Greenville, SC and Upstate News

Local news for the Greenville and Upstate area, including updates on the Greenville Drive, local beer, and local food.

A PPE vending machine in a long hallway.

GSP Airport Receives Airport Health Accreditation

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has become accredited in the Airports Council International Airport Health Accreditation program. GSP is the first airport in South Carolina to receive accreditation.

A pair of tree snags created for wildlife benefit.

Many Animal Species Benefit From Snags

Standing dead trees, or snags, may appear to be useless, even eyesores, but they are valuable components of wildlife habitat and are frequently in short supply. They can even be the key limiting factor in a wildlife population.

A Northern Snakehead fish being held by a man.

SCDNR Advises Anglers to Kill Invasive Snakehead When Caught

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officials are warning anglers that if the invasive Northern snakehead fish is caught in the Palmetto State, anglers should kill it immediately and by all means not release it back into the water.

An Energy Star certification decal on a building window.

ENERGY STAR Offers Cost-free Verification of Applications

There’s no fee to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, but applications do require review by a professional engineer or a registered architect who is able to verify that energy performance and indoor environmental conditions meet EPA’s standards.

A building roof covered in plants and solar panels.

Green Roofs Continue to Transform The Urban Landscape

Vegetative roofs, or green roofs, have been on the rise in commercial construction. In North America, Washington, D.C. is leading the way, with almost 1.6 million square feet of green roof installed in a recent year.

An electric car in a driveway hooked up to a home charger.

Are You Thinking About Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as they’ve grown more affordable and available in the United States. EV owners enjoy reduced maintenance and fuel costs, as well as a reduced impact on the environment compared to a typical gasoline-fueled vehicle.