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Starting Thursday, Jan 15, stop by any GCLS location or register online to join this fun challenge for great prizes! Check out the link below for more details! www.greenvillelibrary.org/winter-reading #WinterReading #GCLSLibrary See the prizes. What a blast! It benefits all ages by fostering family literacy, reducing stress, building community, and promoting lifelong learning through shared reading experiences: kids developing early literacy skills, teens and adults exploring

The CDC has declared the 2025-2026 flu season the “highest level ever,” but it’s clearly on the rise. However, the rise of acute respiratory illness (ARI) hit a record high for the first time, said the CDC. Influenza A viruses are the most common type detected in late December, the CDC said in a report. Eight flu-associated pediatric deaths were reported in week 51. In Context on "Highest Ever”:

Construction is well underway for the new Swamp Rabbit Trail pedestrian bridge over Verdae Boulevard to connect to Mauldin by the Fall of 2026. Construction of the 1,180-foot bridge began in August 2025. The $7.4 million project is funded by city and state funds. The goal is to create a safer, more direct connection for trail users, eliminating the need to cross busy Verdae Boulevard.

23 Converse University student-athletes earned prestigious  Conference Carolinas Fall 2025 Academic All-Confere team  accolades.The Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference teams consist of junior and senior student-athletes in the conference who have competed in a conference-sponsored sport and maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all work completed at their member institution. The GPA is calculated based on the cumulative avera

Whooping cough cases surged in Greenville County, SC, in 2025, with 24 cases reported by late July, making it one of the hardest-hit areas in the Upstate, second only to Spartanburg County. The Upstate, including Greenville, saw significant activity, prompting health officials to emphasize vaccination and hygiene as cases rose statewide and nationally, with a substantial increase compared to 2024, said the SC Department of Health. Whooping cough is a highly contagious respira

Furman’s head soccer coach, Doug Allison, recently announced his plans to retire next season. The 16th-seeded Paladins earned a bid to the NCAA College Cup, or the final four, while boasting the nation’s longest unbeaten streak at 14 games. That run was broken when the Paladins lost to Washington 3-1 on December 12. However, Allison remains optimistic about the team’s future.

The Hispanic Federation, a national organization, earmarks $1.4 million to address gaps left by SNAP benefit cuts and ongoing food insecurity, says its website. The Hispanic Federation (HF) was founded in 1990 by a group of visionary Latino leaders in New York, growing from a small collective into a national force. Its current leadership includes President and CEO Frankie Miranda, who took the helm in 2019 and continues to build on its legacy of empowering Latino communities,

Just as you think you have seen it all, then painted puppies, an endangered wild dog species, arrive at the Greenville Zoo. Meet Bailey and Parker, not twins but sisters. Bailey takes the lead, and Parker dutifully follows. These colorful dogs are not just dazzling eye candy; they are also known for their intelligence. These wild African dogs arrived in Greenville this year from a safari park in Ohio. Happily, they can now be seen at Greenville’s very own Mary H. Huse African

Archie Means, though multi-talented, has cut hair for a lifetime and still maintains shop hours at his location on Kennedy Street, where he has been since 1983. Means,“ Speedster”, has been a bowling champion, a second baseman for the Spartanburg Sluggers of the Negro League, a truck driver, and a husband and beloved father of productive children. MAYOR JEROME & SHAY RICE His daughter, Shay, is married to Spartanburg Mayor Jerome Rice. Aubrey Lee Means is an executive for an

The $97 million Parking Garage opens as the Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) prepares for a busy holiday travel season and completes a record-setting 2025, according to a statement by the airport. The new Parking Garage C and the consolidated rental car facility deliver new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience. Parking Garage C, located adjacent to the terminal building, provides 750 new public parking spaces and

Play is as natural as breathing. Just go to the park and watch children at play. A recent visit to the Greenville Pavilion Recreation Center in Taylors shows that very clearly. Children of all ages enjoy play.  We are all, in fact, children at heart, though gray, bald, and ailing.  Still, we love to play. Here are some recent pictures that speak louder than words, affirming the universal need to play. What a marvelous facility the Pavilion is. According to a statement from th

Eastside High School had strong showings at the 2025 SCHSL Cross Country State Tournament, with senior Christian Snell  placing 8th in Class 4A, and the boys' team securing a 5th-place finish. Additionally, the Eastside girls' team was crowned State Champions in their classification, as noted in social media posts celebrating their win. Key runners such as Christian Snell led the boys, while other Upstate teams and individuals from Greer Middle College, Hillcrest, and J.L. Ma

No, there is nothing in the water, as coaches and players will tell you. Let nothing rob these winners of their hard work, perseverance, and skill. Discover what this school has done to cultivate such winning ways. Swimming Both the boys’ and girls’ swim teams consistently win state championships, continuing a dynasty. The boys’ team won its 11th consecutive state title in 5A-Division 2 State Championships in October 2025, and the girls’ team won its eighth title in 10 years.

Jaylan Lee Robinson has been playing sports since he was 13. It was clear to him and his coaches that Robinson was a natural.  He excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and softball. In fact, his high school softball team won so many trophies that they stopped counting them. The team had no place large enough to store them all, so they gave many away.  His best guess is that they won about 250 trophies. JAYLAN L. ROBINSON HALL OF FAMER Washington High School, the predomi

Volunteers garnered $7,000 in grants and 3,000 pounds of food for their food pantry. That results in more shelves, a larger space, and...

Construction has begun on the long-awaited pro soccer stadium in Mauldin. The multi-use stadium will be home to the Greenville Triumph...

The Eastside High School has a 3-0 start for the year. And the Eagles football team, to say the least, is optimistic about the future. Let’s rumble! x x

Rivers, streams, and lakes have long promoted physical and mental health. Experts marvel at the therapeutic effects of the calm, placid,...

There are many reasons some kids are better at sports than others. We can control a few things, like how soon we start football training....

Ty Jones  (Riverside cross country, 2024-25 Gatorade SC Runner of the Year). Jones is the first runner from Riverside High School to be...