Things to do: Discover more than 100 waterfalls throughout the Upstate
From Raven Cliff Falls in northern Greenville County to Hikers Peril in northwestern Oconee County, the Upstate boasts waterfalls ranging in height from 40 feet to 700 feet.
Greer Soup Kitchen feeding the needs of Greer’s hungry and homeless
Greer Soup Kitchen serves 100-120 meals seven days a week but feeding Greer’s hungry and homeless is just the beginning of what the organization’s more than 500 monthly volunteers are accomplishing.
Celebrate one of summer’s favorite drinks on National Iced Tea Day
It’s National Iced Tea Day, a day to celebrate a beverage that Southerners swear by and will quickly take sides over whether it’s better sweetened or unsweetened.
Popular Reedy River Duck Derby fundraiser to be held online on July 11
Now in its 16th year, the Upstate’s popular Reedy River Duck Derby will be an online event on Saturday, July 11, at 2:30 p.m.
Trolley service resumes in City of Greenville with redesigned route network
After a pause in service due to COVID-19, Greenlink has resumed its popular trolley service in downtown Greenville with a redesigned trolley route network.
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.
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.
Parenting essentials during the pandemic
Our roles as parents have been seemingly transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, suddenly finding ourselves as teachers in addition to the already long list of responsibilities of parenting. The good news is that the essential ingredients to positive parenting haven’t changed.
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.
SC Works Greater Upstate virtual job fair on July 16 to focus on professional jobs
Companies can sign up for free for SC Works Greater Upstate’s next virtual job fair on July 16, focusing on administrative, executive, management and Information Technology positions available across the Upstate.
Fiddlesticks Woodwerx turns Upstate trees into treasures
Using everything from sawmill scraps to pieces found along the side of the road, Nathan Witt of Fiddlesticks Woodwerx turns Upstate trees into treasures.
United Way of Anderson County coordinates collaborative response to COVID-19
United Way of Anderson is coordinating efforts to provide frontline assistance to Anderson County residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recovery and community during COVID-19
Being engaged with community has become a challenge during COVID-19 and physical distancing. The ability to connect with others is essential, especially for those in recovery.
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.
