Daily editionFriday, September 11th, 2026
Good morning, Simpsonville.
The 5AM Simpsonville Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Community
Local communities are set for a busy weekend with the 16th Annual Sooie BBQ Cook-Off in Mauldin starting today with live music and a kids zone, and Hispanic Heritage celebrations in Greenville on Saturday and Sunday featuring cultural shows and benefit concerts.
Many events offer free admission for families.
Greenville NewsRead more
Education
The Meeting Street Scholarship expanded statewide, offering a $10,000 award to eligible Pell Grant students to cover tuition, housing, food and fees at 16 in-state colleges.
The announcement, made Sept. 9 at J.L. Mann High School (Greenville), means up to 2,336 new recipients will receive funds.
Greenville NewsRead more