Megan Fitzgerald, Author at GREENVILLE JOURNAL

2024 rewind: Community, nonprofit and health

Here’s a look back on some community, nonprofit and health highlights from 2024.

Tinsley Maness, left, Amy Hibbs, Allison Huffstutler and Scottie Hughes are some of the parents advocating for a Special Education Advisory Council. They attended the Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 20.

Greenville County parents advocate for special education council

The board of trustees received a presentation on the district’s special education services during its Nov. 14 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Greenville Housing Fund outlines 2025 priorities during annual meeting

“We are having a really significant impact on affordable workforce housing, and we want to keep that momentum going,” said Bryan Brown, CEO of the GHF.

Greenlink opens $50M maintenance and operations facility

Construction of the facility began in 2023 and cost more than $50 million to complete.

7 Governor’s School students recognized in YoungArts National Arts Competition

The annual competition recognizes promising young artists in classical music, dance, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing.

Updating 8 Greenville road, bridge projects planned for 2025

A public meeting was held Dec. 11.

Behind the scenes: International Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

A buzz of energy could be felt backstage at the International Ballet’s dress rehearsal of ‘The Nutcracker’ on Dec. 12.

Student phone use prohibited in Greenville County high schools

School boards across the state were responsible for implementing a similar policy by January 2025.

Laurens Road tax district receives final approval: Greenville City Council notes

Here’s a recap of the Dec. 9 meeting of the Greenville City Council.

USC Upstate launches industrial engineering program

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering will receive hands-on experience with industry-grade equipment and processes in real-world settings.