Business.
Georgia and Mane Salon Celebrates Grand Opening
The locally owned salon marked its move across the street to 113 W. Georgia St. with an Aug. 20 ribbon cutting.
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Community.
SCETV's "Our Town" Series Features Woodruff
South Carolina ETV's Our Town series has an episode on Woodruff. It visits local shops, talks with long-time residents and looks at the new development around town.
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Sports.
Woodruff Volleyball Has Stellar Showing at Byrnes Tournament
The Lady Wolverines opened their season 4-1 at a Byrnes High School tournament, topping their bracket.
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Community.
High on Life: Signs an Older Loved One Needs Help Now
Karen WeHunt Harden urges families to watch for confusion, missed medications and struggles with daily tasks, because aging parents often insist they are fine.
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Local.
Fundraiser to Honor Rylie Sloan and Support Annual FCA Scholarship
The first annual Rylie K. Sloan FCA Scholarship Fundraiser was set for Sept. 13 at The Church at The Mill.
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Schools.
Coming Home To A Legacy: Hayes-Lee Returns to WHS
After 28 years at Woodruff High and two at Clinton High, business-education teacher Cynthia Hayes-Lee is back teaching at the new WHS.
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Community.
Helping Hands Ministries Schedules 2026 Golf Classic to Support Its Food and Utility Aid
Helping Hands Ministries of Woodruff scheduled its 2026 Golf Classic for Sept. 24 at Three Pines Country Club. The ministry was founded by area ministers in 1991 and now runs a food pantry, clothes closet and emergency help with bills.
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Community.
Rev. Dr. Vareva Harris Preaches Her Initial Sermon at Beaverdam Baptist
Rev. Dr. Vareva Harris preached her initial sermon at Beaverdam Baptist Church in Enoree on August 9, 2026, and received her license to ministry from pastor Rev. Dr. O.T. Hill, The Woodruff Times reports.
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Sports.
Game 1 Preview: Woodruff at Broome
Woodruff opened the 2026 football season at old rival Broome, coming off an 11-2 year and its first region title since 2015.
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Community.
Dr. Mukesh Gandhi Joins Prisma Health; Sees Patients in Duncan Until a Woodruff Office Opens
After 36 years caring for Woodruff patients, Dr. Mukesh M. Gandhi has joined Prisma Health. Since Aug. 31 he sees patients at Prisma Health Primary Care - Squires Point in Duncan; a permanent Woodruff office is anticipated in 2027.
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Business.
Discount Appliance Warehouse & Mattress Opens on North Main Street
A new appliance and mattress store has opened at 341 North Main Street, Suite D. City leaders held a ribbon cutting to welcome it. It sells refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers and mattresses.
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Community.
Walnut Grove Restoration Wins a 2026 State Preservation Award
The Spartanburg County Foundation received the Stewardship Award at the 2026 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards for restoring the Walnut Grove Manor House in Roebuck.
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Business.
Country Meat Center Earns Three Best of Spartanburg Honors
The locally owned Woodruff market won 2026 Best of Spartanburg for Best Grocery, Best Meat Market/Seafood Shop and Best Place to Work.
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Government.
Editorial: Woodruff Times Publisher Calls for More Information Before the Industrial Zoning Hearing
In an August 7 editorial, Woodruff Times publisher Tracy Sanders described asking the city for the current and proposed Industrial District zoning text ahead of the August 25 public hearing.
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Community.
High on Life: "Half Pint" and Summers at Rainbow Lake
Columnist Karen WeHunt Harden remembers 1950s and early-'60s summers: Rainbow Lake, cold watermelon, a shared pint of ice cream and no air conditioning.
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Sports.
The Pack is Back!
Woodruff football opened fall practice for 2026 moving up to Class 2A, with a veteran quarterback, a retooled defense and state-title hopes.
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Government.
Area Residents Oppose Proposed Industrial Zoning, Annexation Passes
Despite opposition from Kilgore-area residents, council annexed and zoned industrial more than 300 acres on Highway 221. The mayor said no data center will go on the site.
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Sports.
Woodruff's Ryan Thomas Named South Carolina 3A Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
Woodruff High strength and conditioning coach Ryan Thomas was named the state's 3A strength coach of the year by his peers. In five years he rebuilt the Wolverines' program, and his lifters have won individual and team state titles.
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Business.
BMW battery plant nears completion in Upstate SC
BMW's Woodruff battery assembly plant has hired and is training 300+ workers ahead of a planned December 2026 production start.
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Schools.
WHS Graduate Ashley Moorman Returns Home to Teach 4K at Libertas Academy
Woodruff High and Lander University graduate Ashley Moorman is back in her hometown as a 4K teacher at Libertas Academy of Woodruff. She also runs a tutoring service in math, reading, science and social studies.
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Government.
July 28 Council Meeting: 333-Acre Industrial Annexation Approved, Data Center Ban Advances
Woodruff City Council approved annexing and zoning about 333 acres for industry near Highway 221 and gave first-reading approval to Ordinance 26-010, which would bar data centers and crypto mining in industrial districts.
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Business.
First glimpse into production: BMW Group Plant Woodruff assembles high-voltage batteries for the new BMW iX5
BMW says Plant Woodruff begins series production of batteries for the electric BMW iX5 in December 2026, with 300+ employees and 250 robots.
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Schools.
Inside Libertas Academy: Woodruff's New Charter School Prepares to Welcome Students
A July walkthrough of Libertas Academy Woodruff before its Aug. 6 opening: 4K–6th grade, classical curriculum, daily PE, special-education services and community bus stops.
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Sports.
Woodruff High Hosts McDonald's Kickoff Classic Press Conference as 2026 Season Approaches
Coaches and players from across the state met at the new Woodruff High auditorium on July 16 to preview the eighth McDonald's Kick-off Classic, with Varner Stadium again a host site.
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Business.
Blades and Bristles Named Best Barbershop in the Upstate
Less than two years after opening, the Woodruff barbershop won Best Barbershop in the Upstate and plans a second location in Greer.
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Government.
Spartanburg County Moves Toward a One-Year Pause on New Data Centers
On June 15, Spartanburg County Council told its administrator and attorney to draft an ordinance for a one-year moratorium on new data centers. The pause is not yet in effect; council must still vote on the ordinance.
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Government.
Council Adopts $10M Budget With No Tax Increase; Disputed Hwy 221 Industrial Annexation Passes First Reading
Before a packed room, Woodruff City Council unanimously gave final approval to a balanced ~$10M FY2026-27 budget with no tax increase, and passed first reading of an industrial annexation on Hwy 221 near Elijah Simmons and Mary Hanna roads that drew neighbors in opposition.
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Community.
New Prospect Baptist Church Hosted a Free Community Health Fair at the Woodruff Community Center
New Prospect Baptist Church's missionary ministry held a free Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Woodruff Community Center, 116 S. Main St., with blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI screenings and local health resources.
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Community.
Ruritan Club Collected Care-Bag Items for Gibbs Cancer Center Patients, Plus Water and Fans for Neighbors
The Greater Woodruff Area Ruritan Club, with Women Designed for Purpose and The Establishment, held a donation drive on July 11, 2026 at First Baptist Church Woodruff to fill care bags for Gibbs Cancer Center patients and give bottled water and fans to neighbors.
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Schools.
School Board Approves $42 Million Budget
District Four trustees approved a $42.8 million 2026–27 budget (up 13%, mostly for raises and benefits) and kept free breakfast and lunch for all students.
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