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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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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...

Riverwalk Detour

The sidewalk along the Reedy River, from the Main Street Bridge to the east end of the Liberty Bridge, is closed until mid-November. The temporary closure is related to the Riverwalk project, which will consist of new landscape and hardscape improvements ...

New GVL2040 Online Survey

GVL2040, the comprehensive planning process that will give the City of Greenville a policy blueprint and decision-making guide for the next 20 years, is nearly two-thirds complete. To ensure that the draft plan takes shape in a way that reflects what the ...

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Complete the census online in just a few minutes. It's something you can do right now to support Greenville.

Greenville Zoo Launches ZooMeetings

The Greenville Zoo has a new way to connect people to nature and generate some much-needed revenue during its closure. With ZooMeetings, for a contribution of $75 or $100, zoo supporters can partner with the Greenville Zoo to liven up their next virtual m...

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

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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 Offers Fall Fun With Halloween-Themed Events

The City of Greenville is hosting a number of fall festivities and Halloween-themed events this month, including the Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies – Halloween Edition, TD Saturday Market Autumn Harvest and Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. ...

Greenville City Fire Department Celebrating National Fire Prevention Week

 “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” That’s the message behind this year’s national Fire Prevention Week campaign, which works to educate the public about the small but important a...

Bank of America Fall for Greenville Offers a Taste of Greenville October 11-13

Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi returns to downtown Greenville with signature tastes from 47 different restaurants. This year’s festival will kick off Thursday night, October 10, with a free concert at a new location on Ma...

Greenville Zoo Upgrading On-site Veterinary Hospital

Work is scheduled to begin this week on an expansion and renovation of the Greenville Zoo's veterinary hospital. The project is designed to provide additional quarantine space along with specialty areas such as a surgical suite, lab, instrument prep, phar...

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 and environ...

Liberty Bridge Undergoing Routine Inspection

WSP Engineering is conducting an inspection of the Liberty Bridge, including cables, welds, decking and any metal surfaces susceptible to rust. Once the inspection is complete, WSP will provide the City with a report of any deficiencies and a recommendati...

City Holds Grand Opening of Parallel Parkway

Mayor Knox White was joined by City officials, community partners and the project team for the grand opening of Parallel Parkway, a new limited-access road connecting Verdae Boulevard and Woodruff Industrial Lane. The public-private project originally beg...

Greenlink Updates Google Maps With Real-Time Information

Greenlink has worked with Google Maps to make using public transportation in Greenville even more convenient. Customers can get real-time bus arrival predictions with Google Maps, a popular navigation and mapping service, that now uses data provided by Gr...

Free Parking on Labor Day

The City is offering a 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 2. Parking will be free b...

City Council Adopts Downtown Strategic Master Plan

City Council demonstrated its commitment to the revitalization of downtown and its support for planning efforts that will guide future public and private investment by formally adopting the Downtown Strategic Master Plan at Monday’s City Council meeting. ...

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...

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive Kicks Off Gimme the Gig

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive kicks off its annual Gimme the Gig competition today, inviting bands to battle for a chance to earn a paid gig at the weekly series on August 29 and studio time at Sit-n-Spin Recording Studios.

Last year, nearly 20 bands...

City Council Announces Hiring of New City Manager

City Council approved the hiring of John McDonough as Greenville’s next city manager at a special formal meeting of City Council this afternoon. McDonough’s first day will be Monday, August 12.

“John is an inclusive and collaborative leader and a highly ef...

Bank of America to be Title Sponsor of 2019 Fall for Greenville

Fall for Greenville board members today announced Bank of America, one of the largest financial services companies in the U.S., as the 2019 title sponsor of the festival scheduled for October 11-13 in downtown Greenville. 

“Bank of Ameri...

Greenville Zoo Announces Giraffe Pregnancy

The Greenville Zoo has confirmed that Autumn, the zoo’s 13-year-old female Masai giraffe, is pregnant. The staff confirmed the pregnancy through hormone analysis after reviewing the zookeepers’ daily logs and are expecting the birth to...

City Announces Consultant for GVL2040

Tonight’s City Council meeting began with an announcement that czb, LLC, a Virginia-based urban planning and community development firm, will lead GVL2040, the City’s comprehensive planning process, over the next 20 months. To mark the announcement and of...

City Announces Finalists for City Manager Position

The Mayor and City Council have announced three finalists for the City of Greenville’s City Manager position, which has been filled temporarily by Deputy City Manager Nancy Whitworth.

Find Great People (FGP) proactively recruited over 357 targete...

Seasonal Trolley Routes Return June 6

The seasonal Arts West and Augusta trolley routes will return to service on Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m. The two routes will run through October 6 with the same operating hours as the year-around Heart of Main and Top of Main routes; however, service on the...

Greenlink to Implement Route Changes July 1

Greenlink will make the first significant improvements to its routes and stops in decades when it implements a series of route changes on Monday, July 1. The changes are recommendations from the Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA), an eight-month stud...

Penske Touch-A-Truck Ready to Roll on June 1

Free TD Saturday Market event to feature 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 1 from 8 a.m. to Noon. During the event, children can climb on, learn abo...

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...

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 Council obje...

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 by Julie Terhune fr...

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 and environmental bene...

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 will have t...

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 and amphitheaters, ...

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 immediate improvements and...

Main Street Reopening

The City will reopen the section of Main Street from North Street to Washington Street Friday, May 15. The section of Main Street from Washington Street to McBee Avenue will remain closed to provide extended areas for walking and dining.

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...

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 ...

Essential Services Continue

Police, Fire, Public Works and Greenlink are continuing to provide essential public safety, trash/recycling collection and transportation services. Contact Greenville Cares at 232-(CARE)2273 or cares@greenvillesc.gov to report any concerns.

10-Passenger Limit on Greenlink Buses Effective April 2

To meet social distancing requirements, beginning Thursday, April 2, Greenlink limited capacity on all fixed-route buses to 10 passengers. This means that bus drivers must bypass bus stops if their bus is at maximum capacity and cannot allow customers to ...

Linda Faye's Sound - July 2

Genre: Soul/R&B/Jazz

Food Truck: One Eyed Donkey

Mo Lowda & the Humble - July 9

Genre: Alt-Rock

Food Truck: Highway 301

Finding Freedom - July 16

Genre: Alt-Blues Rock

Food Truck: The Black Thai

The Away Team - July 30

Genre: Pop/Rock/Covers

Food Truck: Hipburger

Love and Rescue - August 6

Genre: Country/Rock

Food Truck: Tacos & Bla Bla Bla

Pierce Edens - August 13

Genre: Appalachia Roots

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Howl in the Valley - August 20

Genre: Folk Rock

Food Truck: Highway 301

Gimme the Gig Contest Winning Act - August 27

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...

Canceled City Events

Below are the current canceled events.

Greenville St. Patricks Day Parade

St. Paddys Day Dash and Bash

St. Baldrick’s Day

City Appreciation Night

Drumming up Awareness

Race the Helix

Walk with the Docs

Vietnam War Veterans Day

One Greenville, One Give

Fai...

Postponed City Events

Below are the current projected start dates for postponed events.

Fidelity Investments Moonlight MoviesWednesday, September 5         

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Clemson MBATBD   &a...

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Models PI2010 and PI9010 are under recall.

Car Seat Safety Checks

GCFD does not do car seat checks. Schedule a free car seat check by calling Safe Kids Upstate at 864-454-1100.

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...

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.

Greenville Tops List of Where to Retire

Greenville, SC, has been selected as a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, a national publication geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions.

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....

FIVE MORE WOMEN COME FORWARD ALLEGING INAPPROPRIATE CONTACT BY GREENVILLE MASSAGE THERAPIST

On September 20, 2019, the GPD announced the arrest of a massage therapist for inappropriately touching female customers on three separate occasions at Trade Street Massage located at 210 W. Stone Avenue in Greenville. Those visits occurred between Decemb...

GPD ARRESTS ROOMMATE FOR ORANGE STREET HOMICIDE

A 56-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of Reginald Lamont Brownlee, 44, at 228 Orange Street on Monday evening, October 7th.

Brian Keith Nesbitt faces two charges: 1) Murder and 2) Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. He is being held...

GPD Arrest Man in ‘Road Rage’ Incident; 13-Year-Old Victim Remains in Critical Condition

At a media briefing today, the Greenville Police Department (GPD) announced they have charged a Taylors man with Reckless Driving for the “road rage” incident and collision on N. Pleasantburg Drive on September 18^th that left a 13-year-old child in critic...

Bank robbery suspect nabbed in minutes by GPD

A Greenville man is behind bars following his capture less than 20 minutes after robbing the Bank of Travelers Rest at 201 Pelham Road this morning.

At approximately 10 a.m., Eric Anthony Rome, Jr., 30, entered the branch location and demanded cash from a ...

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested Following Brief Standoff

A 16-year-old male, wanted for two armed robberies last week, is in custody following a brief standoff with Greenville Police officers this afternoon at Stonesthrow Apartment Homes located at 65 Century Circle. 

Acting on a tip, GPD officers were ...

Standoff Ends After SWAT and K-9 Unit Breach Apartment

One man is in custody following a 4½ hour standoff with Greenville Police earlier this morning. Three others – two adults and one juvenile - were detained and later released for their involvement in the events leading up to the stando...

Pursuit suspects are wanted felons including one for attempted murder of a SC police officer

On July 24th, GPD patrol officers arrested three individuals after they fled from a stolen 2010 Ford F-150 truck following a brief vehicle pursuit and attempted escape on foot in the area of Cleveland Street Extension.

Officers soon learned that the two me...

Snake-throwing carjacker identified; new details released including snake’s fate

A 29-year-old woman remains behind bars today following Friday night’s carjacking and reckless driving through downtown Greenville. The pursuit included the suspect crashing through the barricaded site for the Liberty Bridge Jump-Off, which was being set-...

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 ...

Ice Rink Reopens Friday, November 15

We're looking forward to a wonderful skate season!

246 Army Band - July 3

Genre: Variety/Rock/Jazz/Patriotic

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Thomas McCoy & Company - July 10

Genre: R&B/Jazz

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues - July 17

Genre: Blues

Food Truck: Hipburger

Jazzy Trinity - July 24

Genre: Soul/Jazz

Food Truck: Tacos & Bla Bla Bla

Groove Centric - July 31

Genre: R&B/Jazz/Blues

Food Truck: Highway 301

The Royal Scotsmen Band - August 7

Genre: Beach/Shag

Food Truck: One Eyed Donkey

Next Level Band of Charlotte - August 14

Genre: Top 40/Oldies/Beach/Motown

Food Truck: Tacos & Bla Bla Bla

Jack n' Diane's Dueling Piano's - August 21

Genre: Variety

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

J-E-T - August 28

Genre: Rock/Blues/Pop/Soul

Food Truck: Highway 301

Shades of Brown - September 4

Genre: R&B/Jazz

Food Truck: Hipburger

Reshana Marie Band - September 11

Genre: Classic Rock/2-Step County

Food Truck: We Got the Beets

Wanda Johnson - September 18

Genre: Soul

Food Truck: One Eyed Donkey

True Blues - September 25

Genre: Blues/Rock

Food Truck: Tacos & Bla Bla Bla

Tennis & Pickle Ball Courts Open

Due to Covid-19 these guidelines were established:

• Only two people per court. If players do not respect occupancy rules, courts will be closed and locked. 
• Please be vigilant in preventing the spread of the virus by practicing hand hygiene as CDC g...

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Matt Fassas - May 28

Genre: Rock

The Jamie Wright Band - May 29