If you own property in the highlighted area above, you may qualify for low cost septic repairs.

Upstate Forever is nearing the end of a 3 year grant cycle aimed at reducing bacteria and sediment pollution in the South, North, and Middle Tyger Rivers. To date they have provided financial assistance to 36 homeowners to repair their septic tanks. They say that they have limited funding available in this round and would like to extend it to homeowners in the area who may need septic assistance. They also hope to receive additional funding at the end of the year for another 3 years that will allow them to help more homeowners in the future.

Upstate Forever is a conservation organization that protects critical lands, waters, and the unique character of the Upstate of South Carolina. Learn more at upstateforever.org.

For more information, contact Katie Hottel at Upstate Forever at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (864) 250-0500 ext. 127

This project was funded wholly or in part by the US EPA under a section 319 grant through th SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC)

Friends of Lake Robinson is proud to announce the creation of an annual college scholarship in the amount of $1,000 open to a graduating senior student at Greer Middle College Charter High School, Blue Ridge High School or Greer High School.  The scholarship focus is on a student with a commitment to pursue educational opportunities that would help create sustainable communities in the future. The awardee(s) will be determined based on academic performance, written responses of the applicant, and recommendations indicating focus and desire for future achievement.  Applications may be obtained in the counselor’s office in the named schools and must be submitted no later than March 1, 2019.  The scholarship will be awarded and presented at a ceremony to be held at Greer City Hall on May 7, 2019.

Farmers Cove is a proposed high density Mobil home/Tiny home subdivision to be located at the corner of Groce Meadow Road and Bulls Road. The County Subdivision Advisory Committee held a meeting on 2/17/20 at the Greenville County Square regarding the project, where a group of about 60 area residents submitted a petition containing over 1,200 signatures from people who oppose to the development.

Below is brief synopsis of the meetings key comments: