Greenville County Council rescinds development ordinance approval
Greenville County Council voted during a called meeting Jan. 14 to reverse final approval of the Unified Development Ordinance.
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Winter weather updates: Snow falls across the Upstate
Between 1 and 3 inches of wintry mix – including snow, freezing rain and sleet – is expected across the Upstate.
Rabies: The preventable, treatable disease you most want to avoid
The disease remains a threat to people nearly 140 years after French scientist Louis Pasteur and his team developed a vaccine in 1885.
Camp Awanita gets permanent conservation easement in northern Greenville County
The easement places permanent restrictions on development for 484 acres of the faith-based camp off U.S. Highway 25 north of Marietta.
Benton Blount elected as council chairman: Greenville County Council notes
Rick Bradley (District 26) was elected vice chairman.
Greenville Baseball Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees
The new inductees are the first class to join the hall of fame since 2014.
Funding approved for 65-acre Paris Mountain State Park expansion
The Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust board approved $500,000 toward the purchase of two parcels during the board’s Dec. 16 meeting.
2024 rewind: Business and development
Major economic development announcements for projects involving the automotive and transportation sectors in 2024 demonstrated the Upstate continues to be a manufacturing powerhouse.
2024 rewind: Greenville County
While growth and development continue to present challenges for Greenville County leaders, the biggest County Council push in 2024 was aimed at getting a capital projects local option sales tax to address road needs in front of voters for a referendum.
2024 rewind: Conservation and recreation
Preservation of the Upstate’s scenic beauty continues to be a priority with 2024 seeing some notable conservation successes.
Greenville-based endowment protects nation’s working forests
The endowment will release a request for proposals in January with a proposal deadline of March 11, 2025.
Greer approves Country Club Road property rezoning: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s Dec. 10 meeting.
Amazon facility, automotive projects get economic incentives: Greenville County Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s Dec. 3 meeting.
Greenville County Councilman Butch Kirven receives Order of the Palmetto
Greenville Mayor Knox White presented Kirven the honor on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster.
Greer approves paving list, annexation measures: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s Nov. 26 meeting: