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Zoo perpetuates species
The new giraffe calf at the Greenville Zoo is part of the zoo’s endangered species program. Born June 7, the still unnamed calf, a male...
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Mobile health clinic at Phillis Wheatley Center
Prisma Mobile Health Clinic at Phillis Wheatley No longer must people without insurance be neglected. Come one and all to the free...
Jun 20, 20251 min read


You can still make progress with COPD
While COPD is a degenerative disease, meaning it worsens over time, patients can take steps to manage their condition and improve their...
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Why drug stores are closing down
Why hundreds of big-name Rx stores have closed, with more to hit the dust There is a combination of reasons why even big-name drug stores...
Jun 16, 20254 min read


We are helpless to stop the invasion of the Emerald Ash Borer
An exotic beetle is chomping on trees in the Upstate, and there may be nothing you can do to prevent the damage, says a Clemson...
Jun 15, 20252 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 13, 20253 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 12, 20253 min read


Artwork portrays Spartanburg's vibrant black history
State Rep. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers remembers the thriving businesses, schools, churches, and residential blocks decades ago. We loved the...
Jun 12, 20252 min read


ANALYSIS: The rise and fall of the Homer G. Phillips Hospital
An all-black hospital sounds like science fiction to many even today. That’s why it comes as such a surprise that an all-black hospital...
Jun 11, 202514 min read


New Giraffe calf is doing well
Upstate zoo has new giraffe, ‘male calf is alert and standing.' The Greenville Zoo has a new male giraffe calf. "Baby is alert and...
Jun 10, 20251 min read


The Westin Poinsett Hotel celebrates 100 years in Greenville
The Westin Poinsett has stood the test of time for a century in downtown Greenville. It became one of the city’s first skyscrapers when...
Jun 5, 20256 min read


The Greenville Zoo welcomes a new giraffe calf
A giraffe was born over the weekend at the Greenville Zoo. The delivery occurred about 1:10 pm Sunday, and by 1:20, it was standing,...
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Make losing weight fun
The most reliable way to lose weight is through a combination of a balanced diet and regular physical activity . This approach...
Jun 2, 20252 min read


The Jazz Fest was a smash!
Greenville’s Jazz Festival was a smash for all. Operated by the City of Greenville , this year's jazz festival featured a diverse range...
May 31, 20251 min read


A new giraffe calf birth coming to the Greenville zoo
The Greenville zoo will soon welcome a new giraffe calf How to watch live cam video of birth Autumn, a 19-year-old giraffe, is expected...
May 30, 20252 min read


Top concerts coming to Upstate
Top music concerts coming to the Upstate in June The Upstate is buzzing about upcoming performances. From renowned artists to local...
May 30, 20254 min read


Grab birthday freebies
29 birthday freebies you can snag from McDee’s to Cheesecake Factory If you enjoy freebies, snag your favorite dessert, snack, or entrée...
May 29, 20254 min read


Jazz festival in Greenmville downtown this weekend
The Greenville Jazz Festival is downtown this weekend Special event: the Greenville Jazz Festival 2025 is taking place on May 29 and 30...
May 29, 20253 min read


Avoid the scourge of high blood pressure
How to avoid the scourges of high blood pressure Why is high blood pressure so dangerous, and how can we reduce the risk of premature...
May 29, 20253 min read


Reggie McKnight came with money for SC and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center
A Greenville native, Reginald “Reggie” McKnight, Google’s head of global social impact, announced a $250,000 grant to the Phillis...
May 28, 20253 min read
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