Beginning today, the South Carolina Department of Education will implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s order mandating facial coverings on school buses. Face coverings will be available on school buses. Drivers will offer a face covering to a student who boards a school bus without one. No student,Read More
According to an email addressed to parents by Anderson County School District Five superintendent, Thomas Wilson, any high school student who has been fully vaccinated or is getting fully vaccinated will receive a $100 incentive. The program aims to get more than half of eligible students vaccinated, and Wilson believesRead More
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
MECART Inc. will invest $2 million to establish operations in Greenville County, according to the Greenville Area Development Corporation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and enhancing Greenville County’s economic growth and development. The new facility, which will be located at 208 Old Fork Shoals Road in Greenville, is expected toRead 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
Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage Program has been approved by the South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSCSC). The program will enable the company to offer its customers more renewable energy options. Large clients can choose and negotiate all price terms directly with a renewable provider of their choice through theRead More