Greenville adds penny tax proposal to November ballot: City Council notes
If approved by voters, the proposed penny tax would take effect on May 1, 2027.
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Willard Street bridge near Greenville’s Unity Park reopens
The Willard Street bridge has been closed since March while crews replaced the existing 40-foot structure that was damaged by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
Travelers Rest holds penny tax public hearing, plans Aug. 10 vote
Travelers Rest City Council will have its final vote on whether to bring a penny tax proposal before voters in the November general election on Aug. 10.
Greenville’s Bowater Building to become SC’s first JW Marriott hotel
Auro Hotels aims to preserve the original architecture of the Bowater Building while incorporating JW Marriott’s European-inspired design aesthetic to create the new hotel.
Greenville County Schools names 2026-27 Teacher of the Year
She was recognized at the school district’s celebration breakfast held Aug. 6.
Groundbreaking held for Southernside West affordable housing in Greenville
The 54-unit senior apartment complex will specifically target households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income.
Greenville provides update on $1.7M road resurfacing project
The next phase of repavement work will be completed from Aug. 6-14.
Greenville County students design tiny, affordable homes for Soteria graduates
Five homes are planned for graduates of the organization’s one-year transitional program, each with a monthly rent of around $400 to $500.
Greenville public meeting offers details on penny tax proposal
Estimates show that a 1% local sales tax could generate $511.6 million for the city of Greenville over the next eight years.
Greenville Housing Authority, Greenville First Steps graduate first cohort of child care providers
Each graduate completed 10 weeks of free orientation and training to become child care providers.
Kits for Kids GVL collects back-to-school supplies for local foster families
Donations can be dropped off at one of Kits for Kids GVL’s 25 collection sites located across Greenville County until Aug. 4.
Bridged’s Disability Resource Expo to be held Aug. 23 in Greenville
The nonprofit organization plans to host a free resource event for people with disabilities.
Greenville to review 135-acre annexation application along Woodruff Road
Approximately 87.46 acres of real property and 47.6 acres of right-of-way are proposed to be annexed into the city limits.
Greenville issues proclamation recognizing summer meal programs
LiveWell Greenville, a local coalition-based organization, organized the visit to the summer meal site on Thursday to help build awareness of existing summer meal opportunities for families in Greenville County
Greenville Zoo contains escaped leopard
According to the city of Greenville, zoo staff have determined that she escaped her enclosure as a result of a "human error."