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
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
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi is returning in July, bringing back one of the city’s trademark concert series. From July 9 to September 24, listen to and dance to the best musical entertainment in NOMA Square from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. This is a fantastic way toRead More
The “Red, White, and Blue” festival, one of Greenville’s most popular summer festivals, will not be held this year. Traditionally, the city’s 4th of July fireworks are launched from County Square. According to the press release, city officials stated that this is no longer possible this year due to constructionRead More
Spartanburg School District 6 will begin a summer partnership with the USDA to distribute free breakfast and lunch to any and all children during the summer break beginning next week. “District Six, we always want to put our students first. That’s first and foremost in what we do,” Ron Jones,Read More