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Plant-based dining in the Upstate is not a gimmick or a catchphrase. It’s real. Just step into Topsoil Restaurant on 13 S. Main Street in Travelers Rest and see for yourself. Chef Adam Cooke walks the walk by daily harvesting fresh produce from his 64-acre farm and from other local growers. Today we stopped in for brunch to have cornmeal pancakes with carrot toppings, scrambled eggs, thick-sliced bacon, and coffee. Time stands still when you’re relishing healthy cuisine that

eniors eat sweets whenever they want. There are no rules for them. Of the 5,000 members at Senior Action in Greenville across 8 locations, members can enter their favorite location and have a good chance of finding hot coffee and cake at just about any time of day. Today’s treat was furnished by Carol, who also served out free slices with a smile. There are dozens of programs, including free meals for eligible members. But there is always a warm response to an unexpected sl

The closure of the Church Street Bridge is part of the final phase of the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) construction, which began in May. Closing that portion of East McBee is necessary while several bridge repairs are made. The full closure of the Church Street Bridge to vehicle and pedestrian traffic is expected to last six weeks, with the bridge permanently reopening in mid-June. “From a traffic management standpoint, this is going to be the most im

Angela Brobson, a 2023 Converse University alumna, has received a Fulbright U. S. Student Program award for 2026-2027. Brobson will serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Germany. Brobson, who is from Spartanburg, earned a Bachelor of Arts in German Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, along with a minor in Data Science at Converse University. She took on every challenge during her time at Converse, accumulating a long resume, including participating

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.

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

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

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