Daily editionWednesday, September 30th, 2026
Good morning, Mauldin.
The 5AM Mauldin Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Economy
South Carolina officials nominated six census tracts in Greenville and six in Spartanburg for Opportunity Zone review as part of a federal redesignation process that will take effect January 1, 2027.
Gov. McMaster announced the effort following statewide input (including local governments and community leaders).
Greenville.comRead more
Education
Greenville Tech is marking Workforce Development Month by expanding welding and automation training in its new Center for Welding and Automation Excellence.
The college offers apprenticeships + customized training to connect students with local employers.
Greenville.comRead more
The Learning Experience updated its timeline to open five new child care centers in Upstate, with the Simpsonville center debuting in Q4 2026 and additional centers in Greenville, Five Forks and Spartanburg opening between Q1 and Q4 2027, offering daycare and early childhood education for about 180 children per site.
Greenville JournalRead more
Health
OCD South Carolina is hosting a Million Steps for OCD Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at BridgeWay Station in Mauldin — the event aims to raise awareness and dispel myths about obsessive compulsive disorder.
Greenville JournalRead more
Sports
Furman Athletics captured both the Southern Conference Commissioner's Cup + Germann Cup during the 2025-26 season, marking the first time in university history that the men’s and women's programs achieved a dual win.
The historic achievement highlighted successes across multiple sports and was celebrated by the Furman community.
Furman University NewsRead more