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Miya Payton

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 2, 2026
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Jul 5, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Miya Payton

    Upstate advocacy center report a significant rise in sexual assault case (opens the original)

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    A local organization that helps sexual assault survivors is calling for a closer look at how we talk about sexual violence. The Julie Valentine Center is speaking out at a time when there has been an increase in reports, and as a sexual assault case is drawing national attention. "I'm sad that women have to carry their keys a certain way in the parking garage. I'm sad that college girls can't go to parties safely. I'm sad that there are so many people who don't realize this is happening every si

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Miya Payton

    Town leaders address concerns after water exceeds drink-water standards (opens the original)

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    The town of Central sent out a drinking water notice, which has sparked some concerns. The notice said byproducts in the water exceeded a drinking-water standard. The town is now under a consent order. According to town officials, the issue is not an emergency, and people do not have to boil their water or use an alternative water source. However, if the issue is not corrected, there are health risks. Central Administrator Phillip Mishoe said the South Carolina Department of Environmental Servic

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Miya Payton

    Upstate council votes to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday (opens the original)

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    Juneteenth will be formally recognized as a holiday in Spartanburg County. Spartanburg County Council recently voted unanimously to recognize Juneteenth as a county holiday. Spartanburg County District 1 Rep. Monier Abusaft said he has been pushing for the county to formally recognize Juneteenth for about six years. He is also the founder of Juneteenth Inc., which has been in Spartanburg since 2016. "The ending of slavery is the fulfillment of the American dream," Abusaft said. "The principles t

  4. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Miya Payton

    Upstate officials give latest update fire destroyed seven downtown businesses (opens the original)

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    The journey may be long after flames destroyed seven businesses at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17. It happened on East Main Street in downtown Walhalla and the area has been closed all day. Fire crews continue to focus on a business that sits on the corner of North Catherine Street because there are large piles of debris. According to Walhalla Administrator David Poulson, the piles of debris carry a risk of hot spots or rekindling and fire crews will continue to break down the debris and monito

  5. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Miya Payton

    Elbert Memorial Hospital says $500K is needed to stay open (opens the original)

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    In Elbert County, Elbert Memorial Hospital is asking the county and the city of Elberton for help to fund operations. According to Elbert Memorial Hospital CEO Tyler Taylor, the hospital will not survive. "That hospital exists to save lives," said Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves. "That hospital exists to provide positive health outcomes for every single family in our county and surrounding communities." According to Taylor, the hospital needs $250,ooo from the county and 250,000 from the city in or

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