Greenville, SC and Upstate News

Local news for the Greenville and Upstate area, including updates on the Greenville Drive, local beer, and local food.

An Energy Star certification decal on a building window.

ENERGY STAR Offers Cost-free Verification of Applications

There’s no fee to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, but applications do require review by a professional engineer or a registered architect who is able to verify that energy performance and indoor environmental conditions meet EPA’s standards.

A building roof covered in plants and solar panels.

Green Roofs Continue to Transform The Urban Landscape

Vegetative roofs, or green roofs, have been on the rise in commercial construction. In North America, Washington, D.C. is leading the way, with almost 1.6 million square feet of green roof installed in a recent year.

An electric car in a driveway hooked up to a home charger.

Are You Thinking About Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as they’ve grown more affordable and available in the United States. EV owners enjoy reduced maintenance and fuel costs, as well as a reduced impact on the environment compared to a typical gasoline-fueled vehicle.

The exterior of Greenville-Spartanburg's first net zero home.

Community Partnership Creates Net Zero Home

Perched on a hilltop in the Greenline-Spartanburg neighborhood, the Net-Zero House is an example of how sustainable building practices can help reduce energy consumption and substantially lower the cost of living.

Dancers in downtown Greenville at Salsa at Sunset.

City Seeks Volunteer Beneficiary Groups

Are you involved with a non-profit or a business that supports non-profits? Did you know your group can volunteer and earmark funds for your favorite charity?

A hand holding up an iPhone showing health records.

Bon Secours Patients Can Access Health Records on iPhone

Bon Secours now supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics, and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for individuals to see their available health data from multiple providers whenever they choose.

A child receiving a flu shot.

Three Steps To Combat The Flu

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending three actions to combat the flu: get vaccinated, stop the spread of germs, and take antiviral drugs if they’re prescribed.

A donation bus for The Blood Connection.

The Blood Connection Supplies Upstate Hospitals

The Blood Connection (TBC), based in Greenville, SC, is now supplying blood products to Abbeville Area Medical Center, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and Elbert Memorial Hospital.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a Fellow Countrymen transitional home.

Fellow Countrymen Expands Services to Greenville Veterans

Fellow Countrymen is excited to expand its services to include an 8-bed transitional home located at 17 Elmwood Ave in Greenville, SC. This home is dedicated to veterans who want to get back on their feet and back to work.