Daily editionTuesday, October 20th, 2026

Good morning, Simpsonville.

The 5AM Simpsonville Team

Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.

Community

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch today at 6:30 a.m. from Cape Canaveral (Bandwagon-5 mission) and may produce a 'space jellyfish' effect visible along the coast and inland.
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Business

Spirit Christmas will launch one of its 44 new holiday-themed stores in South Carolina, serving as a seasonal destination for shoppers.
Although no official opening date is set, the SC location (located at 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd. in Charleston) will require a three-hour drive for those in the Upstate.
Greenville NewsRead more

Sports

The state high school football schedule for Oct. 23 was released to show Week 10 SCHSL games across the state.
Some contests will air live on NFHS Network while fans await matchups including Abbeville at Thornwell and Greenville Hurricanes among many others.
Greenville NewsRead more
South Carolina football will host Tennessee on Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN — tickets are available from $117 to $746 on StubHub, offering different seating options across the stadium.
Greenville NewsRead more
Clemson football will host Virginia Tech for its homecoming game on Oct. 24 (7 p.m. on ESPN) with tickets available from $58 to $985, offering seating from behind the Clemson sideline to upper bowl spots.
Greenville NewsRead more
At Clemson, junior cornerback Ashton Hampton has evolved from a fiery freshman into a team leader (a top NFL prospect) and is preparing to lead his team against Virginia Tech on Oct. 24 at home.
Greenville NewsRead more
Upstate girls' high school volleyball rankings (Week 10 SCHSL) show Woodmont leading at 38-2 as teams prepare for games on Oct. 26.
Local teams are set to compete in matchups that will update the season standings.
Greenville NewsRead more
The All-Upstate girls swim team was named after the state championships, honoring top high school athletes from Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson.
Ansley Brinkman set record times while coach Eddie Hughes led Riverside to a state title + 20 championships.
Greenville NewsRead more
Upstate Ingles is inviting votes for its high school boys athlete of the week covering Oct. 12-18 during the SCHSL season.
Voting remains open until noon Oct. 22, and the contest highlights standout plays from local athletes.
Greenville NewsRead more
South Carolina football is set to play Oklahoma at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Oct. 31 at 4:15 p.m. ET (SEC Network broadcasts the game).
Greenville NewsRead more
Vote now for Upstate Ingles high school girls athlete of the week for Oct. 12-18.
The unlimited voting poll is open until 12 p.m. on Oct. 22 — last week’s winner was from Spartanburg girls swimming.
Greenville NewsRead more
Clemson football will face Florida State at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.
The game will be televised on the ACC Network.
Greenville NewsRead more

Good morning, Simpsonville.

Spirit Christmas will launch one of its 44 new holiday-themed stores in South Carolina, serving as a seasonal destination for shoppers.

The state high school football schedule for Oct. 23 was released to show Week 10 SCHSL games across the state.

Upstate girls' high school volleyball rankings (Week 10 SCHSL) show Woodmont leading at 38-2 as teams prepare for games on Oct. 26.

The All-Upstate girls swim team was named after the state championships, honoring top high school athletes from Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson.

Upstate Ingles is inviting votes for its high school boys athlete of the week covering Oct. 12-18 during the SCHSL season.

South Carolina football is set to play Oklahoma at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Oct. 31 at 4:15 p.m. ET (SEC Network broadcasts the game).

Vote now for Upstate Ingles high school girls athlete of the week for Oct. 12-18.

Clemson football will face Florida State at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.