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Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Greenville Housing Fund adds new Vice President of Finance & Operations (greenvillebusinessmag.com) — Greenville residents should know that the Greenville Housing Fund has hired Jason Hill as its new vice president of finance and operations, overseeing the nonprofit's financial and administrative strategy. His background with Upstate organizations and community boards suggests continued growth in local affordable housing efforts across Greenville County.
2. 2026-27 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year (greenvillebusinessmag.com) — Greenville County Schools has named Carolina High and Academy teacher Mary Grace Carlson as the 2026–27 District Teacher of the Year, highlighting her student-centered, civic-minded classroom. Several other Greenville County educators earned top finalist, First-Class Teacher, and Emerging Teacher honors, with strong backing from local sponsors like Greenville Federal Credit Union, United Way of Greenville, and community partners.
3. 2 South Carolina cities make Travel + Leisure's Best Cities list (foxcarolina.com) — Greenville just earned a spot on Travel + Leisure's 2026 Best Cities in the U.S. list, highlighted for its rapid growth, proximity to the mountains, business opportunities, and Falls Park. Alongside Charleston, the recognition boosts Greenville's national profile and could attract even more visitors and investment downtown.
4. Memorial for Oleda Baker DiMeola Unveiled at Shriners Children's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina (bocaratontribune.com) — Families visiting Shriners Children's Hospital in Greenville will now see a new memorial honoring model-turned-artist Oleda Baker DiMeola, featuring two of her original oil paintings. The artwork is meant to inspire young orthopedic patients in the hospital's playful, child-centered environment, which combines advanced pediatric care with a commitment to treating every child regardless of ability to pay.
5. South Carolina General Assembly sends $15B budget to the governor (greenvilleonline.com) — South Carolina lawmakers have approved a $15 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2027, now headed to the governor, with Greenville Rep. Bruce Bannister helping lead negotiations. The plan boosts teacher starting pay, freezes in‑state college tuition, cuts income taxes, and funds infrastructure and health projects that will indirectly affect Greenville residents.
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