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Greenville County will have 10 new principals for the 2025-2026 school year
There will be 10 new principals for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, according to Greenville County Schools spokesperson Tim Waller....
Jul 244 min read


Passion, wit, and training braid the three-fold cord that forges a great chef and succulent food
From age 7, Lashon Mays had the passion to cook. When relatives gathered together for fun, food, and family days, Lashon was in the...
Jul 222 min read


Snakes are on the prowl; how to avoid being bitten and how to treat snakebites
Nineteen patients in the Upstate this year have been treated for venomous snakebites, says Dr. Nathaniel Mann of Prisma Hospital. Mann...
Jul 212 min read


Smoke on the Water will soon break ground for a new restaurant on Beacon Road
One of Greenville's favorite eateries has confirmed its return by mid-fall as Smoke on the Water will open its new restaurant at 64...
Jul 181 min read


Here's the scoop: National Ice Cream Day is July 20
If there is a National Fried Chicken Day, then National Ice Cream Day is also a real thing. But only Bruster’s and a limited number of...
Jul 182 min read


The Phillis Wheatley Center has named a new Chief Operating Officer
Meredith Walker comes with impeccable credentials and a winning way. For openers, Walker has a Bachelors in Communications from...
Jul 173 min read


Fountain Inn approves downtown hotel
On July 10 Council approved an agreement with Fountain Inn Hotel Partners LLC regarding Project Irish, the development of a 109-room...
Jul 161 min read


Fluor Field and Fifth Third Park made the best ballpark list
Greenville’s Fluor Field and Spartanburg’s Fifth Third Park have earned top spots in Newsweek’s best Single-A ballparks list for...
Jul 151 min read


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
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