UPDATE: Tim Scott Headed to the Upstate Thursday, Friday

Editor's note: This story has been edited to correct the dates and times of Sen. Tim Scott's appearances in the Upstate.

The state's newest Senator will be taking a trip to the Upstate this week.

Sen. Tim Scott of Charleston will spend Thursday making stops with Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-4) on his first tour of the Upstate since being appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley. 

Scott replaced Greenville-native Jim DeMint who will head the Heritage Foundation.

Where Scott will be on Thursday:

• 1:45 p.m. — Children’s Advocacy Center, 100 Washington Place, Spartanburg, SC
• 2:30 p.m. — Safe Homes, 236 Union Street, Spartanburg, SC
• 3:30 p.m. — Spartanburg Sheriff’s Department, 8045 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC

On Friday, Scott will stop at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center at 424 Westfield Street in Greenville as a Greenville Chamber of Commerce function. The event begins at 8:30 a.m.

Registration and Networking will begin at 8:00 am. Breakfast and program will start at 8:30 am. Cost to attend is $25, which includes breakfast. Please register by Wednesday, January 9th. Contact Elizabeth Edwards