A battle worth fighting: What you can do to combat invasive species in SC
While the problem of invasive plants and animals can seem insurmountable, there are practical steps people can take to control their spread.
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The key to dealing with disasters: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The basic elements of a disaster plan include having access to cash, food, water and medicines, and maintaining electrical power if possible.
First Look: Honor Tower opening soon in Greenville’s Unity Park
A grand opening of Honor Tower will be held for Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Take a 360 degree video tour.
I come from good stock: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The national Pierre Chastain Family Association was holding their annual reunion in Greenville and they found me online.
Saluda Grade Trail organizers seek public input on next steps
Organizers behind the planned Saluda Grade Trail have launched the next phase of gathering input in planning the 31-mile rail trail.
Greenville Zoo breaks ground on $3.6M Phillips Family Farm exhibit
The project will renovate the zoo’s existing farm habitat into an elevated exhibit showcasing farm animals from around the world.
Everything Outdoor Fest returns Nov. 1-2
This year, the festival will provide more than 50 events, including adaptive sports and dog-related activities.
Photo gallery: 2025 Lake Robinson Day in Greer
Greer CPW invited the community to Lake Robinson Day Oct. 18 in Greer to celebrate Greer CPW’s drinking water.
Life Center YMCA, Prisma Health celebrate one-year partnership
The fitness and membership operations of Prisma Health’s Life Center on West Faris Road transitioned to the YMCA of Greenville in the fall of 2024.
ReWa’s annual River Sweep cleans up Reedy River, Brushy Creek
Volunteers included ReWa’s employees and nonprofit partners, including the Friends of the Reedy River and Conestee Nature Preserve.
Woodruff celebrates charter school groundbreaking, plans 103-acre athletic complex
The new park will be managed in partnership with Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation.
5 tons of trash gathered during Reedy River volunteer cleanup
Among the more than five tons of trash were 80 tires pulled from the river and surrounding green spaces.
I have naked ladies in my flower garden: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The story of how they got here from Japan is pretty interesting as well.
Greenville opens its first inclusive playground in Cleveland Park
The 10,640-square-foot playground features wheelchair-friendly and sensory-engaging play equipment for children 6 months and up.
SC, Upstate leaders gather at Jones Gap to celebrate Hurricane Helene recovery
The widespread devastation left in the storm’s path affected infrastructure, homes and businesses and left mountains of debris — much of which has taken the past year to address.