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1. Greenville County, Upstate cities ask voters to approve penny taxes (greenvilleonline.com) — Mauldin voters will soon decide whether to approve a new penny sales tax that could raise about $24.5 million, mostly for road work and a new Fire Station Five, while also providing property tax relief. The proposal appears on the November ballot alongside similar measures in Greenville, Simpsonville, and Travelers Rest, giving Mauldin residents a direct say in funding local infrastructure.
2. Mauldin OKs matching grant for Sunset Park sewer upgrade: City Council notes (greenvillejournal.com) — Mauldin residents should know City Council just backed a grant application that could replace Sunset Park's aging septic system with a modern sewer connection, partly funded by a city match. Council also selected a new Public Art Trail sculpture for the Mauldin Cultural Center grounds, continuing the city's investment in public art and shared spaces.
3. South Carolina Cop Fired for Allegedly Stalking Ex Using Cameras (wideopencountry.com) — Mauldin readers should be aware that a local police officer was reportedly fired after state investigators said she repeatedly misused Flock license-plate cameras to track a former boyfriend. The case is fueling wider debate over how these surveillance tools are used, with growing national pushback over privacy and potential abuse, even as companies highlight crime-fighting benefits.
4. With new policies coming, here's how much local agencies have spent on Flock, other ALPRs (abcnews4.com) — Mauldin gets a brief but important mention in a wider look at how South Carolina law enforcement uses Flock license plate cameras, including a Mauldin officer's firing over alleged misuse. The piece details new privacy-focused policies Flock is rolling out, examples of abuse in nearby departments, and how state and local agencies are wrestling with data retention, transparency, and constitutional concerns.
5. 2026 Pigskin Preview: Wade Hampton Generals (wyff4.com) — High school football fans get a look at Wade Hampton's hopes for breaking a long losing streak, with returning starters and a new field fueling optimism. Mauldin readers may especially note that the Mauldin Mavericks are among the many Upstate teams featured in this broader 2026 Pigskin Preview series.
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