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Winners announced for World of Energy Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees is a free, public display of more than 20 decorated trees.

Greenville County Animal Care becomes a no-kill community as of 2020

The Facebook post stated that becoming a no-kill community is the best announcement they have ever made.

I Resolve – 2020 resolutions from community leaders

From eating less carbs to being more visionary with goals, local community leaders have big plans for 2020.

Fountain Inn’s new mayor brings a fresh perspective to the job

As Fountain Inn's youngest mayor, GP McLeer is channeling his youthful energy and approach into his new position.

First New Year twins born at Greenville Memorial Hospital

Congratulations to the parents of the first New Year twins at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

The Lives They Led: Ralph Anderson

“Life was generally difficult,” Valerie Anderson said of her father's youth. “He used to say that he didn’t know how difficult it was because it was difficult for everybody."

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program donates toys to 1,600 Upstate children in time for Christmas

“As we help give a merry Christmas to children in need, we are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas and the joy of giving to others.”

Sheriff’s deputies work in schools, communities to build bridges of cooperation, understanding

The program “allows kids to interact with us as a person instead of an officer by interacting with them in a classroom setting,” Master Deputy Adrian Allen explained.

Connectivity a key issue for Swamp Rabbit Trail extension

The final plan will go before City Council in late spring or early summer

Community holds Juanita Butler mural dedication

The ceremony was held on Saturday, with city representatives and community members

By the numbers: Holiday light displays

Here are several homes and lights shows around the Upstate to experience a bit of holiday magic and how much those lights cost the homeowners or light shows.

Guest column: We all need safe places to walk and ride a bike

With more than 5 million users to date, the popular Swamp Rabbit Trail is a prime example of safe multimodal infrastructure, and the continued expansion of the SRT network will be a great thing for our community.

Opossum SOS is dedicated to caring for one species of local wildlife

Peggy Ambler, a volunteer with Opossum SOS, is working with the nonprofit to educate the Upstate about the common misconceptions surrounding opossums.