REPORTING ARCHIVE

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Public Pulse reporting currently publishes through Substack. This archive points readers to the publication while the full on-site story archive is being built.

Greenville area ·

Greenville's $10.77M Parking Fund Transfer Is Final. Its $1.57M Parker Payment Isn't.

One October 26 appropriation received final approval. A separate Parker settlement passed only first reading—with its funding split still unknown.

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Anderson area ·

Anderson County Advances Flock Restrictions as $105 Million in Industrial Projects Move Forward

Council gave final approval to one industrial tax agreement, advanced another and considered sewer infrastructure funding. The proposed Flock restrictions still need one more vote.

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Greenville area ·

One Speaker at Greenville County's $1.1 Billion Tax Hearing; Council Splits 7–3 on Development Agreement

Council also voted to keep septic-development protections from expiring, advanced several tax agreements and considered changes affecting neighborhood fees and waterways.

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Greenville area ·

Mauldin Advances Three Development Sites, but Two Still Need Final Votes

An automotive supplier projects $30 million in investment and 85 jobs at an existing industrial building. Meanwhile, proposals for new industrial space remained unfinished.

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Greenville area ·

Travelers Rest approves $53,506 in police grants and updates budget

Three grants will support police cameras and traffic-enforcement overtime. Council also heard an update on Main Street safety changes.

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Anderson area ·

Anderson Backs Opioid Funding Request as Council Questions Future Costs

Council also approved up to $2.5 million in fire-equipment financing, advanced a 62-lot housing proposal and rejected a US 29 Bypass rezoning.

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Greenville area ·

Greer Splits on Recreation Center Food Contract, Rejects Highland Drive Rezoning

Council also advanced a 63-home proposal, backed opioid-recovery funding and moved a broad package of development-rule changes toward a final vote.

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Greenville area ·

Greenville Changes Election Rules as Conference Funding and Transit Plans Advance

Council’s October 12 meetings covered a $10.77 million appropriation, January bus-fare changes, proposed route expansions and support for growing businesses.

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Greenville area ·

Fountain Inn approves revised café rules and postpones Barton Hollow decision

New outdoor café and display rules take effect January 1. Council also delayed a proposal to add three homes as an option at Barton Hollow while keeping commercial uses available.

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Anderson area ·

Pendleton October 6 article — Town Creek settlement and service proposals

Pendleton advances Town Creek settlement after residents seek flooding answers

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Greenville area ·

Greenville County Approves Mountain Creek Development Protections and Higher Fire Taxes as Broader Rules Remain Under Debate

Council's October 6 decisions establish new environmental requirements in Mountain Creek and raise millage rates in two fire-service areas.

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Anderson area ·

Anderson County Council Gives First Reading to Flock Camera Limits; Elgin Says 10 County Cameras Will Go

The draft would bar County Council-controlled money and resources from supporting Flock Safety systems. Council also gave final approval to incentives for Adeptus USA Holdings, which county documents

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Anderson area ·

Williamston Adopts Mineral Spring Park Parking Restrictions

The ordinance gives police a specific enforcement tool when vehicles leave designated roads and paved parking areas. Council also heard an update on the Municipal Center accessibility-ramp project.

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Anderson area ·

Anderson Gives First-Reading Approval to Boat, RV and Trailer Street-Parking Restrictions; Changes Expected Before Final Vote

Council also sent a 62-lot Vandiver Road annexation proposal to Planning Commission as an early test of Anderson’s new development code and advanced first reading of financing for two fire vehicles.

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Greenville area ·

Greenville Council Rejects Proposed Infill Lot-Width Rule 4–3, Advances Rest of Code Update

Council also moved forward with a state-law-driven switch to nonpartisan municipal elections, approved a Lamar Advertising settlement, and finalized a $480,000 Richland Creek planning package.

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Greenville area ·

Greer Responds to Public Pulse Questions on Finances, Flock Review and Utility Financing

City officials say a $1.37 million capital transfer drove much of the General Fund benchmark variance, a $1.45 million debt payment accounted for nearly all Hospitality Fund spending, and Greer’s Floc

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Greenville area ·

Mauldin Directs $2.9 Million Surplus, Approves Police and Fire Pay Changes

Council approved a three-part spending plan and revised public-safety compensation schedules. Meanwhile, Butler Road faces another delay after the lowest construction bid came in roughly $16.8 million

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Greenville area ·

Simpsonville Council Splits 4–3 on Restoring ‘City Park’ Name

The proposal advanced from committee along with a Hudders Creek traffic-calming measure. A fiber franchise was postponed, and broad changes to development regulations remain under review.

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Greenville area ·

Greer approves $6.08 million in utility financing. Here’s who pays.

Two unanimous votes authorize water and wastewater improvements. The repayment documents explain the city’s role; the effect on customer bills remains unresolved.

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South Carolina ·

Clemson advances student-housing district with no parking minimum

September 21, 2026: Council moved proposed student-housing standards forward, approved the North Clemson Avenue rezoning and postponed shorter public-hearing speaking limits.

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