Greenville Leader

Education, medical groups want state General Assembly special session ‘to repeal Proviso 1.108’

By Tamara Browning | Sep 30, 2021

South Carolina education and medical groups have called for a special session of the General Assembly in order to give authority to decide face mask requirements back to local school districts.

Sanjana Sivaraman ranks 9,470th in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By Greenville Leader | Sep 30, 2021

Greer tennis player Sanjana Sivaraman finished 9,470th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

How did Jaimie Park from Greer play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?

By Greenville Leader | Sep 30, 2021

Greer tennis player Jaimie Park finished 9,748th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

From Palmetto State News

South Carolina received $3.27 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | 2 years ago

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that South Carolina received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $3.27 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

No new teachers in Simpsonville sign pledge in week ending Sept. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Greenville Leader | Sep 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Simpsonville who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

30 new jobs expected in Greenville County as Solvay expansion plans finish

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2021

Specialty chemicals provider Solvay recently completed expansion plans in Greenville County that are expected to bring as many as 30 new jobs to the area, according to a release from Gov. Henry McMaster's office.

Greenville County School District: Blue Ridge Middle Plant Engineer Named Finalist for National Custodian of the Year

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

Blue Ridge Middle School Plant Engineer Eddie Straub received an exciting surprise when Cintas Corporation presented him with a $1,000 check. Straub is one of nine finalists in the 2021 Cintas Corporation Custodian of the Year Program.

City of Mauldin: Mauldin Cleanup Day

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

Mauldin Recreation is putting together another Mauldin Clean Up Day on October 23!

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System: Free Hip & Knee Pain Seminar

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

Are you having hip or knee pain?

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System: Free Flu Shots For Everyone

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

Getting your flu shot is just one more way you can help keep yourself and your community safe as we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greenville County Library System: Family Craft Night: Halloween

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

All ages are welcome to drop in to create a take-home craft.

Greenville County Library System: Firefighters & Fire Trucks

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

October is National Fire Safety Month.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Mauldin stagnates at one in week ending Sept. 25

By Greenville Leader | Sep 28, 2021

There were no new teachers in Mauldin who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Simpsonville sign pledge in week ending Sep. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Greenville Leader | Sep 28, 2021

There were no new teachers in Simpsonville who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Greenville sign pledge in week ending Sept. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Greenville Leader | Sep 27, 2021

There were no new teachers in Greenville who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce: Jonathan Klett Selected as One of Greenville’s 2021 Best & Brightest 35 and Under

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2021

Greenville Business Magazine recognizes rising stars, thirty-five or younger, making a difference in the community.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Mauldin stagnates at one in week ending Sep. 18

By Greenville Leader | Sep 27, 2021

There were no new teachers in Mauldin who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Greenville City Council approves new plaza, sidewalks for United Community Bank headquarters

By David Beasley | Sep 26, 2021

The Greenville City Council has agreed pay for a new plaza, sidewalks and other street improvements downtown for the new United Community Bank headquarters building, the Greenville News reported.

Greenville Triumph blanks Chattanooga Red Wolves on pro soccer pitch

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021

The Greenville Triumph defeated the Chattanooga Red Wolves, 1-0, for their second win in a row in a USL League One professional soccer match on Sept. 11.

Greenville Triumph coach misses match, but team nets win

By David Beasley | Sep 26, 2021

John Harkes, head coach of the USL League One Greenville Triumph soccer team, tested positive for COVID-19, causing him to miss a recent match against the top-ranked Chattanooga Red Wolves.