Council Extends Emergency Mask Ordinance

Greenville City Council voted unanimously to adopt an emergency ordinance to extend the temporary ordinance requiring customers to wear face coverings inside all retail establishments within the city limits.

Greenville was the first municipality in South C...

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#BuildUnity Webcam

Watch our progress on the city's live webcam as we build Unity Park!

Swamp Rabbit Trail: Slight Detour at Unity Park

Beginning Wednesday, October 21, a short section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail near the intersection of Mayberry Street and Willard Street (just inside the new parking lot at Delano) will be rerouted around construction activity related to ReWa’s Unity Park t...

Pumpkin Assistance Requested!

Just a reminder: pumpkins can clog up and damage the vacuum trucks, so please put them in the garbage, not in your yard waste pile.

City Observes Energy Action Month

It’s October, and our annual opportunity to encourage energy savings through efficiency and conservation.

Conde Nast Traveler Names Greenville #6 Best Small City in U.S.

Greenville, South Carolina is ranked the No. 6 Best Small City in the United States in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the fourth time Greenville, South Carolina has been named to the esteemed Readers&a...

Poinsettia Christmas Parade Canceled

The City of Greenville has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Poinsettia Christmas Parade. The health and safety of Greenville residents and visitors is our top priority. Given the number of people this popular event attracts each...

TD Saturday Market Extends 2020 Season

Event organizers announced today that the TD Essential Market presented by Prisma Health will extend its regular season through November 21 and feature three Holiday Edition markets on November 28, December 5 and December 12. The market, which opened on J...

City Offices Closed to Public - Services Continue

Police, Fire, Public Works and Greenlink are continuing to provide essential public safety, trash/recycling collection and transportation services. Call 232-(CARE)2273 to report any concerns.

Council Extends Emergency Mask Ordinance

Greenville City Council voted unanimously to adopt an emergency ordinance to extend the temporary ordinance requiring customers to wear face coverings inside all retail establishments within the city limits.

Greenville was the first municipality in South C...

Hub Tracks County-Wide COVID-19 Statistics

The city has created a central data hub for citizens and local decision makers.

Take the #GreaterGVLPledge

Business Recovery Task Force Launches “Greater Greenville Pledge”Pledge Encourages Greenville County Businesses to Reopen Responsibly

As South Carolina restaurants resume modified dine-in service and retailers, service businesses and ma...

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TD Saturday Market Extends 2020 Season

Event organizers announced today that the TD Essential Market presented by Prisma Health will extend its regular season through November 21 and feature three Holiday Edition markets on November 28, December 5 and December 12. The market, which opened on J...

Bank of America Fall For Greenville Anounces Virtual Lineup

Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi, one of the largest street festivals in the Southeast, today announced plans for a Virtual Experience of its annual event. The festival will celebrate its 39^th year October ...

Greenville Zoo Introduces New Administrator

The Greenville Zoo has a new Administrator.

William “Bill” Cooper comes to Greenville from the Indianapolis Zoo where he served as Vice President of Infrastructure and Construction. Cooper was responsible for oversight and management of...

Public Feedback Sought on Police Policies and Perceptions

The City’s ad hoc Citizen Advisory Committee on Public Safety, which was established in June to review and make recommendations regarding certain police policies, minority hiring practices and the Public Safety Citizen Review Board’s (...

City Awards CARES Act Funds to Community Partners

Earlier this summer, the City of Greenville received over a half-million dollars through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including $463,903 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $88,145 in Housing Opportunit...

City to Hold Fall Recycling Event August 22

The City of Greenville will hold its fall Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Event this Saturday, August 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works campus, located at 475 Fairforest Way. At this free event, citizens can dispose of unwanted electronics a...

City to Host Virtual Meeting on Proposed Changes to Tree Protection Ordinance

The City of Greenville will host a virtual public meeting this Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. to present proposed changes to the City’s tree preservation and protection ordinance. At the meeting, City staff will provide an overview of the current ...

Greenlink Adding Six New Electric Buses to Fleet

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently awarded $130 million in grants to 41 recipients, including Greenlink, through its Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program. The Low-No grant program funds the deployment of transit buses and infrastructu...

Greenville City Fire Department Urges Residents to Celebrate Safely

The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is urging residents to stay safe when celebrating over the July 4^th holiday weekend. According to Fire Marshal Tristan Johnson, fire officials strongly discourage the consumer use of fireworks and encourage resid...

Greenville Establishes Citizens Advisory Panel on Public Safety

Panel to Improve Communication, Review Police Policy, Recommend Improved Minority Hiring Practices

Greenville City Council unanimously passed a resolution to establish a Citizens Advisory Panel on Public Safety at its formal meeting tonight. The nine-membe...

Council Passes Emergency Ordinance Requiring Facial Covering Inside Select Businesses

Greenville City Council passed an emergency ordinance Monday night requiring customers to wear masks while inside grocery stores and pharmacies. The ordinance which takes effect Tuesday, June 23 at noon, also requires that employees wear...

Message from Mayor Knox White

I believe words have power, but it takes action to create meaningful change. Less than two weeks ago I stood on the steps of the Peace Center plaza and mourned the loss of George Floyd with a group of young activists. I asked the black men in the crowd to...

City Council Unanimously Approves FY 2021 Budget

No cuts, tax increases, fee increases, or furloughs 

Greenville City Council members adopted the City’s FY2021 budget during a second and final reading. The budget focuses on continuing operations and funding vital community projects. Du...

Redesigned Trolley Network Launching June 4

After a pause in service due to COVID-19 closures, Greenlink will resume trolley service on Thursday, June 4 with a redesigned trolley route network. There will be four routes: the North Main Route and South Main Route, which will operate year-round, and ...

TD Essential Market Opens Saturday

City officials and event partners shared details for the opening of the TD Essential Market presented by Prisma Health. The temporary name change reflects a modified market that will offer fresh and local essential grocery items while still maintaining he...

Greenlink Transitioning Paper Punch Passes to Electronic Ticketing July 1

Beginning July 1, Greenlink will no longer sell 20-ride paper punch passes and will instead transition all trip-based products to electronic ticketing. Customers will be able to purchase the 20-ride pass electronically through TouchPass, Greenlink&rsq...

No Tax or Fee Increases in City FY 2021 Budget

No Tax or Fee Increases in City of Greenville FY 2021 Budget

City to Use Reserve Funds to Compensate for COVID Related Revenue Loss

During a public hearing and first reading of the proposed FY 2021 budget, Greenville City Manager John McDonough reported tha...

Take the #GreaterGVLPledge

Business Recovery Task Force Launches “Greater Greenville Pledge”

Pledge Encourages Greenville County Businesses to Reopen Responsibly

As South Carolina restaurants resume modified dine-in service and retailers, service businesses and ma...

Greenville Women Giving Fund Leopard Enclosure at Zoo

The Greenville Zoo Foundation has received a $75,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving for a new leopard holding enclosure at the Greenville Zoo. Greenville Women Giving announced the 2020 grant winners on Thursday and the Greenville Zoo Foundation was o...

Economic Development Partnership to Promote Business Recovery

Task Force Provides Insights, Support and Resources for Rebuilding

The City of Greenville, Greenville County, the Greenville Chamber and the Greenville Area Development Corporation launched a Business Recovery Task Force today to listen, guide and support ...

Greenlink Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Route Changes

Greenlink is seeking public comment on proposed route changes to Route 504 (Anderson), Route 501 (Pleasantburg) and Route 507 (Augusta). The proposed changes are outlined below.

Route 504 (Anderson)Anderson continues to face on-time performance issues, cau...

Unity Park Budget Approved

Council members approved the Unity Park budget and sale of hospitality tax bonds for the 60-acre project on Greenville’s West Side. The bond transaction must be closed by April 16 to capitalize on extraordinarily good interest rates twenty-year ...

Gower Park Graffiti Damage

The City of Greenville is offering a $5000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest for vandalism at Gower Park. Graffiti was discovered when Parks and Recreation crews arrived Thursday morning. Graffiti was found on the tennis court rebounder wall, sidewal...

Mayor Offers Support to Businesses

Following Mayor White’s proclamation declaring a state of emergency and Governor McMaster’s executive order yesterday, Greenville City Council today unanimously approved an emergency ordinance designed to help stop the spread of COVID-...

Mayor Takes Emergency Action

City of Greenville Mayor Knox White took emergency action to stop the spread of COVID-19 by requiring bars, restaurants and breweries to limit service to curbside pick-up and drive-thru, closing indoor eating and drinking areas effective close of business...

City Expands Closures

City of Greenville Expands Closures and Extends Event PostponementsCity Playgrounds Closed, Events to follow CDC recommendations

The City of Greenville is taking additional steps to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our comm...

City Modifies Operations

The City of Greenville will modify services through March 31st to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community.

Taking into consideration CDC recommendations on social distancing, and measures taken across the nation to i...

Search for New Greenville Police Chief Underway

City of Greenville Places Ads, Begins Outreach Campaign

The City of Greenville is launching a nationwide search for its new police chief. The City is seeking a seasoned law enforcement leader who is inclusive, results-oriented and can build strong communit...

City of Greenville and Duke Energy Partner on Neighborhood Initiative

For the second year in a row, the City of Greenville is partnering with Duke Energy on a campaign to encourage city residents to report burned out streetlights in their neighborhoods. The goal of the campaign, called Lights on, Greenville, is to improve n...

Greenlink Offering “Food for Fare”

Greenlink is partnering with United Ministries for a special Valentine’s Day “food for fare” promotion to support United Ministries’ Souper Bowl of Caring food drive. On Friday, February 14, Greenlink will offer fre...

Columbarium Presales to Begin in February

Presales for the new Springwood Cemetery Columbarium are scheduled to begin Monday, February 3 and will include niches, memorial wall plaques and a limited number of memorial benches and trees. The columbarium will be located between Section L and the bac...

Greenlink Proposing to End Sale of Paper Punch Passes

Greenlink is proposing that the sale of paper 20-ride punch passes be discontinued effective July 1, 2020. The proposed fare policy change is expected to be discussed at the Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) board meeting on Thursday, February 27 at 12:3...

Greenville Zoo Staff Monitoring Amur Leopard Pregnancy

Over the past month, the Greenville Zoo staff has used ultrasound imaging to confirm that Jade, the zoo’s nine-year-old female Amur leopard, is pregnant and monitor the health of her unborn cubs. Weather permitting, the staff conducts an ultraso...

Streetlight Replacement Project Scheduled to Begin January 15

The City is partnering with Duke Energy to replace approximately 105 streetlights on Main Street, between North Street and Broad Street, with LED lights and new, uniform fixtures to match the ones installed in the 200 block. The work will be done in four ...

Greenlink to Host Listening Sessions for Customer Feedback

Greenlink implemented multiple changes to its fixed routes on July 1, 2019, and now that the redesigned routes have been in service for six months, the Greenlink staff is hosting a series of customer listening sessions to gauge their effectiveness. At the...

Bank of America Fall for Greenville Donates Festival Proceeds to Local Nonprofit Organizations

Bank of America Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $38,600 to 12 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the efforts of those organizations that committed substantial volunteer hours over the cours...

Greenlink Announces 2020 Citizens Transit Academy Class

On January 7, Greenlink will welcome 24 new participants to the Citizens Transit Academy, a free, six-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public transportation and the opportunities and challenges...

Greenville Zoo Accepting Conservation Grant Applications

The Greenville Zoo is currently accepting applications for its conservation grant program. Utilizing funds raised through the Quarters for Conservation program, the zoo awards grants to projects that focus on field conservation, conservation research or c...

City Reminds Residents of New Fireworks Ordinance

In November, City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits individuals from using, discharging, shooting or igniting any fireworks or similar explosives between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m.; however, the ordinance includes an exception that allows ex...

City Offering Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program

The City of Greenville is once again offering its annual Christmas tree recycling program. For the convenience of city residents, trees can be placed at the curb for collection on regularly scheduled pick-up days or taken to one of four convenient locatio...

City Selects Nancy Whitworth as Parade Grand Marshal

The sights and sounds of the holiday season will once again fill the streets of downtown when 75 parade units join the City of Greenville for the annual Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade tomorrow at 6 p.m. Longtime City of Greenville Economic Develop...

A Full Season of Holiday Happenings

The City of Greenville is offering a full lineup of holiday activities and events and transforming downtown into a festive destination for shopping and dining this season. Highlights include:

Night of LightsFriday, December 65 p.m. – 8 p.m.Main Street, fro...

United Community Bank Ice on Main Rink Installation to Begin This Week

The chiller that helps keep the ice frozen throughout the United Community Bank Ice on Main season is scheduled to arrive on Friday, November 1 at 9 a.m. The equipment will be set in place by crane and installation of the rink is expected to be underway b...

City Now Offering “Night Owl” Parking

The City of Greenville is introducing a new monthly parking rate designed to provide an affordable, convenient parking option for hospitality workers and others who work outside of regular business hours, as well as those who visit downtown in the evening...

Cleveland Street Sidewalk Project Set to Begin July 15

The City of Greenville will begin a new sidewalk construction project along the north side of Cleveland Street, between McDaniel Avenue and Southland Avenue, the week of July 15. Weather permitting, the project is expected to take three to four months to ...

Public Meeting and Questionnaire for Downtown Transportation Master Plan

The City of Greenville has experienced significant growth over the past few decades and is continuing to see an influx of downtown residential and commercial development.

Because an efficient transportation system is a critical component of Greenville’s fu...

Greenlink Launches New Monthly Pass

Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers can now use their TouchPass smart card or smartphone app to...

GVL2040 Update and Survey

The project team from czb and Ingalls Planning & Design (IPD) held its first meeting with the City’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee on June 11. The team’s goals for the first meeting included getting to know the steering com...

Greenville Zoo Welcomes Baby Giraffe

Autumn, the Greenville Zoo’s female Masai giraffe, went into labor early Sunday evening and gave birth at 10:25 p.m. The calf was up and walking within the first hour and was nursing shortly after midnight.

A team of zookeepers and veterinary sta...

City to Celebrate July 4th With Annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival

Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, the City of Greenville’s annual Independence Day celebration, is returning to its original event site on Main Street, between Court Street and Falls Park Drive. The free event will take place Thursday, July 4 from...

Greenville Zoo Creates Sensory Inclusive Environment for Guests

While a trip to the zoo is a great way to spend time with family and friends, for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and other sensory challenges, the unexpected noises and crowds can trigger anxiety and related reactions. As a result, the...

Update on Fire at 122 Carolina Point Parkway

On Sunday, June 23, Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) responded to a structure fire at 122 Carolina Point Parkway. Due to the scale of the incident, GCFD requested additional resources from the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the Bureau of Alco...

City Offering Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program

The City of Greenville is once again offering its annual Christmas tree recycling program. For the convenience of city residents, trees can be placed at the curb for collection on regularly scheduled pick-up days or taken to one of four convenient locatio...

Greenlink Launches Electronic Ticketing

Greenlink has launched a new electronic ticketing system called TouchPass that allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or a smartphone app. TouchPass simplifies the boarding process as Greenlink passengers no longer need to ha...

City Issues Weather-Related Information

In response to the area’s winter weather, the City’s Public Works crews worked overnight and will continue efforts into Monday to clear roads, beginning with an established list of priorities. The list includes the 35 bridges located within the city limit...

Greenville Zoo to Participate in #GivingZOOday

This year, the Greenville Zoo is joining AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums across the nation for #GivingZOOday, a #GivingTuesday campaign focused solely on zoos and aquariums. On this special day only, anyone who donates $25 or more to the Greenville Zoo ...

City Working to Help Motorists Traveling on Woodruff Road

With the holiday season quickly approaching, and so many popular shopping destinations located on Woodruff Road, the City of Greenville is again taking preventive measures to help manage traffic. Beginning Wednesday, November 21, left turn movements will ...

United Community Bank Ice on Main Opens 2018-19 Season

The start of the holiday season kicked off today in downtown Greenville with the opening of United Community Bank Ice on Main. Since its inception in 2011, the 3,200-square-foot open-air rink has welcomed more than 95,000 skaters.

“United Community Bank Ic...

Cox Receives Honor from South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association

Jan Cox, community programs manager for the City of Greenville’s Parks & Recreation Department, received the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association’s (SCRPA) Professional of the Year Award at the 73^rd annual SCRPA Conference held in Greenvill...

Greenlink Accepting Applications for New Citizens Transit Academy

Greenlink is accepting applications for its inaugural Citizens Transit Academy, which will be held in January. The Citizens Transit Academy will offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public transportation and the opportunit...

City Asks for Residents’ Help During Leaf Season

It is “leaf season” in the city of Greenville and 10 crews and three street sweepers are working six days a week to collect what is expected to total nearly 12 million pounds of leaves by the end of December. To aid in this effort, the City is asking resi...

Council Extends Emergency Mask Ordinance

Greenville City Council voted unanimously to adopt an emergency ordinance to extend the temporary ordinance requiring customers to wear face coverings inside all retail establishments within the city limits.

Greenville was the first municipality in South C...

Hub Tracks County-Wide COVID-19 Statistics

The city has created a central data hub for citizens and local decision makers.

Economic Development Partnership to Promote Business Recovery

Task Force Provides Insights, Support and Resources for Rebuilding

The City of Greenville, Greenville County, the Greenville Chamber and the Greenville Area Development Corporation launched a Business Recovery Task Force today to listen, guide and support ...

Governor McMaster's Executive Order Regarding Events

NOTICE: Governor McMaster has issued a new Executive Order regarding events that is effective starting at 5:00 pm on Monday, August 3. Please refer to page 10 of the executive order found HERE for more information. 

AccelerateSC Guidelines for Reopening Festivals and Events

All event organizers must follow the Guidelines for Reopening Festivals and Events found on the AccelerateSC website.

Link to document: Guidelines for Reopening Festivals and Events

GCFD: SCHOOL FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES TO ADJUST DUE TO COVID-19

GCFD will be assisting schools as they plan a return to the classroom, to observe social distancing and sanitation requirements while staying safe. Parents can expect new fire drill practice methods and recommendations about the use of hand sanitizer.

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Models PI2010 and PI9010 are under recall.

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 Earns 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...

Project Lifesaver

The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has partnered with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to launch Project Lifesaver, a program that provides public safety agencies and caregivers with equipment and training to quickly locate individuals who ar...

Greenlink Seeks Input on New Multi-Day Pass

Greenlink’s fare categories include time-based bus passes, which are valid for a specific number of days. Greenlink currently offers a 1-day pass (valid for one service day) and a 31-day pass (valid for 31 consecutive days); however, many custom...

October is Try Transit Month

GTA Virtual Meeting Instructions

The Greenville Transit Authority is currently conducting its meetings virtually.

Instructions for video and phone access for the public to attend the meetings are found in each of the meeting’s agendas.

Click here to access the GTA’s meeting agendas.

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.

The Best Place to Spend Christmas? Greenville!

Conde Nast Traveler picks Greenville, South Carolina, as one of the top places to spend the holiday season.

Best Up-and-Coming Travel Destination of 2020

The City of Greenville topped Men's Journal's list of most livable and visitable cities.

Police Ask for Help Locating Greenville Woman

GPD is still requesting help in locating Brittany Michelle Davis, 32, of Greenville. Davis was last seen Feb. 10, on Woodruff Road. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call the Department or Crime Stoppers of Greenville at 23-CRIME.

Arrest Made in Augusta Street Homicide

One person has been arrested for the murder of 22-year-old Andre Demetrice Dunbar on May 21 on Augusta Street.  

On that night, at approximately 11 p.m., officers responded to 3344 Augusta St. regarding a death investigation. Upon arrival, the vic...

Arrests Made in Alameda Street Homicide

Three individuals have been arrested for the murder of 22-year-old Kamille D. Anderson that occurred on May 3, 2020, on Alameda Street in Greenville. 

On that day, at approximately 3 p.m., officers responded to the location in reference to gunshot...

Officer-Involved Shooting

Officers responded to the area of Cleveirvine Avenue and Boyce Springs Avenue at approximately 12:48 a.m., May 9, in response to hearing gunshots. 

Multiple 911 calls from area residents were received by dispatchers at the same time. When officers...

COVID-19: GPD Response

The Greenville Police Department will be educating the public about the new SC Governor’s executive order that authorizes law enforcement to prohibit or disperse groups of three or more in a public area. 

This does not apply to people wa...

Armed Robbery on Haywood Road

On February 18, Greenville Police officers responded to Haywood Road regarding reports of an armed robbery that occurred in the afternoon.

Once officers began their investigation on scene of the armed robbery, another officer located subjects who matched t...

Swamp Rabbit Trail Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

A 29-year-old Greenville man is now in custody for the armed robbery and attempted sexual assault of a woman running on the Swamp Rabbit Trail.  

The incident occurred around 2:35 p.m. on November 25 in the area of the trail near the YMCA. The vic...

Armed Robbery on Swamp Rabbit Trail

On Monday, November 25 at approximately 2:35 p.m., Greenville Police Communications (911) received a call for help from a female jogging on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Officers responded and located the victim on a section of the trail near the Caine Halter Y...

Driving and Shopping Safely This Holiday Season

(GREENVILLE) To help ensure that everyone has a safe holiday season, the Greenville Police Department is taking steps to ease traffic congestion on busy commercial corridors like Woodruff Road and offering tips on ways shoppers can avoid becoming victims....