Greenville Journal

The Journal delivers comprehensive coverage of the community through detailed reporting, engaging features, and thought-provoking commentary. We prioritize local news and perspectives that resonate with the residents of Upstate South Carolina. As a weekly publication that upholds the values of a traditional newspaper, the Journal is released every Friday in a vibrant, magazine-style format that is both modern and easy to navigate. Our team of writers and columnists are members of the community who have chosen to live and work in the Upstate. They understand the community deeply and are familiar with the issues, people, and locations that are important to you.

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Friends of the Reedy River project seeks to establish natural meadow in downtown Greenville

1 day ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jay King

Tucked below the Academy Street bridge and bordered by the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail and the Reedy River lies a roughly two-acre swath of green space that Friends of the Reedy River plans to transform into a verdant jewel to adorn downtown Greenville. The vision for the Reedy River Meadow is to remove the invasive weeds, shrubs and vines to rejuvenate the bedraggled appearance of the property about halfway between Falls Park and Unity Park.
Greer considers easing background checks for food trucks: City Council notes

2 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jay King

Here’s a recap of Greer City Council’s June 24 meeting. Approved: Ordinance amending food truck background checksCouncil voted 6-1 to approve first reading of an ordinance amending language regarding background checks for operators of food trucks in an effort to address concerns the existing language was too onerous.
Annual SC7 outdoors expedition begins in Upstate July 1

3 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jay King

For the fifth year, the South Carolina Seven expedition will explore the state’s natural wonders from the mountains to the sea and begins July 1 in the Upstate. SC7 is a 30-day expedition designed to get people outdoors to gain an appreciation of the Palmetto State’s natural beauty and be inspired to become involved with protecting that beauty.
What is a conservation easement and why do they matter?

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jay King

Conservation easements are one of the most important and effective tools in use today to protect land from development, but despite that, they are not well understood by the general public. This was one of the conclusions from a recent in-depth survey of Greenville County residents on conservation and development issues conducted by the Greenville County Historic & Natural Resources Trust.
June 20, 2025

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | John Olson

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Greenville Zoo welcomes baby giraffe, works to repopulate species

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

The Greenville Zoo has a new addition: a baby Masai giraffe. Autumn, a 19-year-old Masai giraffe, gave birth to a male calf at approximately 6:30 p.m. June 7. According to the zoo, the unnamed calf was 6 feet, 1 inch tall at birth and weighed 132 pounds. The recent birth represents Greenville Zoo conservation efforts to help strategically repopulate endangered species, like Masai giraffes.
Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist celebrates solo album at Radio Room: Upstate Beat

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Vincent Harris

Mark Bryan has been the lead guitarist for South Carolina’s own Hootie & The Blowfish since 1986. He was there when the band’s debut major label album, “Cracked Rear View,” sold 22 million copies behind singles including “Only Wanna be With You,” “Hold My Hand” and “Let Her Cry.”He’s still playing with Hootie, though the band’s schedule isn’t as busy as it used to be. That’s why Bryan started a solo career during the band’s downtime.
Greenville Tech approves tuition adjustment for 2025-26 academic year

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

Greenville Technical College’s Area Commission approved a tuition adjustment for the 2025-26 academic year. The technical college uses a differential tuition structure to offer varying tuition rates to reflect the operating cost of specific academic programs. The cost of tuition for the college’s School of Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Technology programs will increase by 5% or $12 per credit hour starting Fall 2025.
$488.5M Greenville County budget approved with tax decrease, public safety raises

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jay King

Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s June 17 meeting:Council approved third and final reading of a $488.5 million budget ordinance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that includes a slight millage decrease and a 6% pay raise for public safety employees. The marathon four-hour meeting was at times contentious as council members debated various amendments, most of which centered on whether to reduce or maintain funding for affordable housing, public transit and conservation funding.
Inaugural Carolina Hills Classic cycling event raises $187K

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jeannie Putnam

The inaugural Carolina Hills Classic, a four-day-long, 250-mile cycling tour held June 12-15, has raised over $187,000. More than 30 riders participated in the event, which kicked off June 12 at Camperdown Plaza in downtown Greenville, continued into the Blue Ridge Mountains and ended June 15 at Southernside Brewing Co. in Greenville.