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Part of the work will involve repairing the bridge piles to enhance durability and extend the service life of the bridge.
Oaklawn Road bridge in Greenville County closed for repairs
Part of the work will involve repairing the bridge piles to enhance durability and extend the service life of the bridge.
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July 17, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Part of the work will involve repairing the bridge piles to enhance durability and extend the service life of the bridge.
Simpsonville City Council unanimously voted to give initial approval to an ordinance to include a referendum to add a penny sales tax in Simpsonville city limits on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Simpsonville penny sales tax plan advances: City Council notes
Simpsonville City Council advanced a penny sales tax referendum, updated Timber's Edge plans and approved event funding changes.
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July 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Simpsonville City Council unanimously voted to give initial approval to an ordinance to include a referendum to add a penny sales tax in Simpsonville city limits on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Greenlink considers options for transit center renovation, secures $4M BUILD grant tinyurl.com/3yzxtn8x
July 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Greenlink considers options for transit center renovation, secures $4M BUILD grant tinyurl.com/3yzxtn8x
LEGACY™ Early College College announced July 9 three alumni – Elvis Oliver Zavaleta, Shahollinie Norton and Shaundia Stokley – were awarded $20,000 in scholarships.
Three Legacy Early College graduates receive $20K in scholarships
Legacy Early College celebrates three alumni awarded $20,000 in scholarships from AHAM and United Way of Greenville County.
greenvillejournal.com
July 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
LEGACY™ Early College College announced July 9 three alumni – Elvis Oliver Zavaleta, Shahollinie Norton and Shaundia Stokley – were awarded $20,000 in scholarships.
Legacy Early College announced July 9 three alumni – Elvis Oliver Zavaleta, Shahollinie Norton and Shaundia Stokley – were awarded $20,000 in scholarships.
Three Legacy Early College graduates receive $20K in scholarships
Legacy Early College celebrates three alumni awarded $20,000 in scholarships from AHAM and United Way of Greenville County.
greenvillejournal.com
July 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Legacy Early College announced July 9 three alumni – Elvis Oliver Zavaleta, Shahollinie Norton and Shaundia Stokley – were awarded $20,000 in scholarships.
The community gathered to remember Greenville native Peabo Bryson July 10 with a wreath laying on Academy Street near Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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July 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The community gathered to remember Greenville native Peabo Bryson July 10 with a wreath laying on Academy Street near Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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#Clemson University chooses University of Georgia provost as next president tinyurl.com/ytkvw5jz
July 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
#Clemson University chooses University of Georgia provost as next president tinyurl.com/ytkvw5jz
Nelson de Hoyos has had quite the history on Greenville’s food scene. For the first time, he will lead his own restaurant, Pergola, along with his wife and business partner, Leigha de Hoyos.
New American concept coming to North Pleasantburg this August: Weekly Dish
Pergola Greenville will open in August with chef Nelson de Hoyos at the helm, serving creative New American cuisine.
greenvillejournal.com
July 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Nelson de Hoyos has had quite the history on Greenville’s food scene. For the first time, he will lead his own restaurant, Pergola, along with his wife and business partner, Leigha de Hoyos.
Development of the city of Greenville’s first master plan for parks, recreation and tourism is progressing and expected to be completed by late fall. The new planning document will serve as a guide for the city over the next 10 years.
Greenville drafts guiding principles for first parks and recreation master plan
Development of the city of Greenville’s first master plan for parks, recreation and tourism is expected to be completed by late fall.
greenvillejournal.com
July 8, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Development of the city of Greenville’s first master plan for parks, recreation and tourism is progressing and expected to be completed by late fall. The new planning document will serve as a guide for the city over the next 10 years.
Duke Energy Foundation invests in welding workforce training at Greenville Tech tinyurl.com/36w3uwzx
July 7, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Duke Energy Foundation invests in welding workforce training at Greenville Tech tinyurl.com/36w3uwzx
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz has turned down the offer to become the next president of Clemson University.
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Clemson's announced president turns down the job for 'personal reasons'
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz has turned down the offer to become the next president of Clemson University.
greenvillejournal.com
July 6, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz has turned down the offer to become the next president of Clemson University.
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SCDOT to close Stamp Creek Road bridge in Oconee County for repairs tinyurl.com/kvnr2hd6
July 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
SCDOT to close Stamp Creek Road bridge in Oconee County for repairs tinyurl.com/kvnr2hd6
The @theprismahealth campus in #FountainInn will offer an array of advanced outpatient and specialty services.
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Prisma Health breaks ground on $180M, 50-acre Fountain Inn medical campus
The new medical campus will serve the rapidly growing southern portion of Greenville County and offer more than a dozen medical specialties.
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June 30, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The @theprismahealth campus in #FountainInn will offer an array of advanced outpatient and specialty services.
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Greenville Municipal Court Judge Matthew Hawley passed away June 26, according to the City of Greenville, South Carolina.
“Our family appreciates the outpouring of support from the city and the community at large,” the family said in the statement. “His loss leaves a huge hole in our lives.”
“Our family appreciates the outpouring of support from the city and the community at large,” the family said in the statement. “His loss leaves a huge hole in our lives.”
Greenville Municipal Court Judge Matthew Hawley dies at 73
Greenville Municipal Court Judge Matthew Hawley passed away on Friday, June 26, according to the city of Greenville.
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June 29, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Greenville Municipal Court Judge Matthew Hawley passed away June 26, according to the City of Greenville, South Carolina.
“Our family appreciates the outpouring of support from the city and the community at large,” the family said in the statement. “His loss leaves a huge hole in our lives.”
“Our family appreciates the outpouring of support from the city and the community at large,” the family said in the statement. “His loss leaves a huge hole in our lives.”
Greenville Humane Society opens expanded facility on Airport Road tinyurl.com/4ncu8hhd
June 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Greenville Humane Society opens expanded facility on Airport Road tinyurl.com/4ncu8hhd
Here are the complete, unofficial vote results for the June 23 primary elections in Greenville County, as well as the major statewide races.
June 23 primary election runoff results for SC, Greenville County
Here are the complete, unofficial vote results for the June 23 primary elections in Greenville County, as well as the major statewide races.
greenvillejournal.com
June 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Here are the complete, unofficial vote results for the June 23 primary elections in Greenville County, as well as the major statewide races.
Downtown Greenville’s Ristorante Bergamo relocating after 40 years tinyurl.com/4ts4smye
June 22, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Downtown Greenville’s Ristorante Bergamo relocating after 40 years tinyurl.com/4ts4smye
The Jewish Federation of Upstate South Carolina’s team will also work to provide consistent, relevant, community-centered experiences.
Jewish Federation of Upstate South Carolina announces new leadership
“This transition reflects a renewed commitment to strengthening Jewish life in the Upstate,” said Dr. Mitch Wolin, president of the Jewish Federation of Upstate South Carolina.
greenvillejournal.com
June 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Jewish Federation of Upstate South Carolina’s team will also work to provide consistent, relevant, community-centered experiences.
The Tri-County Technical College Commission recently approved a $71.6 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027 during its June 1 meeting.
Tri-County Technical College approves $71.6M budget, 3.6% tuition increase
The Tri-County Technical College Commission recently approved a $71.6 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027.
greenvillejournal.com
June 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The Tri-County Technical College Commission recently approved a $71.6 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027 during its June 1 meeting.
Greenville County Council approved an ordinance establishing a $473.9 million budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including around $27 million for road maintenance.
Read more County Council notes.
Read more County Council notes.
Greenville County approves $473M budget, advances penny sales tax referendum: County Council notes
Here's a recap of Greenville County Council's June 16 meeting.
greenvillejournal.com
June 17, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Greenville County Council approved an ordinance establishing a $473.9 million budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including around $27 million for road maintenance.
Read more County Council notes.
Read more County Council notes.
Here’s a recap of Mauldin City Council’s June 15 meeting. greenvillejournal.com/government/m...
Mauldin approves $49.9M budget with no tax increase: City Council notes
Here's a recap of Mauldin City Council's June 15 meeting.
greenvillejournal.com
June 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Here’s a recap of Mauldin City Council’s June 15 meeting. greenvillejournal.com/government/m...
SCDOT crews are currently finishing final aesthetic improvements to the Church Street bridge.
Church Street bridge reopens in downtown Greenville
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has officially reopened the Church Street bridge in downtown Greenville.
greenvillejournal.com
June 15, 2026 at 8:38 PM
SCDOT crews are currently finishing final aesthetic improvements to the Church Street bridge.
Miracle Hill Ministries offers cooling shelters during summer months tinyurl.com/4kp63j43
June 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Miracle Hill Ministries offers cooling shelters during summer months tinyurl.com/4kp63j43
The new rule accompanies the district’s policy on AI and educational technology that was revised in February.
Greenville County Schools working to reduce screen time in classrooms
Greenville County Schools has made strides to reduce student screen time in classrooms by creating a new administrative rule.
greenvillejournal.com
June 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The new rule accompanies the district’s policy on AI and educational technology that was revised in February.
June 9 primary election results for SC, Greenville County tinyurl.com/3fe7bxme
June 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
June 9 primary election results for SC, Greenville County tinyurl.com/3fe7bxme