Jay King, Author at GREENVILLE JOURNAL

Greenville County may get new state park after Naturaland Trust conservation effort

An effort to protect a 365-acre piece of property in northern Greenville County from development may yield a new state park if all the pieces fall into place.

Greer OKs impact fees, Abner Creek Road annexation measures: City Council notes

Here’s a recap of the Greer City Council Oct. 8 meeting.

Piedmont Area Plan provides roadmap for unique community’s growth

The 342-page plan was inspired by months of public input from community members earlier this year and reflects the priorities that input revealed.

Storm recovery updates dominate agenda: Greenville County Council Notes

Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s Oct. 1 meeting.

Greer, Fountain Inn consider development impact fees to cope with growth

One of the toughest challenges local governments face when dealing with rapid growth and development is how to pay for increased demand for services.

Greer delays impact fees, advances rezoning measures: City Council notes

The parcels total about 20 acres and would be subdivided for a residential development that would involve about 60 townhomes and 60 detached single-family homes.

BMW Charity Pro Am raises $625K for 8 Upstate nonprofits

Planning for next year’s tournament, which will take place June 2-8, 2025, and will be the tournament’s 25th anniversary, is already underway.

Greenville County philanthropy survey shows changes in giving, lag in grants

Having a good understanding of the region’s philanthropic environment is the first step in improving effectiveness and broadening engagement.

Ten at the Top summit focuses on challenges surrounding growth

If there’s one word that encapsulates most of the challenges and opportunities confronting the Upstate, that word would be growth.

Unity Park mural celebrating Peabo Bryson to be unveiled Sept. 21

The mural unveiling is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. and feature comments by Mayor Knox White and other local leaders.

Greenville Convention Center celebrates 60 years

Having a large, adaptable facility like the convention center is a tremendous community asset, according to Heath Dillard, president of VisitGreenvilleSC.