Daily editionTuesday, September 15th, 2026
Good morning, Simpsonville.
The 5AM Simpsonville Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Culture
Fall Fest at Heritage Park’s CCNB Amphitheatre (861 SE Main St.) will feature live music headlined by Amy Grant and Mac McAnally, along with pumpkin activities, fall bites, and family fun on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2-8 p.m.; guests should review venue policies before arrival.
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Economy
Gas prices in the area jumped 16 cents in one week to nearly $4 per gallon due to ongoing oil disruptions from the war in the Middle East.
Experts warn further increases may occur as retailers switch to winter-blend fuel today.
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Sports
Vote by noon on Sept. 17 for the Upstate Ingles Boys Athlete of the Week, covering Sept. 7-13.
Jace Devlin ran for 259 yards and three touchdowns in a 26-14 win against Seneca — his effort secured the Tigers’ first win over Seneca in nine tries since 1960.
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Bill Belichick offered his take on Clemson’s quarterback choices ahead of the ACC opener versus UNC, noting that game strategy stays similar whether Tait Reynolds or backup Christopher Vizzina starts + he praised Clemson’s enduring football tradition.
The game will be on Sept. 19 at Memorial Stadium at noon.
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Upstate Ingles is holding a girls Athlete of the Week vote for performances from Sept. 7-13.
Community members may cast multiple votes until noon on Sept. 17, with candidates such as Sadie Johansen and Taylor Lyle competing.
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South Carolina football is set to face Alabama on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. ET in Tuscaloosa, with the contest broadcast on ESPN.
The teams will meet for the third time this season as South Carolina looks to build on its winning start.
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