Apartment Complex Purchased for Affordable Housing

The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has purchased Century Plaza Apartments, formerly known as The Ivy, a 212-unit complex on Century Drive in the Overbrook neighborhood. It is GHF’s largest financial transaction to date. The $31 million acquisition was faci...

"IT FEELS LIKE A LOT FOR OUR FAMILY TO HAVE ITS OWN HOME."

Maria Huerta is looking forward to having a new home, a place where her family can build memories.

"I FEEL LIKE I’M IN A DREAM RIGHT NOW, I HAVE TO CHECK MYSELF TO MAKE SURE I’M HERE."

Yvonne Oneal found safe, affordable housing as a resident of Renaissance Park senior housing apartments.

"THE CITY OF GREENVILLE HAS A GREAT PROGRAM. YOU JUST HAVE TO GET IN TOUCH."

First-time homeowner Joi Phillips said the down-payment assistance program helped her seal the deal on her new home.

"I’M AMAZED BY EVERYONE’S HARD WORK, STILL CAN’T BELIEVE THIS ACTUALLY MY HOUSE."

Christina Milagria (right) celebrated with family, friends and Habitat volunteers at the wall raising for her Habitat for Humanity home.

"I JUST REALLY CAN'T EXPRESS IT... I'M JUST SO BLESSED"

Lonnie Hudgens was overjoyed to move into her new affordable rental home with her grandsons.

BMW Reedy River Wetlands Preserve Opens

In addition to BMW, Duke Energy and C. Dan Joyner Family Provided Financial Support

The City of Greenville unveiled the newest addition to Unity Park on May 17 by celebrating the opening of the Reedy River Wetlands Preserve – an urban wetlands featuring an...

Parking Guide for Unity Park Visitors

The City is pleased to offer expanded parking options for visitors to Unity Park.

Currently the City has 860 spaces at Unity Park in the following lots:

• Welborn Street Lot (186 in lot, 40 parallel spots, 40 in the triangle area and 35 timed spots i...

Sensory Station Opens At Legacy Park

The Sensory Station at Legacy Park, made possible through a generous gift from Coldwell Banker Caine, is a multifaceted installation offering a hands-on play experience. It consists of a metallophone, bongo, marble and optigear panels with additional land...

City Honors Community Leader With Street Dedication

Felsie Harris, president of the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood association for more than 20 years, was honored on May 25 with a street dedication. Mayor Knox White declared Harris Street, in the Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood, to be renamed in honor of Harris.&...

Greenville Police Chief to Retire

After 29 years in law enforcement, J.H. “Howie” Thompson announced his retirement effective June 30, 2023. Thompson began his career at the Mauldin Police Department, but has spent the past 26 years with Greenville Police. “I’ve had a great career, I’ve d...

Parking Guide for Unity Park Visitors

The City is pleased to offer expanded parking options for visitors to Unity Park.

Currently the City has 860 spaces at Unity Park in the following lots:

• Welborn Street Lot (186 in lot, 40 parallel spots, 40 in the triangle area and 35 timed spots i...

The Tree Plan

A critical component of the Unity Park Master Plan is the Tree Management Plan, which addresses how the river restoration project and construction of the park will impact the trees located on the site and outlines the City’s plan to mitigate that impact. ...

The Auro Bridge

City officials unveiled a new design for Unity Park’s Auro Bridge, which will span 165 feet across the Reedy River in the heart of the 60-acre park. The bridge will be made of weathered steel, with cable railing and wood decking – a nod to the rich indust...

The Site Plan

For the environmental engineers designing Unity Park, it’s what you won’t see that brings them the biggest sense of accomplishment. 

Designers are creating a state-of-the-art drainage system to reduce floodwaters in the park and surrounding neighb...

Working Groups Provided Feedback

Staff used three specialized working groups to advise them: neighborhood leaders, design professionals and developers.

Growth in Greenville

Two "animated" residents help explore and explain the changes underway with the City's development code.

Code Education

Take a deeper dive into the issues that are shaping the city's new development code.

Cosmic Collective - June 1

Genre: Jazz

Cosmic Collective is a dynamic and innovative musical ensemble that defies genre boundaries. With their fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, they create a sound that is entirely their own, characterized by intricate rhythms, soaring melodies, and el...

Amongst the Trees - June 8

Genre: Americana

Original compositions, old traditional tunes, tight harmonies, and a healthydose of improvisation are at the core of what makes Amongst The Trees aunique voice in the modern music landscape.

The Grateful Brothers - June 15

Genre: Jam

Made up of an all-star list of Upstate SC talent, The Grateful Brothers combine the catalogs of The Allman Brothers and The Grateful Dead. Often intertwining songs through segues and transitions, they carry out the improvisational spirit of the ...

Rebellious Hearts - June 22

Genre: Bluegrass

Rebellious Hearts is a high energy acoustic destruction! We play the songs of Billy Strings, Travelin McCoury's, The Byrds, Sam Bush, and more.

Taylor Winchester & Buffalo Spirit - June 29

Genre: Folk Rock

Taylor Winchester's songwriting embodies an ethos of a soul searching journey, while encouraging awareness around the abundant offerings found in a mindful, expansive approach to life. It's conscious music, with a little bit of jam. With i...

Clay Johnson & The Hard Promises - July 6

Genre: Folk Rock

Clay Johnson & the Hard Promises, From Spartanburg, SC, were formed in the midst of 2020 as the backing band for solo musician, Clay Johnson. Tying together the classic traditions of southern folk music along with modern takes on Count...

George Fetner & the Strays - July 13

Genre: Southern Rock

Columbia, SC’s George Fetner and the Strays have steadily gained attention from music-lovers and musicians alike. Culling influences from nine proficient performers, the band has developed a soulful, southern sound rooted in ...

Rufus Lee & the Handful - July 20

Genre: Country Rock

Rufus Lee and The Handful got its start when Greenville, SC singer-songwriter Donnie Blackwell teamed up with some of the finest musical talents in the Upstate of South Carolina. The band includes Mike Bagwell on pedal steel, Mike Merck...

Brothers Gillespie - July 27

Genre: Country

The Brothers Gillespie began in late 2018 on the suggestion of a friend to record an EP of songs they had been kicking around for fun. After getting a taste of attention from the 2018 eponymous release, they took a chance and moved operation...

Conspiracy Band - August 3

Genre: Funk/Rock/Reggae

Conspiracies come along everyday but none quite like the good time, feel good band, better known as Conspiracy.  Currently hanging their hat in Greenville, SC, the Conspiracy has been bringing great music and good times thr...

James Radford Band - August 10

Genre: Country

Trapfire Brothers - August 17

Genre: Indie Rock

Trapfire Brothers is a collaboration between Justin Garber(Guitar/Vocals) and Joe Tamburro(Percussion) based in Greenville, SC. While Justin and Joe are not of relation, there is a shared love and appreciation for listening to, sharing, a...

Soulution - August 24

Genre: Party

Soulution is one of the longest running private event bands in Upstate South Carolina. We still call Greenville home but travel throughout the Southeast. Formed over a decade ago and with hundreds of weddings under our belt, we’re a small/clos...

Gimme the Gig Contest Winning Act - August 31

Each year Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presents a BATTLE OF THE BANDS contest whee the overall winner receives a paid performance on the last date of the concert series and studio time at Sit-n-Spin Studios. Contest rules and guidelines coming soon...

Virtual Fire Safety Presentations and Station Tours for Schools

The Greenville City Fire Department is offering Virtual Fire Safety Presentations and Virtual Fire Station Tours to schools.

If you are interested in what the Greenville City Fire Department could do to bring a smile to your school's face during these trou...

Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke Alarms

The recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms & Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.  The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke & Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. Only alarms with t...

Request A Free Smoke Alarm

City residents can request a smoke alarm check. If your alarm is not working, it will be replaced at no charge to you.

Fire Department Holds International Accreditation

The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). GCFD is one of only 250 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Cen...

City Creates Opioid Response Team

The City Fire Department will add three new positions to treat opioid overdoses, including direct medical assistance as well as follow-up care for addiction and family support.

About Greenlink Transit

Welcome to Greenlink, your link to public transportation in Greenville, South Carolina.

Paratransit Information

Greenville Area Paratransit (GAP) service provides for disabled individuals who are unable to ride Greenlink's fixed route buses.

Schedules

Find out more about the hours of operation and the routes for the Greenlink Transit system.

Passenger Orientation

Greenlink offers new customers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with our vehicles and boarding procedures.

Tyler Florence’s Perfect Day in Greenville, South Carolina

Chef Tyler Florence returns to his hometown of Greenville to highlight where he loves to eat in and around the city.

Greenville is a Top Dog Destination, according to Lonely Planet

Greenville is among "17 of the best destinations in the US to bring your dog," according to travel website Lonely Planet.

Travel & Leisure Called Greenville SC's Best-Kept Secret

The publication touted Greenville's restaurants, bars and shops in the story.

SC's Best Coffee is in Greenville, According to Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet’s guide says that “Greenville serves the best coffee in South Carolina.”

CNN Travel says Greenville is one of the World's Top Fall Destinations

Greenville is one of 12 worldwide destinations on CNN’s list of best places to go in the fall of 2022.

Travel & Leisure Says Take the Train to Greenville

Greenville is one of the best U.S. small towns to visit by train, according to Travel and Leisure.

Southern Living Says Greenville in on the Rise

Noting its charm, natural beauty and food scene, Southern Living lists Greenville as the best city on the rise in the South.

Greenville the Best Place for Young Professionals in SC, According to Niche.com

Niche.com placed Greenville at the top of the list for best places for young professionals in South Carolina in 2022.

HGTV says Greenville Has One of the Most Charming Downtowns

HGTV noted Mice on Main in its post naming Greenville's downtown as one of the most charming small town downtowns in America.

AFAR Says Greenville is One of the Best Places in the World to Visit in September

AFAR highlights Unity Park as one of the reasons to visit Greenville in the month of September.

Thrillest Picked Greenville as One of the Coolest Small Cities in America

The post about Greenville features Falls Park, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville's emerging arts scene and the City's festivals.

Transfers and Promotions

Woods, Cade H., 01/28/2023, Promotion, Police Office III 

Flores, Raymond D., 01/28/2023, Promotion, Solid Waste Equipment Operator I

Terpenning, Thomas W., Promotion, Stormwater Tech I 

Meza, Daniel, 01/24/2023, Promotion, Wastewater Comb ...

New Hires

NEW HIRES

Sawadske, George M., 02/06/2023, Video Inspector, Public Works

Weed, Richard G., 02/06/2023, Grounds Supervisor, Public Works

Smith, John L., 02/01/2023, Heavy Bus Mechanic, Transit 

Bailey, Bryan S., 01/23/2023, Fire Inspector, Fire&nb...

Shopping for the Best Health Care Options

Shopping for the Best Health Care Options

Find the best health care options just like you check out your choices in cars, hotels or restaurants.  

The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Shopping Care tool provides doctor and hospital ratings, prices for a pr...

Hurt & Skip - June 2

Genre: Blues

Hurt & Skip is a South Carolina based trio that blur the lines between genres, combining the early haunting sounds of the Mississippi hill country blues with tribal and native polyrhythms. This gives them a very primal, primitive and percu...

Rhythm Jab - June 9

Genre: R&B/Dance/Pop

Rhythm Jab is a variety music cover band. We play Rock, R&B, Funk, Dance, Pop, and Country music from various decades to get people to dance, sing along, or just enjoy music.

Wanda Johnson: SC's First Lady of R&B and Soul - June 16

Genre: Soul & Blues

South Carolina's First Lady of R&B and Soul

Xpresso Party Band - June 23

Genre: Top 40/Latin

Power2Party - June 30

Genre: Party

The Night Affair Band - July 7

Genre: R&B/Soul

Soul Legit - July 14

Genre: Soul/Funk

High energy party Band playing all your favorite dance tunes!

Night Owls - July 21

Genre: 60s & 70s Soul/Rock & Roll

Rocking all over Upstate SC with their unique blend of 70s yacht rock and 80s classics, the Night Owls brings you back to those days of yesteryear, when colorful clothes and bad hairdos were the norm. If you’re tir...

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues - July 28

Genre: Blues

Mac Arnold was born in Ware Place South Carolina, one of 13 children born and raised on a sharecropper's farm. His musical journey began in the 1950's when he and his brother Leroy fashioned a guitar from a steel gas can, wood, nails, and scre...

Jazz Revolution - August 4

Genre: Jazz/Soul

Song - August 11

Genre: Pop/Blues/Jazz/Funk

Song Band Upstate is a multi-genre powerhouse of talent. Pulling from a vast repertoire of songs, fueled with an energy that is highly contagious, and producing a sound all their own, Song creates a party that leaves audiences ye...

J-E-T - August 18

Genre: R&B

J-E-T is a Greenville-Spartanburg based music trio/supergroup.

The Time Pilots - August 25

Genre: Classic Rock

We’re taking you on a journey of the greatest rock n’ roll music of the 20th century!

We are The Time Pilots…a family friendly, high-energy cover band based in Greenville, South Carolina. Our show features some of the biggest hits from s...

Shades of Brown - September 1

Genre: R&B/Jazz/Soul

Shades Of Brown has captivated local audience’s with it’s unique and intoxicating blends of smooth R& B with a twist of Jazz, . Since Establishment in 2009 we have been offering a broad selection of music from Jazz, Funk , Neo ...

SideCar - September 8

Genre: Rock/Funk

SideCar is a 5 piece band from Greenville, SC, playing a wide variety of your favorite tunes as well as great originals since 2005. Featuring Scott Adams on vocals and auxiliary percussion, Brian Heinbaugh on rhythm guitar, harmonica, mand...

Rock and Roll Reunion - September 15

Genre: Oldies

For 29 years, Rock and Roll Reunion has been performing the best in classic rock, beach and blues for the Western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia. Dance and sing along as the band presents your rock and roll favorites. The band’s leader is we...

Whitten Brothers Band - September 22

Genre: Classic Rock/Beach/Country

Whitten Brothers Band featuring Dana Russell is a rocking, fun loving, party band who loves getting the audience involved with high energy and non-stop music. Our set list includes classic rock, pop, beach, blues, Motown, ...

True Blues - September 29

Genre: Blues

Celebrating over 30 years together as the upstate SC's premier blues band, True Blues is Joey Gunter on guitar and vocals, Pete Cash on bass, Joe Cash on drums, Bill Pappas on keyboards and guitar, and Casey Bradham on percussion. Members of t...

BMW Manufacturing makes largest private donation to date to Unity Park in Greenville

The Greenville News reported on BMW Manufacturing's $1.25 million donation to restore and preserve wetlands at Unity Park.

Greenville Dedicates Unity Park Plaza to the Late Community Activist Lila Mae Brock

Greenville Business Magazine reported on the dedication of a statue and plaza to honor Lila Mae Brock's legacy at Unity Park.

Spero Financial donates $250K to Unity Park’s Mary F. Duckett Plaza

Greenville Journal reported on Spero Financial's $250,000 to sponsor a plaza at the center of Unity Park. It will be named in honor of Southernside community leader Mary Duckett.

Greenville city leaders donate nearly 6 acres of land near Unity Park for affordable housing

The City of Greenville will soon have more affordable housing options near Unity Park after city council voted to donate nearly six acres of property to the Greenville Housing Fund.

Greenville donates land worth $8 million for affordable housing near Unity Park

The city of Greenville has donated land valued at $8 million near Unity Park to be dedicated to affordable, workforce and senior-citizen housing.

Unity Park, Greenville’s largest civic project in decades, prepped for its biggest steps

The Unity Park project moves forward despite a slowing of economic growth activity caused by the global pandemic.

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