Greenville County committee scraps impact fees as answer to road woes
The committee quickly reached the consensus that a county impact fee was unlikely to be a useful funding source for road maintenance needs.
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Civil rights icon, Greenville native Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate grew up in the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood and was a 1959 graduate of Sterling High School.
Furman University celebrates 200 years of Paladin history
During the convocation, a number of speakers highlighted different aspects of Furman’s two centuries of shaping young minds.
Greer votes to close Moore Street for railroad crossing safety: City Council notes
The street closure is related to safety concerns about the railroad crossing where Moore Street meets South Line Street.
Feb. 10 Upstate SC measles update: Outbreak total climbs toward 1K with 13 new cases
One of the new cases was confirmed in Lancaster County, and DPH is still investigating the source of that infection.
Passion for excellence drives Charles Brewer’s rise at Poinsett Club
Brewer credits much of his success to mentors throughout his life who saw his potential and pushed him to reach beyond the familiar and try his hand at new challenges.
Downtown arena renovation funding moves forward: Greenville County Council notes
If approved, the general obligation bonds and hospitality tax revenue bonds would help fund a proposed $282 million upgrade to the arena.
Feb. 3 Upstate SC measles update: 29 new cases, with 354 in quarantine
The latest cases bring the total case count to 876 with DPH reporting 354 people in quarantine and 22 in isolation.
New $32M Greater Greenville Sanitation HQ under construction
The more than 150-acre campus will house administrative offices and facilities for fueling, maintenance and solid waste transfer.
Greer chooses public art for 150th anniversary: City Council notes
The selected image was designed by Greenville artist Adam Schrimmer and is based on a historic photo of Trade Street overlaid with the Greer150 logo.
Old Grove Road heavy truck traffic draws Greenville County resolution: County Council notes
The measure was proposed by councilman Ennis Fant (District 25) during the requests and motions portion of the meeting.
SC technical colleges generate $6.4B annual impact, study shows
According to the study, more than 80% of technical college students work in South Carolina one year after graduation.
First Greenville County Schools measles case confirmed in Greer
Students and staff were notified about the case Jan. 14 by letter from the state Department of Public Health.
Free health care clinic coming to Greenville Feb. 14-15
Among the services being offered are general medical exams, women's health exams, eye exams and dental services.
Greer awards $475K contract for Century Park drainage, road work: City Council notes
Funding for the project will come out of the city’s hospitality and general funds.