Greenville, SC and Upstate News

Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, has announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County.

The City of Greenville’s Engineering Services Department has completed traffic and pedestrian safety audits along the entirety of Dunbar Street and Green Avenue, with the goal of increasing safety along these corridors.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which affected many families and businesses in our community, Flat Rock Playhouse is grateful to announce that the tradition continues with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, running Nov. 29 – Dec. 21.

With a $178,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health, Furman University’s Linnea Freeman aims to help 1 in 36 children in the U.S. who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) each year by pioneering research on the gut microbiome.

Enjoy the crisp fall weather while you are outside for these November chores.

While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. As soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing will begin to grow again.

The South Carolina State Port Authority has been selected to receive nearly $1,845,783 through EPA’s Clean Ports Program for climate and air quality planning.

In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Public Health is reminding residents about the important health connection between their heart and brain.

The Greenville Technical College Area Commission has begun a search to identify the college’s next president, with current president, Dr. Keith Miller, planning to retire in July 2025.

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updating vaccinations for two serious respiratory illnesses, the South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds everyone that vaccines are effective at protecting people against the most severe effects of many infectious diseases.

The Internal Revenue Service announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 has increased to $23,500, up from $23,000 for 2024.

Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Anderson County.