What is the Christian Science Reading Room downtown?
Christian Science Reading Rooms date back to the founding of the Christian Science church by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879.
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AC Hotel to showcase 100 pieces of local artwork
The robust collection will include works by emerging and established artists in a range of mediums and styles, and nearly every piece in the collection is commissioned especially for the hotel.
Greenville launches tree-planting campaign
The goal to plant 1,000 trees in city parks and public right-of-ways coincides with the passing of the city’s new tree ordinance, which essentially requires developers to replace every tree they cut down.
Tommy’s Country Ham House to close after 36 years
Owner Tommy Stevenson announced in a news release on Feb. 1 that he will retire and close the restaurant. The exact date is unclear.
Tim Todd and Discover Upcountry welcome visitors to special places in the Upstate
Founded in 1978, Discover Upcountry was the third or fourth organization in the state to be formed to promote tourism in multiple counties, according to Tim Todd.
‘Shaping Identity’ exhibition to open at GCCA
A new exhibition showcasing three artists will open Friday, Feb. 5 at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts. Called “Shaping Identity,” the exhibit will feature the work of Eli Warren,…
Poe Mill redevelopment gets rezoning approval
The mill ceased operations in 1977.
Greenville City Council notes: Bobby Pearse Community Center to be renovated, Field Street redevelopment gets initial OK
City Council members gave final approval to renovate the center at its Jan. 25 meeting.
Southern Shelves: The best indie bookstores in the South
A rundown of the nine best bookstores in the South
‘Last man standing’: Mauldin video store closing due to pandemic
The store’s parent company, Highland Ventures Ltd., announced on Jan. 5 that it will close all Family Video locations.
Meteorologist Dale Gilbert to retire after nearly 25 years at WYFF-TV
Gilbert began his career at WYFF (then WFBC-TV) doing fill-in weather in the early 1970s before joining the station full-time as a morning and noon meteorologist in 1996.
Planning Commission approves GVL2040 comprehensive plan
The GVL2040 comprehensive plan will go before the City Council in February. A public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 25.
Greenlink evaluating bids for new operations and maintenance facility
The city of Greenville and Greenlink have solicited proposals for construction of the project and are evaluating bids from three firms.
Spartanburg arts community mourns the loss of Roderice Cardell
A lifelong Spartanburg resident, Cardell died on Jan. 2 at the age of 33.
Tree ordinance, Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension Master Plan adopted
On Jan. 11, City Council members approved first reading of a new tree ordinance and the Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension Master Plan.