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Kirk Brown

The Greenville News

Anderson, SC, United States

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Past articles by Kirk:

COVID cases continue to surge in South Carolina with highest total in Greenville County

State health officials on Thursday reported 5,911 new cases of COVID-19. Greenville County led the way with 781 new cases. → Read More

Biden's visit to SC State comes as Black colleges and universities hope for more funding

Legislation that boost federal funding for historically black universities and colleges like South Carolina State University faces an uncertain fate. → Read More

'Wow!': Suggestion of Joe Biden visit drew big reaction from SC State University president

South Carolina State University Interim President Alexander Conyers was alarmed when U.S. Rep. James Clyburn called him around 11 p.m. last Thursday. → Read More

1 killed, 2 seriously hurt in head-on collision on Reed Road in Anderson

Three medical helicopters responded to the crash, which happened about 12:30 a.m. Saturday. → Read More

2020 census data show 59% increase in Hispanic and Latino residents in Greenville County

Greenville County's population grew by 74,237 in the past decade, and now totals more than 525,000 people. The county's diversity index also grew. → Read More

Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID, credits vaccination for mild symptoms

The South Carolina Republican tested positive on Monday and will quarantine for 10 days. 'I feel like I have a sinus infection,' he said. → Read More

Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID, credits vaccination for only mild symptoms

The GOP senator from Seneca, South Carolina, said he has mild symptoms and will quarantine for 10 days. → Read More

Greenville County residents are entitled to more than $50 million in refunds, lawyer says

The attorney for state legislators who successfully challenged two Greenville County fees said he believes taxpayers are owed more than $50 million. → Read More

Would a new subdivision near a Greenville soccer complex make bad traffic worse? Residents weigh in

Frances and Charles Painter don't want more cars whizzing by the home where they have lived for the past 54 years. → Read More

Reversing course, Greenville County Council provides $2 million to land-preservation panel

The chair of the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust praised the council though the money is less than what was originally sought. → Read More

Largest redevelopment opportunity remaining in Greenville, old Union Bleachery, nears work

The first steps in redeveloping the former Union Bleachery mill site in Greenville could come early next year. → Read More

Pelham Road development proposal returns with fewer rentals, but residents still resist it

A developer offered Monday to make $1 million in road improvements as part of a scaled-back plan for 130 townhomes on Pelham Road. → Read More

South Carolina track appears to be saved: 'This golf course is going to be here for a long time'

After receiving approval for a subdivision that would erase the course, the developer is considering a major change to save the course. → Read More

What to know: SC mask orders will end, according to Gov. Henry McMaster

Here are key details of Gov. Henry McMaster's executive order to stop mask mandates in South Carolina. → Read More

Gov. Henry McMaster seeks to stop COVID-19 mask mandates in South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster says the time has come to do away with COVID-19 mask mandates in South Carolina. → Read More

Gov. Henry McMaster seeks to stop COVID-19 mask mandates in South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster says the time has come to do away with COVID-19 mask mandates in South Carolina. → Read More

Is it art? Is it obscene? Greenville wrestles with complaints about Wings of the City

Greenville Mayor Knox White hopes County Council members change their mind about funding a grant to promote the sculptures in downtown Greenville. → Read More

Gun-rights proposal in Greenville draws support and opposition at County Council meeting

Residents took turns speaking for and against a proposed pro-gun measure at a Greenville County Council meeting on Tuesday night. → Read More

Golf course, cemetery questions linger for South Carolina town

Plans for a new subdivision could alter the only road leading to homes near the Legacy Pines Golf Club in Greenville, South Carolina. → Read More

Customers will pay more as Gantt district drops opposition to sewer-consolidation plan

Under an agreement announced Monday, average annual sewer-collection bills will increase nearly 190% for 14,500 customers. → Read More