Spartanburg, SC and Upstate News

Local news for Spartanburg, South Carolina and the surrounding Upstate communities.

A cooked turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

How to Safely Thaw a Turkey

While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. As soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing will begin to grow again.

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CDC Updates Vaccination Recommendations for Fall Respiratory Virus Season

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updating vaccinations for two serious respiratory illnesses, the South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds everyone that vaccines are effective at protecting people against the most severe effects of many infectious diseases.

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Ingles Reports Helene Losses Up to $55 Million

Ingles Markets, the Black Mountain-based grocery chain, suffered $35 million to $55 million in property and inventory losses from Tropical Storm Helene, the company announced Tuesday.