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The National Democratic County Officials are proud to endorse Thomas Sanders for County Council in Greenville County, South Carolina. Sanders will work on roads and traffic and common sense solutions. #Greenvillecounty #SouthCarolina
September 25, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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August 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Greenville County's audit committee is demanding full transparency on vendor payments and compliance, pushing for a thorough review that could reshape financial accountability!

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Committee asks for vendor accounting, contract compliance and grant tracking in audit scope
Members requested a list of vendors and amounts paid, contract-monitoring checks, and checks on grant carryforwards; Gary said the county's financial system can pull the needed data if staff grant access.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Greenville County's oversight committee is gearing up for a thorough budget compliance audit, aiming to uncover the mysteries behind millions in interfund transfers and appropriations.

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Oversight committee outlines scope for Greenville County budget compliance audit
Committee members agreed to sample the 2023–25 budgets, probe lump-sum appropriations and interfund transfers, and ask auditors to verify ledger-to-budget alignment; Regina will refine a top list for an RFP with a target before Thanksgiving.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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The Greenville finance committee has just greenlit three major economic projects following a secretive executive session, while a fully leased speculative building signals booming growth in the region.

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Committee approves three economic-development projects after closed-door review
After an executive session on prospective industry expansions, the finance committee approved three projects (Vertigo, Dogwood and Surface) on the public record; Greenville Development Corporation also reported a speculative building (Project CHQ) is fully leased at 85,000 square feet.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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#SexCrimeCase

Not drag queens, not LGBTQ, not immigrant but former firefighter, former law enforcement and very, very white. Wanna bet on them being Xtian and MAGA ?
6 arrested in South Carolina child sex crime case, including former officers, firefighter, officials say
Six arrested in Greenville County: Deputies say a decades-old abuse investigation uncovered multiple victims and serious child sex crime charges.
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May 22, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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Greenville County's Historic and Natural Resources Trust is on a mission to protect nearly 300 acres with three new conservation projects that could leverage over $48 million in real estate value!

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Greenville County trust seeks to protect nearly 300 acres in August grant cycle
The Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust presented three conservation proposals totaling nearly 300 acres and said its five-year portfolio has funded 34 projects protecting just over 3,000 acres; the committee heard details about Mountain Bridge East, Tall Pines Cove and Hush Hole and the trust's strategy to leverage state and private funds.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Today is jury selection, and we are hearing from 13th Circuit Chief Deputy Solicitor Andrew Culbreath that this trial is expected to take two weeks to complete
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January 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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The National Democratic County Officials are proud to endorse Cody Dean For County Council District 19 in Greenville County South Carolina. Dean is committed to building a people's movement to bring a stronger county government. #GreenvilleCounty #SouthCarolina
September 25, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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You might’ve seen my humble photographer and I on the side of the interstate this morning if you were in the area of Verdae Boulevard in Greenville. We’re getting you prepped for your 4th of July travels before you make the trek. ☀️
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July 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Greenville County's Planning Commission has made significant decisions, approving key industrial rezonings while rejecting residential proposals that raised open space concerns.

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Greenville County Planning Commission approves industrial rezones, denies multiple residential and PD changes
The Planning Commission on Jan. 28 recommended approval of two industrial rezones and denied several residential and PD major-change requests, citing plan consistency and open-space concerns; votes and motions were forwarded to County Council as applicable.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Greenville County is taking a bold step toward sustainable development by approving new open-space residential rules that balance community needs and growth.

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Commission backs open‑space residential changes and asks to prioritize tree‑ordinance update
Commissioners approved text amendments to consolidate open‑space options, lower densities, add setbacks/buffers, and cap units in most areas; several commissioners urged staff to prioritize a separate tree‑ordinance update to align standards.
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August 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Exciting conservation initiatives are underway in Greenville County, including the expansion of Paris Mountain and the development of Skye Ranch, backed by strong community support!

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Greenville County trustees brief council on four conservation projects including Skye Ranch and Paris Mountain expansion
The Greenville County Historic & Natural Resources Trust presented four conservation projects — Skye Ranch (126 acres), a new Swamp Rabbit Trail segment, Piedmont Riverfront Park parcels, and an 84-acre parcel near Paris Mountain — and reported private donor support and provisional board approval pending counsel review.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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Residents of Greenville County are demanding urgent action on rising evictions, community engagement, and environmental safety in a powerful council meeting.

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Residents urge housing-court pilot, community engagement on amphitheatre and investigation of buried tanks
Three public commenters asked council to (1) pilot a housing court to curb high eviction rates, (2) ensure community input on decisions around the Bon Secours Amphitheatre, and (3) investigate alleged buried chemical tanks at the former Union Bleachery site potentially affecting groundwater.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Greenville Water is investing nearly $495 million over the next five years to enhance its infrastructure while ensuring low rates for its 750,000 customers.

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Greenville Water lays out $495 million five‑year capital plan, stresses affordability
Greenville Water CEO Jeff Boss told the County Committee of the Whole the utility serves roughly 750,000 customers, has about $4 billion in buried infrastructure and plans nearly $495 million in capital work over five years, while keeping rates among the lowest of large U.S. utilities.
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August 26, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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Residents are rallying for a new overlay district to protect Greenville County's watershed from flooding and development threats, asserting it's a critical step for the future.

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Residents and environmental lawyers urge Greenville County to adopt Mountain Creek overlay to limit flooding and protect waterways
Residents and the South Carolina Environmental Law Project urged county officials to adopt the proposed Mountain Creek Community District overlay (CZ2026‑031), which would impose larger buffers, 100‑year stormwater detention, and protected open space to reduce flooding and protect water quality.
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July 27, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Greenville County is set to boost its legal team with a $567,837 grant that will fund a special assistant U.S. attorney and essential support staff for the next three years!

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County finance committee approves $567,837 DOJ grant application to fund special assistant U.S. attorney role
The committee approved the solicitor’s Office of Justice Programs grant application for $567,837 to fund a prosecutor position serving as a special assistant U.S. attorney, paralegal support and equipment over three years; Kyle Thompson of the solicitor’s office attended for questions.
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June 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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A major overhaul of open-space residential rules is on the table, promising to reshape development in Greenville County by introducing density caps and mandatory buffers—but are townhome design standards at risk?

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Committee recommends overhaul of open‑space residential rules with townhome and density changes
The committee recommended approval of a comprehensive amendment to open‑space residential development rules that consolidates options, reduces permitted densities in most districts, adds road and exterior buffers, and creates caps on units unless properties are in higher‑density future‑land‑use areas; members flagged townhouse standards and review timing.
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August 8, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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A former York County official reveals how a 1¢ capital project sales tax could transform road safety and infrastructure in Greenville with dedicated funding and state support.

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York County official urges Greenville to consider time‑limited sales tax for roads
Phil Leeser described York County's repeated capital project sales‑tax referendums as a dedicated, time‑limited funding tool that leveraged state and federal matches to deliver major road safety and capacity projects. He urged careful project lists and voter outreach.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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#BreakingNews out of #GreenvilleCountySC 🚨: A man is dead and another is being hospitalized after a shooting at 300 Furman Hall Road just before 10pm Tuesday night.

An autopsy is underway and at this time, there are no arrests in the case. #deadlyshooting #homicideinvestigation #GreenvilleCounty
September 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Greenville Downtown Airport is not just busy; it generates nearly $70 million annually for the local economy and boasts over 76,000 takeoffs and landings each year!

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Director: Greenville Downtown Airport among busiest general‑aviation fields; economic impact cited
James Steven told the committee older estimates placed the airport's annual economic impact near $70 million (2016 data) and reported more than 76,000 annual operations and about 242 based aircraft, describing the airport as the state's busiest general‑aviation field.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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The Greenville County airport is set to soar with a $4 million state appropriation and a massive increase in its debt limit, paving the way for ambitious infrastructure projects!

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Airport director says state awarded $4 million; debt limit raised to $20 million
James Steven told the committee the legislature provided a $4,000,000 appropriation to help site work, and that a prior statutory debt limit for the airport was increased from $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 to enable larger self‑financed projects.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Greenville Downtown Airport is set to take off with a major runway extension and cutting-edge safety upgrades to accommodate larger business jets!

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Greenville Downtown Airport proposes runway extension, EMAS safety upgrades
At the Sept. 1 committee meeting, Airport Director James Steven outlined plans to extend Greenville Downtown Airport's runway to about 6,000 feet, add engineered material arresting systems at runway ends and adjust taxiways to improve operations and safety.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Greenville County Council has passed a new ordinance regulating cell towers, but will it stand up to potential legal challenges?

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Council adopts wireless‑facility ordinance with amendments to align with state law
Greenville County Council approved a wireless communication facilities ordinance at third reading after legal and procedural amendments intended to align the text with the South Carolina Communications Deployment Act and address administrative review requirements. The vote was reported 10–1 with one absence.
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September 7, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Greenville County Council has taken a decisive step to restore public trust by authorizing a budget compliance audit amid ongoing concerns about past financial practices.

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Council orders budget compliance audit of county finances after months of concern
Greenville County Council voted to authorize a budget compliance audit of the general fund following citizen calls and council debate about past budget practices; members amended the measure to avoid the public perception implied by the term "forensic."
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September 7, 2026 at 5:11 AM