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The Greenville City Council approved the following items at its Oct. 13th meeting. Lowndes Hill Road sidewalk project funding Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to appropriate $1.35 million in federal funding for a sidewalk project in the Overbrook neighborhood. The $3.4 million project will install approximately 5,100 linear feet of new sidewalks along Lowndes Hill Road.  The city received the money from the Transportation Alternatives Program, funded by the

The Greenville–Spartanburg Airport District (GSP) recently announced Cody Bauman, A.A.E. as the new Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective October 4, 2025. Bauman will lead the District’s Operations, Facilities and Asset Management, and Public Safety functions, including Police and Fire. This position will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operations while advancing the District’s long-term strategic priorities. Bauman will ensure regulatory compli

A joyful crowd attended the 2025 Hall of Fame luncheon at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center Monday. x THIS 15-YEAR-OLD MCKNIGHT IS A STAR IN HIS OWN RIGHT. AND IT GETS BETTER. x x x x MEREDICH WALKER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER x DR. LELA MCKNIGHT, RETIRED EDUCATOR x TWO VERY GOOD-HEARTED VOLUNTEERS x x x RANDY JACKSON HAS A SNACK FOR MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN x HEY, WITH SKILLS LIKE WILLIAMS, YOU'D BE HAPPY TOO x x x DEILVIN CHOICE HAS CHOPS x x RELATIVES OF INDUCTEE JAMES

On Monday, James Bobo, Minor M. Shaw, Shammond Omar Williams, and Linda and Steve Owings, as the class of 2025, were inducted into the  Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) Hall of Fame. The room was full of PWCC supporters, staff, participants, and donors. Everyone was a lifelong friend of the center.  Bobo was the publisher and photographer of The Community Informer, the only black-owned print newspaper in Greenville. There is only one other in the state. Shaw is a busi

A slower Sunday pedestrian traffic closed out Fall for Greenville 2025 Here are a few pictures of the Sunday crowd for Fall for...

It's easy to love art, even if we don’t understand it. For this reason, we asked the artist what inspired her to create specific pieces....

The Greenville Free Medical Clinic is a marvel to behold. More than 4,000 patients are served each year at no cost, says Susie Foley,...

My wife and I were happy with our eye doctor. However, he retired and sold his business to another doctor. For years, this optometrist...

Shay Black Expression sees art everywhere she looks. It follows, therefore, that she loves all genres, media, and forms of art. Because...

A local business has a mission of offering affordable rents. According to Matt Foster, the company’s goal is not primarily about profits,...

If this list is to have any meaning for us, we need to know who Niche.com is.  And what qualifications do they have to rate cities?...

On October 16, Phillis Wheatley will host a free Health Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. Take charge of your health by learning how to eat...

The University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg recently opened its new library addition. A ribbon-cutting and dedication...

Most have touring the nation’s capital on their bucket list. You don’t have to be a super patriot, a historian, or a travel buff to enjoy...

Marvin Ross knows a thing or two about pigs and barbecue, a fifth-generation farmer from Dorchester, SC. As the owner of the Peculiar Pig...

Recently , the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) welcomed friends, families, and neighbors to a joyful celebration marking the...

October 3 could be South Carolians’ best chance to see the Northern lights from home, says Forbes. This time of year, the brightest...

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has signed a new partnership agreement with TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH in Germany. The popular...

The city of Greenville recently celebrated the opening of a new natural surface trail at  Croftstone Park . The approximately...

On October 14, the Phillis Wheatley Center will induct outstanding members of the community into the Hall of Fame in a luncheon at the...