The Greenville News

The Greenville News is a daily newspaper that comes out every morning in Greenville, South Carolina. It ranks as the third largest newspaper in the state, following The State in Columbia and The Post and Courier in Charleston.

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USC Greenville Gets $3.4M to Study Exercise as medicine for Chronic Disease

3 days ago | greenvilleonline.com | Kathy Laughlin

The NIH awarded a $3.4 million grant to USC School of Medicine Greenville to study a program that uses physical activity to treat chronic diseases. The program, Exercise is Medicine Greenville, connects patients with community resources like the YMCA to increase physical activity. The study will examine referral rates, cost-effectiveness, and the program's impact on health metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol. Exercise is good for you. Everyone knows that.
Can you pass the SC DMV written driver's exam? Take this short quiz to find out

4 days ago | greenvilleonline.com | Jose Franco

Unless you're a teenager or completely new to driving, it's probably been a while since you took a written exam at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. The questions aren't too easy, either. One of the sample questions includes:If your vehicle should get stuck on a train track, you shouldGet out of your vehicle and call 911Get out of your vehicle and call the number listed on the blue sign located at the railroad crossing.
Juneteenth in Upstate SC: Soul food festival in Simpsonville, Jubilee parade in Spartanburg

4 days ago | greenvilleonline.com | Terry Benjamin

As Juneteenth approaches, many events in the Upstate are planned to take part in and celebrate a holiday which is described by the National Museum of African American History and Culture as our country's second Independence Day. President Joe Biden designated Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, but the holiday has been celebrated for more than a century and a half. This year, Juneteenth will be celebrated on Thursday, June 19.
5 new Broadway shows announced in Spartanburg. See what's coming for 2025-2026 season

5 days ago | greenvilleonline.com | Jose Franco

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas is one of five exciting new Broadway shows coming to Spartanburg. The Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium announced its Broadway season on June 16 on social media. The auditorium collaborates with Nederlander National Markets to secure shows for Spartanburg. 2025-2026 shows include:Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 26. The musical features songs written by the 11-time Grammy winner. Hadestown, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 5.
Plane crash kills two people from Spartanburg County near the North Carolina border

5 days ago | greenvilleonline.com | Terry Benjamin

A plane crashed near the South Carolina-North Carolina border after taking off from Spartanburg Downtown Airport, killing two. The plane, identified as N82UC, was en route to Myrtle Beach after departing Spartanburg around 11:30 a.m.The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. The aircraft disappeared from radar after crossing the North Carolina state line near Tabor City.
In The Know 6-15 - Brews, banks, books & better housing bloom across the Upstate.

6 days ago | greenvilleonline.com | Kathy Laughlin

Kathy LaughlinMarketplace Greenville13 Stripes Brewery will open at Hampton Station in Greenville in spring 2026. Riley at Overbrook Apartments, an affordable housing community, opens in Greenville. FUEL, a Greenville brand-building agency, opens grant applications for local nonprofits. Nancy Whitworth, former Greenville city official, joins the Verdae Development Inc. Board of Directors.
USC Greenville Gets $3.4M to Study Exercise as medicine for Chronic Disease

6 days ago | greenvilleonline.com | Kathy Laughlin

Kathy LaughlinMarketplace GreenvilleThe NIH awarded a $3.4 million grant to USC School of Medicine Greenville to study a program that uses physical activity to treat chronic diseases. The program, Exercise is Medicine Greenville, connects patients with community resources like the YMCA to increase physical activity. The study will examine referral rates, cost-effectiveness, and the program's impact on health metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol. Exercise is good for you. Everyone knows that.
Dining Out: Sachas Cafe serves up Colombian dishes with heart, history and purpose

6 days ago | greenvilleonline.com | Renata Parker

What began as a humble quick-service eatery in Rionegro, Colombia, in the 1980s has been a Greenville favorite for Latin American fare for more than 20 years. “My father and grandfather started the original Sachas back home,” says Alejandro Muñoz, who manages the Greenville restaurants his father, Elkin Muñoz, founded. “Their restaurant focused on popular staples -- sandwiches, chorizos, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
You’re invited: Celebrate a centennial - Westin Poinsett Hotel Celebrates A Century As Downtown Greenville Landmark

1 week ago | greenvilleonline.com | Kathy Laughlin

Kathy LaughlinMarketplace GreenvilleThe Westin Poinsett Hotel in Greenville, SC, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The hotel, originally opened in 1925, underwent a $20 million renovation and reopened in 2000. Centennial celebrations include a gala, concerts, historical lectures, and a special Sunday brunch. Just as poinsettias symbolize the spirit of the holidays, The Poinsett Hotel has been a century-long symbol of pride in Greenville.
Baby giraffe with mother Autumn at Greenville Zoo. Our best photos

1 week ago | greenvilleonline.com | Ken Ruinard

Ken RuinardA four-day old newborn giraffe is nudged by its mother Autumn at the giraffe area at the Greenville Zoo near downtown Greenville, S.C. Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South CarolinaA four-day old newborn giraffe walks near its mother Autumn at the giraffe area at the Greenville Zoo near downtown Greenville, S.C. Wednesday, June 11, 2025.