Greenville, SC and Upstate News

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

Children skating around the United Ice on Main rink.

Ice on Main Returns for 2025

Come out now through January 19 to celebrate the holiday season with one of America’s favorite winter traditions – ice skating!

People walking through a shopping mall during the holidays.

Tips for the Holiday Shopping Season

According to the National Retail Federation, American consumers plan to spend an average of $935 during this year’s holiday shopping season.

Workers at a recycling facility sorting through items.

Keep Plastic Bags Out of Recycling Carts

The city is asking residents to keep plastic bags out of their recycling bins. Plastic bags, wraps, and other film cannot be recycled in your curbside recycling containers because they cause significant issues at recycling facilities.

A group of people looking at a screen in an auditorium.

Upstate Talent Forum Calls for Collaboration and a New Mindset

Leaders from education, business and government gathered at the third annual Upstate Talent Forum to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges: closing the workforce gap through collaboration and a mindset shift in how the Upstate prepares for economic growth.

A worker spraying insulation in a home's attic.

Home Insulation: It’s All About the R-Value

Whether you live in Bangor, Maine, or Asheville, North Carolina, your home will be more comfortable and energy efficient with the right insulation. Insulation helps lower the cost of heating and cooling your home.