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The Greenville County Library System purchased the former Bi-Lo grocery store for $6.7 million some time ago. The new location at East North Street and Howell Road has been identified as an expanded library. Now the remodeling of the 56,000-square-foot Library Branch is in the contracting and design phases. Once construction timelines and permits are ratified and the architectural design and engineering work are approved by the county, renovation can start. Passersby have rec

The conservative majority on the Supreme Court seems poised to gut the last remaining parts of the Voting Rights Act. What has Justice Clarence Thomas proposed? The high court will consider in October whether it is wrong to stop openly racist tactics in drawing congressional districts. Who could be at risk? Several Black Democrats in Congress, such as Reps. Cleo Fields (D-La.), Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) and Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.). Thomas makes the case

Brave souls at the Greer Starbucks stand up to corporations, demanding more workers to ease the workload. The location on Hammett Bridge and Suber Roads recently voted in favor of better wages, guaranteed staffing levels, and improved work protections. PHOTO BY CHARLES REAMS The risks to unionize include stalled negotiations, potential retaliation allegations, reduced hours, and operational disruptions stemming from ongoing, national labor disputes. This location is the seven

The Nicholtown Community Center (NCC) recently reopened its expanded 7,600-square-foot facility. Officials from the city and state, including Chandra Dillard, state representative; Ken Gibson, City Councilman; Alan Mitchel, County Councilman; Rev. Calvin Hailstock, president of the neighborhood association; and Octavia Jones, NCC Director, were on hand for festivities, along with a host of supporters. Center patrons were jubilant to get together with their friends again and

The three-day 22nd annual Artisphere is on the way in downtown Greenville. Some 140 artists were selected from a national pool of applicants to display their works. The festival is free to the public. Hours are Saturday 10 am-8 pm and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, following a #1 ranking in 2024 and top-5 placements in 2025, Greenville Artisphere is consistently ranked among the top fine arts festivals in the nation. Such ranked artists have commented

Ninety-nine workers at the BMW Manufacturing plant in Greer will lose their jobs on June 28, according to the South Carolina Department of Education and Workforce. Univar Solutions, an Illinois-based chemicals distributor and waste management firm with operations in Spartanburg County, will lay off these workers. "Univar Solutions will no longer provide onsite waste management services at the BMW manufacturing facility in Greer, South Carolina," said Dwayne Roark, Univar's vi

On April 27, South Carolina health officials said the major measles outbreak is over. The six-month outbreak caused 997 cases, mostly among unvaccinated school children, officials said. While the immediate crisis has passed, officials maintain vigilance for new, isolated cases in the area. The outbreak began in October 2025 and ended April 27, 2026, after 42 days passed without a new related case, officials said. During the outbreak, more than 870 students were quarantined. T

The Greenville Phillis Wheatley Community Center today awarded $10,000 in scholarships to four Greenville high school students. Two were present, and the rest were busy with their schoolwork. THIS MEAN SAX AIDS DIGESTION DURING LUNCH Antoinette Hall, director of the Youth Program, announced that the winners were Morgan Zimmerman and Hudson Medcalf, who received the Randy Jackson scholarships; and Benjamin Luines and Elizabeth Chinn, who received the McKnight/Norris scholarsh

The Greenville Drive lost the baseball game against Bowling Green Saturday night, but won a victory by honoring Black businesses and youth sports teams at a jubilant Fluor Field. The Greenville Drive partners with many Black business and sports organizations, including the 100 Black Men of the Upstate (100BMOUS), who hosted the annual Jackie Robinson Day during the game. Before the first pitch made by JC Starks, pitcher for the legendary Sterling High School Baseball Team, it

The action-packed event features the presentation of scholarships and mentorship recognition, as well as a baseball game, starting at 5:30 PM, all in honor of the trailblazing baseball star Jackie Robinson, the first black player admitted into the Baseball Major Leagues. Tim Hall, president of 100BMOUSC, will be present to spearhead the event with other organizers. See which local personality will throw the first pitch. Hall said that baseball has fallen out of favor with man

The Social Security Administration is warning the public about a surge in scammers posing as government agents and asking for personal information, such as your phone number, Social Security number, and other details. Don’t fall for it, authorities warn. Never give your personal information to strangers, even if they pretend to work for the government. The SSA never demands immediate payment, threatens arrest, or accepts gifts of any kind. Impostors create a false sense of u

A woman was arrested and charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, police said. Bianca Norris, 51, identified by police, remains in custody at the Greenville County Detention Center. On April 1st, at approximately 1:57 p.m. , officers with the Greenville Police Department responded to 100 Cleveland Park Drive in reference to a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an adul

About 20% of all accidents in Greenville, S.C., occur in parking lots, according to J. Grady Baker Law. Distracted driving occurs in parking lots of shopping centers, schools, and offices, causing fender benders and other damage, authorities say. A policeman said you can be legally parked, and a truck or car can swipe your vehicle in passing. Because parking lot crashes are more common than you may think, the chances are good that you will eventually be involved in one. What

A jubilant defense team embraces their client following a “not guilty” verdict. The 13th Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Greenvile, SC, maintains a high conviction rate, making “not guilty” verdicts rare. All the local authorities espouse this reality. No exact figures are needed to convince the public of that fact. But public defense attorney Chad Snyder and his team wrested victory away from the Solicitor on Friday when a jury rendered a “not guilty" verdict in the m

A racially mixed jury today found Charles Reams III not guilty of murder. The weeklong trial ended on a resounding note, affirming that justice can be found in Greenville, South Carolina's judicial system. CHARLES REAMS III, NOT GUILTY Twenty-one-year-old Charity Southerland, a white woman, was found dead in her bedroom on April 2, 2022. She was shot once in the neck and once in the hand. Police ruled her demise a homicide. Investor Blake Wolfe said there were 27 persons of i

The Hispanic Alliance held an educational luncheon on Tuesday at Prisma Health in Unity Park. Many local businesses are providing vital information and contacts to help the community prosper. Matthew Verley, senior vice president of the Bank of Travelers Rest, said his entire staff at one office speaks Spanish to better serve the large Spanish-speaking community there. Dr. Jeffrey G. Lawson, also present at the meeting, is a rheumatologist. While educating Latinos and treatin

After a 15-year legal battle, the $90 million estate of famed singer James Brown was closed in 2021, but few in the general public knew it until this notice. This legal action makes the heirs of James Brown the richest Black family in South Carolina, based on the size of the estate. According to legal documents, the estate includes music rights, name, likeness, and real estate. The entire estate was sold to Primary Wave Music, owned and led by Larry Mestel. The estate’s asset

Cars parked near PUSH were moved to a nearby parking lot to make room for the visitation proceedings for Jesse Jackson. Car owners will not get a ticket and will not have to pay for towing, but they will have to walk a short distance to retrieve their vehicles. Family and friends escorted the casket containing the remains of Jackson into PUSH headquarters. Mourners could hear and see security helicopters hovering overhead as they made their way into the headquarters. Rep. We

The death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson was announced this mornin jacked attended a funeral in Chicago Many are still reeling with the sad news, even though he had been sick for weeks. Friends and family say that there is no way to prepare for his parting. JESSE JACKSON JR WAS RECENTLY IN GREENVILLE Local leaders chimed in on the news. And social media has gone viral. Karuiam Booker A Greer City Council member, recently reelected to a second term, made this statement t

Mary Allen spearheads a new music program at the Greenville Phillis Wheatley Center (PWCC). She offers free piano lessons to children who cannot afford them. Allen now has 14 students from all locations, but she has room for 2 more at PWCC. Lessons are at 3 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Piano techniques are combined with practicing acts of kindness to nature, others, and oneself. Walt’s Waltz donated three pianos to the program. Carolina Voices is another partner. Allen