A Weekend in Greenville + Strong Kids Triathlon
What a weekend!!! We spent our long Labor Day weekend in Greenville, South Carolina and it was a memorable one from start to finish. After our oldest boys loved the Strong Kids Triathlon last year so much, we knew we wanted to make a long weekend of the event again this year and recruited friends to join in on the...
The rising tide of redevelopment lifting Greenville’s Laurens Road
Laurens Road in Greenville has become a popular location for redevelopment. The commercial corridor serves as a key gateway into the city’s downtown from Interstate 85 and the surrounding area. Various shopping centers, car dealerships, fast food chains, office buildings and other retail spaces currently sit along...
Daniel Building ribbon cutting in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday at the Daniel Building on North Main Street, marking the completion of a significant makeover approved by the city’s design review board. The Daniel Building, a landmark in Greenville, was originally opened in 1967 as the city’s first modern office...
Greenville County approves economic incentives for 3 projects: County Council notes
Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s Sept. 2 meeting. Approved: Incentives for company expansions, new project. Council gave final approval to a series of measures providing incentives for three economic development projects in the county. The first ordinance provides a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement between...
Greenville moving forward with city hall renovations without private developer
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Greenville is moving forward with plans to renovate city hall without selling the building to a private developer. The city said Wednesday that it is looking for proposals to design the renovations to the 53-year-old building located at 206 S. Main Street. Renovations will include a complete...
South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information sessions
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (GSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are hosting Endless Opportunities, a joint information session for prospective students and their families. A session will be held...
Suspect’s identity released in deadly Greenville Co. hit-and-run
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Officials released the identity of a suspect in connection with a deadly hit-and-run Sunday in Greenville County. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said 58-year-old Angela Denise Salter was arrested Sunday and charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder...
Free clinic to help veterans coming to Greenville
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The Columbia VA Health Care System is hosting a free VA Claims Clinic for veterans in Greenville County from September 11 to 13 at the Greenville National Guard Armory. The clinic hosted at 9314 Jack Finney Boulevard aims to provide veterans with direct access to services, including...
Boy hit by Amazon truck in South Carolina neighborhood recovering from serious injuries
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (WBTV) - A 10-year-old boy is recovering after he was hit by an Amazon delivery truck in a South Carolina neighborhood this past week. The boy -- Ethan -- was riding his bike on West Drive in the Travelers Rest area when he was hit just before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, according to...
Arrest made in early morning stabbing incident – Pelzer
Anderson County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested Kobie Clary, 24, in connection with a stabbing that took place early Sunday morning at a home on Drake Street in Pelzer. According to the ACSO, the victim told deputies she woke up to Clary attacking her with a knife. Clary had...