Greenville, SC and Upstate News

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

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GCS Offers Emergency Text Alerts Through School Messenger

Due to changes in telecommunications laws Greenville County Schools (GCS) is now able to send emergency text messages to parents through the school messenger system if their listed home phone number is text capable.

Arts Sector Makes $9.7 Billion Impact on S.C. Economy

The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector recently added $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released by the S.C. Arts Commission.

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Simple Social Media Guide for Small Businesses

It’s hard to escape the interest, activity, and advantages of social media. Platforms are constantly evolving. With the changing dynamics of the digital communication space, it’s important to get back to the basics.

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Make Your Grounds Go Further

U.S. coffee-drinkers consumed more than three billion pounds of coffee last year. That’s a lot of grounds!

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Greenville Housing Fund Launched

City leaders have launched the nonprofit Greenville Housing Fund, and announced the availability of approximately $2 million in equity funding for the development of affordable and workforce housing within the city.

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A New Reason to Not Eat Raw Cookie Dough

A recent study published by The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed unwanted findings. Although it is a low-moisture food, raw flour can be a vehicle for foodborne pathogens.

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Don’t Adopt a ‘Lost’ Fawn

If a deer fawn is found alone in the woods, leave it there, advises a state wildlife biologist. Its mother has not abandoned it; she is probably nearby.

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Staying Safe Around Bears

While seeing a bear is an exciting moment, it is important to remember that bears are wild and can be dangerous. Their behavior is sometimes unpredictable.