Greenville Journal

06/15/2026

Organized and toured by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa, California, this exhibition showcases the first Black character in the “Peanuts” franchise.

Visitors will be able to view archival materials, comic strips and objects, as well as participate in hands-on activities.

06/13/2026

SAIL Greenville individual rankings are updated to include June 11 swim meets. See the rankings, swimmers of the week and meet photos https://sail.greenvillejournal.com/

Relay rankings update coming soon.

Presented by Novant Health and Community Journals

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

This year's Jazz Fest honors the memory of Greenville native Peabo Bryson, a renowned singer-songwriter who passed away June 2.

See day one photos.

The 2026 Greenville Jazz Fest kicked off Friday night on Main Street in Greenville. The fourth-annual festival highlights both past and present jazz.

06/13/2026

“Our Community Innovations Grants remain a fundamental aspect of our foundation’s mission and values,” said Lara Ceisel, executive director of the Barbara Stone Foundation. “It is both an honor and a privilege to support the work of wonderful organizations whose initiatives resonate with our dedication to fostering inclusion, ensuring accessibility and creating a significant impact.”

"Our Community Innovations Grants remain a fundamental aspect of our foundation's mission and values,” said Lara Ceisel.

06/12/2026

Business confidence is improving across South Carolina, according to TD Bank’s 2026 economic forecast.

Major investments, including manufacturing expansions and new facilities in the Upstate, continue to support job creation and long-term growth. Meanwhile, economists say rising unemployment rates reflect a rapidly growing labor force rather than widespread job losses.

Learn more about the trends shaping the state’s economy.

TD Bank forecasts 2.5% South Carolina economic growth in 2026, with the Upstate leading the way through investment and growth.

06/12/2026

White Duck Taco Shop will close its Main Street location in downtown Greenville on June 13.

White Duck Taco Shop opened its downtown location in March 2025. The restaurant also has storefronts in North Carolina and Tennessee.

06/12/2026

Miracle Hill Ministries will offer cooling shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness this summer.

The nonprofit organization’s homeless shelters will be open for unsheltered men and women when temperatures are projected to reach 95 degrees or higher and during severe weather. The cooling shelters will be available from 1 to 5 p.m. on June 12.

Read more https://tinyurl.com/4kp63j43

06/12/2026

Fountain Inn City Council approved the city’s $40.2 million 2026-27 budget, which will go into effect July 1, and some of its highlights include:

- Adjusting the public works fee from $199 to $239 to cover increased landfill tipping fees and fully fund solid waste department operating costs without the support of the general fund.
- Slightly increasing sewer rates due to a rise in billing rates from billing partners.

Read more city notes below.

Here's a recap of Fountain Inn City Council's June 11 meeting.

06/12/2026

Before Furman University became one of Greenville’s defining institutions, it was part of an older question: How should a society educate its ministers, teachers and civic leaders?

Furman was founded in 1826 as the Furman Academy and Theological Institution, created by the South Carolina Baptist Convention to train ministers and promote Baptist education. It moved more than once before opening in Greenville in 1851, on land acquired from Vardry McBee.

Greenville County Historical Society explores Furman University’s origins, ties to slavery, and how the institution reflects local history.