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The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport was awarded the Order of the Palmetto on November 21. Dave Edwads was awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for his leadership, a statement said. Edwards’ leadership at GSP has helped advance air service, expand economic development in the Upstate, and strengthen the airport’s position as a leading international cargo gateway, making a lasting impact on the state, according to a GSP stat

The anti-camping ordinance was approved on Nov. 24. The new ordinance is scheduled to take effect 30 days after the city manager has certified all of the following provisions are in place: 24/7 bathrooms, storage facilities, policy review plan, outreach contract, arrangement to inform vagrants of all their resources, trauma treatment, law enforcement authorized to give rides to service providers, homeless shelter definition established. There was a protracted and heated discu

Are Representative Chandra E. Dillard, center supervisor, Octavia Jones, and the community pleased with the progress on the remodel of their beloved community center? Sure, reconstruction is inconvenient at best, but look at these pictures and find measured joy in knowing that project completion is closer each day. See the drawing of the final project. A TRAINED EYE TAKES YEARS TO CULTIVATE Examine these recent pictures showing the progress room by room. See for yourself that

The chamber is so helpful that it is one of the first things new or recently moved-in businesses examine and join. Not a newcomer to the business scene, the Greenville Chamber was established 136 years ago. They have observed cities that grow too fast and have seen the snarled and twisted path that results. That’s why chamber leaders embrace intelligent, deliberate, controlled growth. 2ND FLOOR SUITE 550 According to Gregg Dietz, engagement manager, there are 1600 members. Ne

Greenville, S.C.  — On November 15 at 2:47 p.m. , Greenville Police Department officers responded to a report of a collision with injuries at 385 North and Pleasantburg Drive .   According to witnesses, a pickup truck struck a motorcycle carrying two occupants. The male driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene. A female passenger was transported to Prisma Health with severe injuries.   Police officer Diana Munoz said in a statement that, through further inves

According to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, the Greenville County Adult Detention Center has an official rated capacity of   1,277 inmates across its facilities, though the actual daily population fluctuates. A casual observation on Sunday reveals a parade of young women with one or two children in tow, lining up to visit. The Detention’s website posts the policies and visitation schedules. According to the state’s site, there are 16,000 inmates across 21 locat

On November 13, the Community Foundation of Greenville named Mayor Knox White as the recipient of the 2025 Visionary Leadership Award. White is Greenville’s longest-serving mayor. In December, his tenure will make 30 years.  He has steadfastly been at the helm during a period of dynamic growth and economic stability. Governor McMaste praised White's “visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the people of Greenville,” noting that his legacy will continue to shape the

Greenville received $1.35 million federal grant (from the FHWA’s Transportation Alternatives Program) for the Overbrook subdivision neighborhood’s Lowndes Hill Road project, part of a larger $3.4M effort, and uses its own Neighborhood Infrastructure Bonds (NIB), totaling $55M for various projects including roads and sidewalks, with federal/state marches often adding significant funds like the $16M in matches. The city actively seeks federal and state grants, combining them wi

The Prisma Health Sickle Cell Lifespan Center in Greenville provides comprehensive care for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) of all ages—the only clinic in South Carolina built on this “lifespan” model under one roof, says Hematologist Alan Anderson, director of the clinic. BACK ROW R/L DR ALAN ANDERSON, DR DILLON ISAAC, MARTHA RHINEHART NURSE, ALI LANGFORD RN; FRONT ROW CARRIE STOKER-POSTIER LISW-CP, KATIE MUSCHICK, CNS, MAGGIE THOMAS, RN, PRISCILLA KETTER, BS On

The proposed anti-camping ordinance 14A is moving forward, as indicated by the Greenville City Council's decision on Monday night. There will be a second reading of the ordinance on November 24. If approved, it will go into effect on March 1st. The council narrowly passed the first reading of the proposed anti-camping ordinance with a 4-3 vote, despite passionate opposition by several speakers at the meeting. Mayor Knox White cast the tie-breaking vote. Council members DeWork

In the Fall, our thoughts turn to the changing colors of leaves. So, I took some pictures in Greenville and headed to Asheville to document the contrast in colors. THIS COLOR EXHIBIT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF The gardens of the famous Omni Grove Park Inn were a fitting destination. You decide if the trip was worth the effort. GREENVILLE COLORS ARE GOOD, BUT MAKE YOUR OWN COMPARISON Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Because the green pigment, chlorophyll, breaks down with shor

On October 29, the Urban League of the Upstate announced it has received prestigious national awards from the National Urban League at the 2025 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Leadership Conference held in Brooklyn, NY. These awards celebrate the successful launch of the innovative Entrepreneurship program, which helps upstate residents start new businesses in the TV and film industry. Another award is for a Career Development Center led by Lekesa P. Whitner and ECDC Site Director Vict

A new book titled "Black History of Greer, South Carolina” has hit the market. Written by collaborators Francena Foster, Robert Gregory, and Calvin Williams, the book chronicles the rich history of leading black Greer citizens throughout the ages. Read about Albert Freeman, Sr. and his famous BBQ. Dr. Anthony Mathis was a podiatrist. Businesswoman Barbara Irby Henderson ran Barbara’s Beauty-Rama until she died in 2015. Joe Byrd Broadus had a knack for repairing things, became

Nicholtown Community Center is undergoing a major renovation. This fresh start is more than skin-deep. It will provide residents with a facility to meet their needs into the future. The project includes substantial upgrades to the 6,048-square-foot facility located at 112 Rebecca Street, including interior and exterior work as well as park improvements, including: A new multi-use field and walking track New outdoor fitness and playground equipment New shelters and parking lot

Quietly, Greenville Technical College has swollen its student body to 12,000, with an army of professors and staff, says Dr. Julian Farrell, Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services. Tarsha Brown greeted the students and welcomed them to an open house on Thursday. Dr. Farrell got right to the point about what students say about their learning experience at Greenville Tech. Students love graduating without debt. They describe the program as fast, Greenville Tech as a brill

On Monday, James Bobo, Minor M. Shaw, Shammond Omar Williams, and Linda and Steve Owings, as the class of 2025, were inducted into the  Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) Hall of Fame. The room was full of PWCC supporters, staff, participants, and donors. Everyone was a lifelong friend of the center.  Bobo was the publisher and photographer of The Community Informer, the only black-owned print newspaper in Greenville. There is only one other in the state. Shaw is a busi

The Greenville Free Medical Clinic is a marvel to behold. More than 4,000 patients are served each year at no cost, says Susie Foley,...

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