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Networking grows your business and mine
Everybody needs their hair cut. Barber Shops are a place to deposit business cards and other information for the public. Please mention other ideas for our community to help one another. Submit your ideas to sources@whatsupnews.online KD and Kerry, artists at First Class Barbers, are all in on networking with one another. KD AT WORK You can too. Make your suggestions soon. KERRY LINES IT UP JUST SO
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Greer City Council meeting on Nov. 11
Greer City Council is moving forward with a zoning change on parcels on Highway 14 near Batesville Road. The land is zoned for residential use, but the proposed 27-2025 is for commercial development, allowing three owners to build a garage for rare and collectible cars. STREET VIEW OF THE PARCEL After the final zone change approval, the owners plan to merge the 14.5-acre parcel into one, build a museum-style garage layout, and invite members only to join. MAP OF RESIDENTIAL A
Nov 13, 20251 min read


AD: At Fhinney's Buffet, famous southern comfort food is a specialty
Phinneyk's Buffet 1712 E. Easley Bridge Rd Greenville, SC X X COME ON IN. HOT FOOD IS ALWAYS READY FOR YOU! X X
Nov 12, 20251 min read


The Honor Tower recently opened to the public
The Thomas and Vivian A Wong Honor Tower was open to the public on November 11 in Unity Park. The 125-foot tower features an observation deck that offers panoramic views of downtown and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and pays tribute to veterans, active service members, and first responders. PHOTO BY CHARLES REAMS Authorities offered priority views to first responders from 1-5 pm.
Nov 12, 20251 min read


BEST MAP TO FIND FREE FOOD
You can find interactive maps for free food. This is the best location finder available. Enjoy. https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--greenville-sc
Nov 4, 20251 min read


GSP names Cody Bauman as COO
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
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Sunday closed out Fall for Greenville
A slower Sunday pedestrian traffic closed out Fall for Greenville 2025 Here are a few pictures of the Sunday crowd for Fall for...
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Phillis Wheatley will hold a free Health Fair
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...
Oct 6, 20251 min read


No words are needed to enjoy salmon and salad
Losing weight is not the chore some make it out to be. Make smart choices and enjoy good food while you peel off the pounds. Now you have...
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Gardening for kids goes into high gear
Everybody loves to see our kids take an interest in something beneficial. Gardening sure qualifies as beneficial. The earlier kids start...
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Dessert and diet seldom go together until ow
Fruit-based desserts are a good option to have your cake and eat it too. Losing weight is still possible when the dessert is...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Honor is twice as sweet when it comes from your own community
Our best pictures from an outpouring of honor for a classy lady from our own midst. Ms Dorothy Pearson has been a role model for decades....
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Discover the myriad urban undercover gardeners in our midst
Gardeners are quick to confess that playing in the dirt can become an abiding lifestyle. One woman said her grandfather passed it on to...
Sep 5, 20252 min read


The old Bi-Lo site near Park Avenue and Arcadia St. will be redeveloped soon
T he old "Baby Bi-Lo" site in Greenville, located on North Main Street near Park Avenue, is being redeveloped into a shopping and dining...
Sep 3, 20251 min read


AD: Phinney's Buffet is open Labor Day
Best Soul Food in Town September 1 is Labor Day, and Phinney’s Buffet will be open at both locations in Easley and West Greenville with...
Aug 28, 20251 min read
Hummingbirds soon will be southbound
As summer fades to fall, hummingbirds will fly away from the Palmetto State, migrating to areas like Mexico and the Bahamas for their tropical climates. The ruby-throated hummingbird ― South's Carolina's most common hummingbird species ― will specifically migrate to Florida and Panama. Where can I see the ruby-throated hummingbird before it leaves SC? Per A-Z Animals , the ruby-throated hummingbird can be found along the Atlantic Coast at beaches and state parks. Hunting Isl
Aug 26, 20252 min read
Geological update of mysterious hole in Gray Court, SC
A geological assessment of so-called "sinkholes" in Gray Court, SC, found that the ground collapses are not true sinkholes but are caused by weathered granite. That’s according to lead geologist Robby Morrow, who conducted the investigation. A geological survey in August 2025 revealed that these collapses are primarily driven by water erosion and exacerbated by human activity. In early August 2025, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey investig
Aug 23, 20252 min read


Wineries flourish in the foothills
There are more than a dozen wineries all flourishing in the Smoky Mountain foothills. There must be a reason. Experts say that the region...
Aug 16, 20251 min read


Online virtual learning gains fans
A live teacher interacts with all the students at the same time during the day. At other times, each student proceeds at their own...
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Groundbreaking for Main Street Seneca development
Leaders plan to break ground soon on a mixed-use development in Seneca, Harper’s Plaza. The plan to begin work in the third quarter of...
Aug 13, 20251 min read
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