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Health officials caution individuals of COVID-19 threat during July 4th weekend

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday, July 2 that 1,629 new confirmed cases and 3 new probable cases of COVID-19 had been reported. The continued…

The show must be paused: Musicians grapple with playing live as COVID-19 numbers rise

When I was setting up an interview for this piece with Heidi Chapman, lead singer for the Upstate band Randomonium, she asked if we could do it around noon, because…

“Summer will not be the same” as Greenville Drive cancels season

Greenville Drive confirmed its 2020 season is officially canceled as Minor League Baseball canceled the season for all teams nationwide.

Students, parents, administrators and teachers show their excitement for the first day of school in Greenville County public schools.

More than half of Greenville parents unsure about sending kids back to school

The survey by Greenville County Schools found 55% of parents said that they were either unsure or would definitely not send their students back to school in the fall.

The Community Foundation of Greenville gives $100,000 to minority-led nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Greenville's board of directors has approved grants totaling $100,000 for minority-led nonprofit organizations in Greenville.

Downtown Greenville’s Artisphere festival is canceled

Downtown Greenville's annual Artisphere festival has been canceled due to health and safety concerns. Festival organizers said plans for a virtual experience are now underway.

Greenville County Schools suspends summer athletics and academic recovery camps

Greenville County Schools announced that due to the spike in positive COVID-19 cases it's suspending practices by athletic teams and postponing academic recovery camps.

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 Schools expands virtual program

“GCS is committed to providing school choice options that meet the needs of our students and families,” said Burke Royster, superintendent of Greenville County Schools.

Masks are now mandated at Greenville grocery stores, pharmacies

Face masks will now be required for anyone who ventures inside a grocery store or pharmacy in Greenville city limits under an emergency ordinance that goes into effect at 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…

COVID-19 drastically affecting Greenville’s Hispanic communities

While the novel coronavirus continues to spread over county and state lines, early research has shown the coronarvirus is affecting racial and ethnic minority groups disproportionately across the U.S. Earlier…

More than 582,000 South Carolinians have filed for unemployment benefits

More than 582,000 South Carolinians have applied for unemployment benefits in a span of three months, according to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce.

Giving Matters: Foothills Family Resources supports, educates and empowers residents of northern Greenville County

Foothills Family Resources is a gateway to crisis services like assistance with food, shelter and utilities.

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