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Protesters arrested during Greenville abortion protest file lawsuit against city
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Protesters who were arrested during an incident at a pro-choice rally in Greenville in 2022 have filed a lawsuit against the city. In June 2022, six people were charged following an incident at a “Bans off our Bodies” rally that took place in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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...
How the Swamp Rabbit Trail Put a Small South Carolina Town on the Map
Travelers Rest, South Carolina got its name in the 1800s for exactly the reason you’d think—it served as a rest stop for livestock drovers who were traversing the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1888, the Greenville and Northern Railway train, nicknamed The Swamp Rabbit, started operating between Greenville and...
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...
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...
Pickens Co. School District recognized at 2024 Model Schools Conference
EASLEY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) announced it was recognized as an Innovative District at the 2024 Model Schools Conference. The annual conference celebrates excellence and innovation in education, spotlighting exemplary practices that serve to inspire and empower educators worldwide. The School District is...
Nearly-yearlong water advisory lifted at Little Bradley Falls following fuel spill
SALUDA, N.C. (WLOS) — A cleanup of a fuel spill that occurred on July 13, 2023, and reportedly contaminated waters in Cove Creek and Little Bradley Falls in Polk County, has been completed, according to Polk County Health and Human Services Agency and Polk County Emergency Management. The fuel...
A New York Flair for the Palmetto State
Kyle Keene was a college student when he found inspiration to ultimately launch two major, high-end residential projects in downtown Greenville. Keene is the founder of Keene Development Group, the company developing the much anticipated luxury townhomes – The McDaniel and Biltmore Walk. The designs for both The McDaniel...
BUILT ON COMMUNITY - Mauldin Cultural Center Expands Its Vision With 'Edgier' Theater Season
The evolving Mauldin Theatre Company will kick off its latest season with a Broadway classic and end with a cinematic classic … reimagined. “We learned from our previous season that the community is hungry for something meatier. We had been playing it safe: Disney, musical revues, those kinds of things,” says Christine Faust, Manager of the Mauldin Cultural Center.
ABC Carolinas Summer Convention Preview
Greenville Welcomes ABC Carolinas 2024 Summer Convention. The ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Convention will take place at The Hyatt Regency Greenville, in Greenville, SC, August 7-9, 2024. This year’s theme – Building the Next Generation: Inspiring and Training Future Construction Leaders – will be the focus of the three-day event. The presenting sponsor is Milwaukee Tool. Learn More.
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