Mary Talbot-Metz, CEO of the Mary Black Foundation, received the Order of Palmetto award.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said six earthquakes were reported in the Midlands the last week of November.
Widespread rain is in the forecast for Saturday, and multiple Upstate cities are changing their plans for their annual holiday events.
Spartanburg Water reported a 14 inch water line break in Spartanburg Friday morning.