Cotton Owens nominated for NASCAR Hall of Fame
Spartanburg’s Cotton Owens, the “King of the Modifieds” and the 1966 Cup championship owner, leads a group of five new people added to the list of 25 nominees for the 2012 NASCAR Hall of Fame class. READ MORE
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Business News
- Economists: SC's economy improving but at slower pace
- US Airways flight diverts to GSP with smoke in cockpit
- Healthy SC workers could receive insurance break
- Spartanburg leaders urge all to reflect on making streets safer
- Spartanburg County budget gets its first OK
- Group: Public cut out of SC Amazon tax discussion
Top Stories from the New York Times
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Deadly twisters renew questions about pressure on emergency budgets
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Destruction on Shaw University campus brings end to semester
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Tornado swarm deals death, but also miracles
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Talks on US presence in Afghanistan after pullout unnerve region
- Patterns: Treating other conditions may stave off Alzheimer's, study finds
- Guidelines allow earlier definition of Alzheimer's
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In this fairy tale, not one, but two queens in waiting
- Defying the Syrian president, thousands protest in sometimes deadly clashes
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Foreign money fuels faltering bid to push online poker
- In reversal, poppy production expanding in Afghanistan, UN says
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Robert Mugabe hounds rivals in Zimbabwe, parties say
- Hazards: More culprits in hair loss than just the salon
Latest GoUpstate Blog Posts
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The Next Level
Former Cricket Sands making noise in L.A.
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Telly Vision
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Robert Ariail
Running Mate
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Campus Commuter
Clarke should be coach of year
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Kicking Television
If it’s PH_LADELPH_A, why buy a vowel?
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Here's a look back at the Upstate's history and heritage
The Herald-Journal has put together a special publication about the history and heritage of the Upstate in the April 14 edition, and you can also find some of the articles from that issue here on GoUpstate.
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Local News
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Former Spartanburg County magistrate Poole sentenced
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Retired Marine Andrew Kinard places 5th in Boston Marathon handcycles race 3:15 AM
- USC Upstate chancellor finalist puts school first 3:15 AM
- Judge delays ruling on damages in Risperdal case 3:15 AM
- Lyles to be new principal at Union County High School 3:15 AM
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Economists: SC's economy improving but at slower pace
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US Airways flight diverts to GSP with smoke in cockpit
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Six Upstate volunteers go to NC to help tornado victims
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Storm's death toll rises in North Carolina
- Healthy SC workers could receive insurance break
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After deadly twisters, a path of death and damage remains
Gallery - Fate of drug company Janssen in judge's hands
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Spartanburg leaders urge all to reflect on making streets safer
- Plane with first lady came too close to cargo jet
Sports
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Dorman tops crosstown rival Spartanburg in tennis
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Like everyone else, USC's Mangus waits on Garcia
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Spartanburg Co. track and field meet starts Wednesday
- Limestone set to face North Greenville at Fluor Field
- Landrum wins Region II-1A baseball championship
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Oakbrook Prep three-peats as SCISA Region II-2A champs
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Special Features
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Visit the GoUpstate Wedding Planner
The new GoUpstate.com Wedding Planner features the best local vendors to help you plan your special day
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Share your photos
It's easy to share your photos by posting them to MyPhotos. Why not follow this link and give it a try?
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New! Clip It Now
Our guide to the best deals in the Upstate. April edition now available
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Purchase photo reprints
All staff photos are available for reprint in various sizes
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Stroller Cookbook
The 2010 Stroller Cookbook, this year with a celebrity slant, is now available online at GoUpstate.com
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Open Houses Guide
Every week we map the open houses available
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Spartanburg Magazine
Read the latest content and subscribe here. Spring 2011 edition now available
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Medical Directory
New 2011 version now available. A guide to health services available in the Upstate
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Herald-Journal plaques
A plaque displaying a page or article can be ordered
Data Projects
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2010 census racial makeup of SC towns
The 2010 census figures have been released, and GoUpstate has a data base of South Carolina cities and towns and their new racial breakdown. Take a look and see how your town shapes up.
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SC legislator travel reimbursements, 2009-10
Look here for a detailed listing of travel reimbursements for South Carolina legislators for 2009-2010, according to the S.C. Comptroller General’s Office.
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2010 Public salaries database
View the 2010 salaries database of public employees earning more than $50,000 for Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties.
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2010 SC local-level Advanced Placement scores
Here is a searchable database of South Carolina schools' Advanced Placement scores by school and by school district for 2010.
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Are you due an IRS refund?
The Internal Revenue Service is looking for taxpayers who are due to receive a combined $164.6 million refunds. Check here to see if you are on the list.
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SC teachers earning certification, fall 2010
Data released in December by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards shows nearly 500 South Carolina teachers earned its certification this year.