Bob Montgomery
Herald-Journal
Spartanburg, SC, United States
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Avelo Airlines to begin offering nonstop flights from GSP to New Haven, Orlando, in June
Avelo Airlines announced Thursday nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to New Haven Airport and Orlando. → Read More
County Council looks to expand zoning. What that could mean for Boiling Springs, Campobello.
Spartanburg County Council is moving forward with plans to expand zoning beyond the Southwest corridor, to all areas countywide. Here's what's next. → Read More
Milo's Tea Company establishing bottling operation in Spartanburg County
An Alabama beverage company plans to invest $130 million and create 103 jobs at a Spartanburg County location. → Read More
South Carolina nonprofit study: Women, people of color often underpaid
Many of those who work at nonprofits in South Carolina are significantly underpaid, particularly women, people of color. → Read More
SC lawmakers begin new session. Abortion and death penalty among hot-button issues.
State lawmakers expect abortion to again be a hot-button issue in this year's legislative session that began Tuesday. → Read More
Spartanburg council seeks to pay city workers a fair wage in competitive marketplace
Seeking to retain and attract employees, Spartanburg City Council on Monday agreed to hire a consultant to study the salaries of all city employees to determine whether a new pay structure is needed. → Read More
New $6M Spartanburg County Emergency Operations Center opens
Spartanburg County's new Emergency Operations Center is now officially open and ready to coordinate response to any disaster. → Read More
No shortage of jobs of all types in Upstate heading into the new year
What employers and job seekers are expected to see in the New Year, including Kohler layoffs. → Read More
Property owner appeals flagpole violation on I-85 in Spartanburg County. Here's what's next
The property owner of a flagpole flying the Confederate and SC flag off I-85 appealed the Spartanburg County violation. Here's what happens next. → Read More
A 'reimagined' Morgan Square moves forward with City Council approval. Here's what to expect.
Spartanburg City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract for design services with MKSK, a nationwide planning firm with a Greenville location. → Read More
5 things to know: Straight-party voting, turnout both down in Spartanburg for midterm elections
Five things to know about how Spartanburg County voted in Tuesday's statewide races, with so many uncontested races. → Read More
Spartanburg County: Pole with SC flag that replaced Confederate on I-85 still in violation
Sons of Confederate Veterans changed the Confederate flag to the SC flag, but the pole is still in violation of Spartanburg County code, officials said. → Read More
City orders closure of nighttime homeless shelter in Spartanburg. Advocates voice concerns
A Spartanburg shelter has been ordered to close its nighttime assistance. The Opportunity Center said that could send 85 homeless people onto the streets. → Read More
BMW makes record-breaking $1.7 billion investment to build all-electric cars in Spartanburg
The $1.7 billion investment includes $700 million to build a high-voltage battery assembly plant with 300 new jobs in Woodruff. → Read More
Spartanburg County Sheriff Wright again highest paid county employee
Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright again is the highest paid county employee in new list of those making over $50,000. → Read More
Former VP Mike Pence coming to Wofford in second visit to Spartanburg this year
Former Vice President Mike Pence is returning to Spartanburg to give a lecture at Wofford College on Tuesday, Oct. 18. → Read More
Spartanburg County Trails: Council backs $1.8M request to finish 2 projects, start third
Here's how two trail projects in Spartanburg County will be completed, along with updates to planned trails within the city and county. → Read More
A nearly 150-year-old Spartanburg County church is seeing new life through renovations
Ridgeville Baptist Church in Inman can trace its roots back to 1881. Here's how the historic Black church has upgraded to the 21st century. → Read More
McMaster touts 'common sense' leadership at event in Greer. Timmons predicts GOP House win.
Incumbent South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster told Republicans in Greer Monday he has the experience and discipline to deserve a second full term. → Read More
Plane carrying migrants to Martha's Vineyard stopped at Spartanburg Downtown Airport
Here's what we know about why a plane carrying migrants from Florida to Martha's Vineyard stopped at Spartanburg Downtown Airport. → Read More