This summer, Paris Mountain State Parks offers family hikes on Fridays. An outdoor summer family event where families may get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors while making summer memories. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., hikers can join a ranger on a nature walk and wade into Mountain Creek,Read More
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, announced plans to open a facility in Spartanburg County on Tuesday, bringing over 1,000 new employment to the county. Oshkosh Defense is a tactical vehicle manufacturer specializing in heavy, medium, light, and highly protected vehicles and technology. “We’ll have technical jobs like engineeringRead More
Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) reminds citizens to be cautious while celebrating the 4th of July holiday. Fire authorities highly oppose the use of fireworks by individuals, according to Fire Marshal Tristan Johnson, and encourage citizens to find other alternatives to celebrate the 4th of July. “If residents choose toRead More
“Reflections on a Southern Summer,” a presentation highlighting summer customs and events in the South over the years, is on exhibition at the Johnson Collection Gallery in downtown Spartanburg. The exhibit will showcase images from various different states in the South and will feature the works by Ernie Barnes, GeorgeRead More
The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale is back for its 20th year! This year’s book sale will be on August 7 to 8 at McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, with a preview party on August 6. “We are thrilled to welcome the community back to McAlisterRead More
Because men, too, deserved to be pampered, a men-only nail salon called ‘The Man Cave’ has opened in Spartanburg. “I came up with the idea after doing my fiancé’s feet. He enjoyed getting pedicures and massages and he suggested that I go to nail school. I enrolled and realized thatRead More
Concert for a Cause IV will take the audience on a nostalgic journey through some of the greatest rock songs of all time. On Saturday, June 19, Concert for a Cause IV will feature the classic rock ‘n roll band Concealed Damage. The free concert will take place from 7:00 p.m. toRead More
The Greenville Zoo has a new 12-foot alligator that has yet to be named, and you get the opportunity to name it. You can name the alligator by dropping your suggestion in the drop box inside the alligator exhibit at any time between June 11 and June 20. The topRead More
A new public kayaking and tubing loop on the Saluda River at Dolly Cooper Park has opened just in time for the summer season for the people of Anderson County. Thanks to a collaboration between Anderson County and Duke Energy. A $50,000 donation from Duke Energy and continuous efforts byRead More
Greenville city officials announced on Thursday that Fall for Greenville, one of the Upstate’s largest festivals, will return in October. In a Twitter post this morning, Greenville Events and Cultural Affairs announced that Fall for Greenville will return to Main Street in downtown Greenville from October 8 to October 10,Read More