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A new clinic goes beyond traditional physical therapy, creating a welcoming environment focused on wellness and community. Mobility Matters hosted a grand opening of its new Greenville Clinic & Community Wellness Space at 502 Rutherford Street. Founder Dr. Quinn Winters chose that name for her clinic because people don’t have to ignore their lack of full mobility, as if movement doesn’t matter. The clinic welcomes friends, family, clients, and community supporters for a look

CommunityWorks held its second annual small business award program in May. This nonprofit organization provides financial and educational support to help women and minorities start and grow businesses. Full Page Development received the Emerging Small Business Award, and ReFlight LLC garnered the Community Champion Award. LaRue Fine Chocolate won the Business Excellence Award. Twelve businesses were nominated. Sponsors were Pinnacle Financial Partners, Fifth Third Bank, and

David Beasley, distinguished leader, humanitarian, and former Governor of South Carolina (1995-1999), will serve as the Undergraduate Commencement speaker at Converse University on Saturday, May 23, 2026. “We are honored to have Former Governor Beasley as our Commencement speaker,” said Converse President Dr. Boone J. Hopkins. “His leadership and his passion for humanitarian work will inspire our graduates.” Beasley recently served as the Executive Director of the United Nati

Greenville’s South Church Street Bridge has entered its final construction phase and is expected to be completed by June 12, say city engineers. Although residents know their route, engineers timed alternative downtown routes and strongly recommend using GPS to avoid congestion caused by accidents and other untimely delays.

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

People from across the country will converge on Greenville this weekend for Artisphere, downtown’s annual art event. The event runs from May 8 through 10 with hundreds of artworks on display. Artisphere Board Chair Michelle Seaver said visitors will encounter a vibrant mix of art, performance, and interactive experiences across the festival, creating opportunities to engage with creativity in all its forms. Artistic expressions span metalwork, fiber, woodwork, ceramics, draw

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

Seneca native Tiffany White was promoted in April to Contact Center Manager at Greenville Federal Credit Union. Whites was previously the manager of the Pelham Road office. White good work at her previous post has propelled her to the new challenge of managing a Contact Center. What does that entail? The center staff are the first responders to all incoming calls, routing calls and messages and handling complex phone system features. White says she loves a good challenge. Her

Dr. Thaddeus John Bell is a World-Class Runner in Master's track and field and was a world champion in 1987, 1989, 1996, and 2001 in the sprint events. In 1999, Dr. Bell was selected 1 of the Best Athletes of the Century for the State of South Carolina by the News and Courier in the area of Track & Field. He was the only Master’s athlete to be selected. He participated in Project Gold 2000 for the U.S.A. Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs. A doctor who is an athlete or an

Data confirms that over 90% of cases in the SC measles outbreak were in unvaccinated school-aged children, Dr. Bell said. That is why experts from MUSC Children’s Health urge the public to get vaccinated. Dr. Bell, the state’s epidemiologist, emphasized that declining vaccination rates destroyed herd immunity. Bell said vaccines are one of the most effective tools we have for protecting our communities. The doctor is clear as a bell about health parity while evenhandedly prom

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

Greenville, SC — The Greenville Police Department will begin accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens Academy on May 1st, an interactive program that gives community members an inside look at the department’s operations and daily responsibilities. The Citizens Academy will run from August 11 through October 6, with sessions held every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants will gain valuable insight into various aspects of law enforcement through hands-on experi

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

April 16, 2026 11 Arrested in Child Sex Exploitation Operation GREENVILLE, S.C. The Greenville Police Department, in partnership with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Human Trafficking Unit, conducted a two-day child sex exploitation operation on April 9 and April 10. As part of the operation, investigators established an online presence across multiple internet platforms to identify and apprehend individuals attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors

Guest writer Jay Jackson Retired MLB pitcher after 17 years in the pros. Greenville native The way to generate more interest in baseball in Greenville, SC, is through visibility, access, and consistent community investment. Greenville already produces great baseball talent, so the foundation is solidly established. The next step is creating more opportunities for young players and families to see that baseball has a real future in this area. That can be achieved through more

According to the Greenville District School (GCS) website, its security system has had a major upgrade. It now deploys Raptor alert badges and Evolv weapons detection system. The districtwide upgrades cost $1.1 million and focus on faster, proactive safety measures, said the site. The new integrated system with layered security elements replaces a traditional metal detector. The element of unpredictability is a strong deterrent for shooters, said Dr. Burke Royster, Superinten

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

Many say that vaping is harmless. No wonder, therefore, that the same people see no harm in secondhand or thirdhand vaping. How could vaping damage cancer patients, asthmatics, COPD patients, and others? The American Cancer Society says that vaping does damage to vapers, third parties at the scene, and vapers who come into contact with them hours after vaping. How is that possible? The particles from vaping attach to the vaper’s hair, skin, clothing, and furniture. Later, as