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Big name makes an appearance at an Upstate festival
A big name in the music industry served as the key performance at one Upstate 4th of July Festival. The Simpsonville Freedom Fest was held early this year, taking place on Sunday June 30th, as July 4th falls on a Thursday this year.
What is open and closed on 4th of July in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson? What to know
This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Thursday, and many people will have the day off because it is a federal holiday. Those who are off will likely celebrate with cookouts, fireworks shows, and other festivities. Will you be able to shop, buy groceries? Is Walmart open?. Most...
Greenville County receives $20M grant for Swamp Rabbit Trail bridges, expansion
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville County is receiving a $20 million federal grant for plans to connect underserved areas of the community to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. In 2023, county council approved plans for pedestrian bridges over several major multilane roads along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, like West Blue Ridge Drive and Sulpher Springs Road.
Greenville has a blaring noise problem it needs to address
Greenville has a growing problem with severe noise that is harming our health, finances, and quality of life. As a senior planner for a city similar to Greenville, I prepared noise regulations for that city. I have visited and lived in hundreds of cities. No city I know of has...
Greenville, SC, psychiatrist and veteran sends reminder that fireworks can impact people with PTSD
GREENVILLE, S.C. — As you prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a psychiatrist with Prisma Health in Greenville, SC, wants to remind you to remember your neighbors. Dr. Benjamin Griffeth, who is also a Navy veteran, said the loud noises that fireworks make can have a negative effect on veterans and people with PTSD.
Time to nominate 2024's TALK Greenville 25 Most Beautiful People!
It's time for the 2024 25 Most Beautiful People in the Upstate, presented by TALK Greenville. We're looking for 25 people who have made our community more beautiful simply by the way they choose to lead their lives. They should have a passion for giving to other people in their...
Pelzer Planning Commission to address land use request
The Pelzer Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 3 regarding an application for land use for a portion of the Lower Mill Property (TMS #244-10-02-051). Thomas Watson and Celina Weems are requesting use of the shell warehouse structure on the property for an open-air...
18 court pickleball complex to open in Greer
GREER, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A new pickleball complex is opening in Greer. Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism said the complex at East Riverside Park, located at at 1155 South Suber Road, will have 18 dedicated pickleball courts. Other amenities include athletic fields, sand volleyball, a community garden, a...
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