“I’m here, 15 years later”: South Carolina mom defies the odds against glioblastoma
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - When Courtney Grass was 24 years old, doctors told her family she had six months to live — with treatment. Without it, three months. She had just given birth eight weeks earlier. Today, Courtney is 39. Her daughter Addison is 15, heading into her...
Victim shot during overnight armed robbery in Greenville County, deputies say
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office reported an armed robbery and shooting that happened on Thursday night. Officials said the incident occurred at 101 Allen Street after Greenville County Communications received a 911 call around 10:15 p.m. regarding a man who entered a stor
From shuttered church to vibrant community hub
It’s becoming more common every year. A church finds itself aging out, its membership dwindling, and the church is disbanded. The big question then is, what do you do with the empty church buildings?. In the case of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Greenville, South Carolina, a congregation...
Weekend closures ahead as GSP Airport launches runway repairs
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport's Runway 4/22 last underwent major maintenance, including repaving and shoulder repairs, three decades ago. Since then, heavier aircraft and increasing air traffic have accelerated wear and tear on the runway. To address the deterioration, the airport is preparing for a crit
Greenville’s History: Mill villages and the world the mills controlled
Editor’s note: This is part of a continuing series of columns, stories and photos by Greenville County Historical Society examining the history of Greenville and the Upstate. At first glance, mill villages built in Greenville County in the late-19th and early-20th centuries seemed like a good arrangement for working...
New Greer private school aimed at kids who need specialized learning and care
A new faith-based, inclusive private school will soon open its doors in downtown Greer for children of all abilities and backgrounds. Selah Grey Academy will serve students in kindergarten through 8th grade who require a specialized learning environment. Robyn Smith, the founder and executive director of Selah Grey Aca
Greenville man sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office reports a Greenville man was sentenced on Tuesday for drug trafficking. Dwight Eisenhower Ferguson, 71, was found guilty of trafficking fentanyl, trafficking cocaine and possession of a weapon by a felon. Deputies executed a search warrant on July 24
Stone Cottage opens in downtown Greenville, reviving a historic spot: Weekly Dish
If you’re walking down Main Street from the West End, you may have noticed a small but pretty little cottage next to Falls Park on the Reedy. The formerly vacant Falls Cottage has been renovated, and Passerelle Bistro owner Michael Minelli reopened it as Stone Cottage July 11. The cafe is primarily grab-and-go, with th
Leopard escapes Upstate zoo exhibit, prompting closure
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — City officials announced that Cleveland Park and the Greenville Zoo were closed while personnel and first responders contained an endangered species that left its exhibit. Officials said Irina, the Greenville Zoo’s four-year-old Amur leopard, left her enclosure earlier this morning and was loo
14-year-old Greenville girl becomes SC’s first civics bee champion
Riley Metcalfe will represent the state in the National Civics Bee later this year, the first year all 50 states are participating.

















