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HealthConnor Shaw's nonprofit teams up with Prisma Health to put more AEDs in public placesIf you've followed Connor Shaw's story, here's the update. The former South Carolina quarterback collapsed in September 2025 while coaching his son's flag football game in Simpsonville. He's now fully recovered and focused on heart health.EducationLegacy Early College breaks ground on a $60 million campus in BereaLegacy Early College broke ground Thursday on a $60 million campus at 504 West Marion Road in Berea. The ceremony was scheduled for 11 a.m. The 55-acre campus will serve about 1,300 students in K4 through eighth grade when it opens in fall 2028.High School SportsMauldin girls tennis plays Gray Collegiate for the Class 5A state title SaturdayIf you bleed Mauldin blue, circle Saturday. The girls tennis team beat Chapin, 4-3, in a match decided at No. 2 doubles to reach the Class 5A final.ElectionMauldin voters approve a penny sales tax while Greenville County's fails againIf you voted in Mauldin on Tuesday, your city's penny sales tax passed with just over 54 percent, according to unofficial results. It's estimated to generate $24.5 million, much of it for street projects and a new fire station.GreenvilleRadar survey finds 572 unmarked graves at Greenville's Springwood CemeteryA ground-penetrating radar survey of Section V at Springwood Cemetery found 572 unmarked graves in the northeastern corner overlooking Academy and Church streets. The section was a former potter's field for African Americans and impoverished people.Election DayPolls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, and you vote at your assigned precinctIf you're voting today, polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. can still vote, so don't leave the line. We suggest going early. Election director Conway Belangia expects lines in the morning and again in the evening.

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  • MauldinConstruction is officially underway at Ashmore Bridge and Standing Springs roads, where crews will install traffic signals and other safety improvements.

    Construction is officially underway at Ashmore Bridge and Standing Springs roads, where crews will install traffic signals and other safety improvements. Work is expected to wrap up in June 2027, so we suggest planning for delays.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: FOX Carolina News

  • SheriffThe Greenville County Sheriff's Office launched a program this week with "Please Be Patient Autism Occupant" stickers.

    The Greenville County Sheriff's Office launched a program this week with "Please Be Patient Autism Occupant" stickers. They go on a vehicle's rear windshield or a home's front door to alert first responders.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WSPA 7News

  • Angel TreeFOX Carolina's Angel Tree returns Nov. 9 with more than 40 toy drop-off sites across the Upstate.

    FOX Carolina's Angel Tree returns Nov. 9 with more than 40 toy drop-off sites across the Upstate. The campaign accepts new, unwrapped toys and new clothes and shoes with tags attached.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: FOX Carolina News

  • ElectionsGreenville County election officials held a provisional ballot hearing Friday to address voter eligibility and administrative errors.

    Greenville County election officials held a provisional ballot hearing Friday to address voter eligibility and administrative errors. Topics included fail-safe ballots and curbside ballots.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WYFF

  • GSPGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport served 6,732 passengers on Oct.

    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport served 6,732 passengers on Oct. 25, the highest number it has ever served and screened in a single day. The airport thanked flyers and airline partners in a social media note.

    Around South Carolina · Saturday’s editionSources: WYFF, Here Greer

  • PNCPNC Bank plans to add 42 new branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, and 16 of them are headed to the Upstate.

    PNC Bank plans to add 42 new branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, and 16 of them are headed to the Upstate. The bank announced the plans Nov. 6.

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

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  1. Post and Courier3 hours ago

    The week ahead in business, on Post and Courier

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  2. WYFF4 hours ago

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

    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, on FOX Carolina News

    "This decision has not come easily."

  4. GoLaurens.Com6 hours ago

    Prisma Health and HRTHUDL partner to expand CPR education and AED access, on GoLaurens.Com

    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, on The State

    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, on The Clemson Insider

    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, on FOX Carolina News

    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, on WYFF

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

  9. Here Greer22 hours ago

    Greer Soup Kitchen Seeks Donations Ahead of Thanksgiving Meal, on Here Greer

    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

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5AM Mauldinto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Mauldin's Saturday: news notes, state headlines and an Angel Tree poll

Plus, construction is underway at Ashmore Bridge and Standing Springs roads.

The TLDR

  1. Mauldin intersection work is set to finish in June 2027
  2. Sheriff's office offers autism alert stickers
  3. GSP sets a single-day passenger record
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