Upcountry History Museum receives coronavirus aid, will reopen to the public on June 9
The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University is set to reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 9, with controlled attendance that allows for social distancing.
Things to Do
Looking for things to do and places to eat? We got you covered. We show you all the fun things to do in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and Pickens counties.
From food truck to storefront, The Pound Cake Man Bakery opens in Clemson
If you’ve missed seeing The Pound Cake Man’s orange and purple truck at festivals and farmers markets this spring, you can find him Tuesday through Saturday at his new bakery on Old Greenville Highway in Clemson.
Mauldin Farmers Market opens today, Greenville’s TD Essential Market opening this Saturday
Several Upstate farmers markets are opening this week with restrictions in place to protect the health and safety of attendees amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Go Fund Me campaign aimed at preserving historic Soapstone Church and Slave Cemetery in Pickens County
The COVID-19 pandemic caused cancellation of some of the monthly fish fry fundraisers held at Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County, so a Go Fund Me campaign has been launched to help retire the historic church’s $46,000 mortgage.
Reedy River Duck Derby to go virtual this summer
Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville announced today it plans to hold an online only version of the annual festival due to continued safety protocols over Covid-19, said Wendy Green, the service group’s president. More details on what that will entail will be announced soon
2020 Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta postponed for crowd safety
To protect the hungry, taco-loving crowd of Greenville and guarantee an unforgettable time for all, the annual Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta has been postponed until further notice.
Registration now open for Upstate International’s summer foreign language classes
Registration for Upstate International’s summer foreign language classes is now open, with online and in-house classes beginning the week of June 22.
Heidi Gomez of Spartanburg wins grand prize in Carolina Eats Memorial Day Chillin’ & Grillin’ Recipe Sweepstakes
Heidi Gomez of Spartanburg won an LG Kitchen Range from Bob Burnett’s Appliance & Bedding Center as the grand prize winner in the Carolina Eats Memorial Day Chillin’ & Grillin’ Recipe Sweepstakes presented by Ingles.
Mauldin’s Mary Baugh a Carolina Eats finalist with her Skillet Strawberry Bourbon Cobbler with Layered Cream Cheese Biscuits
No Memorial Day gathering is complete without dessert and Mary Baugh’s Skillet Strawberry Bourbon Cobbler with Layered Cream Cheese Biscuits is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Spartanburg’s Heidi Gomez a Carolina Eats recipe sweepstakes finalist with her Stuffed Jalapenos
Heidi Gomez of Spartanburg is a finalist in the Carolina Eats Memorial Day Chillin’ & Grillin’ Recipe Sweepstakes with her Stuffed Jalapenos.
Latonia Morgan’s Apple Pizza Pie a Carolina Eats recipe sweepstakes finalist
Latonia Morgan’s Apple Pizza Pie recipe came to be because she was out of mushrooms. Now, the Greer resident’s simple-but-delicious recipe is a finalist in the Carolina Eats Memorial Day Chillin’ & Grillin’ Recipe Sweepstakes presented by Ingles.
Sandy Hanebrink’s Persian Grilled Chicken is a finalist in the Carolina Eats Memorial Day recipe sweepstakes
A finalist in the Carolina Eats Memorial Day Chillin’ & Grillin’ Recipe Sweepstakes, Sandy Hanebrink of Anderson shares her recipe for Persian Grilled Chicken.
City of Mauldin looking for summer farmers market vendors
The City of Mauldin is looking for local farmers and artisans to participate in its summer farmers market to be held on Tuesdays from June 2 – July 28.
The Upstate offers some of SC’s top spots for fishing
From lakes to mountain streams, the Upstate offers some of South Carolina’s best spots for fishing.
The Art Bomb Spring Show is going virtual on May 30
For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, The Art Bomb’s Spring Show is going virtual.
Sylvan Learning Centers to open for in-person tutoring next week
The Sylvan Learning Centers in Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville counties will be opening back up to in-person tutoring sessions next week, but with valued added precautions due to COVID-19.
This week’s Sit. Stay. Dray. features Sunday Songwriters Founder Jamison Smith
The Dray Bar & Grill in-home concert series continues tonight with a live performance by Spartanburg singer-songwriter Jamison Smith at 7 p.m.
Coronavirus and travel: What’s ahead for summer and fall?
European vacations, Caribbean cruises and spring break getaways all came to a screeching halt amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now, cabin fever has many of us dreaming about destinations near and far, but when will we be able to travel?
