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Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!
Greenville News Today is your daily 2-minute briefing on the stories shaping Greenville and the Upstate of South Carolina. From local government and business developments to economic growth, community events, education, and breaking news, we deliver the headlines that matter most—fast. Whether you're a longtime Greenvillian or new to one of America's fastest-growing regions, stay informed and connected with Greenville's latest news every day in just a few minutes.
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Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Thompson Killing | Greenville News
Luigi Mangione just pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges that led to the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting he shot him in Manhattan…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Stalking | Greenville News
Luigi Mangione, the man who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a December 2024 shooting, just pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges — admitting…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!A 3D Printer Saves NICU Moms | Greenville News
When their son David was born at just 24 weeks, the Clayton family spent over 100 days at the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville, NC — a lifeline for families…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Stalking Case | Greenville News
Luigi Mangione just pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to the 2022 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson—just before his state…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Hot, Humid, and Stormy Weekend Ahead | Greenville News
Heat advisory in effect Friday afternoon through 8 PM, with temps hitting mid-90s across the Upstate and upper 80s near the mountains — feel like over 105° due…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!FDA Class I Recall: 1.6M Eggs at Risk | Greenville News
Nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs are under a top-tier FDA recall—Class I—due to possible salmonella contamination, posing serious health risks. Though…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Mangione’s Federal Stalking Plea Shakes State Case | Greenville News
Luigi Mangione, 28, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a shocking 2024 hotel shooting, is reportedly eyeing a federal guilty plea to…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!K-9 Nero Retires After 7 Years of Service | Greenville News
K-9 Nero, the Kinston Police Department’s beloved and decorated canine officer, is retiring after seven years of heroic service. A true partner in countless…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Man Arrested for Breaking Into Family Home | Greenville News
A man in Greenville County, Andrew Lee Bowen, 45, was arrested after fleeing police during a break-in attempt—only to later confess he killed his mother…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Balkcom’s 82-Day Race to Win NC-11 | Greenville News
Jennifer Balkcom, newly appointed Republican candidate for North Carolina’s 11th congressional district, faces an impossible race: building a national campaign…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Kennedy Center’s Trump Inscription Sparks Legal Battle | Greenville News
The Kennedy Center board, packed with Trump loyalists and led by him as chair, just voted to add an inscription honoring his “Restored and Renovated” work — a…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Suspicious Death Under Investigation | Greenville News
A suspicious death in Anderson County has sparked a full investigation after deputies responded to Belton Farm Road around 9:40 p.m. Thursday. The Coroner’s…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Tragedy in Gaffney: A Life Lost Too Soon | Greenville News
A high school senior in Gaffney, South Carolina, was fatally shot in a brutal attack that left a community reeling. The 17-year-old suspect, Reginald Barnes…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Man Arrested in Fentanyl Overdose Deaths | Greenville News
A deadly fentanyl crisis hits Onslow County as Sean Lewis Kirby is arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges linked to two overdose deaths — including that…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Dangerous Heat Advisory Hits Upstate | Greenville News
Dangerous Heat Advisory Hits Upstate | Greenville News
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Greenville’s Growth Road Ahead | Greenville News
Greenville’s poised for massive growth—with a projected 30% population surge by 2043, adding 175,000 new residents—but its roads are already 20 years behind…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Pro Wrestling TURBO Live Event Alert | Greenville News
Pro Wrestling TURBO is dropping a major live event this August — “The World Is Yours” at The Mill in Fountain Inn on Sunday, August 23rd, starting at 4 PM…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Bertie County Builds Future Through Skills | Greenville News
Bertie County just unveiled a $16 million, 29,000-square-foot Career and Technical Education wing packed with hands-on programs like cosmetology, welding…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Pinelawn Cemetery Gets Needed Repairs | Greenville News
Pinelawn Cemetery in Kinston, North Carolina, was once an eyesore—overgrown, trash-strewn, and riddled with potholes—but change is underway. Recent repairs…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Greenville Robbery Leaves Victim Humiliated | Greenville News
Two armed suspects forced a man to strip before stealing his car in Greenville County’s Piedmont area on August 8th—then the vehicle was later found wrecked…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!10th Annual RMHC-ENC Telethon Live | Greenville News
Get ready for the 10th Annual RMHC-ENC Telethon, live Friday, August 14, 2026, from 7 AM to 8 PM — a full-day fundraiser to keep Ronald McDonald Houses open in…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Meeting Street Scholarship Goes Statewide | Greenville News
South Carolina’s biggest college scholarship just went statewide—18.7 million dollars in new state funding means graduating seniors from all 46 counties (not…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Kids Explore Weather at Arboretum | Greenville News
Get ready for nature’s classroom: The North Carolina Arboretum is welcoming nearly 4,000 students this school year—from kindergarten to fifth grade—for…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Scammers Pretending to Be Marshals | Greenville News
Scammers are impersonating U.S. Marshals and court officials in North Carolina, threatening arrest over fake warrants for jury duty or federal crimes — all to…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!UFP Packaging Brings 136 Jobs to Cherokee County | Greenville News
Big news for Cherokee County, South Carolina: UFP Packaging is launching a major new facility in Gaffney, creating 136 jobs and injecting over $5 million into…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Luigi Mangione Plea Deal Shakes State Trial | Greenville News
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, is set to plead guilty to federal stalking charges this Friday — a move that…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Teen Shot Near School Bus in Gaffney | Greenville News
A tragic shooting in Gaffney, South Carolina, left 17-year-old Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr. dead just as he tried to board the school bus after an altercation…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Duke Energy Rate Deal Under Scrutiny | Greenville News
Duke Energy’s electricity rates in North Carolina are set to rise by 9.3% over two years — a significant drop from their original 18% request — after months of…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Dunkin' Opens in Williamston with Free Coffee | Greenville News
Dunkin’ Donuts just dropped a “Next Generation” store in Williamston—opening Saturday, August 15th—with the first 100 customers getting a year of free coffee…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!India Day Parade in Greenville | Greenville News
Get ready to celebrate unity, culture, and heritage at India Day in downtown Greenville this Saturday, August 15th! The vibrant parade kicks off at 10:30 AM on…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Jury Hands 3 Life Sentences in Child Abuse Case | Greenville News
A Georgia jury delivered three life sentences to 31-year-old Colby Jeffery Thornton after finding him guilty in just 13 minutes of horrific child sex crimes —…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Volunteers Bring Home to Families in Need | Greenville News
When families face medical crises, the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina becomes their lifeline—a warm, supportive home away from home…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Social Security COLA Forecast Drops Slightly | Greenville News
Inflation cooled slightly, nudging the projected Social Security COLA down to 3.6% — still a hefty jump from this year’s 2.8%. That means an extra $69 monthly…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!NC Governor Signs Housing Reform Law | Greenville News
North Carolina’s Governor Josh Stein just signed a bold new law to fight the housing crisis by slashing red tape for building accessory dwelling units—backyard…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Free Chicken Biscuits This Week | Greenville News
Chick-fil-A’s free chicken biscuit giveaway is here to brighten your mornings as summer ends—grab one per person via the app at Upstate and Asheville…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Mobile Dental Clinic Hits Rural Roads | Greenville News
A brand new high-tech mobile dental clinic is rolling out across eastern North Carolina, bringing full-service dental care directly to underserved communities…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Nick Reiner Indicted for Parents' Murders | Greenville News
Nick Reiner, son of slain Brentwood parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, has been indicted for their murder — a shocking case now unfolding with chilling…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Hurricanes Jerseys Bring Courage to Hospital Kids | Greenville News
The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation dropped off 400 custom pediatric gowns designed like team jerseys—with “courage” on the back—to kids at ECU Health’s…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Prepare Now: South Carolina’s Hurricane Warning | Greenville News
Hurricane season’s not over—South Carolina officials are urging you to act now. Plan your evacuation route, secure outdoor items, clear gutters, and stock up…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Man Sentenced for Mail Theft Operation | Greenville News
A Charlotte man just got 42 months in prison for a brazen mail theft ring that stole $963,000 using stolen postal arrow keys — targeting checks, credit cards…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!BCCC Paramedic Program Earns National Accreditation | Greenville News
Beaufort County Community College’s Paramedic Certificate program just earned national accreditation — a major milestone that validates its rigorous…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Hooker Road Closure Alert Greenville | Greenville News
Hooker Road between Arlington and Greenville Boulevards will be shut down starting August 17th for emergency repairs — expect detours via Memorial Drive and…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!New Chief, New Chapter for Pine Knoll Shores | Greenville News
Pine Knoll Shores welcomes its newest Chief of Police, Captain Eric Tellefsen, who took the oath on August 11th with over forty years of law enforcement…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Tragedy at School Bus Stop in Gaffney | Greenville News
A seventeen-year-old boy was fatally shot at a school bus stop in Gaffney, South Carolina, sparking a wave of grief and calls for unity as leaders condemn the…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Give Young Adults a Home Start | Greenville News
Pitt County’s stepping up to help young adults aging out of foster care with a donation drive that’s giving them the essentials to thrive—think towels…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!NC Towns Get $5.6M for Tree Projects | Greenville News
North Carolina’s Forest Service just poured $5.6 million into 19 towns to boost urban forestry—helping communities like Emerald Isle and Gastonia plant…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Shooting Near School Bus Stop in Gaffney | Greenville News
A shocking shooting near a school bus stop in Gaffney, South Carolina, has sent shockwaves through the community. Authorities confirm no immediate threat to…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Why Gas Prices Keep Stinging | Greenville News
Gas prices are hitting hard these days—not just because of crude oil spikes, but due to a tangled web of taxes, refining, logistics, and regional disparities…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!ICE Plans Shock Gloves for Officers | Greenville News
ICE is set to spend up to $20 million by March on new shock-gloves called G.L.O.V.E.s, designed to deliver a bee-sting-like jolt to subdue resisting…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Valara Data Center Under Scrutiny | Greenville News
Spartanburg County’s Public Safety Committee spent nearly five hours dissecting the Valara data center project, probing air quality, noise, and water supply…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Former Sheriff Chuck Wright Begins Sentence | Greenville News
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright, now behind bars, began serving his 41-month sentence at Federal Correctional Institution Lewisburg in…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Brace for a Week of Scorching Heat | Greenville News
Brace yourself — a brutal heatwave is hitting upstate with mid-90s highs, even in the mountains, and heat indexes soaring to 100-105°F or higher. Scattered…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!SBI Takes Over Fatal Hertford County Shooting | Greenville News
A fatal shooting in Hertford County, North Carolina, involving ZaQuon Dotson from Boykin, Virginia, has drawn in the State Bureau of Investigation — signaling…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!South Carolina Budget Heads to Governor | Greenville News
South Carolina lawmakers just approved a major new budget after heated debate, with the Senate voting 37-2 and the House 100-17 — now headed to Governor…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!A Home Away From Home | Greenville News
This August 14th, WNCT and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern North Carolina unite for their tenth annual telethon—raising vital funds to support…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Upstate Farmers Breathe Easier After Rain | Greenville News
Farmers in the Upstate are finally breathing easier after a brutal dry start to summer—thanks to recent downpours that revived crops like blueberries and…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Gamecocks Face Tough SEC Test | Greenville News
South Carolina’s women’s basketball dynasty is back, ready to defend their five-year SEC crown with a brutal, high-stakes schedule that tests every muscle of…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge in NC | Greenville News
Cyclosporiasis is spreading in North Carolina, with 39 new cases reported in the last week — Wake County alone accounts for 508 cases. While the parasite can…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!ECU Renovates Halls for Freshmen Success | Greenville News
East Carolina University is rolling out a $54 million campus upgrade to welcome freshmen with style and safety—renovating Legacy and Jones Halls with modern…
Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!House Fire Caused by Overloaded Circuit | Greenville News
House Fire Caused by Overloaded Circuit | Greenville News