Greenwood County is organizing an EMS employment fair in response to a nationwide EMT shortage. According to county officials, the job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 31 through September 1 at the Piedmont Technical College Continuing Education Building. Officials added that applications mustRead More
Due to South Carolina’s critically low blood supply as well as an increase in demand for donated blood from Upstate hospitals, The Blood Connection is in dire need of blood donations. On Sunday, Aug. 29, the Blood Connection is partnering with the Greenville Drive to host the “Lifesaver League” bloodRead More
The Spartanburg City Council announced at its Monday night council meeting that a Piggly Wiggly grocery store is coming to the south side. The store will be located at 550 S. Church St., on the former Save A Lot site, according to council members. A grocery store hasn’t been openRead More
Beginning November 17, 2021, the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) will offer a new nonstop flight to Nashville (BNA), serviced by Contour Airlines. Contour Airlines will be the only nonstop service from the Upstate to Music City, according to officials. Tickets are already on sale, starting at $99 and going upRead More
On the third Thursday of every month, many art galleries and museums stay open late from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for ArtWalk, a self-guided tour of Spartanburg’s downtown arts community. ArtWalk is a great way to meet new people in the local arts community. It is free, and visitorsRead More
On Sunday, August 22, the Saluda River Rambler in Piedmont will host its second Full Moon Paddle of the season. The full moon paddle experience costs $25 per person, and there are 14 boats to rent. Those renting kayaks will be equipped with life jackets, paddles, and glow sticks. PaddlersRead More
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce invites you to the inaugural Greer Arts & Eats Festival on October 1 and 2 in downtown Greer and Greer City Park. Presented by Pelham Medical Center, Greer Arts & Eats Festival is open to the public and is absolutely free. Local craftsmen’ artRead More
Prisma Health doctors stated on Thursday that the current number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital is roughly equal to the spike seen at this time last year. Current patients, according to doctors, have something in common. Almost every single one of them is unvaccinated. Doctors are urging people toRead More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued some recommendations on how to keep yourself, your family, and your home safe during hurricane season. When a Flood Warning or Watch is Issued Gather emergency supplies. Listen to your local radio or television station for updates. Have immunization recordsRead More
Downtown Programming, a popular street music series, has returned to the Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. The program, which began in August 2017, intends to increase pedestrian traffic, retail sales for local businesses, use of downtown parking garages, public awareness of the Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District, and the diversity of bothRead More