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CommunityConnor Shaw's nonprofit teams up with Prisma Health to expand CPR educationIf you've ever wondered whether CPR and an AED really work, Connor Shaw is proof. The former South Carolina quarterback collapsed in September 2025 while coaching his son's flag football game in Simpsonville. He sat down with WIS and said, "It's kind of hard to believe I'm just over a year from my sudden cardiac arrest."Friday’s editionRead HealthThe Blood Connection unveils Bloodhound, a new bloodmobile, as the holidays nearIf you give blood, watch for a new bus. The Blood Connection unveiled a bloodmobile named Bloodhound Wednesday in downtown Greenville. A grant from the Greenville Health Authority paid for it, and the community picked the name in a vote through 6AM City.Friday’s editionRead ElectionsSimpsonville voters pass a 1% sales tax for roads, 5,189 votes to 5,042Simpsonville voters approved a 1% sales tax referendum by a 1.4% margin. Greenville County voters went the other way: 51.51% opposed the county's penny tax, the fourth failed try since 2002.Thursday’s editionRead GreenvilleA radar survey finds hundreds of unmarked graves at Greenville's Springwood CemeteryA ground-penetrating radar survey has found hundreds of unmarked graves in Section V of Springwood Cemetery, a former potter's field in the northeastern corner overlooking Academy and Church streets. The City of Greenville says the survey identified about 617 graves. The Greenville Journal reports the research team found 572, with 30 to 50 more expected in a small area not yet studied.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionSouth Carolina topped its 2018 turnout before polls closed, and Simpsonville voted on a penny taxIf you voted Tuesday, you were part of a big crowd. By 4:30 p.m., 1,797,335 South Carolinians had cast ballots, or 52.3% of registered voters, with polls open until 7 p.m. That passed the 2018 gubernatorial high of 1,726,527.Wednesday’s editionRead Election DayPolls are open until 7 p.m. today, and you must vote at your assigned precinctIf you're voting today, skip the early voting sites. State Election Commission director Conway Belangia says to expect lines early in the morning and later in the evening, and FOX Carolina lists the accepted photo IDs, from a driver's license to a passport.Tuesday’s editionRead BusinessGreenville's Champion Coach, which serves Clemson and the Yankees, has been soldIf you've seen Clemson's football team shuttled to a game in a big orange bus, the company that wrapped it is a Greenville original. Champion Coach has been acquired by Hoffmann Family of Companies, a news release said. Its clients include the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons and New York Yankees.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Simpsonville

From Post and Courier, WYFF and 17 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Post and Courier4 hours ago

    The week ahead in business

    MONDAY

  2. WYFF4 hours ago

    House, Franklin drive Furman past Northern Iowa, 98-83

    Franklin, a sophomore and Wren High School product, added career-highs in points with 21 and rebounds with seven.

  3. FOX Carolina News6 hours ago

    Duncan Family Restaurant announces closure date

    "This decision has not come easily."

  4. GoLaurens.Com7 hours ago

    Prisma Health and HRTHUDL partner to expand CPR education and AED access

    GREENVILLE, S.C. – Prisma Health today announced a partnership with HRTHUDL (pronounced Heart Huddle), the nonprofit founded by former University of South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw, to expand CPR education,

    Also reported byFOX Carolina NewsWIS News 10

  5. The State7 hours ago

    Two-time champs! North Central volleyball wins second state title

    A look at how North Central Knights volleyball and Gray Collegiate War Eagles tennis fared in the 2026 SC High School League championships.

  6. The Clemson Insider7 hours ago

    Swinney Gives Injury Update on Starting WR

    Clemson was without a starting wide receiver on Saturday, when the Tigers defeated Syracuse 18-13 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Starting slot wideout Tyler Brown was ruled out Friday on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s game. During his postgame press conference Saturday, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave an update on Brown’s injury status.

  7. FOX Carolina News14 hours ago

    Duke Energy: Power restored to more than 1,100 customers after outage

    The outage is impacting customers along Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway in the Fingerville area.

  8. WYFF20 hours ago

    Staying cool this weekend in South Carolina: November 7 forecast

    Seasonable temperatures this weekend and staying dry, warming up midweek.

  9. Here Greer22 hours ago

    Greer Soup Kitchen Seeks Donations Ahead of Thanksgiving Meal

    GREER, S.C. — The Greer Soup Kitchen is asking the community for help after a drop in donations, just weeks before it plans to serve a Thanksgiving meal to more than 100 low-income and homeless neighbors in Greer. The kitchen, run by Daily Bread Ministries, keeps its doors open every day of the year. It

    Also reported byWSPA 7News

  10. Here Greer22 hours ago

    Greer Season Ends With 38-28 Playoff Loss to Greenville

    GREER, S.C. — Greer hosted rival Greenville to open the state playoffs Friday night and saw its season end at Dooley Field, where the visitors won 38-28 in a Class 4A opening-round game. Greenville built a 28-7 cushion before halftime, with its junior quarterback throwing three touchdown passes and running for another. Greer chipped away

  11. Post and Courier23 hours ago

    What midterm election results do — and don’t — tell us about public education politics in SC

    It was a closer than usual race for state superintendent in South Carolina. What happened in the midterm elections?

  12. Independent MailYesterday

    SCHSL football playoff brackets for 2026. See the second-round pairings

    See the South Carolina high school football playoff brackets for the second-round games.

  13. Greenville OnlineNov. 6

    How Kiishawn Farrow was able to 'take back' Greenville football win against Greer

    Kiishawn Farrow passed for three touchdowns and ran for one as Greenville beat Greer in the 4A football playoffs.

  14. WSPA 7NewsNov. 6

    Greenville County Sheriff's Office offers autism alert stickers

    A new program in Greenville County aims to help first responders better interact with people living with autism.

  15. Greenville OnlineNov. 6

    Greenville Red Raiders at Greer Yellow Jackets football first round playoff

    First round of football playoffs with Greenville at Greer High November 6, 2026

  16. WYFFNov. 6

    Greenville County officials holds hearing on provisional ballots

    Greenville County election officials held a hearing to address provisional ballots and voter eligibility, with discussions on various ballot issues.

  17. WSPA 7NewsNov. 6

    "Autism Occupant" sticker program launched by Greenville Co. Sheriff's Office

  18. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Game of the Week: Greenville at Greer

    The first round of the South Carolina high school football playoffs takes the Palmetto Sports team to Greer, hosting rival Greenville in the “Battle of the G’s”.

  19. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Ella Grogan talks with Greer cheerleaders and coaches ahead of the playoff matchup.

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan talks with Greer High School's cheer squad, head coach and assistant coaches ahead of the Round 1 playoff matchup.

  20. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Ella Grogan talks with Greenville head coach Steve "Scoot" Watson ahead of the playoff rematch.

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan talks with Greenville head coach Steve "Scoot" Watson about the Red Raiders' Round 1 playoff matchup against Greer.

  21. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Ella Grogan LIVE from Greer as the Yellow Jackets host Greenville in a playoff rematch

    Palmetto Sports reporter Ella Grogan is LIVE in Greer as Greer takes on Greenville in a Round 1 playoff rematch in the FOX Carolina Game of the Week!

  22. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    1 stabbed on Greenlink bus in Greenville County, deputies say

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was stabbed on a Greenlink public transportation bus on Friday.

  23. Greenville OnlineNov. 6

    SC high school football playoffs scores from first round of SCHSL postseason

    It's the first round of the SC high school football playoffs. Follow live updates and SCHSL scores throughout the night.

  24. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    1 stabbed on Greenlink bus in Greenville County, deputies say

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reports one person was stabbed on a Greenlink public transportation bus on Friday.

  25. The StateNov. 6

    High school football final scores, updated schedule from SC playoff games

    South Carolina HS football schedule and scores from Nov. 5-6 from Columbia, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Greenville.

  26. WRHINov. 6

    2026 High School Football: Round 1 Playoffs Scoreboard, Live Streams

    Boiling Springs Rock Hill 7:25 PM on 100.1 FM, 1340 AM and streaming live Lancaster Clover 7:25 PM on 107.1 FM and streaming live Fountain Inn Catawba Ridge 7:25 PM on 94.3 FM and streaming live Lexington Fort Mill 7:25 PM on 104.1 FM and streaming live Greenwood Indian Land 7:25 PM on CN2 and

  27. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Four Legged Friends: Piper

    Contact Greenville County Animal Care for more information about Piper.

  28. The StateNov. 6

    Dawn Staley reacts to USC Hall of Fame induction for former WBB star Tyasha Harris

    Head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley reacts to one of her former star players, Tyasha Harris, being inducted into the USC athletics hall of fame in 2026.

  29. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    FIRST ALERT: Dry, Cooler Weekend Ahead

    The busy weather pattern wraps up Friday leaves us with a solid stretch of dry conditions and seasonable temperatures through much of next week.

  30. Index-JournalNov. 6

    Powdersville pulls away from Emerald in Class 3A playoff opener

    GREENVILLE — Emerald’s season came to an end Friday night as the Vikings fell to Powdersville 56-21 in the first round of the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Class

  31. Kidding Around GreenvilleNov. 6

    Black Market Vintage

    Learn all about Black Market Vintage and great events.

  32. Greenville JournalNov. 6

    Groundbreaking held for the affordable duplexes in Greenville’s Sterling community

    The project is expected to take 16 months or less to complete.

    Also reported byFOX Carolina News

  33. upstate business journalNov. 6

    PNC Bank to open 16 new Upstate SC branches

    Twelve of the new branches will be in Greenville and four will be in Spartanburg.

  34. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Governor-elect Alan Wilson announces transition team ahead of taking office

    Governor-elect Alan Wilson announced his transition team as he prepares to become South Carolina’s 118th governor.

  35. FITSNewsNov. 6

    Charleston County Woman Charged In Child Starvation Death

    Investigators say a medically vulnerable child died from starvation and neglect after missing necessary medical appointments...

  36. FOX Carolina NewsNov. 6

    Photos: Greenville County K-9s suit up for their own employee portraits

    The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is showing off its K-9s with a set of employee headshots.

  37. WSPA 7NewsNov. 6

    Artist Edit Mcbee Hardaway: “Unseen Places”

    Edith Hardaway has deep ties and roots to Greenville. She is also a fabulous artist. She has new work she’s calling “Unseen Places,” which focuses on the overlooked and disappearing places of Greenville—the old buildings, mill villages, side streets, and familiar places we often pass without really seeing. You can see Edith’s work and other

  38. Charleston Business MagazineNov. 6

    Old Colony Furniture hosting Mahjong Party to benefit Fostering Great Ideas on Dec. 9

    RSVP by Dec. 3 to join Fostering Great Ideas for an evening of clacking tiles, good eats, and community giving this December 9.

  39. WSPA 7NewsNov. 6

    LEGO Masters Contestant and the Brick Fan Event

    LEGO® MASTERS CONTESTANT Patrick Durham along with incredible larger-than-life LEGO® creations are coming to Greenville this weekend!Brick Fan Event Greenville returns to the Greenville Convention Center November 7–8, bringing talented builders, massive custom displays, and interactive activities for families.

    Also reported byFOX Carolina News

  40. Greenville Business MagazineNov. 6

    Groundbreaking Held for 10 Affordable Housing Units in Sterling

    On Thursday morning, some 200 people (the majority wearing Sterling High’s blue and white) took part in a groundbreaking that was really a glorious celebration for 10 long-term rental homes.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Simpsonville’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Autism stickersIf you or someone you care for has autism, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office now offers free Safe Outcomes stickers that flag a car or home for first responders.

    If you or someone you care for has autism, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office now offers free Safe Outcomes stickers that flag a car or home for first responders. The stickers read "Please Be Patient Autism Occupant" and go on a vehicle's rear windshield or a home's front door. Pick one up at the Central Annex, 1200 Pendleton St. in Greenville.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Here Greer, WSPA 7News

  • GSP recordGSP set a record Oct. 25, when 6,732 passengers traveled through the airport.

    GSP set a record Oct. 25, when 6,732 passengers traveled through the airport. That's the most it has ever served and screened in a single day. Airport leaders flagged the number this week, and a Facebook post thanked travelers, airline partners and the community.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WYFF, Here Greer

  • Legacy campusLegacy Early College broke ground Nov. 5 on a $60 million campus at 504 West Marion Road.

    Legacy Early College broke ground Nov. 5 on a $60 million campus at 504 West Marion Road. The 55-acre site will serve about 1,300 students in K4 through eighth grade when it opens in fall 2028. The school, Greenville's largest Title I school, now serves more than 1,600 students and has an extensive waiting list. Moody Nolan designed the campus.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Greenville Journal, Greenville Business Magazine, FOX Carolina News

  • Sterling housingConstruction is underway on The Huddle at Sterling, 10 long-term rental units in five stacked duplexes at Jenkins and South Calhoun streets.

    Construction is underway on The Huddle at Sterling, 10 long-term rental units in five stacked duplexes at Jenkins and South Calhoun streets. The Greenville Housing Fund and the Sterling Land Trust broke ground on the $3.3 million project Nov. 5, and it's expected to take 14 to 16 months. The homes target people earning 60% to 80% of area median income. The corner once held a brick spot called the Huddle, known to Sterling High students for grilled-cheese sandwiches and cherry cola floats.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Greenville Journal, Greenville Business Magazine

  • PNC branchesPNC Bank plans to add 42 branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate: 12 in Greenville and four in Spartanburg.

    PNC Bank plans to add 42 branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate: 12 in Greenville and four in Spartanburg. The bank announced the plan Nov. 6.

    Around South Carolina · Saturday’s editionSource: upstate business journal

  • Beaumont MillTaft Family Ventures broke ground Nov. 5 on the $75 million, 275-unit Address Beaumont Mill at Isom and North Pine streets in downtown Spartanburg.

    Taft Family Ventures broke ground Nov. 5 on the $75 million, 275-unit Address Beaumont Mill at Isom and North Pine streets in downtown Spartanburg. Approximately 10% of the units will be reserved for workforce housing.

    Around South Carolina · Saturday’s editionSource: upstate business journal

  • ScanSourceScanSource's fiscal first-quarter net sales jumped 30.1% to $962.3 million, the Greenville technology distributor said.

    ScanSource's fiscal first-quarter net sales jumped 30.1% to $962.3 million, the Greenville technology distributor said. Net income for the quarter ended Sept. 30 fell to $8.7 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, from $19.9 million, or 89 cents, a year ago.

    Around South Carolina · Saturday’s editionSource: Here Greer

  • Fiber damageSince Simpsonville's online portal went live in May, the city has received 90 submissions about property and neighborhood damage from fiber optic installation.

    Since Simpsonville's online portal went live in May, the city has received 90 submissions about property and neighborhood damage from fiber optic installation. City officials say most of those cases are now addressed or resolved.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: FOX Carolina News

  • Penny taxMauldin is one of four Greenville County cities that passed a 1% sales tax referendum.

    Mauldin is one of four Greenville County cities that passed a 1% sales tax referendum. The city estimates it will raise $24.5 million over the eight-year term, with $19.6 million going to infrastructure projects.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WYFF

  • Autism stickersThe Greenville County Sheriff's Office announced its Safe Outcomes program, which uses a small sticker on a back windshield or front door to signal that someone with autism may be inside.

    The Greenville County Sheriff's Office announced its Safe Outcomes program, which uses a small sticker on a back windshield or front door to signal that someone with autism may be inside. Stickers are available at the Sheriff's Office Central Annex, 1200 Pendleton Street.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: FOX Carolina News

  • Veterans DaySeveral events this weekend honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day on Nov.

    Several events this weekend honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The SC Veterans Upstate Salute returns to Fluor Field with military demonstrations, aircraft and live music, and downtown Anderson hosts the Anderson County Veterans Parade.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: GoUpstate