Swamp Rabbit success, Spartanburg development drive grand Upstate trail vision
Not so long ago, bike and pedestrian trails were regarded as nice to have but not a community necessity.
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Jay King
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Spartanburg’s Meeting Street Scholarship Fund gets $40M philanthropic boost
The move is part of Meeting Street Scholarship Fund’s Mission 46 initiative which seeks to make scholarships available in all 46 South Carolina counties.
Greer OKs annexation, zoning for Abner Creek Road development: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s Nov. 12 meeting.
Naturaland Trust leads conservation of 1,100 acres between Table Rock, Caesars Head
Naturaland Trust leaders were joined by conservation and state funding partners to announce the Saluda Bluffs acquisition Nov. 13.
Greenville Water showcases streambank restoration project near watershed
Helene and its aftermath have delayed the project’s final phase of planting native species of trees, shrubs and other plants that naturally capture sediment and other runoff.
Tax breaks for $300M-plus in economic development projects considered: Greenville County Council notes
Council approved several resolutions involving inducement agreements for a number of economic development projects around the county.
Greenville County’s new development guide: 641 pages, modernized, built for growth
The proverbial single-family house in the suburbs with a big yard and white picket fence is no longer the goal for every family.
Greenville Triumph to build 10K-seat stadium at BridgeWay Station
The new facility is expected to be complete by 2026 to coincide with, and take advantage of, the FIFA World Cup coming to North America that summer.
Academy Street lane closures planned for Reedy River bridge maintenance
Motorists are advised to seek alternate route using the SCDOT 511 app or by visiting 511sc.org.
Early voting turnout heavy in Greenville, statewide
Statewide, 125,900 voters cast ballots on the first day of early voting, breaking the single-day record for early voting of 70,100 set in 2022.
Greer approves funding for police/fire facility site work: City Council notes
The work will involve grading and demolition of existing buildings on the 4.7-acre parcel at 1985 Hood Road where the facility will be built.
Helene caused $50M damage to SC’s roads. Some will take a year to fix.
Of 900 roads and bridges closed due to damage in the wake of Hurricane Helene, 859 have been reopened, according to state Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell.
Greenville County capital projects sales tax referendum: What to know before you vote
The question will appear as a referendum on November’s General Election ballot and present voters with a “yes” or “no” choice on whether to impose the tax.
Greenville County sets fire district millage, updates Helene recovery: County Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s Oct. 15 meeting.
Coping with Helene’s aftermath, neighbors help neighbors in rural Upstate
From Greenville to Glassy Mountain, from Spartanburg to Seneca and every community in between people have turned to one another to lend helping hands and share information.