The provision of free school breakfast and lunch programs has emerged as a vital initiative to support students’ educational journey in the Upstate, SC. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, these meal programs have become a game-changer, ensuring that students receive the nourishment theyRead More
As the summer days wind down, it’s time to gear up for the new school year. To make the back-to-school transition easier for families, various organizations and churches in our area are hosting exciting events and supply giveaways. Let’s take a look at some of these events and their details:Read More
GCS is working to build a top-notch Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Center to support students with a passion for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The $12.7 million facility is scheduled to open in August 2023 and will include labs and classrooms that will allow STEM (science,Read More
This one is for the job seekers out there! Greenville County Schools is going to hold an in-person hiring event to fill positions as bus drivers, bus aides, custodians, and food service operators. The hiring event will take place on Tuesday, August 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. atRead More
It’s National Breastfeeding Month, and in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is highlighting breastfeeding’s benefits and urging expectant mothers to give it some thought. According to Dr. Brannon Traxler, director of public health at DHEC, “There are so many positivesRead More
The Upstate non-profit group, Carolina Family Services, is holding its 6th Annual Back to School Giveaway as the new academic year approaches. To help local children in need, more than 500 backpacks filled with goodies and school supplies will be distributed for free. Every backpack will have a composition notebook,Read More
The new Unity Park in Greenville is now open to the public and has proven to be an ideal location for Upstate families looking to enjoy a day filled with adventure. Families can go on a picnic in the gorgeous 60-acre park, and kids will surely love the wide-open spaces,Read More
Beginning this summer and running through August 5, Paris Mountain State Park offers Creek Ranger family hikes on Friday mornings. This summer, spend Friday mornings making wonderful family memories. Wade into Mountain Creek from 10 am to 12 pm while on a nature walk led by a ranger or staffRead More
Travelers Rest warmly invites your kids to participate in one of the most favorite summer events, the Kid’s Bike Parade. The event will take place in Trailblazer Park, located at 235 Trailblazer Drive Travelers Rest, SC, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Kids are askedRead More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to be administered to children on Saturday. Everyone aged 6 months and above should get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the CDC. Following the CDC’s approval, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental ControlRead More