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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


Greenville Design Review reveals new building
Here’s a recap of the city of Greenville’s Design Review Board June 19 meeting. Picture Caption Approved with conditions: 426 North Main...
Jun 201 min read


Our list of free concerts in the Upstate
Whatever your music genre is, its time to rock in the Upstate. Summer is here and concerts are rolling into high gear with rock, jazz,...
Jun 193 min read


Greenville judge awarded the Order of the Palmetto
Retired Greenville judge awarded Judge Alex Kinlaw Jr ., the first African-American to serve on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court...
Jun 191 min read


A plane crash killed two
Plane crash kills two people from Spartanburg County near the North Carolina border Two people died in a plane that took off from...
Jun 171 min read


Many are moving to Greenville and the rest of the state
Mass immigration to the Southeast continues Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina are top destinations as the mass...
Jun 152 min read


Philly, a refreshing taste of the big city
As seniors visiting Philadelphia, we chose not to take the sightseeing and bus tours of the most historic and famous sights, but to...
Jun 133 min read


How to coexist with Black bears in the Upstate
How to coexist with Black bears roaming in the Upstate Black bears are roaming in the Upstate, but don’t panic because they are foraging...
Jun 123 min read


Juneteenth gala comes on apace
As Juneteenth approaches, the Upstate will celebrate with many events. The National Museum of African American History and Culture has...
Jun 103 min read


Who is the HS baseball player of the year
Who is the HS baseball player of the year The Upstate was packed with high school baseball talent during the 2025 season. Here are the...
Jun 103 min read


Four local chefs compete at a throwdown
Four Greenville chefs will compete in a three-round culinary event that will test creativity, time management, and taste, with a secret...
Jun 52 min read


Plenty to do in June for the Upstate
June has more than 175 things to do in the Upstate Things to do with your kids in Greenville, Spartanburg and the Upstate – find plenty...
May 3126 min read


Habitat for Humanity presents a new home
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County held a dedication ceremony May 28 for a new affordable home in Greer. The house was dedicated...
May 302 min read
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