Did you know that four of our 2012 store bestsellers were small press titles? Continue reading →

Join Resurgent and the Greenville Track Club as we help to support our wounded veterans. Continue reading →

Keri Valentic Moore, a 2013 graduate of the Greenville Technical College Marketing program, was recently awarded the FM Rogers Student Leadership Award by the college’s division of Business and Public Service. Continue reading →

Beware: The bugs are back, ready to wage war on your home, lawn and garden. Continue reading →

The South Carolina Reptile and Exotic Animal Show made its debut in the greater Greenville, SC area at what is now the TD Convention Center in Greenville in 2004, eventually moving to the Civic Center of Anderson in 2006. Continue reading →

“Owning Your Life Like an Entrepreneur’ Join us as we listen to speakers who have chosen to take charge of their lives to overcome personal and professional challenges like an entrepreneur would, transforming themselves and their passions into opportunities to improve the lives … Continue reading →

The Grainger Foundation has given its support to the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Greenville Technical College with a gift of $10,000. Continue reading →

Harnessing sunlight to create energy—and fueling economic development and job creation at the same time—will be the focus of a panel discussion on July 11 in Columbia. Continue reading →

South Carolina has one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S. and has one of the fastest growing manufacturing sectors in the region and nation, according to a recent U.S. Commerce Department report. Continue reading →

Join us at the first annual Ice Cream Social, with ice cream for sale in cones, sundaes and floats along with Kona Ice and other frozen treats! Cool off on the first day of summer at the zoo with entertainment for the kids … Continue reading →

Engineers from BMW AG and General Motors recently passed a milestone in the adoption of the new Society of Automotive Engineers industry standard for DC Fast Charging.  Continue reading →

Teachers and literacy experts agree that children of all ages need to be read to or to read by themselves and to talk about books over the summer. Continue reading →

Harry Connick, Jr.’s meteoric rise in the world of music was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. Continue reading →

The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees approved 126 new Sirrine Scholarships totaling $252,000 at Tuesday’s board meeting. Continue reading →

Local independent bookstore Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 (in the shopping center with Fried Green Tomatoes, Five Guys, and Jimmy John’s) every Thursday morning at 10:30am.         July 11, 10:30 am. Bring your preschool children … Continue reading →

Book Your Lunch with bestselling Southern author Mary Alice Monroe on Thursday, June 27th, from 12-2 pm at Thornblade Club in Greer. Tickets are $45 ticket: one person, one book / $70 ticket: two people, one book* and must be purchased in advance at http://www.bookyourlunch.com or by calling Fiction Addiction at 864-675-0540. Continue reading →

Philip Hill, department head for Fire Science Technology at Greenville Technical College, has been included in the list of 13 Sensational Southeast Fire Science Instructors compiled by FireScience.org. Continue reading →

Upgrades that make homes and businesses more energy-efficient are surely a good thing, but paying for them can sometimes present a challenge. Continue reading →

June through August on Friday mornings at 10 a.m., families will be led on a nature hike, looking for animals and their habitats in or near water. Continue reading →

Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue presented by AT&T is Greenville’s premier 4th of July celebration, showcasing one of the state’s largest fireworks displays, sponsored by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. Continue reading →

The State Board of Education has recognized Peter Bergstrom, a long-time volunteer at Simpsonville Elementary, as the 2013 SBE Individual Volunteer of the Year. Continue reading →

When the 54th Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game is played on Tuesday, June 18th at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, New Jersey, the Greenville Drive will be represented by two players on the Southern Division team, including one starter at his position. Continue reading →

Lockheed Martin’s Greenville site has added to the Lockheed Martin Aircraft Maintenance Technology Endowed Scholarship Fund with a gift of $30,000. Continue reading →

The term “Cowboy Mouth,” when used as an expression, means “one with a loud, rauccous voice” and describes the band well. Continue reading →

Students at one Greenwood County school will be offered a free tuberculosis (TB) skin test after possible exposure to the germ that causes the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced.  An individual associated with the school has tested positive … Continue reading →

Two beloved American icons come to life in Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home, an interactive educational exhibit created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with the United States Forest Service. Continue reading →

South Carolina may have its first female governor, but the Palmetto State lags behind the nation in electing women to office in its legislative branch. Continue reading →

McNair Law Firm, P.A. has expanded its intellectual property  practice with the addition of Douglas Lineberry, who joins the firm’s Greenville office as Special Counsel. Continue reading →

Patients of a Charleston-area spine care center who have received injections since September 2011 are being encouraged to be tested for disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced. Continue reading →

Three 2013 Furman University graduates have been awarded English Teaching Assistantships from the Fulbright Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational  and Cultural Affairs. Continue reading →

Smooth-Bor Plastics, a maker of plastic tubing and hoses, plans to establish its new manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. The $1 million investment is expected to generate 22 new jobs over the next four years. Continue reading →

At an event on May 23, Greenville Technical College introduced a new ambulance simulator, a wireless mannequin, and renovated facilities for the college’s Emergency Medical Technology program. Continue reading →

Is your medicine cabinet filled with expired drugs or medications you no longer use? How should you dispose of them? Continue reading →

With research proving play is critical to the overall well-being of children, 217 cities and towns, including Greenville, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2013 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to give children the childhood they deserve by providing ample … Continue reading →

Fall for Greenville, A Taste of Our Town, is currently accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for its upcoming festival weekend scheduled for October 11-13 in downtown Greenville. Continue reading →

The Greenville Chorale is honored to be a part of Greenville’s most popular Independence Day celebration. Continue reading →

On July 11, officials from two South Carolina-based biomass firms, Arborgen and Encompass Biotech, will join representatives from Santee Cooper and SCRA for a panel discussion on biomass—the use of material such as wood chips, sorghum, or municipal waste as a renewable energy source. Continue reading →

Recognized by Southern Living in 2010 as one of the Top Ten Summer Attractions in the South, The Upstate Shakespeare Festival draws an audience of 15,000+ annually from the Upstate to Falls Park in downtown Greenville. Continue reading →

General Machine of Anderson will expand its metalworking and manufacturing operations in Anderson County. The $800,000 investment is expected to generate at least 20 new jobs. Continue reading →

Deep in the Hundred Acre Wood…follow the chubby  little cubby with an insatiable taste for honey! Join Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and all of your favorite characters  as they encounter one frantic adventure after another. A.A. Milne’s wit and special understanding of young people … Continue reading →

Irving Berlin’s best musical is the story of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler. Continue reading →

South Carolina is poised to create thousands of jobs in the clean transportation industry in the coming years, thanks to valuable assets like Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) and state and federal incentives. Those assets will be the focus of … Continue reading →

Local independent bookstore Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 (in the shopping center with Fried Green Tomatoes, Five Guys, and Jimmy John’s) every Thursday morning at 10:30am. Continue reading →

Business and government representatives from the energy management sector will take part in an energy efficiency panel discussion as part of the 2013 SC Clean Energy Summit, taking place July 11, 2013, in Columbia. Continue reading →

Furman University President Rod Smolla will step down from his position June 30, 2013 for personal reasons, Board of Trustees chairman Richard Cullen announced. Continue reading →

Celebrate the Fourth of July Greenville Pops style!  This annual event is an all-American celebration at Charter Amphitheatre at Heritage Park in Simpsonville, SC featuring the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, an awe-inspiring fireworks display, children’s activity center and fun for the entire family! Continue reading →

SC Clean Energy Summit takes place in July in Columbia; industry, government officials to discuss how SC can advance clean energy research and practice. Continue reading →

A coyote looks like medium-sized dog with a heavy tan or rust-colored coat and slender muzzle. Continue reading →

Furman University faculty members Anne Culberson and Mark Kilstofte have been awarded Fulbright Scholar research grants for the 2013-2014 academic year. Culberson, a visiting lecturer in modern languages and literatures, and Kilstofte, professor of music, are among the approximately 1,100 U.S. faculty and … Continue reading →

The White House announced Thursday that President Barack Obama will nominate Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Continue reading →

Peach trees and berry plants seem to enjoy the pretty spring weather in the Upstate every bit as much as the rest of us. Continue reading →

ACS, a global supplier which specializes in the integration of engine and vehicle test operations into clients’ production and development facilities, will establish a regional office in Greenville, generating 10 new jobs.  Continue reading →

Furman University political science professor Jim Guth has been awarded a 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually recognizes one faculty member from each of its 20 member schools with the teaching awards. … Continue reading →

During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 14 faculty members and recognized the contributions of three board members whose terms will expire this summer. Those promoted to the rank of full Professor were Lourdes … Continue reading →

Alupress AG, an aluminum casting company based in Italy, announced that it will establish its new production facility in Laurens County. The $19.9 million investment is expected to generate 57 new jobs. Continue reading →

Main Street Fridays (formerly Main Street Jazz), the popular Friday night music series in downtown Greenville, is back for its 2013 season. This ongoing event rates high in the eyes of locals, and features some of the very best local, regional, and national … Continue reading →

Downtown Line Dance is a fun-filled activity that exercises the body and brain at the same time. Continue reading →

The tiger is one of the most common college mascots in the country. It also is one of the most endangered animals in the wild. Students at Clemson University are calling together their fellow collegiate “tigers” from across the country to a summit April 19-21 … Continue reading →

Nominations are open through June 28 for the Dr. Carlos Salinas Award, which recognizes a S.C. dentist who serves patients with special health care needs, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced. Continue reading →

With the season just heating up, single-game tickets for the 2013 season are officially on sale. Continue reading →

TaylorMade Golf Company will establish a new golf ball production facility in Pickens County. The company will invest $13 million in creating the new state-of-the-art facility. Continue reading →

Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? Continue reading →

With ever-increasing operating expenses, saving on energy has become an easy and effective way for businesses to reduce costs. Even small improvements in the way you use energy can have a large impact on your bottom line. The eight, low-cost/no-cost energy-saving tips that … Continue reading →

Tucked away in a non-descript strip center on the outer edge of downtown Greenville, this family-run business has been serving the local community since 1933. Continue reading →

The consequences of a stroke could be fatal if not handled appropriately. Continue reading →

Greenville is a terrific place to work, raise a family and enjoy what life has to offer, but that doesn’t take away the need to get away from it all every once in a while, away from paved streets, traffic noise and all … Continue reading →

Notice how large some portions are these days? Here’s a tip. Eat half now and box half to go. Continue reading →

A heavy buildup of ice from the winter storms can take a toll on trees and power lines causing widespread outages, and the damage could take several days to repair. Safe Electricity wants everyone to know how to stay safe and warm during … Continue reading →

Greenville-based Servosity Inc, a developer and provider of data backup and disaster recovery solutions to managed service providers and IT resellers, announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The company expects to generate 30 new jobs over the next 12 to … Continue reading →

AFL, a maker of fiber optic products and equipment, announced that it will expand its existing operations in Spartanburg County. The $8.6 million investment is expected to generate 95 new jobs. Continue reading →

This year marks 20 years since The Grove Park Inn began The National Gingerbread House Competition. It will also serve as a kick off to a much larger milestone – the 100th anniversary of the opening of The Grove Park Inn. Continue reading →

Watson Engineering Inc., a supplier of construction, agriculture and automotive components, announced that it will expand its existing operations in Anderson County. The $6.37 million investment is expected to generate 85 new jobs. “Demand has increased for our company’s products and services, and … Continue reading →

According to recent news reports, passwords for some users of professional networking site LinkedIn and dating site eHarmony may have been leaked online. Google has also started warning users about possible state-sponsored cyber attacks against Gmail accounts.   To protect your passwords and … Continue reading →

Lollis Metals Inc., a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced plans to expand its existing Anderson County operations. The $3 million investment is expected to generate 25 new jobs. “We’ve been in business here since 1980, and it’s exciting to once again expand … Continue reading →

South Carolinians who like to fish can go online for updated information to find out if the fish on their line is safe to eat or if it should be released. The new DHEC website at www.scdhec.gov/fish has a state map with the … Continue reading →

Make zero-waste lunches this year: you could prevent 67 pounds of waste and save tons of money! Most parents pack lunch items in single-use plastic bags, aluminum foil, or wax paper, or they purchase single-serving items that come in their own disposable package. … Continue reading →

Expect some undesirable critters and plants to make your backyard habitat their home, too. Animals such as garden snakes and moles are unpopular neighbors around the home but play their part in the balance of nature. Here are a few simple things you … Continue reading →

Legend has it that after a Chickasaw maiden’s warrior love had leapt from the Blowing Rock, she prayed daily to the Great Spirit to return her warrior beloved to her and was granted her wish when the brave was blown back up by … Continue reading →

The nation’s blood banks, represented by the American Red Cross, American Association of Blood Banks, and America’s Blood Centers, are asking for immediate blood donations to boost already critically low blood supplies. This call to action comes at a time when blood is … Continue reading →

As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, many visitors to Western North Carolina find themselves drawn to any number of the region’s pristine waterfalls for the visual entertainment and cooling respite that they offer from the day’s heat. But some of … Continue reading →

Did you know that your brain is a very hungry organ? In fact it consumes 20% of all the oxygen you breathe and 25% of all the calories you eat. Here are a few tips to feed and water your hungry brain to … Continue reading →

Legend has it that after a Chickasaw maiden’s warrior love had leapt from the Blowing Rock, she prayed daily to the Great Spirit to return her warrior beloved to her and was granted her wish when the brave was blown back up by … Continue reading →

Most visitors to the mountains probably recognize Grandfather Mountain’s famous swinging bridge, and more than likely enjoy visiting its restaurant and souvenir shop. Many thousands of travelers stop by Grandfather Mountain during the annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, one of the largest gatherings … Continue reading →