Greenville, SC and Upstate News

Local news for the Greenville and Upstate area, including updates on the Greenville Drive, local beer, and local 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 black bear walking through the forest.

Is That a Bear Den? Do Not Disturb!

What may initially appear to be just a pile of brush, a crawl space or a hollowed-out tree, may actually be the winter home of a bear, and possibly its cubs.

A large garden.

Biltmore Leads the Way to Spring

From the mesmerizing Chihuly at Biltmore exhibition to a kaleidoscope of color in Biltmore’s historic gardens, Spring at Biltmore is a delight for the senses with new and artistic experiences around every corner.

A man in boots aerating a lawn.

Garden Chores for April

Consider aerating the lawn with a core aerator as early as possible. This will allow spring rains to soak into the ground more readily.

A pair of tree snags created for wildlife benefit.

Many Animal Species Benefit From Snags

Standing dead trees, or snags, may appear to be useless, even eyesores, but they are valuable components of wildlife habitat and are frequently in short supply. They can even be the key limiting factor in a wildlife population.