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Clemson to add women’s lacrosse and gymnastics teams

Clemson University announced on Thursday, June 17 it will introduce women’s lacrosse and women’s gymnastics as varsity programs in the next two years. According to director of Athletics Dan Radakovich,…

Burke Royster speaking in front of GCS headquarters

Greenville County Schools approves $1,000 jump in base pay for teachers

The new expenses for the district come to about $7.2 million.

Greenville City Council notes: Protecting Neighborhoods plan passes first reading; millions in COVID-19 funding allocated

Several council members expressed concern that some of Greenville's oldest and most vulnerable neighborhoods are threatened by the influx of multi-family and commercial development.

Police investigate ‘Wings of the City’ vandalism

Police are investigating and city workers are assessing the damage, according to city spokesperson Beth Brotherton.

Former UofSC President Pastides relishes the ‘interim’ part of his new role with the university

The University of South Carolina asked former president Harris Pastides to come back after Bob Caslen suddenly resigned.

Caesars Head State Park home to new migratory bird research tower

Caesars Head State Park is now the home of the new Motus Wildlife Tracking Tower that will collect real-time data on bird and wildlife movement.

‘Annie,’ ‘Robin Hood,’ among shows slated for South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s 2021-2022 season

The South Carolina Children’s Theatre has announced its 2021-2022 main stage season.

Prisma Health, LifeNet partnership will expand air ambulance coverage in South Carolina

Representatives from Air Methods explained that nurses, pilots and paramedics must have several years of experience to be hired.

Greenville County Council finance committee gives initial approval to $30K for Swamp Rabbit Trail tunnel

The proposal will go before the full council for a vote later this month.

City Council recap: Council budgets $250K for pedestrian safety study

Greenville City Council held a special work meeting on June 7 before a special called meeting.

Greenville County Schools and Prisma partner to offer summer school students, staff COVID-19 vaccine

A parent or guardian must be present for children ages 12-15 to receive the shot.

Greenville County Schools will let the public attend board meetings starting in August

Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees voted on Tuesday, May 25 to allow the public back into board meetings by August. This was after a lengthy discussion over what allowing…

Prisma to open Fountain Inn medical facility this fall

The medical practice will be completed in spring 2023.

Once Upon A Time exhibit at Upcountry Museum

Upcountry History Museum’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ exhibit opens June 5

Visitors of all ages can explore the fairytale worlds of six popular stories from around the world in six large-scale displays.

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UofSC Medical School Greenville celebrates the class of 2024

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville celebrated the class of 2024 on May 22 with a White Coat ceremony.

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