Genna Contino
Herald-Journal
Greenville, SC, United States
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Spartanburg development update: County Courthouse, JUMPSTART facility, downtown hotel
The Spartanburg County Courthouse construction schedule shows completion by Oct. 2, 2023, plus new housing proposed by JUMPSTART. → Read More
Spartanburg development update: The Ellington, inclusionary development, new apartments
Spartanburg's will soon have affordable senior apartments available for lease. The city also just approved a new inclusionary development requirement. → Read More
Spartanburg development update: Bon Haven apartments now leasing, Converse Mill
The Bon Haven apartments on North Church Street are leasing now. → Read More
Spartanburg business openings: Monster Subs and Grub, Rock Steady Caribbean & Soul Food
Two new restaurants have opened in Spartanburg. Get the details in Genna Contino's new business update. → Read More
Spartanburg business openings: Man Cave Nail Care for Gentlemen, Averie's Ice Cream, and more
A new nail spa for men has opened on Pine Street in Spartanburg, an ice cream shop has opened on Asheville Highway and a new store opened in Woodruff. → Read More
Spartanburg business openings: J2 Health, Recovery Day, Biscuits, Bowls & Burgers
Two new health and wellness brands opened in Spartanburg recently, plus information on other new business news around Spartanburg County. → Read More
Former downtown Spartanburg Diamond Jewelers, two adjacent parcels could soon be transformed
The City of Spartanburg Development Corporation purchased the former Diamond Jewelers building in downtown Spartanburg and two adjacent parcels. → Read More
Spartanburg development update: Franklin Avenue Apartments project canceled, Inman Library
The Franklin Avenue Apartments planned for are no longer being built, an update on the Inman Library, the former Mary H. Wright school and more. → Read More
Spartanburg business openings: Burg-är, Claudio's Bistro, 2 new downtown Inman restaurants
The latest information on a restaurant coming to Morgan Square, a new steakhouse in Woodruff, two new restaurants coming to downtown Inman and more. → Read More
COVID vaccine rollout dogged by language barriers for Spanish-speaking SC residents
Language barriers and misinformation have posed problems for Hispanic people through the pandemic and vaccine rollout. Advocates are fighting back. → Read More
Eastern growth: 132 downtown Spartanburg apartment units receive final design approval
The Kennedy Street Apartments received final city of Spartanburg Design Review Board approval March 2. It will bring 132 new apartment units downtown. → Read More
Spartanburg development update: Robert Smalls townhomes, textile mill, BMW training center
The latest in growth and development news around Spartanburg County. → Read More
Spartanburg County's BMW Manufacturing breaks ground on $20 million training center
BMW Manufacturing broke ground on a $20 million, 67,000-square foot training facility Monday. The building will have classrooms and an amphitheater. → Read More
Here's what the new $152 million Spartanburg County courthouse will look like
The Spartanburg County courthouse project received final City of Spartanburg Design Review Board approval at a meeting on Tuesday. → Read More
Spartanburg development update: Mary H. Wright historic designation up for council vote
Update on the former Mary H. Wright Elementary School and the Cambria Hotel and Hillcrest Market Place development projects are still at a standstill. → Read More
Spartanburg's Reidville Road BI-LO to close, reopen as Food Lion
The BI-LO on Reidville Road in Spartanburg is set to close on Jan. 24. It will reopen as a Food Lion. → Read More
Spartanburg just got a little sweeter. Sugah Cakes opens East Main Street storefront
The bakery is located at 551 E. Main St. in the same shopping center as Eggs Up Grill. You can visit the store, order online or visit the cupcake bus. → Read More
'Spartanburg is exploding': 9 development projects to keep an eye on in 2021
Despite COVID-19, 2020 has been a big year for development in Spartanburg. Here's the biggest projects to look out for in 2021. → Read More
Police identify suspect in homicide near Spartanburg homeless camp
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger ruled a homeless man's death as a homicide. The man's body was found near a homeless camp in the city. → Read More
Spartanburg gift guide: Complete your Christmas list at these Upstate shops
You still have some time to shop for the holidays and and our GoUpstate local gift guide is here to help you find something for everyone in your life. → Read More