Gov. Henry McMaster announced the Safe Access to Flexible Education grant program or SAFE. The program aims to help families suffering from the economic impacts of COVID-19 meet their educational needs. The governor allocates a total amount of $32 million for the program that comes from the allotment of theRead More
Joining the list of canceled events this year is the Fall for Greenville. Organizers of the event made an announcement this week that due to health risks brought by COVID-19 they have decided to cancel the event this year. “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of AmericaRead More
Governor Henry McMaster announced on Friday his executive order, which he called “the last call”. The executive order prohibits the sale of alcohol at restaurants and bars after 11 pm. It went into effect Saturday night at 11 pm. The order was created to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19Read More
On Thursday Starbucks made an announcement that it would start requiring customers to wear masks at its locations in all of its company-owned American stores across the United States. The mandate will take effect on July 15, according to a statement from Starbucks. “In our continued effort in prioritizing theRead More
Travelers Rest residents of all races and backgrounds are invited to join the upcoming “Unity in The Community” event on Saturday, July 11 beginning at noon. The nearly 2-mile walk will start from Trailblazer Park to Mountainview Memorial Park. According to the organizer Patsy Hunt they want to highlight TravelersRead More
Prisma Health is offering 2 new COVID-19 community testing events next week in the upstate. Prisma officials said that these testings are free and will start at 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Below are the dates and times. July 7 (Tuesday) – Seneca Middle School, 810 W. South Fourth St.,Read More
Blood donation is essential to saving lives, it’s a precious gift that anyone can give to another person, “The gift of life”. The demand for blood never stops and local blood donations are important during this critical time of the summer where there is a lower donor turnout. Rock NRead More
The Greenville City Fire Department is encouraging residents to safely celebrate July 4th holiday weekend. Instead of using fireworks, fire officials are encouraging residents to find an alternative way to get into the patriotic spirit. “With many professional fireworks shows being canceled this year, it is more important than everRead More
The Greenville Literacy Association has recently announced that 2020 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale is going ONLINE! This is in response to the ongoing health threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although books are not available until August 1 at 6 a.m., book lovers may now start toRead More
Inky’s Authentic Philadelphia Cheesesteaks and Hoagies owned by Stacey Desrosiers and her husband David Desrosiers made an announcement via Facebook on Sunday that a new project called The Silos is on the way. A new major development in Easley that will bring more jobs, food, and entertainment in the area. Read More