Dirt & Grit Farm: A must-visit fall destination for Upstate families
Fall in the Upstate means cooler temperatures, pumpkin patches and finding new ways to enjoy the outdoors. If you're looking for a family-friendly destination to add to your fall bucket list, Dirt & Grit Farm in Woodruff deserves a spot near the top. Located at 3456 Harris Bridge Road, about 25 minutes from Spartanburg and Greenville, this family-owned flower farm offers much more than beautiful blooms. From friendly farm animals and giant jumping pads to pumpkin picking and seasonal activities, there's something for just about everyone.
Upcoming election to land four new faces on Spartanburg County Council
The November 3 election for four seats on Spartanburg County Council won’t be unlike past elections except in one critical respect: no incumbent is on the ballot. All elected seats will be new faces.
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Blind veterans to receive free smart glasses at Greer event on Oct. 20
This month, Upstate veterans who are blind or have low vision will have the opportunity receive Meta smart glasses, completely free of charge, courtesy of Meta’s partnership with the American Council of the Blind.
The Palmetto Council of the Blind, an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, is coordinating four distribution events across South Carolina, one of which will be taking place just down the road next week in Greer.
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Andrew Hecht serves up food, family and community at The Liminal Bistro in Lyman
From the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine to the warmth of Southern comfort food and beyond, Andrew Hecht is cooking up something special at The Liminal Bistro — a soon-to-be favorite of the Spartanburg dining scene.
A native of the Bronx, Hecht has been cooking professionally for over 15 years. It’s a passion that began at home, growing up in what he describes as “a very big food family.”
“My father is a huge foodie, and my mother cooked at home every night,” says Hecht.
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Sweet and spicy bacon crackers and a fall winery getaway
There’s something about a beautiful fall afternoon, a glass of wine and a good snack that just makes everything better. Add some mountain views and a short road trip, and you’ve got one of my favorite ways to spend a weekend afternoon.
One place my family and I absolutely love visiting is Mountain Brook Vineyards, located in Tryon, North Carolina, less than an hour from Spartanburg. It’s an easy little getaway that feels much farther from home than it actually is.
The property is beautiful, especially this time of year, with rolling hills, mountain views and plenty of outdoor space to relax. The Lawn offers indoor and outdoor seating, covered porches, fire pits and open-air gathering spaces.
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Creating sweet dreams: Husband and wife bakery twice honored
Pastry shop expanding, giving Bundt cakes a new look and taste
You’ve seen Bundt Cakes for years – some with flavored frosting, some with fruit, some with light sugar sprinkling, and some just plain.
But when you come to the Nothing Bundt Cakes® bakery of Brian and Felicia Murrill in the Hillcrest Market Place on E. Main Street, you not only get it all, you get it from a husband-and-wife team who were recently named by OneSpartanburg, Inc., as the city’s minority-owned business of the year.
The honor came only four months after the Murrills were saluted this past May by PowerUp Spartanburg’s Small Business Week Proclamation & Recognition Ceremony – and less than four years after starting on only a hope and a shoestring.
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80 Years of Fair fun: The Piedmont Interstate Fair returns to Spartanburg
For generations of Spartanburg families, October hasn’t felt complete without at least one trip to the Piedmont Interstate Fair.
This year, the tradition reaches a milestone. The Piedmont Interstate Fair will celebrate its 80th anniversary Oct. 13-18 at the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds, 575 Fairgrounds Road in Spartanburg, bringing back six days of carnival rides, fair food, animals, exhibits, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to make a few new fair memories.
The Piedmont Interstate Fair Association was formed in 1945, with the first fair held at its current location in 1946. Eight decades later, it remains one of Spartanburg’s most recognizable fall traditions.
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Domestic Violence Shelter receives $1,800 from Walmart Community Funding
Back-to back donation indicates growing need in county, state
When Amanda Jones founded Willow Haven in November 2025, her one simple goal was to make a real difference in the lives of people who are victims of domestic violence.
Now, barely 10 months after starting with nothing more than Jones’ own singular pulling force, Willow Haven is fast becoming one of Spartanburg County’s main relief hubs, most recently thanks to two Walmart grants of $1,050 and $750.
The grants will go toward Willow Haven’s Fresh Start Program, which not only helps domestic violence survivors and their children transition into safe, stable housing, but provides solid footing toward regaining their independence.
Escape the Hub City: Short Journeys from Spartanburg
Escape the Hub City: Six Fall road trips worth taking from Spartanburg
There’s a very specific point every year when staying in Spartanburg for the weekend suddenly feels like a missed opportunity.
The temperature finally drops, the leaves begin changing and Western North Carolina starts calling — preferably with an apple cider doughnut waiting at the other end.
Fortunately, some of the Upstate’s best fall destinations are close enough to visit without packing an overnight bag. From apple orchards and pumpkin patches to wine and hard cider, here are six easy escapes to put on your fall calendar.
Bible Trivia
1. Is the book of Zechariah (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?
2. From Genesis 17, who asked, “Shall a child be born unto him that is a hundred years old”? Adam, Abraham, Aaron, Agrippa
3. What group did John the Baptist exhort to be content with their pay? Priests, Zealots, Judges, Soldiers
4. From Genesis 8, what was the first thing Noah did after leaving the ark? Burned the ark, Built an altar, Performed a marriage, Hiked to mountains
5. Which king of Israel had a reputation as a wild chariot driver? Joash, Jehoash, Jehu, Jeremiah
6. Whose biblical name meant “eagle”? Nehemiah, Timothy, Aquila, Miriam
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