Chicken Salad Chick is opening its 17th restaurant in the state in Duncan, South Carolina, on April 7, with a grand opening ceremony. The first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year, and various specials and giveaways will be offered throughout the week. The new location will be led by Sing Bev Hospitality, which operates 20 Chicken Salad Chick locations across North and South Carolina. The restaurant will offer in-restaurant dining, a drive-thru, take-out, third-party delivery and catering options.

Spartanburg Community College has announced the Dean's List recipients for the Fall 2025 semester, with 18 students from Greer, 20 from Lyman and 24 from Duncan being recognized for their academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher with no course grade lower than a "C." The full list of Dean's List recipients can be found on the college's website.

Tenango's Mexican Restaurant celebrated its grand opening in Duncan on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant offers traditional Mexican dishes and has three locations in the Carolinas. The Duncan location features a large dining area and a bar, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tractor Supply Co. opened a new store in Duncan, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The store, which includes a pet wash center, feed center and garden center, brought 21 jobs to the area and is still hiring. The store had its soft opening in late November last year, and the official grand opening was this weekend.

Polling stations across South Carolina will be open for the Nov. 4 General Election, with several municipalities, including Fountain Inn, having competitive races. Voters can check their sample ballot online to see what races they are voting for, and are required to provide a photo ID at the polling location. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

14-year-old McKenzie Silvers has turned her passion for art into a full-fledged business, selling spirit rock paintings, jewelry and other art pieces. Silvers has been creating things since childhood and currently takes honors art at Florence Chapel Middle School. With the support of her family and teachers, Silvers plans to continue to grow her business and gain practical skills for her future career.

A bat found near Main and Spruce streets in Duncan tested positive for rabies on Oct. 6, confirmed by the S.C. Department of Public Health. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. No people were known to be exposed.

Irby Jarrard Watkins was arrested on Sept. 4, 2025, following an investigation by the Greenville County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit (GCMDEU). Over 20 pounds of marijuana and over 500 grams of fentanyl were seized.