Greenville, SC and Upstate News

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

Late-Night Eateries in Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina, is a city that comes alive after dark. As the sun dips below the horizon, the streets buzz with activity, and the aroma of delectable food wafts through the air.

Falls Park during a bright fall day.

Free Activities in Greenville, SC

Greenville provides a unique setting to venture out and explore everything that the area has to offer. Greenville’s residents and visitors can enjoy a host of outdoor offerings, including nearly forty city parks and an expansive trail system.

Downtown Greenville and the home of future Unity Park.

The History of Greenville, South Carolina

The city of Greenville is situated on land that was once Cherokee hunting ground. Around 1770, Richard Pearis, an Indian trader from Virginia who was living with a chief’s daughter, received about 100,000 acres of hunting lands from the Cherokees.

A cheese wheel cut into pieces.

Why You Can Salvage Moldy Cheese But Never Spoiled Meat

When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food.

A plate of barbeque and side dishes.

Greenville BBQ Trail Tour

Greenville’s BBQ scene has been gaining more and more national attention, and it was most notably ranked a Top 10 BBQ City in America by Yahoo.com.

A gym floor filled with workout machines.

Tips for Joining a Gym

If you’re looking to get in shape, a membership at a gym, fitness center, health spa, or sports club could be a good option.

A coffee filter filled with coffee grounds.

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!

The basement of author Edgar Allan Poe.

Taking on Scary Basements

Your basement no longer has to be scary. The Department of Energy is sharing tips and tricks to make it more comfortable and energy efficient.

A child playing in fall leaves.

CDC Offers Tips to Leap Into Fall

As the days become shorter and the weather starts to cool, people of all ages will get a chance to leap into fall and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.