Simpsonville Archives

Greenville County Schools, Greenville Tech sign welding space agreement

An average of 300 students apply for the school district’s welding program each year.

Simpsonville advances $29.4M budget with public works fee, tax increase: City Council notes

Here's a recap of Simpsonville City Council's May 12 meeting.

Upstate Church breaks ground on new Five Forks campus

The new campus is expected to open in late spring 2027.

Simpsonville rejects annexation for possible residential development: City Council notes

The Planning Commission also recommended denial of this item at its Dec. 2, 2025, meeting.

Simpsonville spends $334K, adds $1M in federal grants for stormwater upgrades: City Council notes

Council voted unanimously to approve a $333,962.50 local fund match to receive funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Simpsonville advances measure to specify salaries for elected officials: City Council notes

Here's a recap of Simpsonville City Council's Feb. 24 meeting.

Simpsonville approves Opry Entertainment Group as amphitheater manager: City Council notes

The contract, which will run through Dec. 31, 2036, includes $6 million in capital improvements within the next five years.

Simpsonville launches theater company for young performers, special needs individuals

As the program grows, the company plans to expand its offerings to include full-scale productions and acting classes for all ages.

Opry Entertainment Group picked as Simpsonville amphitheater event manager: City Council notes

The Tennessee-based company owns and manages various entertainment venues and live event businesses, including the Grand Ole Opry.

Simpsonville considers reopening Hunter Street: City Council notes

During the citizen comments portion of the meeting, multiple residents spoke out against reopening the street.

Simpsonville residents express concerns about feral cats, traffic: City Council notes

Here's a recap of Simpsonville City Council's Jan. 13 meeting.

Greenville Triumph soccer stadium rendering

2025 Rewind: Greer, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Fountain Inn and Travelers Rest

Travelers Rest denied an annexation request for a proposed luxury hotel project called the Inn at Altamont on Paris Mountain in May. Read more in our municipality rewinds.