Spartanburg County

REMINDER! This event is happening TOMORROW!

In an effort to further prepare for the growth coming to Spartanburg County and the influx of upcoming road projects, including the voter-approved Capital Penny Projects, we want to ensure that we have the manpower needed to get these important jobs done.

Now is the time to get involved in the construction industry, play a role in our County's history, and impact every person who lives in or travels through Spartanburg County.

While the Capital Penny Projects will create better roads, they also create job opportunities for our residents, and we're excited about that.

We hope to see you there!

REMINDER, VOTERS! Tomorrow is the day to vote on the Chesnee City Council Special Election, Glendale Fire District Referendum, and Spartanburg School District 7 Referendum.

Polls will be open 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Please visit scvotes.gov to get your sample ballot and find your polling place.

REMINDER: We have a Council meeting tonight, starting at 5:15 p.m.

Click the following link to view the Agenda: https://sc-spartanburgcounty.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter

If you can't attend in person, you can watch the meeting by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3wuBz4R

HEADS UP, DRIVERS! Beginning on Thursday, August 29th, a traffic detour will go into effect for the construction of a roundabout at Apple Valley Road and Berry Shoals Road.

Apple Valley Road, from Reidville Road to SC 101, will be open to local traffic only. Detour signs will be posted to remind drivers.

Berry Shoals Road will remain open to thru traffic during the Apple Valley Road closure.

The work is expected to be completed in approximately 30 days, weather permitting.

We certainly believe it!

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Are you looking for a job in the construction field? Well, you're in luck!

We are partnering with SC Works to host a first-of-its-kind Construction Industry Job Fair with an impressive line-up of employers.

Join us next Wednesday, August 21st, at the Dr. TK Gregg Community Center.

And spread the word!

Our next Job Fair is August 21st at Dr. TK Gregg!

HEADS UP, DRIVERS! The recent heavy rains caused damage to a culvert on Old John Dodd Road and, for safety reasons, we have closed this section of the road (just south of Shadow Dance Lane).

We are actively working on a repair, but we anticipate the road will be closed at least until the end of the calendar year. We will be sure to provide updates when they are available.

Please spread the word to anyone who may be impacted by this closure.

REMINDER: The deadline to submit applications for our Fall 2024 Citizens' Academy is this Friday, August 9th. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about Spartanburg County!

For more information about the program and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4fqKsjH

GOOD NEWS, DRIVERS! The Spartanburg County Transportation Committee (CTC) has accepted a bid for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Berry Shoals Road and Apple Valley Road. Construction is expected to begin on Thursday, August 29th.

There are no plans to detour Berry Shoals Road during construction, and there is only a one-month detour planned on Apple Valley Road (weather permitting). Drivers can expect some delays that will be controlled by flagging operations for the temporary closure of one lane while construction takes place on the other lane, but these delays should be short. We believe the final product will be worth the short inconvenience.

This intersection has been on our list for some time now, due to safety concerns, and we are excited that the construction phase is finally here. Just in the two years since we began designing this project, due in part to the tremendous growth in the area, this intersection has experienced 43 crashes. We are looking forward to providing a safer route for our drivers.

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the many utility providers in the area who have been very cooperative in the relocation of their properties to facilitate the construction of this much-needed project.

HEADS UP, DRIVERS! Hickory Hill Road will be closed beginning next week for the construction of two new large culverts that will replace the current ones. Construction is expected to last about two months, weather permitting.

Welcome to Spartanburg County, Carbotech Group!

This $3.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs.

Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg Co. to establish first SC operation Carbotech Group (Carbotech), an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $3.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs.

We are proud to partner with our friends at Spartanburg Community College to ensure that folks who want to work in the road construction industry can begin a successful career here in Spartanburg County shortly after completing the college's CDL program.

New CDL program to help students get jobs in workforce in Spartanburg County With new penny tax to help fix county roads, county officials said there is a need for workers for the penny projects.

Want to hear about an incredible accomplishment? This week, our Roads & Bridges Manager Johnny Ravan celebrated his 50th anniversary (yes, 50 YEARS!) with Spartanburg County! We are so lucky to have him!

Johnny has been the County's Roads & Bridges Manager since 2005.

He started his career with us when he was 19 years old and his job was to patch potholes. He quickly learned how to operate the first backhoe the County ever had (and has even won some regional and state awards for his skills!). In 1981, Johnny was transferred to the Bridge Crew where he learned how to operate just about every other piece of equipment our team owned, working to replace wooden bridges with concrete; and it didn't take long for Johnny to be promoted to Bridge Crew Supervisor. To this day, Johnny says he's still learning new things at work.

When asked what he likes most about his job, Johnny said "I like everything about my job - I always have. Things aren't always 'Peaches and Cream,' but that's what makes it fun working here. It never gets boring."

He added "We have always had quality employees, with a lot of experience, who work together to get the job done, no matter what it takes. And that's what keeps me coming in every day."

When he's not working, Johnny says he enjoys spending time with his wife and fishing.

Thank you so much for your 50 years of dedicated service to Spartanburg County, Johnny Ravan! We truly wouldn't be the same without you!

Please help us congratulate Johnny on this impressive milestone!

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep you in the loop on all things Spartanburg County, allow us to introduce you to our Development Dashboard: http://bit.ly/4cV19SM

From time to time, we receive inquiries from citizens about construction going on around the County. For those of you who may be curious about certain projects in your community, this one's for you!

Our Development Dashboard is a resource that allows you to view details on projects in the unincorporated areas of Spartanburg County that have recently received zoning approval by our Planning staff, to include:

- Multi-family developments
- Single-family developments
- Commercial developments
- Road reclassifications and renamings

HEADS UP, DRIVERS! As part of the Seay Road widening project (from Hwy 9 to Hanging Rock Road), the intersection of Seay Road and Clark Road will be closed one week from today, Monday, July 29th, for construction of a roundabout. We expect this closure to last 8-10 weeks, weather permitting.

Once the roundabout is completed, the intersection will reopen to traffic and the rest of the widening work will begin.

Please spread the word to any friends and family who may travel in this area.

“If you’ve got a CDL, there’s a home for you in Spartanburg County.”

We are so grateful for the partnership we've built with our friends at Spartanburg Community College, through their CDL program, and the impact it's had on County operations, road projects, and so much more.

The job placement rate speaks for itself, and we're proud to know we've already added some pretty amazing members to the Spartanburg County team!

Together, we are paving the pathway to a better Spartanburg County - where individuals have access to quality jobs and we have quality individuals getting the most important jobs done. It's a win-win if you ask us!

REMINDER, VOTERS! The Voter Registration deadline for the upcoming Chesnee City Council Special Election, Glendale Fire District Referendum, and Spartanburg School District 7 Referendum is coming up!

- In-person deadline is Friday, July 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM

- Online/electronic deadline is Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 11:59 PM

- Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, July 22, 2024

SPREAD THE WORD! Spartanburg County is looking for a Food Service Worker for our Detention Center. This position pays between $28,860 and $30,664. It also comes with a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

For more information and to apply, please visit our website: https://selfservice.spartanburgcounty.org/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Please take this survey and spread the word!

Your input is very important in identifying and addressing the most pressing factors that affect health and well-being which can be addressed through community action. Please take a moment to complete the Spartanburg County Community Health Needs Assessment Survey. Share!
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🚨 Please help if you can!

🚨 URGENT HELP NEEDED 🚨
Our shelter is FULL! We have no more kennels for large dogs, even after doubling up where we can. All of our boarding kennels for shelter dog emergency housing are also full. As a government shelter, we can't turn away dogs in need, but we need YOUR help to make space and save lives.

We're participating in the Bissell Empty the Shelters event and while we don't need our shelter completely empty, we urgently need at least 20 large dogs to leave today so we can continue operating.

Here's how you can help today:
1. Adopt: Open your heart and home to a new furry friend.
2. Foster: Temporarily care for a dog to free up space in the shelter.
3. Share: Spread the word to help us find homes for these wonderful dogs.

Please do not bring large dogs to the shelter today. We simply have no room left and need to focus on finding homes for the dogs already in our care.

Visit us today at 328 Furman Hall Road, Greenville, SC 29609. Your support is crucial and can make a life-saving difference. Thank you for your support! 🐾❤️

HAPPY UPDATE AHEAD: You may remember, back in April, 47 dogs were rescued from a home in Spartanburg County due to poor living conditions.

We are thrilled to share with you a happy ending for one of those dogs who was rescued.

Meet adorable miniature poodle "Sir Hugo Pepe le Poodle" or "Hugo" for short (formerly known as #19 in the case).

According to Hugo's new owner, he is a resilient boy and is adjusting quite nicely to his new life.

Hugo's owner says he is "exuberant, smart, curious and super loving." He also LOVES snuggling.

We are so happy Hugo found his fur-ever home!

We want to thank our hardworking Animal Control Officers and our friends at Greenville County Animal Care for their assistance in this case and for taking good care of Hugo before he was adopted.

If you would like to adopt or foster a pet, you can find more information on how to do so here: https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/1059/Pet-Resource-Center

Want to learn more about Spartanburg County Government? Join our Fall 2024 Citizens' Academy!

It's an eight-week, once-a-week class intended to provide you with information and insight on our operations and services.

Weekly sessions will occur on Tuesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., between September 10th and October 29th.

Each week focuses on a different area of county government, such as Planning and Land Use, Public Infrastructure, Public Safety and the Judicial System--just to name a few.

We are accepting applications until 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 9th.

For more information about the program and to apply, follow this link: https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/1291/Citizens-Academy

Happy Fourth of July! As we celebrate today, let's remember, someone paid the price so that we can be free. 🇺🇸

Reminder: Spartanburg County Offices, Landfill, and Recycling Centers are closed today in observance of the holiday.

Have fun and be safe!

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

While we're excited to celebrate this 4th of July holiday - we wanted to share a few helpful tips to keep your furry friends safe! 🎆 Most of the time, fireworks and pets don't mix. Please be mindful that fireworks can scare pets and lead to them panicking and getting lost. Take action to make it a safe holiday for you dog. Make sure you keep your pet safe inside and please update your microchip information ASAP! More pets get lost on fireworks holidays than any other time of year.

HEADS UP, DRIVERS! The County Transportation Committee (CTC) is funding and constructing the addition of a right turn lane to Gary Armstrong Road at its intersection with US-29. Workers will be on site on Monday, July 8th.

For about two weeks (weather permitting), Gary Armstrong Road will be temporarily closed part of each day, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Traffic will be detoured to and along Gap Creek Road during that time.

Please spread the word to anyone who may travel in this area.

REMINDER: Join us for this FREE Homebuyer Seminar and Expo this Saturday, June 29th, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Dr. TK Gregg Community Center.

ICYMI: This time last week, the Supreme Court of South Carolina heard oral arguments in the new Spartanburg County Courthouse.

It was extra special for Chief Justice Donald Beatty as he held his final term of court in his hometown before retiring.

Please help us thank Chief Justice Beatty for his service to our County and State. We wish him the very best!

HEADS UP, DRIVERS! A portion of Bondale Drive will be temporarily closed, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26th. The closure is expected to only last a little over a week, with plans to reopen on Friday, July 5th (weather permitting).

The road is being closed to complete mitigation improvements for a new restaurant being constructed at the corner of John Dodd Road and Bondale Drive. Detour signage will be posted.

Please see the image below for the impacted area, and spread the word to family and friends who may travel this way.

Runoffs are TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 25th! Runoffs in Spartanburg County include:

- State Senate, District 12 – Republican
- State House of Representatives, District 34 – Republican
- County Council, District 4 – Republican

Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Be sure to check your polling place at scVOTES.gov and bring your photo ID with you to vote.

*Voters who voted in the June 11th Primaries are limited to voting in the same party’s Runoff. Voters who did not vote in the June 11th Primaries can choose to vote in either party’s Runoff.

The results of the June 11 Statewide Primaries have been certified, and the S.C. State Election Commission wants to make sure voters understand the rules for voting in the Runoffs on Tuesday, June 25.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RszKyQ

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Los resultados de las Primarias Estatales del 11 de junio han sido certificados y la Comisión Electoral del Estado de Carolina del Sur quiere asegurarse de que los votantes comprendan las reglas para votar en la Segunda Vuelta del Martes 25 de junio.

Más información: https://bit.ly/3RszKyQ