The Greenville News
Study shows overdose risks rise after floods
When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn’t worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms came frequently in summer. While the creek in front of her home would often rise, water never...
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Queen of Country had impact on Upstate SC
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music artist, died on Tuesday, Aug. 25. She was 80 years old. The worldwide celebrity and cultural icon had ties to Upstate South Carolina, with her philanthropic efforts making an impact in Upstate...
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Graham wins special GOP Senate primary runoff
Sen. Darline Graham, R-South Carolina, defeated U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-District 5, in the Republican Senate runoff on Aug. 25. The GOP Senate runoff drew higher voter turnout than the primary earlier this month and attracted national attention,...
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Ninja-style obstacle and more planned
The City of Greenville has shared new updates regarding the opening of Cleveland Park’s future playground this fall. In an August 15 Facebook post, the city said visitors to the park can expect to see a dedicated play area for children ages 2 to 5, a...
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GCS invests $24 million in artificial turf projects
Several Greenville County high schools are undergoing artificial turf projects ahead of the upcoming football season, which begins Friday, August 21. A Board of Trustees meeting was held by Greenville County Schools (GCS) on Tuesday, August 19, to...
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Greenville Tech debuts $32M welding center
Greenville Technical College celebrated the opening of its new $32 million Center for Welding and Automation Excellence (CWAE) on Aug. 20. The 44,000-square-foot Simpsonville facility is home to the first AI welding lab in the country and is touted as...
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THE NEW NORMAL?
Conventional wisdom about primary elections tends to focus on dynamics such as the power of incumbency and whether voters want to follow the party establishment’s lead or push for change. h But in South Carolina’s Republican special primary runoff for...
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Blood moon, partial lunar eclipse set to rise in Upstate
A blood moon is headed for U.S. skies at the end of this August, and it will be visible in South Carolina. Though the lunar eclipse will not reach 100%, SkyandTelescope.org describes it as a “deep partial lunar eclipse,” with the Earth’s shadow...
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Celebrating the Upstate
This October, Greenville will host its annual Fall for Greenville festival, bringing more than 200,000 people into the city for one of the largest free food and music festivals in the Southeast. Fall for Greenville will be from Friday, Oct. 9 to...
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‘An incredible light’
Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in television series like “Heroes” and “Nashville, died after cardiac arrest in Greenville, South Carolina. She was 36 years old. On Sunday, Aug. 16, at about 1:51 p.m., Greenville Police Department...
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SC’s newest trail named after Greenville native
South Carolina has a new hiking trail named after a Greenville native. The 1.5-mile out-and-back trail, named the Henry Passage, was described by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism as “strenuous” in a press release. It is...
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Murdaugh attorney says ‘Colleton County is poison’
With accused murder suspect Richard “Alex” Murdaugh facing a retrial in 2027, two questions have loomed large in the public mind: Where could a fair trial be held for this internationally publicized double murder case? And will a guilty verdict be...
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Local approach
Iceberg lettuce, a staple of many salads, has long been valued for its crispy, crunchy texture and nutritious benefits. h Also known as crisphead lettuce, the vegetable thrives in cooler climates and offers a range of health benefits, including support...
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Reedy Laurel students make debut on ‘Today’
It’s that time of year again as school bells ring in South Carolina, and children across the state head back to classrooms and car drop-off lines to begin the 2026-27 school year. In Greenville County, students returned on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and one...
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GRAHAM, NORMAN ADVANCE TO RUNOFF
Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-District 5, will face off in a runoff in a special Republican Senate primary, according to reporting by NBC News and The New York Times. With 100% of precincts reporting as of 11:25 p.m. on Aug. 12,...
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Consumer prices ticked up in July
Although U.S. consumer prices ticked up in July, the annual inflation rate again eased a bit, the Labor Department said Aug. 12. From June to July, consumer prices rose 0.1%, in line with forecasters’ expectations. Over the year, they were up 3.4% –...
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Critics take aim at Trump vaccine order
President Donald Trump hailed his new order on childhood vaccines as a win for parental choice as doctors slammed the move, saying it could lead to greater risk of diseases that were rarely seen for generations. Trump signed an executive order Aug. 10...
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Most dangerous roads in Upstate ranked
Hundreds of crashes happen on Upstate roads every year, but a handful of highways account for a disproportionate number of serious wrecks and fatalities. An analysis of crash data identifies the two most dangerous roads in each Upstate county. In...
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Auro Hotels plans to build JW Marriott
The Bowater Building in Falls Park will become a JW Marriott hotel as part of a major initiative to develop a conference center and mixed-use district in downtown Greenville. Auro Hotels unveiled plans for the JW Marriott on Aug. 6. The hotel will be...
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Tough job market for graduates
Molly Asher, a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina, envisioned landing a full-time position as an environmental consultant or scientist after graduation. Instead, the job market she encountered led to a different reality. h Asher, a...
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Your back-to-school guide for SC’s tax-free weekend
Students across Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson return to school in August, while families gear up for one of the busiest shopping stretches of the season. South Carolina’s tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, and offers...
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Democrat in Senate race continues healthcare focus
Day after day, for more than a year, Annie Andrews worked to convince South Carolina voters that they should vote Lindsey Graham out of office this November. In interviews, social media posts and in-person campaign events, Andrews, who declared her...
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SC Senate candidates mostly align with Trump at debate
Support for President Donald Trump’s agenda was a consistent theme of the Aug. 3 Republican Senate primary debate. Five candidates — Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Russell Fry, Rep. Ralph Norman, former Gov. Mark Sanford and businessman Mark Lynch — took...
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‘THE DECLINE IS SIGNIFICANT’
When Ashton Reed voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, he was drawn by Trump’s vow to recharge the economy and curb the inflation that many around his hometown of Jackson, Missouri, blamed on thenPresident Joe Biden. Reed, 22, who has worked at an...
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Primary wins, GOP attacks draw attention to the left
Ahead of a challenging midterm election, Republicans have seized an opportunity to castigate their opponents as extremists after democratic socialists won Democratic congressional primaries in New York City, Colorado and Washington, DC. h GOP leaders...
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Friends, colleagues share stories about Graham
Since former U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died on July 11, countless stories from those who knew him have offered a deeper look at who he was. Graham’s South Carolina funeral was held in Columbia on July 29, beginning with a procession from the Statehouse...
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THE FIGHT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT
Michelle Shara, an Upstate activist, was in Charlotte in November recording footage of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity amid a surge in arrests. h Ten days later, she received an email informing her that her Global Entry status had...
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WSPA, WYFF change affiliations on Aug. 1
Starting Saturday, Aug. 1, a network affiliation change will take effect at two Greenville television stations. WSPA-7 will become affiliated with The CW Network after being dropped by CBS, which has instead affiliated with WYFF 4. Here’s what to...
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A LIFE REMEMBERED
National political figures, state elected officials, family and friends came together to honor Lindsey Graham’s life in a pensive, ceremonial and at times humorous memorial ceremony in South Carolina. Hundreds of people attended a July 29 memorial...
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‘Until we meet again’
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered by political leaders, close friends, and South Carolinians in services on July 29. h Following a statehouse processional, an F-16 flyover, and memorial services at the First Baptist Church of Columbia, Graham was...
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Graham memorialized in emotional ceremony
Senators, representatives and Vice President JD Vance memorialized South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham in an emotional ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda that left some relatives and lawmakers in tears after officials recalled his tenacity in public debate...
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‘This one just might take the cake’
the second consecutive year, Greenville has graced the Top 10 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, continuing its streak as one of the most expressed citing cities to visit in the U.S. “There are many cute places in the Carolinas, but this one...
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‘This is creating a lot of anxiety’
Immigration and community advocate say a recent move by the Trump administration to remove legal status for Haitian refugees could spark a humanitarian crisis, forcing immigrants to return to a country that is just as dangerous as when they...
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ALWAYS WATCHING
The firing of two Greer police officers over improper use of Flock license plate reader cameras has reignited debate over one of law enforcement’s fastestgrowing investigative tools, with supporters calling it indispensable and critics warning the...
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Some tips to stay safe, foods to watch out for
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to take steps to prevent cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a microscopic parasite. Nationwide, the CDC announced it has tracked 1,645 infections across 34 states, leading...
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Graham to receive ‘special Capitol honor’
Lindsey Graham’s office has released details of services in Washington, D.C. and South Carolina to honor the senator who died on July 11. Services begin on July 28 with an arrival ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. His casket will be escorted into the...
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No end in sight as U.S., Iran continue strikes
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump welcomed the president of Lebanon to the White House July 21 as he insisted that Iran “desperately” wants to meet to end the war. Trump made the assertion pushing back at a reporter who claimed in a question that...
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BED BUG INVASION
South Carolina is heading into the thick of summer just as conditions become ideal for an unwelcome seasonal surge of bed bugs. And two Palmetto State cities are among the ones with the most in the nation. h With heat and humidity driving indoor...
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Greenville Zoo debuts red river hogs
A pair of wild hogs found in the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa are now living at the Greenville Zoo, and they aren’t like your average farm pigs. “They’re very strong,” said zookeeper Christine Dear, who described the red river hogs’ observance of...
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‘A truly national senator,’ but he never lost the connections to his hometown
Michael Smith has worked at Time Drive In near downtown Seneca for four decades. h The restaurant is a slice of Americana, a traditional fast-food spot where locals enjoy hamburgers, chicken fingers, and the house specialty — gravy fries. h It’s the...
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Rainfall deficits reach 12 inches as drought persists
South Carolina remains firmly in drought territory, with the state’s Drought Response Committee keeping all 46 counties in moderate-to-severe drought status. Scattered showers have offered brief, localized relief in the Upstate, but rainfall has been...
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North Main residents oppose 7-home proposal
Residents of Greenville’s historic North Main neighborhood are fighting a planned development in their community. The Gallo Company, a Greenvillebased real estate company, has plans to construct seven single-family homes on a 1.4 acre property at the...
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Darline Graham sworn in as brother’s replacement
Darline Graham became the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, replacing her brother, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, three days after he died. Sens. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Katie Britt of Alabama escorted her into...
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Graham’s sister to fill Senate seat
Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, to fill his U.S. Senate seat. The South Carolina governor fulfilled the responsibility of selecting a temporary senator to fill the vacant...
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FROM CRITIC TO SUPPORTER
Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly on July 11, leaves behind a complex legacy that mirrors the political transformations that have reshaped America over the past three decades. h The former Air Force lawyer from South Carolina died from an...
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A life in public service
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a fixture in state and national politics for more than three decades, has died at the age of 71. h His death followed “a brief and sudden illness,” according to an official statement from his office. h Graham was among the...
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Makers control initial infant formula probes
In September 2016, a distraught mother sent infant formula maker Mead Johnson a message: “REMOVE ME FROM YOUR LIST !!!! DO NOT EMAIL OR MAIL ME ANY MORE! “It is because of your animal based pre-term artificial baby food crap that you peddle to...
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FUN IN BLOOM
Thousands of sunflowers are blooming once again at Denver Downs Farm as the popular Sunflower Festival returns for its eighth season. The festival, billed as the largest sunflower festival in South Carolina, runs weekends from July 11-19 and features...
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Here are 5 spots in Upstate SC to get a delicious burger
Greenville is a city full of delicious, ever-evolving dining options. If you’re craving a good burger night this summer but don’t know where to start, look no further. Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties have plenty of options, and there...
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‘I failed you’
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright was sentenced Tuesday, July 7, to 41 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release, closing a corruption case that led to his conviction on fraud, drug, and theft charges. Wright will...
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Guskiewicz not taking top job
Clemson University announced on its social media that the school board of trustees learned that president-elect Kevin Guskiewicz has chosen to remain at Michigan State University for personal reasons. At a May 27 board of trustees meeting, the board...
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In 113 years, McAfee Funeral Homes has grown, adapted
Neither Thomas nor John McAfee envisioned a career in their family funeral business. John began a career in the textile industry and Thomas had his sights set on medical school, but both brothers found their way to careers at Thomas McAfee Funeral...
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Preserving city’s history as ‘textile center of the world’
Rusted water towers and brick chimneys mark Greenville’s skyline, representing the decades the city spent dominating the global textile industry. The City of Greenville was once known as the “Textile Center of the World,” for its flourishing textile...
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Iowa Whirlpool plant jobs disappear despite tariffs
AMANA, IA – If any company stood to gain from President Donald Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa. But at its “Big Blue” refrigerator plant, so named because of its robin’segg-colored siding,...
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Bubble baths and ice treats
As a heat dome settles over the southeast, the Upstate is preparing to see temperatures in the upper 90s and even into the triple digits. But people aren’t the only beings trying to stay cool in the heat – so are the animals at the Greenville...
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Upstate residents will are expected to flock to Unity Park on Thursday, July 2 for the firework show put on by Clemson MBA. The evening will include food, live music, a special performance from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and, of course,...
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Tentative date set for Alex Murdaugh retrial
Alex Murdaugh, clad in an orange jumpsuit and shackles in a courthouse in Lexington County on June 29, got a new court date for his murder retrial. It has been three years since Murdaugh’s first murder trial, and he was often seen smiling and...
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FREEDOM BLAST IN GREER CELEBRATES CITY’S 150TH
This year’s Freedom Blast event in Greer marked America’s 250th birthday and the city’s 150th anniversary, with a lineup that included skydivers, fireworks, music, and a military tribute. The event took place on June 27 at Greer City Park with hundreds...
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Funeral held for Greenville police sergeant and in-laws
A Greenville police sergeant and her in-laws, who were among five people killed in a head-on crash in Spartanburg County last month, will be laid to rest June 25 during a family funeral. According to an email from Greenville City Director of...
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Several SC laws kick in July 1
Ahandful of new laws in South Carolina are set to take effect on July 1, including policies to strengthen school responses to medical emergencies and change fishing laws. h The South Carolina Legislature adjourned on May 14 before returning for a...
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FREEDOM BLAST
This year’s Freedom Blast event in Greer will mark America’s 250th birthday and the city’s 150th anniversary, with a lineup that includes skydivers, fireworks, and a military tribute. The event will take place Saturday, June 27, at Greer City Park,...
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Greenville, Simpsonville consider sales tax hike
The Greenville City Council is considering moving forward with a local sales tax, but it faces a tight mid-August deadline to act so the tax can get on November ballots. The city council is reviewing a proposed temporary 1% local sales tax, which...
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Alan Wilson wins GOP runoff for governor
Attorney General Alan Wilson laid out his priorities for the governor’s office at a campaign watch party in Columbia after he was named the winner of the Republican gubernatorial runoff. Wilson was named the projected winner of the Republican primary...
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Candidates meet as Trump move called ‘confusing’
Near the entrance to the sanctuary at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Pendleton, a retractable stand-up banner displayed a photograph of President Donald Trump with South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette — both giving a thumbs-up sign — with wording...
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SOUTH CAROLINA VOTERS HEADING TO POLLS AGAIN
Republican candidates for South Carolina governor are in a heated stretch of the campaign as two contenders head to a runoff. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson finished at the top of the Republican primary on June 9 but must now...
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DOJ cuts grants, halting public safety efforts across U.S.
The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point in more than a century. Homicides across 35 major American cities fell 21% in 2025, amounting to 922 fewer...
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‘Be cautious’
If you walk into one of these jellyfishlike creatures at South Carolina’s beaches this summer, you might get yourself into a jam. Portuguese man o’ wars, the fluorescent blue marine hydrozoans recognized by their balloon-sail, are reportedly washing...
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Church Street Bridge project concludes
A day that downtown commuters have longawaited has arrived – the Church Street Bridge is officially reopend to traffic. “I can say with full confidence that this is a day that every resident in the city of Greenville has eagerly awaited,” said...
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2 injured in shooting at Haywood Mall
Greenville police responded to reports of gunfire at Haywood Mall on Saturday afternoon, June 13, when two groups of individuals got into a verbal altercation that escalated into gunfire, sending two people to the hospital, officials said. A...
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Greenville County ‘success story’ in economic uncertainty
In a time of extreme economic uncertainty, experts say that Greenville County has stood out as an economic success story. University of South Carolina research economist Joey Von Nessen said international trade and tariffs have increased uncertainty...
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