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From a Furman Grad: The fight to combat racism at Furman is far from over

By Justin King, Furman University Class of 2011 When I graduated from Furman, I let out a sigh of relief. Yes, the academic gantlet I ran for four years was…

From Furman University: Furman has a role to play in addressing racism

By Elizabeth Davis A few years ago, I wrote a piece about the national empathy deficit and the essential role that universities could play in closing this gap. College exposes…

Welcome home: Step inside a few of Greenville’s landmark homes

The Greenville Journal pulls back the curtains for a rare peek at the foundation these legacy landmarks have formed over the centuries, creating the streetscape we travel today.

Homeless shelters adjust during the pandemic

There were more than 3,500 people in Greenville experiencing homelessness in 2019, according to Greenville Homelessness Alliance’s Susan McClarty. Due to the pandemic and the economic upheaval it has caused,…

Greenville County water parks open with safety measures in place

Greenville County's water parks have reopened to the public with safety measures in place.

The Scoop with Amy Doyle: Cycling becomes a team sport for SC kids

Have you noticed it feels like 1979 in your neighborhood? More kids are on bikes, and a group of local parents wants kids and teenagers to continue to ride on…

Video: 18,000 pound bridge flown into Lake Conestee Nature Preserve

After a three-hour delay, the 18,500-pound prefabricated steel bridge was installed at Lake Conestee Nature Preserve just after noon on Tuesday, June 23.

Greenville Hispanic Alliance director among recipients of Global Response Fund

Liberty Fellowship announced five of its South Carolina fellows were awarded $35,000 from the McNulty Foundation’s Global Response Fund to support COVID-19 response efforts serving vulnerable communities. “I am incredibly…

Storage Zone Storage and Business Centers purchases $1,000 in gift certificates from Sacha’s Cafe

Storage Zone Self Storage and Business Centers in Greenville recently purchased $1,000 in gift certificates from Sacha’s Cafe, a locally owned Latin American restaurant. This purchase comes as part of a…

OnTrack Greenville awarded $2.5 million federal grant

The United Way of Greenville County’s OnTrack Greenville program will receive $2.5 million in $500,000 increments over the next five years from the U.S. Department of Education’s Full-Service Community Schools…

Kings of the Greenvile Zoo: Lions to stay as zoo makes upgrades to meet industry standards

The Greenville Zoo is renovating its lions' den, Primate Row and animal hospital as well as adding two additional zookeepers to meet new industry standards.

In memoriam: Thomas “Tuck” Franklin McAfee III

Thomas "Tuck" McAfee passed away Wednesday May 20, 2020, after complications of a sudden stroke. He was 85.

Spartanburg group to hold Juneteenth event on Saturday

Juneteenth 2020 occurs during a time of great discussion on race in the United States. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when the Union troops who arrived in Galveston, Texas,…

By the Numbers: Curious about Father’s Day? Hi, Curious, I’m Dad.

The nation’s first event to celebrate fathers occurred on July 5, 1908, when a West Virginia pastor gave a sermon in memory of 362 men who had died in a…

WSPA and PBS are changing frequencies

The Federal Communications Commission announced WSPA-TV, channel 7, and WNTV-TV, PBS channel 29, will be transitioning into new frequencies by July 3. Upstate residents who watch television with an antenna…

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