The Greenville County Council has approved a potential Fee in Lieu of Taxes (FILOT) agreement with United Composite Materials LLC and Hankuk Composites US Inc. on its second reading. The company plans to create 50 new jobs and invest $10 million in the county. The item will be heard once more before final approval. The council also heard several zoning ordinances, and the first reading of an ordinance to issue and sell up to $2 million of general obligation bonds to the Donaldson Center Fire Service Area.

The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) in South Carolina has secured $725m in new investments from nine organisations in 2025, which will provide 1,293 new job opportunities for residents in Greenville County. The investments represent 8% of the state's $9.15bn in capital investments and 16% of its 8,100 new jobs. The GADC focuses on attracting companies that offer higher-wage job opportunities and providing resources to existing businesses to retain and recruit top local talent. The nine wins in 2025 include national and international companies from four countries, with 89% in the GADC's target industries.

Due to Winter Storm Gianna, several city and county offices, as well as schools in Greer, will be closed or on a delayed schedule. All Greenville County offices will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb. 2, while all Spartanburg County offices will be closed. Greenville County Schools and Spartanburg District Five Schools will operate on an e-learning schedule for Monday.

Max Metcalf, the manager of government and community relations at BMW Manufacturing, has been named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. Metcalf, who was appointed to the SCDOT Commission in May 2022, representing the 4th congressional district, is a 1986 graduate of Clemson University. He has a long history of public service, including roles in the Office of Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. and the Office of Congressman Bob Inglis. Metcalf is also a past chairman of the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce and the SC Manufacturers Alliance.

Two fatal traffic incidents occurred in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties over the Christmas holiday. On Dec. 24, a motorcyclist was killed in Spartanburg County after an SUV collided with him. The following day, a driver died in Greenville County after his car struck a tree. Both incidents are under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Aran USA, a manufacturer of sustainable liquid packaging solutions, is investing $4 million to expand its Greer facility, doubling production capacity and creating 18 new jobs over the next two years. The expansion will add approximately 16,000 square feet and enable Aran USA to double its production lines and capacity. The project is expected to be completed in July 2026. Aran USA's parent company, Aran Group, is headquartered in Israel and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025, operating production facilities across three continents.

The Greenville County Council has approved a $10 million General Obligation Bond Request to fund the construction of a new landfill cell at the county's Twin Chimneys solid waste facility. The council also approved six additional ordinances and a resolution, including a land transfer and a commitment to match a $1 million Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant from the National Park Service. Five zoning ordinances were also approved.

Greenville County Schools renamed its security center in honor of fallen officer, Sgt. William Conley Jumper, Jr. Jumper died five years ago on Oct. 20, 2020, while conducting a traffic stop. He served in the Sheriff's Office for 28 years, including 10 years in the School Enforcement Division.

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville and Laurens County is celebrating 40 years of service in the community, having built over 430 homes and completed more than 330 home preservation projects. The organization has set a goal of raising $400,000 for its anniversary year. It has several projects planned, including an annual Dinner on Ice fundraising event and an anniversary build in December.

The Greenville County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit arrested three individuals on a variety of drug charges. Kaleb J. Merritt, 29, was charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine 400g or more. Bryan A. Rios Flores, 24, was charged with Trafficking Cocaine 400g or more. Gerardo Magana Mora, 27, was charged with Trafficking Cocaine 400g or more.