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Jesse Jackson (1941–2026) was a towering civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate (1984, 1988), and international diplomat who reshaped American politics and social justice. Key achievements include founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, registering millions of voters, securing the release of international hostages, and championing anti-apartheid efforts Synopsis of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Originally founded by the Black Panthers in Chicago in 1969, and later re-

Psychologist  Jackie Andrade  and researchers like Jeffrey Wasmsmes have revealed that doodling and sketching improve memory, focus, and cognitive performance across all ages, from children to older adults. Studies show doodlers recall 29% more information, as sketching helps keep the brain alert and reduces stress.   instructor Ashley with her sketching student Thus, sketching can be fun.  And beneficial. Just ask Ashley, the class instructor’s professional name. She teaches

Why change my eating habits now? I’ve been eating junk food all my life, you say. Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a board-certified family doctor and leader in nutritional medicine, promises that, when eating right, most of us can prevent a heart attack or a stroke. Author Joel Fuhrman, MD and nutritionist Cardiovascular disease kills more individuals than all cancers combined, he said. For example, you can stop smoking at any point before you develop lung cancer and reduce your chances of

Snow twice in Greenville this winter. That has locals talking. Residents ask, What’s going on? Ice this far South is rare. Arctic blasts and ice are added to the dreary mix. That’s different, you heard neighbors talking. Are these conclusions subjective? What does the evidence say? Send your comments to sources@whatsupnews.online Increasingly, the impacts of human-caused climate change, combined with natural climate variations and complex atmospheric dynamics, said the Nation

The Greenville Police Department reported responding to 13 car accidents this week, two more than during the previous storm. The SC Highway Patrol (SCHP) advises motorists to slow down, increase the distance between vehicles, and brake early and gently to avoid accidents on ice patches. Avoid abrupt lane changes that could cause other motorists to veer onto ice patches in shady areas, on bridges, or on frozen overpasses. Drive only as necessary, and beware of bridges and over

A powerful Arctic blast hit Greenville on Saturday, bringing 4 to 8 inches of total snowfall, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts up to 40 mph created potential whiteout conditions in some areas. This could be the milestone event that people will discuss for years to come, said one man in Taylors. Another person said that many will display pictures of this event in family photo albums. Meantime, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor for S.C., severe to extre

A consortium of Greenville Arts Center presents a Fine Arts Center, events include the Governor’s School Visual Arts Exhibit at the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, and various other First Friday Gallery events. Key Arts Programs and Events (January 2026) Creative Arts Collective Mini-mester  (Jan 13–Feb 10):  A 5-week program for grades 7–12, covering visual arts, film, acting, writing, and dance. Fine Arts Center (FAC) Application  (Deadline Jan 15):  The p

The City of Greenville Public Works is opening its Emergency Operations Center at 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, with full crews on 12-hour shifts to manage expected sleet and freezing, according to a statement it posted. Weekend Operations:  Public Works crews will operate in 12-hour rotations, utilizing specialized equipment to handle both snow and ice conditions. Road Safety:  Hazardous travel is expected; residents are urged to stay off roads, particularly from Saturday