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Greenville County Council moves penny sales tax to next step but not without controversy
A penny sales tax is a step closer to being on the November ballot after a Greenville County Council vote on Tuesday. In a second reading, the council voted 8-4 to advance the referendum, which still needs one more reading before voters can decide whether to add a 1% sales tax to retail purchases in the county. The next vote is expected in August.
Greenville Co. Council votes on sales tax referendum to repair roads, residents speak out
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Greenville County Council approved the second reading of an ordinance to add a one percent sales tax to the November ballot. If adopted, the tax is expected to generate about $1 billion over eight years. The funding would be used to repair 1,445 roads and bridges. The ordinance was approved […]
Multi-million dollar funding plan to renovate 'The Well' in Greenville, South Carolina advances; Public input planned
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A funding plan to help renovate the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, is advancing in County Council. County lawmakers passed the first reading for the $150 million plan Tuesday night. Funding for the improvements could require some taxpayer dollars that must be approved...
2-year-old dies in Upstate after gunshot wound to head, coroner says
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — A 2-year-old died at a Greenville County, South Carolina, hospital after a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office said the shooting happened at Ballantyne Commons in Simpsonville. Greenville County Coroner Shelton England said the child's mother...
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