Simpsonville Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Greenville County decreased recently.

Greenville County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Simpsonville area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Decreases In Simpsonville Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Greenville County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Simpsonville Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Simpsonville area compares.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Greenville County neighbors.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Open Enrollment Begins for SC Identity Protection Service

Enrollment will remain open until October 1, 2014.

Gov. Haley Issues Executive Order Compelling List of State-Owned Assets

Meet the City Council Candidates at Chamber Forum

Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce hosting public meet-and-greet and moderated forum Tuesday night ahead of Nov. 5 elections.

Six Upstate Captive Bears Moved to Colorado Wildlife Sanctuary

Three of the bears were being held captive in Greenville County.

Rep. Gowdy Critical of Veterans' Monuments Closure During Shutdown

Wonders why Occupy Wall Street protest camps still allowed to remain on public lands.

Elizabeth Colbert-Busch on Fear, Courage and the Campaign Trail

U.S. House of Representatives candidate speaks about her decision to run.

City: No New Debt Required for Sewer Improvements

Simpsonville's strong financial condition will allow pay-as-you-go approach, city officials say.

Simpsonville City Council Races Set

Three Council incumbents face challengers.

Simpsonville Residents Seek Answers to Stormwater, Flooding Issues

Complaints on the rise after wettest July on record.

Pro-Grounsell Forces Rally at City Council Meeting

Calling city government corrupt, fired police chief's allies demand apologies and resignations from the mayor and selected Council members.

Protesters Gather At City Hall Before Council Meeting

Simpsonville Roads Being Repaired Under City-State Deal

Patch jobs being done as part of deal transferring some state-controlled secondary roads to city.

City Taking Steps to Fix Sewage, Stormwater Issues

In a Letter to the Editor, Simpsonville City Council member Matthew Gooch says the city may be able to address issues without borrowing funds.

Weather Likely Cause of Deadly Plane Crash

Two Simpsonville residents were killed last month after their plane crashed in the Alaska wilderness.

SC Legislature Approves State Budget

Gov. Haley has five business days to review and veto items as she sees fit.

Haley Signs Ballot Reform Bill Into Law

Bill crafted as a result of ballot mess last year will put responsibility for filing into hands of county election commissions and streamlines overall process.

Your County Taxes Will See An Increase

Upstate Mom to Testify at Hearing on IRS Misconduct

Laurens County woman who tried to start Tea Party organization appears in front of House Ways and Means Committee.

SC Babies Born May 29 Get $529 College Grant

The offer is good so long as parents open a 529 college-savings account through the state.

Gov. Haley Proclaims "Candice Glover Day" in SC

Haley makes the proclamation in honor of the American Idol finalist, who is in the state for a celebratory weekend.

City Council Salary Cut Proposal Goes Down in Flames

Motion by Mayor Eichor to cut salaries in half dies for lack of support.

City Council Debates Texting Ban, Council Pay Cuts

Little enthusiasm for texting ban; Council members Lawrence and Lockaby shoot down Mayor's proposed salary cuts.

UPDATE: Former Simpsonville, Mauldin Cop Arrested

George Ralph Bobo is being charged by SLED with obstructing justice in murder case. Missing evidence could now make it impossible to solve the 28-year-old crime.

FAA to Close Donaldson Center Tower

The tower in Greenville is one of 149 regional control towers to close starting next month due to budget cuts.

Rancor Still Surrounds Simpsonville City Council

Council and Mayor Perry Eichor received another earful Tuesday night, as the controversial firing of former police chief Keith Grounsell continues to reverberate.

Ron Wilson's Assets Up for Auction

Officials will auction off home and assets of Ronnie Gene Wilson, who was convicted along with a Mauldin man of a multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme last year.

Ambitious Plan Proposed for Simpsonville City Park

Park on East Curtis Street would look very different if wish list comes to fruition.

Abandoned Baby Found, Taken to Hillcrest Hospital

Child now in DSS protective custody.

Simpsonville City Council Greenlights Habitat for Humanity Project

Controversial development planned for mill village off Beattie Street will mean 11 affordable homes.

Simpsonville Council Looking at Traffic Congestion

Downtown traffic an issue the city needs to address this year, Council says.

Rep. Bakari Sellers Challenges Gov. Haley to Eat a Food Stamp Diet

Comes after Governor says she'd like to see the program place more emphasis on healthy foods.