, according to a preliminary report commissioned by the city.

The city of Spartanburg commissioned a study of downtown transportation in 2023 and plans to improve walkability as traffic congestion is relatively light.

02/15/2024

The moon will cover most of the sun in the Upstate this April as the last solar eclipse in the U.S. until 2044 tracks across the country.

The moon will cover most of the sun in the Upstate on April 8 as the last solar eclipse in the U.S. until 2044 tracks across the country and casts shade on SC.

02/14/2024

As South Carolina's h**p industry grapples with new regulations that prohibit labeling infused food and drink as "containing THC," state lawmakers are debating a medical ma*****na bill that could lessen their woes.

An amendment to South Carolina medical ma*****na bill would stop state from prohibiting "accurate listing of ingredients" in h**p-infused beverages.

02/14/2024

Construction on the new Abner Creek Middle School in Spartanburg School District 5 is complete and on track to open for students in August.

Construction on Abner Creek Middle School in Spartanburg School District 5 is complete and will open for students in August. The project cost $52 million.

02/13/2024

A Spartanburg woman faces charges after fentanyl was detected in her baby boy’s umbilical cord at birth, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Bethany Christina Estepp, 29, of Spartanburg was charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after fentanyl was detected in her newborn baby boy in December.

02/12/2024

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