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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Milestone: The Westin Poinsett celebrates 100 years as downtown Greenville landmark

2 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

The Westin Poinsett has stood the test of time for a century in downtown Greenville. It became one of the city’s first skyscrapers when built in the mid-1920s, anchoring the corner of South Main and West Court streets. The hotel’s 100-year timeline features eras of success and expansion, along with periods of economic hardship and closure.
Slow Funeral releases stellar new indie-rock album at Radio Room show: Upstate Beat

2 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Vincent Harris

When singer-songwriter and guitarist Mary Norris steps onstage at Greenville’s Radio Room June 13, it will be the final step in a two-year journey. Norris has just released “Conditions of Trust,” the first full-length album by her band, Slow Funeral. The album is 10 songs of moody, minor-key hard rock; sparse, moving ballads; sonic experimentation; and achingly personal lyrics that range from fear to confusion to rage.
Riley at Overbrook adds to Greenville’s affordable housing supply

2 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

A new affordable housing community recently opened in Greenville’s Overbrook neighborhood. The Riley at Overbrook Apartments features 88 affordable units for renters earning 20% to 60% of the area’s median income. A ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new apartment complex at 29 Oakley Drive was held June 4. Schaumber Development, Holliday Development and the Greenville Housing Fund partnered to develop the approximately $27 million affordable housing project.
Greenville County Schools adopts $962M budget with no tax increase

3 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

Given its sheer size and location, the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history. “Sometimes, when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended, you can overcome that. With bigger sites, if you don’t get it right, there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth, the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager.
Greenville Housing Authority partners with Greenville Together to tackle homelessness

4 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

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SCDOT announces daytime closures of West Gap Creek Road beginning June 3

4 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jay King

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Rare Sears Roebuck kit home offers glimpse of Greenville history

6 days ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jay King

A century and more before the internet put virtually every conceivable product at consumers’ fingertips, Sears, Roebuck and Co. pioneered the mail-order-catalog business and offered Americans thousands of products. Sears offered people all over the country products that had traditionally only been available in larger towns and cities, from farm implements, tools and household staples to actual kit homes.
Walter Wilkins, 13th Circuit Court solicitor, announces retirement

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Jeannie Putnam

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Wynonna Judd brings greatest hits tour to Peace Center: Upstate Beat

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Vincent Harris

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Greenville Habitat for Humanity dedicates new affordable home in Greer

1 week ago | greenvillejournal.com | Megan Fitzgerald

A single mother and her two children have a new affordable home thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Bank of America. The house located in Habitat Greenville’s community of Ruddy Creek Circle in Greer was dedicated to the Dendy family on May 28. The family was joined by the volunteers who helped build their home and representatives from the project’s partners. “Today is a celebration as we come together to dedicate this house for Camilia and her two sons.