Greenville, SC Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS
Greenville County Council Pauses Unified Development Ordinance
News Summary The Greenville County Council has taken a significant step by pausing the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for further review. Initially approved just weeks earlier, the UDO’s reconsideration reflects...
High-Profile Murder Trial Postponed in Greenville
News Summary The murder trial of Zachary Hughes in Greenville has been postponed due to a significant juror shortage. Scheduled for January 14, 2025, it now awaits a new date...
Greenville Preparations for Coming Snow and Cold Snap
News Summary Residents of Greenville are bracing for a new cold snap as meteorologists predict another winter storm on the horizon. Following a recent winter storm that left several inches...
Pickens County Planning Commission Preserves Historic Speedway
News Summary The Pickens County Planning Commission has denied RealtyLink’s proposal to develop the Greenville Pickens Speedway into warehouses. This decision, celebrated by the community, aims to preserve the historic...
Greenville County Council Halts Unified Development Ordinance
News Summary In a surprising decision, the Greenville County Council has reversed its approval of the Unified Development Ordinance during its meeting on January 14, 2025. This change comes amidst...
Greenville City Council Outlines Key Priorities for 2025
News Summary In its first meeting of 2025, the Greenville City Council focused on essential community issues including affordable housing, parking solutions, and community development. A new housing impact analysis...
Greenville County’s Dark Corner Faces Zoning Change
News Summary Greenville County’s historic Dark Corner is undergoing significant changes as local leaders push for zoning regulations to preserve its unique character amidst development pressures. The area, known for...
Trial Delays for Promising Pianist Amid Controversial Murder Case
News Summary The trial of pianist Zachary David Hughes, stemming from the murder of Christina Larain Parcell, has been delayed due to difficulties in selecting impartial jurors. Discovery of disturbing...
Winter Storm Disrupts Life in Upstate South Carolina
News Summary A winter storm has hit Upstate South Carolina, creating hazardous road conditions in Greenville and Spartanburg County. Schools and government offices closed, while emergency services prepared for potential...
POLITICS
Greenville Preparations for Coming Snow and Cold Snap
News Summary Residents of Greenville are bracing for a new cold snap as meteorologists predict another winter storm on the horizon. Following a recent winter storm that left several inches...
Greenville County Council Halts Unified Development Ordinance
News Summary In a surprising decision, the Greenville County Council has reversed its approval of the Unified Development Ordinance during its meeting on January 14, 2025. This change comes amidst...
Greenville City Council Outlines Key Priorities for 2025
News Summary In its first meeting of 2025, the Greenville City Council focused on essential community issues including affordable housing, parking solutions, and community development. A new housing impact analysis...
Winter Storm Disrupts Life in Upstate South Carolina
News Summary A winter storm has hit Upstate South Carolina, creating hazardous road conditions in Greenville and Spartanburg County. Schools and government offices closed, while emergency services prepared for potential...
Greenville’s AI Spiritual Guidance App Sparks Debate
News Summary In Greenville, South Carolina, pastor Ron Carpenter launches the AI app ‘Ron Carpenter Ministries Advanced Archive’ to provide virtual prayer and counseling. While many fans embrace the innovative...
Tragic Start to the New Year in Greenville County
News Summary A horrific crash in Greenville County, SC on New Year’s Eve claimed the lives of four victims, serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers of impaired driving....
Greenville County School Board Member Charged with Domestic Violence
News Summary The Greenville County community is shaken as school board member Sarah Dulin faces domestic violence charges after allegedly assaulting her husband. The incident occurred on December 23, leading...
Travelers Rest City Council Approves Park Transfers and Honors Local Fire Chief
Exciting Changes Ahead for Travelers Rest! Travelers Rest, the charming city nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, recently held a City Council meeting that brought some fantastic...
Political Tensions Rise as New Board Member Joins Hampton Memorial Library in Pickens County
PICKENS, SC – A Change at the Library Board The clouds may be rolling in with a good chance of rain this morning, but there’s a storm brewing in the...
CRIME
High-Profile Murder Trial Postponed in Greenville
News Summary The murder trial of Zachary Hughes in Greenville has been postponed due to a significant juror shortage. Scheduled for January 14, 2025, it now awaits a new date...
Trial Delays for Promising Pianist Amid Controversial Murder Case
News Summary The trial of pianist Zachary David Hughes, stemming from the murder of Christina Larain Parcell, has been delayed due to difficulties in selecting impartial jurors. Discovery of disturbing...
Man Arrested Following Gunfire and Threats in Greenville SC
News Summary In Greenville, SC, 42-year-old Charles Kaplan Ward was arrested after a night of terror involving gunfire and threatening messages aimed at a local woman. The alarming events occurred...
Tragic Start to the New Year in Greenville County
News Summary A horrific crash in Greenville County, SC on New Year’s Eve claimed the lives of four victims, serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers of impaired driving....
Tragic Deputy-Involved Shooting in Travelers Rest
News Summary A deputy-involved shooting in Travelers Rest, SC, resulted in the death of Joseph Dominic Mason, a 66-year-old armed man. The incident occurred on Mountain Lake Lane after deputies...
Missing Teen Found Safe in Greenville County
News Summary The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office has successfully located 18-year-old Zachary McKean Shetler, who was reported missing. Zachary went missing on December 27, 2024, prompting a concerned community and...
Greenville County School Board Member Charged with Domestic Violence
News Summary The Greenville County community is shaken as school board member Sarah Dulin faces domestic violence charges after allegedly assaulting her husband. The incident occurred on December 23, leading...
Drama Erupts in Piedmont Following Shocking Carjacking at Local Food Lion
Drama Unfolds in Piedmont: Carjacking Incident at Local Food Lion In a surprising turn of events early Friday morning, the usually calm community of Piedmont, South Carolina, found itself in...
Big Police Presence Shakes Greenville, S.C.
Big Police Presence Shakes Greenville, S.C. Residents of Greenville, South Carolina, might have noticed something unusual today as law enforcement representatives have set up a significant presence along Pelham Road...
ECONOMY
Greenville’s Youth Detention Center Set to Reopen in 2025 Amid Staffing Challenges
Greenville Prepares for Youth Detention Center Reopening: What You Need to Know! Greenville is buzzing with news that a local juvenile detention center, closed for the past three years, is...
Greenville Unveils $50 Million State-of-the-Art Transit Facility to Enhance Public Transportation
Greenville Welcomes State-of-the-Art Transit Facility It’s an exciting time for residents of Greenville as the city recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed public transportation operations and maintenance...
Greenville Prepares for Essential Bridge Replacements After Hurricane Helene Damage
Greenville Gears Up for Bridge Replacements Following Hurricane Helene Hey there, Greenville! We’ve got some news that may not be exactly *sunshine and rainbows*, but it’s certainly important for our...
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Sets New Passenger Traffic Record in 2023
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Soars to New Heights! In exciting news from the Upstate region, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has just set a new record for passenger traffic that will have everyone...
Greenville Rallies Together in Generosity and Resilience After Hurricane Helene
Greenville’s Heartfelt Response to Hurricane Helene When Hurricane Helene recently swept through the Upstate, the resilience and generosity of the community shone brighter than ever. The city of Greenville has...
Greenville County Council Prepares for Dramatic Leadership Changes and New Initiatives
Greenville County Council Gears Up for a Big Shake-Up! Greenville, SC – Exciting changes are brewing in the Greenville County Council as we prepare for a major transformation next month....
Robbery at Local Bank Shakes Greenville Community
Robbery at Local Bank Shakes Greenville Community GREENVILLE, S.C. – The quiet streets of Greenville were disrupted earlier this month when a bank robbery unfolded, leaving residents both shocked and...
Greenville Airport Celebrates Record-Breaking Passenger Count and New Airline Launch
Greenville Sparking Up Travel with Record-Breaking Year Greenville, SC – The buzz of excitement at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is absolutely palpable this November! Why, you ask? Because the...
Exciting New Housing Development for Seniors Unveiled in Greenville!
Exciting New Housing for Greenville Seniors! Hey there, Greenville! If you’ve been looking for good news, you’re in the right place because we have something fantastic to share that’s just...
SPORTS
Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis
Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is showing its true colors as all twelve professional sports teams in the area come together...
Los Angeles Rams Overcome Wildfire Chaos to Defeat Vikings 27-9 in Playoff Showdown
Los Angeles Rams Stun the Vikings Amid Wildfire Chaos Los Angeles is buzzing, and not just because the city is living through some seriously scary times with wildfires raging nearby....
Tragic Bus Accident in Pauri Garhwal Claims Six Lives, Leaves Many Injured
Pauri Garhwal: Tragedy Strikes as Bus Plummets into Gorge On a quiet Sunday evening in the Dahalchauri area of Pauri Garhwal district, a heartbreaking incident shattered the peace. A bus,...
Blue Jays Secure $28.5 Million Deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Avoiding Arbitration Drama
Toronto, Canada: Blue Jays Swing for the Fences in Arbitration Deals Hey there, baseball fans! It looks like Toronto is making headlines again, this time with some exciting news straight...
UFC Set to Deliver Thrilling Fight Night in Inglewood, California on January 18, 2025
Inglewood, California: Fight Fans, Get Excited! Hey there, fight fans! Grab your snacks and settle in because the UFC is bringing the heat to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California...
Pittsburgh Steelers Face Disappointment After Playoff Loss to Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Faces a Tough Reality After Playoff Exit As the dust settles on a disappointing Saturday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans are left picking up the pieces after a...
NASCAR Introduces Open Exemption Provisional for Daytona 500, Boosting Opportunities for World-Class Drivers
Exciting News from NASCAR: A New Way for Drivers to Join the Cup Series! Daytona Beach, FL – NASCAR just rolled out a fresh addition to its rules that could...
Ohio State Buckeyes Advance to National Championship After Cotton Bowl Win Against Texas Longhorns
Ohio State Buckeyes Set to Face Notre Dame for National Title After Cotton Bowl Victory Columbus, OH – This past Friday night, the Ohio State Buckeyes secured their spot in...
MLB Offseason Sees Major Trades and Signings as Teams Gear Up for 2024 Season
MLB Offseason Update: Trades and Signings Rolling In Los Angeles, CA – The Major League Baseball offseason is heating up, and fans are eagerly watching as big names make moves,...
DISASTERS
Greenville Preparations for Coming Snow and Cold Snap
News Summary Residents of Greenville are bracing for a new cold snap as meteorologists predict another winter storm on the horizon. Following a recent winter storm that left several inches...
Winter Storm Disrupts Life in Upstate South Carolina
News Summary A winter storm has hit Upstate South Carolina, creating hazardous road conditions in Greenville and Spartanburg County. Schools and government offices closed, while emergency services prepared for potential...
Greer Community Unites After Early Morning House Fire
News Summary Residents of Greer, South Carolina, were awoken by a dramatic house fire on Lillians Lane in the early morning. Thanks to a rapid response from the Greer Fire...
Winter Storm Forecasts Snow for Greenville After Drought
News Summary Greenville, South Carolina is set to face its first major snowstorm in three years, beginning January 10, 2025. The storm may bring around 2 to 2½ inches of...
Greenville Braces for Cold January Weather
News Summary As Greenville welcomes January 2025, residents are preparing for cold temperatures and potential snow. With highs around 56°F and lows dipping to 28°F, a chilly start awaits. Forecasters...
Hurricane Helene’s Devastation in South Carolina
News Summary Hurricane Helene has resulted in widespread destruction across South Carolina, claiming 49 lives and causing significant property damage. The Upstate region suffered the most, with 21 fatalities. Community...
Greenville Prepares for Essential Bridge Replacements After Hurricane Helene Damage
Greenville Gears Up for Bridge Replacements Following Hurricane Helene Hey there, Greenville! We’ve got some news that may not be exactly *sunshine and rainbows*, but it’s certainly important for our...
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Greenville Woman
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Greenville Woman Easley – A heartbreaking discovery has unfolded after a woman from Greenville was reported missing earlier this month. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office...
Power Outage Affects Over 1,000 Residents in Greenville County Early Monday Morning
Power Outage Hits Greenville County Early Monday Morning Good morning, Greenville! If you woke up in the wee hours of Monday and found yourself in the dark, you weren’t alone....
HEALTH
High-Profile Murder Trial Postponed in Greenville
News Summary The murder trial of Zachary Hughes in Greenville has been postponed due to a significant juror shortage. Scheduled for January 14, 2025, it now awaits a new date...
Greenville Entrepreneur Launches AI Security Software
News Summary Don Li, a seasoned entrepreneur from Greenville, has unveiled LayerP, an innovative AI software designed to enhance business security. As companies face increasing risks of data breaches, LayerP...
Medical Emergency Causes Delay for Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas
News Summary A medical emergency aboard Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas has delayed the ship’s return to Baltimore by one day. After making an unplanned stop in San Juan,...
Tax Deadlines Approaching for Small Businesses in Disaster Areas
News Summary Small businesses in 14 states and 2 territories affected by severe weather in 2024 are reminded of upcoming tax deadlines. Extensions have been granted, and affected businesses must...
Heartbreaking Tragedy on I-385 Claims Mother and Unborn Child
News Summary A tragic accident on Interstate 385 in Simpsonville, SC, resulted in the loss of 24-year-old Marie Jabbie and her unborn child. Despite emergency efforts, both were pronounced dead...
Upstate South Carolina Schools Transition to E-Learning
News Summary With a severe winter storm predicted to impact travel and safety, multiple school districts in Upstate South Carolina have opted for e-learning days on January 10, 2025. Districts...
Nikki Lee and Eight Other Attorneys Become Shareholders at Maynard Nexsen
News Summary Maynard Nexsen has promoted Nikki Lee and eight other attorneys to shareholder status in their Greenville office, reflecting their significant contributions and the firm’s commitment to growing legal...
Greenville Residents and Businesses Targeted by Phone Scams
News Summary Greenville, SC, is experiencing a surge in sophisticated phone scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement and reputable businesses. Residents like Belinda Martin from Taylor Color and Collision are...
Tax Time Countdown: What You Need to Know for 2024
News Summary As tax season approaches, it’s important for Miami residents to prepare for tax day on April 15, 2025. This article outlines key deadlines, potential penalties for late filing,...
LIFESTYLE
Sauer Brands Set for Acquisition by Advent International
News Summary Sauer Brands, the company behind Duke’s Mayo, is being acquired by Advent International for the second time in five years. This acquisition highlights Duke’s Mayo’s growth as the...
Fountain Inn Welcomes New Director of Community Relations
News Summary Fountain Inn is set to welcome Amanda Benfield as its new Director of Community Relations starting February 24, 2025. Formerly the President and CEO of the Laurens County...
Winter Storm Set to Hit Greenville with Significant Snowfall
News Summary Greenville is preparing for its first significant snowfall in three years, expected to begin on January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service forecasts 1 to 5 inches of...
Tabbi App Revolutionizes Dining Experience in Greenville
News Summary The Tabbi app, founded by Brad Loflin in Greenville, SC, aims to streamline restaurant payments, allowing diners to preauthorize tabs right from their phones. With around 7,000 users...
Canvas Coffee + Art House Opens in Greenville
News Summary Greenville welcomes a new café and art space, Canvas Coffee + Art House, opening on January 11, 2025. Founded by Arin and Genavieve Gilbert, this unique venue combines...
Tselia Coffee Shop Opens in Downtown Greenville
News Summary Tselia Coffee Shop, a family-owned café, officially opened its doors on December 3, 2024, in downtown Greenville. Founded by the Langlands family from Southern California, Tselia offers a...
TALK Magazine Celebrates 20 Years in Greenville
News Summary TALK Greenville magazine turns 20 this year, celebrating two decades of community engagement and local culture. The publication has introduced exciting features like ‘TALKing Points’ to highlight events...
Greenville Marks 20 Years of TALK Magazine and Artisphere Festival
News Summary Greenville is abuzz as it prepares to celebrate two incredible milestones: the 20th anniversary of TALK Greenville magazine and the acclaimed Artisphere festival. Since its launch in 2005,...
Old Europe Desserts Opens New Location in Simpsonville
News Summary Old Europe Desserts has opened a new location in Simpsonville at BridgeWay Station, providing a spacious area for dessert lovers. The cafe features a menu inspired by various...
TECH UPDATES
Major Cybersecurity Breach Affects South Carolina Schools
News Summary A significant cybersecurity breach has hit several educational systems across South Carolina, compromising personal data through PowerSchool. While some districts like Greenville County Schools confirm their data remains...
Greenville’s AI Spiritual Guidance App Sparks Debate
News Summary In Greenville, South Carolina, pastor Ron Carpenter launches the AI app ‘Ron Carpenter Ministries Advanced Archive’ to provide virtual prayer and counseling. While many fans embrace the innovative...
Greenville Schools Introduce New Cell Phone Policy Set to Begin in 2025
Greenville Schools Roll Out New Cell Phone Policy for 2025 Attention parents, students, and teachers in Greenville! Some significant changes are coming your way regarding cell phone use in schools....
Greenville Airport Celebrates Record-Breaking Passenger Count and New Airline Launch
Greenville Sparking Up Travel with Record-Breaking Year Greenville, SC – The buzz of excitement at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is absolutely palpable this November! Why, you ask? Because the...
Greenville Celebrates Historic Test Flight of Bulgaria’s First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Greenville Hosts Historic Flight of Bulgaria’s First F-16 In a remarkable event for both Greenville, South Carolina, and the Bulgarian Air Force, the skies above the city witnessed the successful...
Greenville, South Carolina Marks Historic Test Flight of Bulgarian F-16 Block 70
Greenville, South Carolina Celebrates Milestone in Aviation History On a bright Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. EDT, the skies over Greenville, South Carolina burst to life with...
Greenville Residents Still Await Restoration of Internet Services After Hurricane Helene
Greenville Residents Continue to Wait for Internet Service Restoration As the sun shines brightly over Greenville, the residents aren’t just enjoying the picturesque weather but are still enduring the storm’s...
Internet Connectivity Restoration Progress in Upstate South Carolina Following Hurricane Helene
Internet Update: Has Connectivity Returned to Upstate South Carolina? This week, residents of Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg have been anxiously waiting for news on their internet service restoration. After the...
Spectrum Extends Internet Restoration Timeline After Hurricane Helene in Greenville, S.C.
Internet Outages in Greenville, S.C.: Spectrum Extends Restoration Timeline Hey, Greenville! It looks like we have some updates regarding the internet situation after Hurricane Helene made quite the impression on...
