The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Tuesday that the federal government has allocated more than $2 billion to help families of those who died of COVID-19 cover funeral costs. The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program covers up to $9,000 in funeral costs per person. According to FEMA, families have receivedRead More
Go out and take a ride on a Greenlink bus for free on St. Patrick’s Day! In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Greenville Connects is sponsoring a fare-free day on Thursday, March 17. Greenville Connects Executive Director Erin Predmore says, “Our community has a treasure in Greenlink, and we inviteRead More
The Greenville County School District received its first electric school bus on Friday, just as gas prices reached new highs, thanks to a donation from the Ava Lane Meyer Foundation. The foundation that was created by Meyer, who established the Kids Ride Clean initiative as a way to advance cleanRead More
The metal fabrication and machine shop Lollis Metals Fabrication, Inc. (Lollis Metals) recently announced plans to expand its operations in Anderson County. The $2.8 million investment in the Anderson expansion is expected to generate 10 new jobs in the county. Since 1979, the family-owned business has provided custom metal componentsRead More
Hamilton fans, watch out and get yourselves ready for your chance to see Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Schuyler sisters as they return to Greenville from June 7 through the 19th at the Peace Center. ‘Hamilton’ is a musical that tells the life of American founding father Alexander HamiltonRead More
Anderson University honors our frontline and essential workers’ tireless efforts, remarkable sacrifices, and dedication in helping to bring back some sense of normalcy to our lives in difficult times. The university has created the Essential Workers Grant to recognize frontline workers’ dedication and contribution over the years. “Our frontline workersRead More
The spring season will kick off with a spectacular performance of Arabian Nights by Carolina Ballet Theatre, Greenville’s premier professional resident dance company. As part of the Carolina Ballet Theatre’s 50th season anniversary, the company will continue the spring season with a magnificent production of Arabian Nights at The PeaceRead More
Rick Erwin Dining Group’s Lowcountry-inspired restaurant celebrated its grand reopening on Wednesday night after being closed for nearly two years. With its new look, Saltwater Kitchen, located in Haywood Mall, boasts a more laid-back atmosphere and a new menu. New specialties include Maple Cedar Plank Salmon, Shrimp & Grits, oystersRead More
The Tryon Concert Association announces that the Spartanburg Philharmonic Percussion Ensemble will perform for this year’s TGIF Concert. The Spartanburg Philharmonic’s Percussion Ensemble is made up of friends who have been friends for many years. Patrick Lowery, Kevin Maloney, Kevin Mavis, Adena McDaniel, Matthew McDaniel, and Veronica Weygandt are amongRead More
If you are looking to buy prime cuts of meat, such as chicken, pork, sausage, or fresh seafood, Begley’s Butcher Block is the shop to be in. The shop is a veteran-owned family business run by a husband and wife team with knowledgeable, friendly staff, and is conveniently located atRead More