News Releases

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. Night Owl parking

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. Cleveland Street Details

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. Monthly Pass Details

Because an efficient transportation system is a critical component of Greenville’s future, the City, in partnership with the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study, is developing a Downtown Transportation Master Plan. Transportation Master Plan Details

The public is encouraged to participate in a new online survey designed to identify community issues and priorities. Read on...

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. Giraffe details

Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue features the largest fireworks display in the Upstate, along with live music on two stages. RWB Details

The Greenville Zoo has partnered with a nonprofit organization on an initiative to raise awareness about SPD and create a more sensory inclusive environment at the zoo. Read on...

The investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing; however, investigators have determined that the fire was not intentional. Fire Details

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. More about the Competition

City Council approved the hiring of John McDonough as Greenville’s next city manager. More about McDonough

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. Details on FFG

City Council announced 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. Comp Plan Details

The Greenville Zoo has confirmed that Autumn, the zoo’s 13-year-old female Masai giraffe, is pregnant. Giraffe details

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. Details on City Manager Candidates