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Closure of Church Street Bridge Underway
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
May 151 min read


Converse Alumna Angela Brobson Receives Fulbright Award
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
May 142 min read


The Church St. Bridge enters its final construction phase
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.
May 131 min read


Tiffany White is promoted to Contact Center Manager
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
May 61 min read


GVL Police starts Citizens' Academy on May 1
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
Apr 301 min read


Built Greenville into a baseball powerhouse
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
Apr 162 min read


Greenville District schools have beefed up its security system
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
Apr 131 min read


SCDPH: no new measles cases since Friday, out total remains 997
Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reports that cases of measles have been occurring since March 17, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 997. There are currently no people in quarantine or isolation. If no new cases are reported, the last day of the outbreak will be April 26. Moving forward, unless there is a new case, DPH’s reporting rhythm for the duration of the outbreak will be the following: wee
Apr 82 min read
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