Apartment Complex Purchased for Affordable Housing

The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has purchased Century Plaza Apartments, formerly known as The Ivy, a 212-unit complex on Century Drive in the Overbrook neighborhood. It is GHF’s largest financial transaction to date. The $31 million acquisition was faci...

"IT FEELS LIKE A LOT FOR OUR FAMILY TO HAVE ITS OWN HOME."

Maria Huerta is looking forward to having a new home, a place where her family can build memories.

"I FEEL LIKE I’M IN A DREAM RIGHT NOW, I HAVE TO CHECK MYSELF TO MAKE SURE I’M HERE."

Yvonne Oneal found safe, affordable housing as a resident of Renaissance Park senior housing apartments.

"THE CITY OF GREENVILLE HAS A GREAT PROGRAM. YOU JUST HAVE TO GET IN TOUCH."

First-time homeowner Joi Phillips said the down-payment assistance program helped her seal the deal on her new home.

"I’M AMAZED BY EVERYONE’S HARD WORK, STILL CAN’T BELIEVE THIS ACTUALLY MY HOUSE."

Christina Milagria (right) celebrated with family, friends and Habitat volunteers at the wall raising for her Habitat for Humanity home.

"I JUST REALLY CAN'T EXPRESS IT... I'M JUST SO BLESSED"

Lonnie Hudgens was overjoyed to move into her new affordable rental home with her grandsons.

Carlton Family Donates $500k for Plaza to Honor First Responders and Veterans

Greenville Mayor Knox White announced a $500,000 donation by Sharon Carlton and Heather Carlton-McInnis for the Unity Park Honor Tower in honor of late community businessman and philanthropist Philip J. Carlton. The Philip J. Carlton Memorial Plaza will s...

Carlton Family Donates $500k for Plaza to Honor First Responders and Veterans

Greenville Mayor Knox White announced a $500,000 donation by Sharon Carlton and Heather Carlton-McInnis for the Unity Park Honor Tower in honor of late community businessman and philanthropist Philip J. Carlton. The Philip J. Carlton Memorial Plaza will s...

Game On for NCAA Women's Basketball

Downtown streets are filling with fans and the joy of basketball, as Greenville hosts the NCAA Sweet 16 and Elite 8 women's basketball tournament at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

With games starting Friday and continuing through Monday, a little...

City Celebrates 8-million Gallons of Water Savings

The City of Greenville celebrates its partnership with Greenville Water with an 8-million-gallon water savings in 2022 compared to previous years.  

With the help of Greenville Water, the City identified ways to use less water on city-owned parks ...

Updated Draft Development Code Published; Learning Labs In Progress

After receiving public comment over the past seven weeks, the City Planning Department has published an updated draft development code and zoning map. Additionally, beginning on March 20, staff will hold the first of five "Learning Labs," to all...

City Seeks Comment on Trail Connections to Neighborhoods

A public meeting and survey will collect feedback on the City's plan to create a safe, direct connection from the new Green Line of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail to the Nicholtown, Gower and Verdae neighborhoods.

East Camperdown Way Closure In Progress

East Camperdown Way, between Calvin and Falls streets, will be closed for four weeks beginning at 7 a.m., Tuesday, March 21.

A detour along Calvin to East Broad streets will be in place, allowing crews to complete utility work. Falls Street will be open to...

Mayberry Street Closure Moves to Second Phase

The construction on Mayberry Street will proceed to its second phone. The project includes replacing the existing sanitary sewer mains and manholes and the majority of work will take place in the roadway.

The section of Mayberry Street between Willard Stre...

Apartment Complex Purchased for Affordable Housing

The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has purchased Century Plaza Apartments, formerly known as The Ivy, a 212-unit complex on Century Drive in the Overbrook neighborhood. It is GHF’s largest financial transaction to date. The $31 million acquisition was faci...

Carlton Family Donates $500k for Plaza to Honor First Responders and Veterans

Greenville Mayor Knox White announced a $500,000 donation by Sharon Carlton and Heather Carlton-McInnis for the Unity Park Honor Tower in honor of late community businessman and philanthropist Philip J. Carlton. The Philip J. Carlton Memorial Plaza will s...

The Tree Plan

A critical component of the Unity Park Master Plan is the Tree Management Plan, which addresses how the river restoration project and construction of the park will impact the trees located on the site and outlines the City’s plan to mitigate that impact. ...

The Auro Bridge

City officials unveiled a new design for Unity Park’s Auro Bridge, which will span 165 feet across the Reedy River in the heart of the 60-acre park. The bridge will be made of weathered steel, with cable railing and wood decking – a nod to the rich indust...

The Site Plan

For the environmental engineers designing Unity Park, it’s what you won’t see that brings them the biggest sense of accomplishment. 

Designers are creating a state-of-the-art drainage system to reduce floodwaters in the park and surrounding neighb...

Working Groups Provided Feedback

Staff used three specialized working groups to advise them: neighborhood leaders, design professionals and developers.

Growth in Greenville

Two "animated" residents help explore and explain the changes underway with the City's development code.

Code Education

Take a deeper dive into the issues that are shaping the city's new development code.

Auragami - March 30

Genre: Jam

Auragami is a four piece eclectic jam band based in Greenville, SC. Auragami surely have made a name for themselves in the foothills of the Appalachians with their catchy melodies, tight arrangements, endless jams and smooth vocal harmonies, the...

Mojo on Max - April 6

Genre: Blues/Rock/Soul/Jazz

Like pins in a voodoo doll, the influence of the masters of music has pierced our ears and soul time and time again, leading us to bring the sound and experience of musical mojo to you. 

Mojo on Max influences audiences ...

Travis Smith Project - April 13

Genre: Country/Soul

It's easy to see why comedian and actor Travis Smith began a musical project of The Travis Smith Project (featuring Travis Smith-Guitar/Piano/Vocals Tyson Rothrock-Drums Tyler Derrick Phillips-Guitar Daniel Everett Stepp-Bass)....

WhoAmI? - April 20

Genre: Indie Rock

WhoAmI? is a two piece power punk duo from Greenville, SC / Warwick, NY. We play loud songs about inner struggle and the natural journey of discovering self identity. In Whom do you put your trust?

Angela Easterling & The Beguilers - April 27

Genre: Country/Americana

Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes. Her backing band, The Beguilers (bass, drums and lead guitar), master many complex styles, with instrumentation that fleshes out the storie...

The Abbey Elmore Band - May 4

Genre: Indie Pop

The Abbey Elmore Band, fronted by singer-songwriter Abbey Elmore, delivers a blend of Indie Pop and soulful Rock. Ranging from laid-back grooves to high energy jams, their repertoire consists of original music as well as progressive versio...

Holler Choir - May 11

Genre: Americana

Led by WNC natives Clint Roberts and Helena Rose, Holler Choir is an Asheville based String band outfit quickly breaking out in the Roots Music Scene. Both respected artists in their own right, Roberts and Rose's musical union is ...

Threesound - May 18

Genre: Indie Rock

Threesound - A Virginia based trio, dips into the genres of funk, rock, pop and jazz to create something fresh. Through eclectic songwriting, soulful grooves, and soaring guitars, they deliver an organic and original sound filled with fat...

Vera Soul - May 25

Genre: Rock

Vera Soul is a new-age band combining a sound influenced by classic rock, hard rock, pop punk, soul, and southern rock. At times the live performances take on a jam band feel, with extended portions of rhythm and groove.

Officially formed in lat...

Cosmic Collective - June 1

Genre: Jazz

Cosmic Collective is a dynamic and innovative musical ensemble that defies genre boundaries. With their fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, they create a sound that is entirely their own, characterized by intricate rhythms, soaring melodies, and el...

Amongst the Trees - June 8

Genre: Americana

Original compositions, old traditional tunes, tight harmonies, and a healthydose of improvisation are at the core of what makes Amongst The Trees aunique voice in the modern music landscape.

The Grateful Brothers - June 15

Genre: Jam

Made up of an all-star list of Upstate SC talent, The Grateful Brothers combine the catalogs of The Allman Brothers and The Grateful Dead. Often intertwining songs through segues and transitions, they carry out the improvisational spirit of the ...

Rebellious Hearts - June 22

Genre: Bluegrass

Rebellious Hearts is a high energy acoustic destruction! We play the songs of Billy Strings, Travelin McCoury's, The Byrds, Sam Bush, and more.

Taylor Winchester & Buffalo Spirit - June 29

Genre: Folk Rock

Taylor Winchester's songwriting embodies an ethos of a soul searching journey, while encouraging awareness around the abundant offerings found in a mindful, expansive approach to life. It's conscious music, with a little bit of jam. With i...

Clay Johnson & The Hard Promises - July 6

Genre: Folk Rock

Clay Johnson & the Hard Promises, From Spartanburg, SC, were formed in the midst of 2020 as the backing band for solo musician, Clay Johnson. Tying together the classic traditions of southern folk music along with modern takes on Count...

George Fetner & the Strays - July 13

Genre: Southern Rock

Columbia, SC’s George Fetner and the Strays have steadily gained attention from music-lovers and musicians alike. Culling influences from nine proficient performers, the band has developed a soulful, southern sound rooted in ...

Rufus Lee & the Handful - July 20

Genre: Country Rock

Rufus Lee and The Handful got its start when Greenville, SC singer-songwriter Donnie Blackwell teamed up with some of the finest musical talents in the Upstate of South Carolina. The band includes Mike Bagwell on pedal steel, Mike Merck...

Brothers Gillespie - July 27

Genre: Country

The Brothers Gillespie began in late 2018 on the suggestion of a friend to record an EP of songs they had been kicking around for fun. After getting a taste of attention from the 2018 eponymous release, they took a chance and moved operation...

Conspiracy Band - August 3

Genre: Funk/Rock/Reggae

Conspiracies come along everyday but none quite like the good time, feel good band, better known as Conspiracy.  Currently hanging their hat in Greenville, SC, the Conspiracy has been bringing great music and good times thr...

James Radford Band - August 10

Genre: Country

Trapfire Brothers - August 17

Genre: Indie Rock

Trapfire Brothers is a collaboration between Justin Garber(Guitar/Vocals) and Joe Tamburro(Percussion) based in Greenville, SC. While Justin and Joe are not of relation, there is a shared love and appreciation for listening to, sharing, a...

Soulution - August 24

Genre: Party

Soulution is one of the longest running private event bands in Upstate South Carolina. We still call Greenville home but travel throughout the Southeast. Formed over a decade ago and with hundreds of weddings under our belt, we’re a small/clos...

Gimme the Gig Contest Winning Act - August 31

Each year Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presents a BATTLE OF THE BANDS contest whee the overall winner receives a paid performance on the last date of the concert series and studio time at Sit-n-Spin Studios. Contest rules and guidelines coming soon...

College Campus Fire Safety

College students should take a few minutes to make sure they are living in a fire-safe environment. Use these tips from the National Fire Protection Association to stay safe this school year.

• Look for fully sprinklered housing when choosing a dorm or off-c...

Virtual Fire Safety Presentations and Station Tours for Schools

The Greenville City Fire Department is offering Virtual Fire Safety Presentations and Virtual Fire Station Tours to schools.

If you are interested in what the Greenville City Fire Department could do to bring a smile to your school's face during these trou...

Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke Alarms

The recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms & Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.  The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke & Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. Only alarms with t...

Request A Free Smoke Alarm

City residents can request a smoke alarm check. If your alarm is not working, it will be replaced at no charge to you.

Fire Department Holds International Accreditation

The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). GCFD is one of only 250 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Cen...

About Greenlink Transit

Welcome to Greenlink, your link to public transportation in Greenville, South Carolina.

Paratransit Information

Greenville Area Paratransit (GAP) service provides for disabled individuals who are unable to ride Greenlink's fixed route buses.

Schedules

Find out more about the hours of operation and the routes for the Greenlink Transit system.

Passenger Orientation

Greenlink offers new customers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with our vehicles and boarding procedures.

Tyler Florence’s Perfect Day in Greenville, South Carolina

Chef Tyler Florence returns to his hometown of Greenville to highlight where he loves to eat in and around the city.

Greenville is a Top Dog Destination, according to Lonely Planet

Greenville is among "17 of the best destinations in the US to bring your dog," according to travel website Lonely Planet.

Travel & Leisure Called Greenville SC's Best-Kept Secret

The publication touted Greenville's restaurants, bars and shops in the story.

SC's Best Coffee is in Greenville, According to Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet’s guide says that “Greenville serves the best coffee in South Carolina.”

CNN Travel says Greenville is one of the World's Top Fall Destinations

Greenville is one of 12 worldwide destinations on CNN’s list of best places to go in the fall of 2022.

Travel & Leisure Says Take the Train to Greenville

Greenville is one of the best U.S. small towns to visit by train, according to Travel and Leisure.

Southern Living Says Greenville in on the Rise

Noting its charm, natural beauty and food scene, Southern Living lists Greenville as the best city on the rise in the South.

Greenville the Best Place for Young Professionals in SC, According to Niche.com

Niche.com placed Greenville at the top of the list for best places for young professionals in South Carolina in 2022.

HGTV says Greenville Has One of the Most Charming Downtowns

HGTV noted Mice on Main in its post naming Greenville's downtown as one of the most charming small town downtowns in America.

AFAR Says Greenville is One of the Best Places in the World to Visit in September

AFAR highlights Unity Park as one of the reasons to visit Greenville in the month of September.

Thrillest Picked Greenville as One of the Coolest Small Cities in America

The post about Greenville features Falls Park, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville's emerging arts scene and the City's festivals.

CNN Travel Says Greenville has One of the Most Romantic Restaurants in the World

CNN Travel calls Greenville an overlooked gem of the south featuring one of the most romantic restaurants in the world.

Condé Nast Traveler Picks Greenville as One of the Best Places to Travel in May

Condé Nast Traveler cites Greenville's Saturday Market and Artisphere as just a few reasons that make it one of the best places in the world to travel to in May.

Transfers and Promotions

Woods, Cade H., 01/28/2023, Promotion, Police Office III 

Flores, Raymond D., 01/28/2023, Promotion, Solid Waste Equipment Operator I

Terpenning, Thomas W., Promotion, Stormwater Tech I 

Meza, Daniel, 01/24/2023, Promotion, Wastewater Comb ...

New Hires

NEW HIRES

Sawadske, George M., 02/06/2023, Video Inspector, Public Works

Weed, Richard G., 02/06/2023, Grounds Supervisor, Public Works

Smith, John L., 02/01/2023, Heavy Bus Mechanic, Transit 

Bailey, Bryan S., 01/23/2023, Fire Inspector, Fire&nb...

New IRS Medical FSA maximums for 2023!

The IRS just released this week that the 2023 Medical FSA annual maximum will be $3,050. Even though we  have already published the annual Employee Benefits Guides with the current amount of $2,850 for the annual Medical FSA maximum, we are going...

Shopping for the Best Health Care Options

Shopping for the Best Health Care Options

Find the best health care options just like you check out your choices in cars, hotels or restaurants.  

The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Shopping Care tool provides doctor and hospital ratings, prices for a pr...

Latin Soul Band - March 31

Genre: Latin/Dance

Jukebox 45 - April 7

Genre: Oldies

Soul Intent - April 14

Genre: R&B/Motown/Funk/Rock

Soul Intent is from the Greenville-Spartanburg SC area. We have been performing together for 12 years. Our music covers everything from Classic R&B, Motown, Beach and Pop. The band consists of 6 members: Drums, two guita...

Hot as a Pepper - April 21

Genre: Dance/Party

Hot As A Pepper is an Upstate SC based variety band that has been packing dance floors for over a decade with a wide variety of music that allows them to fine-tune each show to appeal to the specific moment. They are even spicier when th...

Odyssey Band - April 28

Genre: R&B/Party/Beach

Odyssey Band & Show is a seasoned band of 8 years. With well seasoned entertainers. Odyssey specialize in non stop, energized entertainment. We perform many genres from Shag, R&B, Funk, and Pop. From the early 70’s to cur...

JazzSmith - May 5

Genre: Jazz/Latin/Pop

No Event - May 12

No event this week.

The Fortunate Sons - May 19

Genre: Rock & Roll

The Fortunate Sons grew up right here in upstate South Carolina and they know the music you want to hear. Their set list reads like a “Best Of” soundtrack to each of the last several decades. They’ll keep you singing along all night ...

Scottish Game / Eric Weiler Group - May 26

Genre: Pop/Blues/Rock

Hurt & Skip - June 2

Genre: Blues

Hurt & Skip is a South Carolina based trio that blur the lines between genres, combining the early haunting sounds of the Mississippi hill country blues with tribal and native polyrhythms. This gives them a very primal, primitive and percu...

Rhythm Jab - June 9

Genre: R&B/Dance/Pop

Rhythm Jab is a variety music cover band. We play Rock, R&B, Funk, Dance, Pop, and Country music from various decades to get people to dance, sing along, or just enjoy music.

Wanda Johnson: SC's First Lady of R&B and Soul - June 16

Genre: Soul & Blues

South Carolina's First Lady of R&B and Soul

Xpresso Party Band - June 23

Genre: Top 40/Latin

Power2Party - June 30

Genre: Party

The Night Affair Band - July 7

Genre: R&B/Soul

Soul Legit - July 14

Genre: Soul/Funk

High energy party Band playing all your favorite dance tunes!

Night Owls - July 21

Genre: 60s & 70s Soul/Rock & Roll

Rocking all over Upstate SC with their unique blend of 70s yacht rock and 80s classics, the Night Owls brings you back to those days of yesteryear, when colorful clothes and bad hairdos were the norm. If you’re tir...

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues - July 28

Genre: Blues

Mac Arnold was born in Ware Place South Carolina, one of 13 children born and raised on a sharecropper's farm. His musical journey began in the 1950's when he and his brother Leroy fashioned a guitar from a steel gas can, wood, nails, and scre...

Jazz Revolution - August 4

Genre: Jazz/Soul

Song - August 11

Genre: Pop/Blues/Jazz/Funk

Song Band Upstate is a multi-genre powerhouse of talent. Pulling from a vast repertoire of songs, fueled with an energy that is highly contagious, and producing a sound all their own, Song creates a party that leaves audiences ye...

J-E-T - August 18

Genre: R&B

J-E-T is a Greenville-Spartanburg based music trio/supergroup.

The Time Pilots - August 25

Genre: Classic Rock

We’re taking you on a journey of the greatest rock n’ roll music of the 20th century!

We are The Time Pilots…a family friendly, high-energy cover band based in Greenville, South Carolina. Our show features some of the biggest hits from s...

Shades of Brown - September 1

Genre: R&B/Jazz/Soul

Shades Of Brown has captivated local audience’s with it’s unique and intoxicating blends of smooth R& B with a twist of Jazz, . Since Establishment in 2009 we have been offering a broad selection of music from Jazz, Funk , Neo ...

SideCar - September 8

Genre: Rock/Funk

SideCar is a 5 piece band from Greenville, SC, playing a wide variety of your favorite tunes as well as great originals since 2005. Featuring Scott Adams on vocals and auxiliary percussion, Brian Heinbaugh on rhythm guitar, harmonica, mand...

Rock and Roll Reunion - September 15

Genre: Oldies

For 29 years, Rock and Roll Reunion has been performing the best in classic rock, beach and blues for the Western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia. Dance and sing along as the band presents your rock and roll favorites. The band’s leader is we...

Whitten Brothers Band - September 22

Genre: Classic Rock/Beach/Country

Whitten Brothers Band featuring Dana Russell is a rocking, fun loving, party band who loves getting the audience involved with high energy and non-stop music. Our set list includes classic rock, pop, beach, blues, Motown, ...

True Blues - September 29

Genre: Blues

Celebrating over 30 years together as the upstate SC's premier blues band, True Blues is Joey Gunter on guitar and vocals, Pete Cash on bass, Joe Cash on drums, Bill Pappas on keyboards and guitar, and Casey Bradham on percussion. Members of t...

Game On for NCAA Women's Basketball

Downtown streets are filling with fans and the joy of basketball, as Greenville hosts the NCAA Sweet 16 and Elite 8 women's basketball tournament at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

With games starting Friday and continuing through Monday, a little...

Carlton Family Donates $500k for Plaza to Honor First Responders and Veterans

Greenville Mayor Knox White announced a $500,000 donation by Sharon Carlton and Heather Carlton-McInnis for the Unity Park Honor Tower in honor of late community businessman and philanthropist Philip J. Carlton. The Philip J. Carlton Memorial Plaza will s...

BMW Manufacturing makes largest private donation to date to Unity Park in Greenville

The Greenville News reported on BMW Manufacturing's $1.25 million donation to restore and preserve wetlands at Unity Park.

Greenville Dedicates Unity Park Plaza to the Late Community Activist Lila Mae Brock

Greenville Business Magazine reported on the dedication of a statue and plaza to honor Lila Mae Brock's legacy at Unity Park.

Spero Financial donates $250K to Unity Park’s Mary F. Duckett Plaza

Greenville Journal reported on Spero Financial's $250,000 to sponsor a plaza at the center of Unity Park. It will be named in honor of Southernside community leader Mary Duckett.

Greenville city leaders donate nearly 6 acres of land near Unity Park for affordable housing

The City of Greenville will soon have more affordable housing options near Unity Park after city council voted to donate nearly six acres of property to the Greenville Housing Fund.

Greenville donates land worth $8 million for affordable housing near Unity Park

The city of Greenville has donated land valued at $8 million near Unity Park to be dedicated to affordable, workforce and senior-citizen housing.

Unity Park, Greenville’s largest civic project in decades, prepped for its biggest steps

The Unity Park project moves forward despite a slowing of economic growth activity caused by the global pandemic.

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