Greenville Triumph announces formation of women’s team, new league
Triumph chairman Joe Erwin said the Greenville-based team will be one of among up to 30 others in the first season.
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Lake Conestee Nature Preserve, ReWa partner to expand education programs
There are a number of natural gems in the Upstate worth exploring, but perhaps none are as close to Greenville as Lake Conestee Nature Preserve (LCNP).
Pandemic slows — but does not stop — wheels of justice
“I guess the best way to describe it is it’s an interstate highway where one lane is blocked by a wreck,” said Richard Shirley, Anderson County Clerk of Court.
What to know about South Carolina’s open carry law
With the signing of the new “Open Carry with Training” Act into law by Gov. Henry McMaster May 17, South Carolinians who hold a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) will soon be able to openly carry handguns in the state.
New Greenville Junior League leaders discuss post-pandemic priorities
The Nearly New Shop at 118 Greenacre Road is JLG’s principal fundraising venture with an estimated $320,000 in gross sales last year.
‘I do it for the joy’ – South Carolina Hall of Fame basketball referee recalls four decades on the hardcourt
Al Banister was named to the South Carolina Basketball Officials Association Hall of Fame in 2020.
201-year-old Poinsett Bridge needs an engineering study, SCDNR says
The bridge was active for about 100 years following its construction but is now only open to foot traffic.
Greenville Police Department, REEM working to address racial disparities
“I’m a realist. I know that there are some segments of the community that don’t trust the police. You can’t brush that off.” - GPD Chief Howie Thompson.
National infrastructure debate prompts local leaders to assess priorities
“You need more than one way to (move people and products). The thin ribbon of I-85 is not going to be adequate.” - Butch Kirven, Greenville County Council
Priced out: Why Upstate cities are abandoning their recycling programs
“The problem in recycling now is it’s just hemorrhaging money.” - Clemson University clinical professor of economics Brad Hobbs
Furman’s Bridges to a Brighter Future program celebrates 25 years
“The real foundation of Bridges is creating family,” Director Carrie Silver said.