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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


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 122 min read


Julian Wight is the new head coach of the girls' basketball team in Gaffney
Former Gaffney baseball standout and University of South Carolina alum Julian Wright will become the new coach for Gaffney girls...
Jun 121 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 1114 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


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 101 min read
Oconee County businessman charged with fraud
Oconee County businessman Marion Keith Sheriff was indicted on four counts of tax fraud A federal grand jury has indicted an Oconee...
Jun 91 min read


Greenville Co Board of Ed approved pay raises for teachers
Greenville County School District prioritizes teacher raises with $16.6 million allocated for pay raises
Jun 93 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 56 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


SC native Linda Martell garners Nashville tribute
Country music pioneer Linda Martell may not have received her flowers during her career, but the South Carolina native was honored with...
Jun 53 min read


Plans are underway for a new facility for Spartanburg's Bethlehem Center
Anyone can tell you that Allison Suber takes her work seriously at the Bethlehem Center. She sees firsthand the need for a new facility...
Jun 42 min read


Spartanburg community reels in the wake of Sheriff Chuck Wright's resignation
Councilman Monier Abusaft had a lot to say about Sheriff Chuck Wright's credit card spending recently at a Spartanburg City Council...
Jun 44 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 21 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 22 min read


Anderson native Wales Toney wins ACM award
Anderson native Wales Toney wins Academy of Country Music award Wales Toney watched country music awards shows while growing up in...
Jun 24 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 311 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


Lawsuit prompts Harvard to relinguish black photos
Harvard University settles with Tamara Lanier, who filed a lawsuit six years ago for possessiohn of photos of her enslaved ancestors. The...
May 313 min read
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