Leisa Richardson

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Leisa Richardson

Greenville and Upstate communities consistently rank among the best places to live, work, and play. Lawmaker actions — federal, state, and local — impact lives. Clemson and the University of South Carolina continue to make a mark on college athletics. Copperhead snake encounters are on the rise. Food is part of our tourism economy. The Greenville News brings you coverage of all these topics and more. Don't miss any of it.

2 months ago | goupstate.com | Leisa Richardson

To our readers, We are thrilled to announce the launch of the USA TODAY Network Style Guide, a crucial tool that embodies our unwavering commitment to clarity, accuracy, consistency and transparency in journalism. This guide is not only a valuable resource for journalists but also a free tool for our community, including students, teachers, bloggers and anyone with a passion for writing.

Oct 1, 2024 | greenvilleonline.com | Leisa Richardson

The death toll from Tropical Storm Helene has reached 36 in South Carolina. The Department of Public Safety confirmed the deaths Tuesday. In the Upstate, 16 people have died, including four in Anderson County and six each in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. There have been six deaths in Aiken County, two in Chester County, one in Chesterfield County, one in Greenwood County, two in Newberry County, one in Richland County, three in Saluda County, one in York County, and three in Laurens County.

Jul 26, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Leisa Richardson

Greenville News is building a team laser-focused on the future, meet the staffLooking back on the 150 years of the Greenville News has been a history lesson for me and a cause for readers and former and current staff members to recall memorable moments. Throughout July, we've celebrated that legacy with special coverage highlighting the News' history and sharing news of other longtime businesses that helped shape the fabric of Greenville life.

Jul 7, 2024 | greenvilleonline.com | Leisa Richardson

For 150 years, the Greenville News has served its readers with the latest news and essential information about the Greenville community. The legacy begins with Col. Archibald M. Speight, a Civil War veteran, and experienced editor who understood the need for a newspaper in a city coming of age. He purchased a used Hoe press, rented a building on West Washington Street, and, in spring 1874, began publishing the 4-page, 6-day-a-week “Greenville Daily News,”  the forerunner to today's Greenville News.