Downtown Event Series Return to NOMA Square

The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series on March 21 and 22 with the season-opening nights of Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Clemson MBA and Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi. The free weekly ev...

City of Greenville and Duke Energy Partner on Neighborhood Initiative

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 nighttime visibility and safety...

GCFD and St. Francis Health System Launch 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...

Affordable Housing for Seniors

Construction of 60 new affordable housing units for seniors is one step closer after City Council approved plans for the Renaissance Place development on North Pleasantburg Drive across from Bob Jones University.

Mayor Knox White Receives Fred Brinkman Award

On Wednesday, Mayor Knox White received the Fred Brinkman Award, which is given periodically to South Carolinians who have made an outstanding, long-term contribution to the tourism industry on a local, regional and statewide level. Governor Henr...

Keep Plastic Bags Out of Recycling Carts

The city is asking residents to empty their plastic bags into recycling bins, as bags get caught in recycling conveyor systems.

Downtown Event Series Return to NOMA Square

The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series on March 21 and 22 with the season-opening nights of Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Clemson MBA and Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi. The free weekly ev...

City of Greenville and Duke Energy Partner on Neighborhood Initiative

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 nighttime visibility and safety...

Greenville City Fire Department Launches 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...

Transportation and Parking Information for SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament

Because much of the Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament, scheduled for March 6-10, will coincide with regular business hours and Greenville’s normal peak traffic times, the City of Greenville has worked with event off...

Mayor Knox White Receives Fred Brinkman Award

On Wednesday, Mayor Knox White received the Fred Brinkman Award, which is given periodically to South Carolinians who have made an outstanding, long-term contribution to the tourism industry on a local, regional and statewide level. Governor Henr...

Amendment to City of Greenville General Election Filing Deadlines

Attached is an amendment to the 2019 City of Greenville General Election Filing Deadlines for Municipal Offices of the City of Greenville and the Greenville Water Commissioner of Public Works, which was approved by the City’s Municipal Election ...

BB&T Fall for Greenville Donates Festival Proceeds to Local Nonprofit Organizations

Fall for Giving grant program opens for second consecutive year

BB&T Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $46,500 to 12 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the efforts of those organizations t...

Temporary Closures on Cleveland Park Drive and Swamp Rabbit Trail to Begin January 14

Beginning January 14, Cleveland Park Drive, between Lakehurst Street and Ridgeland Drive, will be closed for approximately 60 days to facilitate pipe installation for the DIG Greenville project. The City is working closely with ReWa to minimize the overal...

Temporary Closures on Cleveland Park Drive and Swamp Rabbit Trail to Begin January 14

Beginning January 14, Cleveland Park Drive, between Lakehurst Street and Ridgeland Drive, will be closed for approximately 60 days to facilitate pipe installation for the DIG Greenville project. The City is working closely with ReWa to minimize the overal...

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 w...

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 Communi...

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 Conferen...

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 Council to Make Mid-Year Adjustments to Budget

City Council held first reading tonight on an ordinance authorizing mid-year adjustments to the City’s 2018-2019 budget. The ordinance outlines how approximately $5 million will be spent to supplement ongoing City initiatives and further City Co...

Greenlink Fare Free Day and Photo Contest October 10

Greenlink is partnering with the Greenville Center for Creative Arts, the Jolley Foundation and the Piedmont Health Foundation to offer Fare Free Day on Wednesday, October 10. This special Fare Free Day is designed to coincide with GREENVILLE FACES: TRANS...

Greenville Zoo Announces Name of Baby Orangutan

The Greenville Zoo has announced that the baby Sumatran orangutan, born August 7 to parents Lana and Kumar, will be called Adira. Adira is short for Adiratna, an Indonesian name meaning “beautiful jewel.” The winning name was submitted...

City Names Finalists for City Manager Position

The mayor and City Council have selected three finalists for the city manager position from a total of 77 applications from government professionals nationwide. City Council thoroughly reviewed the top applicants whose qualifications, skills and experienc...

BB&T Fall for Greenville Delights Foodies with Weekend of Flavor October 12-14

BB&T Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi returns to downtown Greenville October 12-14, shining a spotlight on Greenville’s culinary scene. The festival will kick off on Thursday, October 11 with a free concert and continue throughout the weekend wi...

Greenlink to Celebrate Try Transit Month

October is “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville and Greenlink has a full schedule of events to celebrate. 

Try Transit Month is part of an ongoing initiative to educate Greenville County residents about the economic an...

Greenville Transit Authority Receives $11 Million Grant for New Maintenance Facility

On Tuesday, the Federal Transit Administration announced $366 million in grant awards through its 5339(b) Bus & Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program, which funds the replacement, rehabilitation and purchase of new buses and the constructio...

City to Host Community Meetings for Downtown Master Plan Sept 11 & 13

Representatives from Urban Design Associates, the international urban design and architecture firm hired to develop the City’s Downtown Master Plan, will be in Greenville next week for a week-long design charrette. During that time, the public w...

Changes to Parks & Recreation Rental Fees Scheduled for October 1

The City’s Parks & Recreation Department will implement a new rental fee schedule and offer additional rental options beginning October 1. The City’s rental portfolio includes shelters, fields, gardens, tennis and volleyball courts...

City to Offer New Labor Day Parking Promotion

The City is offering a new parking promotion to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy spending Labor Day downtown. For this special promotion, the City will offer free parking at all of its parking facilities on Monday, September 3. Parking will be fr...

Zoo Introduces Mother and Baby Orangutans

On Wednesday, August 22, the Greenville Zoo staff physically introduced Lana and her baby for the first time since the baby was born on August 7. Since the introduction, the staff has been monitoring the pair throughout the day and overnight, noting when ...

SYNNEX Corporation Pledges $250,000 to Build Share the Magic Playground in Unity Park

SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, along with its Concentrix subsidiary and its fundraising initiative Share the Magic, today announced a $250,000 contribution toward construction of a world-class playground at Un...

Fire Department Awarded 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...

Greenville Zoo Welcomes Baby Orangutan

Greenville Zoo director Jeff Bullock announced this afternoon that just before 6 a.m. this morning, doctors delivered a healthy, 2.9-pound female baby orangutan via C-section. Mother Lana is doing well and has been monitored throughout the day and provide...

City Seeking Applicants for Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The City of Greenville is gearing up for the launch of GVL2040, a two-year initiative to update its long-range Comprehensive Plan. The City adopted its last Comprehensive Plan in 2009 and by state law, must update the plan at least every 10 years...

Greenville City Fire Department Becomes EMT Rapid Responder Agency

Chief Stephen Kovalcik announced today that Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has been licensed by the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) as an EMT Rapid Responder Agency. This designation means GCFD provides medic...

City Receives AARP Community Challenge Grant

AARP has awarded the City of Greenville a $10,000 grant through its 2018 Community Challenge Grant Program. In its second year, the Community Challenge Grant Program provides “quick action” grant funding to help communities make immedi...

Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival Moving to Downtown Greenville’s West End

Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue presented by AT&T, the City of Greenville’s annual Independence Day celebration, is moving its event site to a new location in downtown Greenville’s West End. The free event will take place Wednesday...

“Panda-monium” at Greenville Zoo

Today Greenville Zoo director Jeff Bullock announced the arrival of three new residents - red panda cubs born to Collette and Steve, two of the Greenville Zoo’s three red pandas. According to Bullock, the area zookeeper discovered Collette in th...

Greenville Zoo to Present Next Conservation Lecture June 21

The Greenville Zoo continues its popular Conservation Lecture Series this Thursday, June 21 with special guest Brett A. Wright, PhD., Dean of Clemson University’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, who will discuss The Global Tig...

Anniversary Discount Program Rewards Business Longevity

On Friday, the City of Greenville will mail checks to 532 business owners as part of its Anniversary Discount Program, which is designed to reward longevity and recognize city businesses’ contributions and long-term commitment to the community. ...

Summer Concert Series Returns Downtown June 6

The City of Greenville’s ScanScource Reedy River Concerts return to the Peace Center amphitheater, offering 12 weeks of free musical entertainment this summer. The series kicks off June 6 and features a variety of bands throughout the season, in...

Free TD Saturday Market event to feature over 20 different vehicles

Children have the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat at the annual Penske Touch-A-Truck day set for June 2 from 8 a.m. – Noon. During the event, children can climb on, learn about and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicle...

Greenville’s New Westside Park to Be Named Unity Park

After more than a decade of study and planning, Greenville is taking the first steps in turning the vision of a 60-acre Westside park into reality – transforming and in some ways restoring a largely unseen and often forgotten part of our communi...

Greenville City Manager to Step Down

Mayor Knox White announced this morning that John Castile has decided to step down as City Manager for the City of Greenville, a position he has held since June 2010. No departure date has been identified at this time, and Castile will work with City Coun...

TD Saturday Market Season to Begin May 5

The TD Saturday Market presented by Greenville Health System marks its 16^TH season May 5, providing farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and other specialty foods to Main Street in downtown Greenville each week. This year’s m...

City Council Holds First Reading on Proposed FY 2018-2019 Budget

City Council held a public hearing and first reading on the City’s proposed FY 2018-2019 budget at its formal meeting this afternoon. The proposed budget for all funds is $200,482,598, including a General Fund budget of $89,007,085. This represents an ove...

BB&T Fall for Greenville Doantes More than $53,000 to Local Nonprofits

BB&T Fall for Greenville today announced that it has awarded more than $53,000 to seven local nonprofit organizations through its Fall for Giving program. The program was created to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations whose programs directl...

City to Hold Groundbreaking to Celebrate National Community Development Week

In celebration of National Community Development Week (April 2 – 6), the City of Greenville held a groundbreaking ceremony at a home at 310 South Calhoun Street. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Impact of the CDBG and HO...

April is “Second Chance Month” in the City of Greenville

Mayor Knox White has proclaimed April as “Second Chance Month” in the city of Greenville. The proclamation aims to honor the tireless work carried out by the Greenville Re-entry Coalition, a network of local organizations that...

Greenville Housing Fund Launch Supports Affordable and Workforce Housing Development

City leaders launched the non-profit Greenville Housing Fund this morning, and announced the availability of approximately $2 million in equity funding for the development of affordable and workforce housing within the city.

The concept of the Housing Trus...

Tree Restoration and Replacement Project

On Monday, April 2, 2018, the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department will continue its ongoing tree restoration and replacement program along Main Street between Beattie Place and Pendleton Street. The purpose of this project is to achieve the...

City Dedicates Eugenia Duke Bridge

Mayor Pro Tem Jil Littlejohn was joined this morning by representatives from Duke Brands and other community leaders to officially dedicate the pedestrian bridge located behind the Wyche Pavilion as the Eugenia Duke Bridge. Discussion about naming the bri...

New Parking Lots Opening at Greenville Zoo

The first of two new parking lots in Cleveland Park is now open, and weather permitting, the second lot is scheduled to be paved this week. The two new lots were built to offset the pending loss of parking spaces when ReWa begins construction of a sewer t...

The Grateful Brothers - March 21

Jam Rock

Food Truck: One Love Fusion Foods

The Vegabonds - March 28

Alt Southern Rock

Food Truck: Tacos & Bla Bla Bla

TJ Lazer - April 4

Funk/Soul/Rock

Food Truck: One Love Fusion Foods

Trapfire Brothers - April 11

Blues Rock

Food Truck: Tacos & Bla Bla Bla

Conor Clemmons - April 18

Country

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Mystic Vibrations - April 25

Reggae

Food Truck: Going Coastal Mobile Eatery

James Radford Band - May 2

Country

Food Truck: One Love Fusion Foods

Sly Sparrow- May 9

Rock/Pop/Blues/Jam

Food Truck: Mobile Meltdown

Local Green Family Band - May 16

Pop Rock

Food Truck: Black Thai 

Desmond Jones - May 23

Rock/Funk/Jazz fusion

Food Truck: Going Coastal Mobile Eatery

Ben Sparaco and the New Effect - May 30

Indie Rock

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Mark Webb Jr - June 6

Americana

Food Truck: One Love Fusion Foods

Randomonium - June 13

Pop Rock

Food Truck: Going Coastal Mobile Eatery

The Bad Popes- June 20

Country/Rock

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Whitehall - June 27

Indie Rock/Funk

Food Truck: Black Thai 

The Rent - July 11

Pop Rock

Food Truck: One Love Fusion Foods

Lauren Hall - July 18

Country

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Proxima Parada - July 25

Soul/R&B

Food Truck: Going Coastal Mobile Eatery

Rush Morgan - August 1

Indie Folk

Food Truck: One Love Fusion Foods

Retro Vertigo - August 8

Pop Rock/80s Covers

Food Truck: Going Coastal Mobile Eatery

Phat Lip - August 15

Latin Pop Rock

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Chasing Vixen - August 22

Pop Rock

Food Truck: Tacos & Bla Bla Bla

Gimme the Gig Contest Winning Act - August 29

Food Truck: Kono Pizza

GCFD and St. Francis Health System Launch 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...

Car Seat Safety Checks

GCFD does not do car seat checks. But you can schedule a free car seat safety check by calling Safe Kids Upstate at 864-454-1100 or by visiting them online.

Firefighters Earn Peer Fitness Training Certification

Congratulations to the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) on hosting the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Peer Fitness Certification Course, which drew 31 firefighters from around the Upstate. The one-week class, held at the Greenvill...

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Models PI2010 and PI9010 are under recall.

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...

GCFD Becomes EMT Rapid Responder Agency

Chief Stephen Kovalcik announced today that Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) has been licensed by the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) as an EMT Rapid Responder Agency. This designation means GCFD provides medic...

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.

GCFD Holds Highest ISO Rating

The city fire department holds the highest ISO designation available.

Learn Hands-Only CPR

Be ready to offer help with this 15-minute primer on CPR.

Need A Firefighter to Speak?

Firefighters are available to speak to your group on a variety of safety and fire prevention topics.

The South's Best Cities 2019

Southern Living gave the nod to Greenville, highlighting its beautiful Main Street and signature downtown Falls Park on the Reedy.

The Artsy Southern Town That Wants to Be the Next Portland

Wall Street Journal writer Nancy Keates portrays Greenville's thriving cultural scene.

Greenville, SC: Coolest Town in America

That's right, Greenville is #1 on the Matador Network's 2018 Coolest Towns in America.

Why Greenville Is The South's Next Big Charming Destination

Move Over, Charleston and Savannah, Greenville's Got A Main Street To Write Home About...

South Carolina Park Looks To Uncover And Mend City's Segregated History

Forbes explores the city's plans to develop a $40 million park in an abandoned and once segregated part of the city.

The New South: Cuisine, Hospitality and Table 301

AAA features Table 301 founder and owner Carl Sobocinski discusses the culinary scene he's helped build in Greenville.

Suspect Arrested Following Violent Assault on GPD Officer

(GREENVILLE, SC )- A Greenville Police Department (GPD) officer is recovering following a violent assault last night while assisting fellow officers in the arrest a subject downtown.    

The incident occurred at the corner of North Main S...

Wig-Wearing Bank Robber Nabbed in Anderson County

(GREENVILLE, SC)- Last night at approximately 9 p.m., 23-year-old Preston Emmanuel Hancock, of 17 Fludd Street, was arrested in Anderson County for his involvement in two armed robberies in Greenville. The robberies occurred at the BB&T Bank on Hampto...

‘Good Samaritan’ Arrested for Involvement in Abandonment of Two-Day-Old Newborn

(GREENVILLE, SC)- The woman who originally presented herself as a “Good Samaritan” in the reported abandonment of a two-day-old newborn on November 10, 2018 has been arrested for Filing a False Police Report. 

In a press briefi...

Distraught Mother Abandons 2-day-old Infant over the Weekend

(GREENVILLE, SC)- Greenville Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the mother of a days-old infant after she left the newborn in the care of a passing motorist without warning.

The incident began around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Novemb...

GPD Addresses Incident Involving Police K-9 “Sarge”

(GREENVILLE, SC)- On November 6, 2018 at around 1 p.m., Greenville Police Department (GPD) K-9 “Sarge”, managed by Officer B. Newman, was involved in an altercation with another dog. The incident occurred in Simpsonville. The GPD will ...

Chief Miller Addresses Erroneous Allegations of Police Brutality

(GREENVILLE, SC)- At a press briefing this morning, Chief Ken Miller provided a chronicled narrative and supporting video evidence that shows officers from the Greenville Police Department (GPD) and agents from the South Carolina Department of Probation, ...

New Alarm Ordinance to Improve Police Readiness & Public Safety

(GREENVILLE)- The City of Greenville has approved changes to its Alarm Ordinance in an effort to significantly reduce the number of false burglar alarm activations requiring a police response. Set to take effect on November 1, 2018, these changes were req...

Deceased Male Found Face Down in Creek

At approximately 8:30 this morning, the Greenville Police Department’s Communication Center (9-1-1 Dispatch) received a call regarding a deceased male located in a creek in the area of 1 Augusta Street. The caller identified himself as a friend ...

Boyfriend Charged with Murder of Live-in Girlfriend

The Greenville Police Department today announces it has arrested a man in connection with the murder of his live-in girlfriend and dumping her body in a heavily wooded area about ½ mile from the couple’s shared apartment. The body of ...

COLD CASE CLOSED: Jenny Zitricki’s Murderer Identified by DNA

(GREENVILLE)- At a press conference today at City Hall, Greenville Police Department Chief Ken Miller announced the identity of the killer responsible for the brutal April 1990 murder of 28-year-old Genevieve (Jenny) Zitricki. Her death is believed to be ...

Fatal Moped Accident; Driver Charged with Felony DUI w/ Death

(GREENVILLE)- At approximately 8:56 p.m. on Sunday, a fatal collision occurred at the intersection of Laurens Road and E. Washington Street involving a silver Nissan Altima and a red moped. The driver of the moped, 46-year-old Ioannis George Tsanktakis of...

Fleeing Suspect Crashes: Three Injured Including GPD Officer

(GREENVILLE)- At approximately 11:11 p.m. last night, Greenville Police Department (GPD) officers were dispatched to a local restaurant after reports that an individual brandished a weapon and threatened a bartender with it. As GPD officers were respondin...

Armed Robbery at Spinx on S. Pleasantburg Drive.

This morning at approximately 5:30 a.m., Greenville Police Communications (911) was contacted regarding an armed robbery at the Spinx Convenience Store located at 461 South Pleasantburg Drive. A store employee told officers that a subject entered the buil...

Two Arrested for Involvement in Laurens Road Armed Robbery

At approximately 7 a.m. on August 5, 2018, GPD dispatch received a call of an armed robbery in progress at the 1700 Block of Laurens Road. Upon arrival the victim told police officers that Chad Christopher Peek, 34, and another male subject, Chris William...

Suspect Arrested Following Road Rage Shooting

(GREENVILLE)- At approximately 10 p.m. last night, GPD dispatch received reports of two vehicles shooting at each other in the area of Laurens Road near Nicholtown. Officers quickly located the vehicles in the vicinity of East Stone Avenue and Wade Hampto...

GPD Releases Video/9-1-1 Calls Linked to Vehicle Crash by Habitual Offender

(GREENVILLE)- Under the direction of Chief Ken Miller following FOIA requests from multiple media outlets, the Greenville Police Department (GPD) is releasing several documents, recordings, and video footage relevant to fully understanding the July 18, 20...

H.C. Jennings Scholarship Foundation Awards Breakfast

Chief Kenneth C. Miller invites you to the annual presentation of scholarships from the Harold C. Jennings Foundation. The scholarships will be awarded at a breakfast ceremony on Thursday, July 26, at the Greenville Marriott, located at 1 Parkway East, at...

Vehicle Crash by Habitual Offender Leaves Three Injured

Alexander Maurice Hill, 31, of the 400 block of Hagood Street in Greenville, has been taken into custody for his involvement in stealing a vehicle, fleeing from police, and crashing into an apartment complex that left a bicyclist with a severed foot and a...

GPD Captain Elected to Prestigious National Board

(GREENVILLE)- By being recently elected to the Board of Directors for the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) at the organization’s annual convention, Captain Stacey Owens solidified the Greenville Police Department (GPD) as a national le...

GPD Officers Nab TD Bank Robber

(GREENVILLE) - Greenville Police Department (GPD) officers have arrested a 36-year-old male for a bank robbery that occurred at the TD Bank located at 917 Haywood Road this morning. At this time, investigators do not believe any weapons were used during t...

Laurens Road Shooting Update

(GREENVILLE)- Yesterday at 10:08 a.m., Greenville Police officers responded to the 1500 block of Laurens Road after receiving calls that an adult male had been shot.

The victim was located near the intersection of East Antrim Drive suffering from a non-lif...

‘Cops on the Coop’ Fundraiser for Special Olympics this Friday, June 1

(GREENVILLE)- Law enforcement officers from the Greenville Police Department are teaming up for Cops on the Coop with Chick-fil-A on Haywood Road to support Special Olympics South Carolina this Friday, June 1, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Law Enforcement Torch...

GPD 11th Annual Awards Ceremony Recipients

(GREENVILLE)- The Greenville Police Department (GPD) hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony today, which recognized many employees and members of our community for their acts of heroism or contributions to the GPD.  

Chief Ken Miller praised the work o...

MEDIA ADVISORY: The GPD 11th Annual Awards Ceremony

(GREENVILLE)- The Greenville Police Department will host its 11^th Annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 18, at Larkin’s Sawmill beginning at 11 a.m.

Officers and civilians will be honored during the event in the following categories:

The media is invited an...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Touch a Truck for Autism

(GREENVILLE)- Loud sirens, big trucks, people with uniforms, masks, and tanks can create a scary and confusing situation for some children. For children with different abilities or learning styles, emergencies can present a unique set of challenges. As a ...

GPD Earns Gold Standard Accreditation

(GREENVILLE)- For the eighth consecutive time since 1995, the Greenville Police Department (GPD) has been awarded CALEA® Law Enforcement Accreditation, which serves as the international Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies. This year, GPD was ...

Five Arrested/Charged in CBD Armed Robberies

(GREENVILLE)- GPD investigators have identified and arrested five individuals for their involvement in the armed robbery of one couple and the attempted armed robbery of another on April 24 in the Central Business District (CBD). The suspects range in age...

GPD Officers Capture Florida Fugitive at Haywood Mall

(GREENVILLE)- On Sunday, April 22, at approximately 2:30 p.m., GPD officers received credible information from the Sunrise Police Department in Sunrise, Florida that one of their fugitive suspects was in the Greenville area, possibly at the Haywood Mall.

T...

GPD to Welcome Benedict College Students for Recruitment Purposes

MEDIA ADVISORY: Approximately 15 Benedict College students who have been identified as being interested in law enforcement after graduation will be in Greenville on Monday, April 23, from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. Participants will explore GPD facili...

Chief Miller’s Statement of Support for Sheriff Brown

Greenville Police Department Chief Ken Miller offered these statements regarding South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster naming former Sheriff Johnny Mack Brown as the Interim Sheriff of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office:

I congratulate Johnn...

Chief Miller to Address U.S. Senate Subcommittee in Washington, DC

(WASHINGTON, DC)- At the invitation of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Greenville Police Chief Ken Miller will serve as a witness in a hearing titled &a...

Two Arrested and Charged with Multiple Counts of ID Theft, Fraud and Forgery

(GREENVILLE)- Greenville Police Department (GPD) detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with multiple charges ranging from identity theft to larceny. The crimes were committed by the suspects stealing and/or tampering with mail. At this time,...

Husband and Wife Arrested in Connection to Bassmaster Classic Trailer Theft

(GREENVILLE)- Greenville Police Department (GPD) investigators have arrested a Greenville husband and wife in connection with the March 14, 2018 theft of a vendor’s enclosed trailer and over $200,000 in merchandise from the Hampton Inn parking l...

The Night Affair Band - March 22

Soul/Pop Rock

The Jumpstart Band - March 29

Variety/Beach

Mike Frost Band - April 5

Jazz/Funk

Free Flow Band - April 12

Funk/Soul

Rhythm City Band - April 19

Variety/Oldies

Hot as a Pepper - April 26

Variety/Dance

The Fortunate Sons - May 3

Classic Rock/R&B

Tuxedo Junction - May 10

Variety/Party

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues - May 17

Blues

SYR with The Erica Berg Collective - May 24

Celtic Rock/Variety

The Flashbacks - May 31

Variety/Beach

Rhythm Muscle Band - June 7

Soul/R&B/Classic RockVariety/Beach

Rock-n-Roll Reunion - June 14

Variety/Beach

Next Level Band of Charlotte - June 21

Variety/Party/R&B

Whitney Bradley & Groove Planet - June 28

R&B/Jazz/Funk

ELoveation - July 5

Soul/Party

Marsha Morgan - July 12

Variety/Beach

Kami Ocean & the Rhythm - July 19

R&B/Jazz/Motown/Blues

Split Shot - July 26

Variety/Classic Rock/Beach

The Hired Help - August 2

Variety/Party

Xpresso Party Band - August 9

Variety/Party

O'Neal Township - August 16

Variety/Classic Rock

Itchy & the Chiggers - August 23

Blues/R&B

5th and York - August 30

Jazz/R&B

The Jamie Wright Band - September 6

R&B/Soul/Jazz

Encore - September 13

Variety/Beach

Heart 'n Soul - September 20

50s & 60s R&B/Doo Wop

True Blues - September 27

Blues Rock

Unity Park Community Character Code Open Houses

A draft zoning code, known as the Community Character Code, has been developed to encourage redevelopment in and around the proposed Unity Park while preserving the unique character of this area. 

A draft of the plan is available online at greenvi...

SYNNEX Corporation Pledges $250,000 to Build Share the Magic Playground in Unity Park

SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, along with its Concentrix subsidiary and its fundraising initiative Share the Magic, today announced a $250,000 contribution toward construction of a world-class playground at Un...

Greenville’s New Westside Park to Be Named Unity Park

After more than a decade of study and planning, Greenville is taking the first steps in turning the vision of a 60-acre Westside park into reality – transforming and in some ways restoring a largely unseen and often forgotten part of our community’s histo...