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AD: At Fhinney's Buffet, the food always nourishes the soul and makes you smile
AD: AD Fhinney’s Buffet Food that makes you smile and nourishes the soul People keep streaming through the doors at Fhinney’s Buffet for...
Jul 151 min read


Kerwin Graham and Candice Lewis appointed VPs at Greenville Tech
Two vice presidents have been appointed to leadership roles at Greenville Technical College. Candice Lewis, Ph.D., was selected as vice...
Jul 132 min read


Greer approved $4.1 million for equipment for police and fire departments
Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s July 8 meeting: Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $4.1...
Jul 131 min read


The SC Peace Festival is in full swing
The South Carolina Peach Festival runs daily through July 19 and includes a dessert contest, a car show, and a Wrestling for Christ...
Jul 113 min read


Red, White, and Fruity
On hot days, enjoy these no-bake desserts 1. Dairy-Free Red, White and Blue Frozen Cashew Cheesecake Bars “These creamy,...
Jul 105 min read


The Beacon turns 80, and the years are packed with memories of good food and Southern politics
The Beacon has been a favorite for diners in and around Spartanburg for a long time, 80 years and counting. Of course, when you think of...
Jul 102 min read


Report says "forever chemicals" make SC's rivers the most polluted in the country
The Waterkeeper Alliance has identified a river in the country with the highest levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and...
Jul 93 min read


District Eastside is taking apartment applications now
This new-concept complex is pet-friendly and packed with many amenities. Flournoy Properties, a Columbia-based construction company, is...
Jul 41 min read


Spartanburg's Farmers Market new management upped the ante
Hub City Farmers Market is under new management. Managers say more is involved than a play on words. PAL (Play, Advocate, Live, Well)...
Jul 32 min read


Bad roads, flooding, and food for the poor were among the topics at a town hall meeting in Greenville
Deteriorating road conditions, storm recovery, and access to food assistance benefits are the top concerns for constituents in House...
Jul 22 min read


Greenville Housing Funds breaks ground on housing for seniors
Low-income renters aged 55 and over will soon have new housing options with the July 1 groundbreaking of Southernside East , a 93-unit...
Jul 12 min read


AD: Fhinney's Buffet keeps churning out the good stuff
Good food speaks for itself. The buffet will be closed on Friday. Come see us on Saturday as usual. See for yourself The choice is yours...
Jun 301 min read


Saluda Grade Trail from Inman, SC, to Tryon advances with major railroad purchase
A local nonprofit finalized the purchase on June 17 of a 31.5-mile stretch of freight railroad, which it aims to convert into a mixed-use...
Jun 293 min read


UHC, Bon Secours reach agreement benefiting about 30k patients
After six months of haggling, Bon Secours and UnitedHealthcare have reached a contract agreement that ensures coverage for nearly...
Jun 283 min read


"Everything froze", says a woman struck by lightning on June 27 at Lake Murray
One woman, “lucky to be alive”, recounted her experience following Tuesday's lightning strike that injured her and others at Lake Murray....
Jun 272 min read


Lockheed Martin lays off 10% of its workforce
Lockheed Martin announced on Friday, June 20, that it will be laying off 10% of its Greenville, South Carolina, workforce. The layoffs...
Jun 262 min read


Greenville groups address homelessness
“ We aim to rehouse 80 households currently living unsheltered: 50 through immediate placement and 30 with wraparound stability support.”...
Jun 262 min read


Annual SC7 outdoors expedition begins July 1
For the fifth year, the South Carolina Seven expedition will explore the state’s natural wonders from the mountains to the sea and...
Jun 251 min read


Top winners in art contest
Metropolitan Arts Council announces 2025 winners Alan Ethridge, Jan Wesley and Marty Epp-Carter. Photos by Gwinn Davis Medi Metropolitan...
Jun 242 min read


Felecia Greenlee draws art with a southern theme
Born in Philadelphia and raised in South Carolina, artist Felicia Greenlee draws from both urban energy and Southern roots to shape her...
Jun 221 min read
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