Greenville recognized as one the best U.S. destinations to bring your dog
Greenville was recently named one of the best locations to bring your dogs while traveling.
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Wall Street Journal touts Greenville as a ‘breakout city’ in post-pandemic economy
The article examined so-called "breakout cities" that are drawing workers and new businesses away from major metropolitan areas.
Urban camping comes to Falls Park
If you love camping and you love Falls Park, this unique fundraiser may be the perfect event for you. Camp the Falls, an urban camping experience in Falls Park, will…
Outdoor fun! What to do around Greenville this month
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to finally get out of the house and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. From the zoo…
Greenville Mayor Knox White receives tourism award
Greenville Mayor Knox White receives tourism award.
A long and winding journey: The path to Greenville’s Cancer Survivors Park mirrors journey of cancer survivors
The creation of Cancer Survivors Park, Greenville’s newest and perhaps most unique park, in many ways mirrors the journey on which those it is meant to serve find themselves.
Greenville’s newest park, once a place of division, will be a place of unity
The city's new multimillion-dollar park west of downtown will be called Unity Park.
City Council approves City Park land purchase
Greenville City Council on Monday gave initial approval to spending $3.5 million in tourism-related tax revenue to buy warehouses and wetlands for City Park.
City asks what the future holds for downtown Greenville
Over the past four decades, downtown Greenville has become a prime example of effective urban planning. But what will downtown be like in the future? The answer will be found in a new downtown strategic plan that is expected to get underway in April.
Greenville advances in Strong Towns competition
Greenville has advanced to the round of eight in the “Strongest Town Contest,” a NCAA bracket-style online competition to find the most successful, resilient communities.
Governor’s School, city taking steps to protect iconic “roots tree” during construction
It’s probably the most famous tree in Greenville, or at least the most photographed, that American beech at the edge of Falls Park with its exposed roots. And the South…
City Council approves agreement with Carolina Foothills Garden Club for Reedy River land purchase donation
When a developer proposed building an office building on property on the banks of the Reedy River at the edge of Falls Park, the Carolina Foothills Garden Club pledged to help the city purchase the land. On Monday, that pledge became official as the Greenville City Council approved an agreement with the Garden Club, Upstate Forever and the Community Foundation of Greenville.
How the Reedy’s water quality is hindering recreation outside the city
While the Reedy River has become a hub for recreation in downtown Greenville, some residents believe it needs more access points outside the city.
Update: Council gives initial approval to partial funding for new Falls Park entryway near Grand Bohemian
Falls Park could be getting a new entryway thanks to the Grand Bohemian and the City of Greenville.
Gallery: Liberty Bridge Jump Off
The Liberty Bridge Jump Off featured eight female pole vaulters and eight male long jumpers, including Greenville native and Olympic silver medalist Sandi Morris.