The Greenville News
Emergency declared with winter storm approaching
Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina as a winter storm barrels a path toward the Palmetto State. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, McMaster followed North Carolina’s lead, declaring a state of emergency as threats of a major...
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Greenville County Council considers ordinances for Bon Secours project
Three ordinances that will help carry out a $282 million master plan for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena were introduced to the Greenville County Council at a Jan. 20 meeting. Beth Paul, general manager of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, presented plans...
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Community honors MLK during Unity Weekend event
Hundreds gathered at the University Center in Greenville on MLK Day to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event allowed children and those younger to learn about Dr. King and his work. “I had an obligation and...
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Local Cue wings are ‘worth national attention’
In the South, chicken wings are known for their crisp texture. They can be brined, dry-rubbed, breaded, smoked, or deep-fried in flavorful sauces. Whether enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course, chicken wings remain a staple in South...
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Venezuelan community hopeful for home country’s future
As protests continue across the country over the United States’ strikes on Venezuela, Greenville’s Venezuelan community shows cautious optimism for the future with Nicolás Maduro out of power. News of the United States’ airstrikes on Venezuela broke...
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Seeking a solution
The Greenville Design Review Board unanimously voted to defer for 180 days on an application to demolish a bungalow at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, which is enshrined on the National Register of Historic Places. During a Nov. 15 meeting, the fivemember...
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Freight rail industry dirtier than coal power plants
BNSF Railway, one of the crown jewels of Warren Buffett’s sprawling Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, calls itself an environmental leader in the U.S. rail industry with the cleanest locomotive fleet in North America. “When you see our orange...
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SC 2026 legislative session is underway
The lobby of the South Carolina State House buzzed on Jan. 13 as lawmakers and their constituents prepared for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session. The first day of session was largely procedural, with seat assignments and new member swearing...
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Two Upstate lawmakers propose anti-abortion bills
Two Upstate lawmakers stood in the secondfloor lobby of the South Carolina statehouse hours before the start of the 2026 legislative session and introduced efforts seeking to ban abortion. State Rep. Rob Harris, R-Spartanburg, and State Sen. Lee...
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Peace Center offers ‘new way to experience live music’
The historic Markley, Gullick, Wyche, and Coach Factory buildings located in downtown Greenville will soon serve as the infrastructure for a new era of music and entertainment along Main Street. Final details of the Peace Center’s reimagined, six-acre...
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Texas to SC: ‘You’ll get through’
When Zach Holbrooks learned that the measles virus had gained a foothold in his West Texas community, he had an idea of how bad things could get. h “I knew it was going to blow up,” he said. Holbrooks is the executive director of the South Plains...
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This Upstate city is the No. 1 place to move to
Americans who are looking for an affordable place to relocate would be wise to set their sights on South Carolina, which has grown in both population and popularity in recent years. In the Palmetto State, newcomers can expect a cost of living 6% below...
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Greenville protesters decry Venezuela strikes as Maduro appears in court
About three dozen protesters gathered outside of the Greenville City Hall, calling the United States' recent strikes on Venezuela "unacceptable" and a violation of international law. Demonstrators lined Main Street outside of the landmark downtown...
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Beef dealers, experts detail increase in steak, veal prices
The cost for holiday sirloin, rib and round roasts were noticeably higher in 2025 as local beef handlers navigate providing quality cuts at an affordable price despite the steady demand. Competition between small and big producers, a shortage caused...
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‘HE WANTED TO BE NUMBER ONE’
When Jordan Young went to the Prisma Health Patewood Hospital with labor pains on Dec. 30, she thought her baby would likely come at the very end of 2025. But after being in labor for 27 hours, she gave birth to the hospital’s first baby of...
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Regenerative farming making a comeback
At Troon Vineyard, in southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley, Garett Long has turned composting into an art form, using it to support soil microbes and eliminate the need for petroleum-based fertilizers. h When Andrea Malmberg and her husband, Tony, bought...
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‘Help’s farther away’
In the 1960s, doctors believed heart muscle died instantly during a heart attack, like throwing a light switch, according to the American Heart Association. Dr. Eugene Braunwald’s research proposed a heart attack was more like a dimmer – the damage...
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Ukraine is facing population collapse
HOSHCHA, Ukraine – While many Ukrainian hospitals are struggling to cope with the endless influx of wounded, a maternity ward in the western town of Hoshcha lies eerily deserted. The hospital in Hoshcha has recorded just 139 births so far this year,...
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New dining to look forward to in 2026
New restaurant concepts heightened the Upstate dining scene in 2025, from hosting a regional awards ceremony to being in the national spotlight for a few of our area’s favorite eateries. Highlights from the year included the Michelin Guide American...
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Love poinsettias?
In Greenville, the word “Poinsett” can be found along landmarks, from the Poinsett Bridge and Poinsett Hotel to a bronze statue downtown of Joel Roberts Poinsett — the historical and controversial figure the sites are named after. The city’s annual...
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‘It’s super magical’
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus Lane. Or in Greenville, down Earle Street from Wade Hampton Boulevard to Rutherford Street. Both sides of West and East Earle Street, plus a few on James Street, are lined with...
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‘DEEP CONNECTION’
The places Indigenous peoples call home have intertwined with their ways of life for millennia. Their stories, foodways and cultures relate directly to their homelands. Lands, waters, plants and animals, the creatures that inhabit the waters below and...
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Here’s what to know about Kwanzaa
The yearly celebration of Kwanzaa is coming soon, beginning the day after Christmas. Unlike Christmas and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa is not a religious celebration. Rather, the seven-day tradition is intended to celebrate African American culture and provide a...
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AL chief models community policing
Chief Michael Pickett’s hair was lined up. Badge on, beard sculpted. And in the Instagram video posted Oct. 31 by Essence magazine, the leader of Birmingham, Alabama’s police force attracted nearly 5,000 comments from online admirers fawning over his...
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‘It reminds me of my lovely Mexico’
When Miriam Cedeño Alvarez makes tamales, she can feel her mother at her side, guiding her through each step. Those steps are muscle memory for Cedeño Alvarez now, built from the first time she learned the art of tamales from her mother at age 8. The...
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Family describes daughter’s key role in newborn’s delivery
Eleven-year-old Adeline Suppiger comes across as a devoted big sister to each of her five younger siblings. But it would be understandable if she has a particularly special bond with the youngest — newborn Luke. She helped deliver him at the family’s...
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‘Share message of light’
Hanukkah, the eight-day holiday celebrated in the Jewish faith, ends tonight, Monday, Dec. 22. Known as the festival of lights, the celebration is marked by the nightly lighting of candles. The dates of Hanukkah can vary, though they generally fall...
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States take up conservation goals terminated by Trump
WASHINGTON – With a snappy title and a laudable goal, “30 by 30” was a landmark plan hatched to help save at least 30% of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030. Alongside this multinational push, the United States had its own trailblazing version of...
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SBA official advocates for domestic energy base
Small Business Administration (SBA) head Kelly Loeffler toured GE Vernova on Dec. 16, touting the Trump administration’s focus on deregulation and investing in domestic energy. GE Vernova is an energy equipment manufacturing company with locations...
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Christmas Day dining
While most Greenville area restaurants will close on Christmas, some will open their doors on the holiday. h Most of the restaurants serving on Christmas have Asian cuisine — from Korean to Chinese buffets. h During the Christmas week, diners are...
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‘She represents Colombia well’
Nearly a decade ago, Claudia Amezquita sat on the rocks at Falls Park on the Reedy River and declared that the Upstate would one day become her permanent home. Since then, the Santiago de Cali, Colombia-native has earned her keep in Greenville’s food...
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Kamala Harris to visit Columbia for book tour
The former vice president and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee is coming to South Carolina as part of a book tour for “107 Days.” This week’s About Politics dives into her impending visit, presidential approval rates in South Carolina and an...
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DIGITAL AMBASSADORS
Greenville and the Upstate market are known as a place to move to and visit, much of which has come through the power of social media and word-of-mouth marketing. A spotlight on Greenville’s visibility has been identified by various national lists,...
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Private firms snap up mobile home parks
One of America’s most affordable paths to homeownership is slipping away. At manufactured home parks – sometimes called trailer parks or mobile home parks – rents are rapidly rising due to large-scale buyouts by private equity firms. Although private...
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Looking for a SC town with Christmas charm?
When the weather is warm, Upstate South Carolina residents pack their chairs, towels, and sunscreen and flock to the Lowcountry, where they can sunbathe on the beach or cool off in the ocean. Beaufort, a coastal town near Charleston known for its...
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Haynie-Sirrine rezone approved
The Greenville City Council gave the green light to the Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood rezone and swore in four elected officials at its Dec. 8 meeting. The city council unanimously approved plans to rezone the historic Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood sits...
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Mauldin sets sights on early 2026 for Pickle Yard
The former Mauldin public works facility will soon become a new recreation, dining and community gathering space scheduled to open officially in early 2026. Pickle Yard, an upcoming development by Parker Group Development, will host a mix of racket...
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Greenville’s 30-foot Christmas tree with 25,550 LED lights lit
RIGHT TOP: Greenville Zoo’s Holidays at the Zoo entry during the Poinsettia Christmas Parade in Greenville on Dec. 6. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Greenville Christmas tree lighting took place in front of M. Judson Booksellers in downtown Greenville on Dec. 5....
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Winthrop poll: SC Democrats, Republicans are more comfortable with political discussions than independents
A new Winthrop Poll shows South Carolinian Democrats and Republicans generally feel more comfortable discussing politics than independent poll respondents. This week’s breaks down sentiments about the poll findings, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn’s book...
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FINAL FLIGHT
The remains of a 22-year-old Greenville fighter pilot killed during World War II have been identified more than 80 years after his aircraft crashed in China. h U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Morton Sher was killed during a mission in 1943, according to...
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GSP International Airport opens new parking structure
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has officially opened the gates to the new “Parking Garage C” structure — a $97 million project that adds 750 spaces, rental car services, and a wash and detailing area. In a year where GSP officials expect...
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‘I’M NOT DOWN’
TOP: Gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod speaks with Greenville News statehouse and politics reporter Bella Carpentier on Oct. 30 at Flywheel Coworking in Greenville. Charleston attorney Mullins McLeod was the first Democrat to formally join the...
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in Murdaugh murder conviction appeal
The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled a date to hear the murder conviction appeal of Richard Alexander “Alex” Murdaugh. The South Carolina high court will hear oral arguments in Murdaugh’s appellate case on Wednesday, Feb. 11, beginning at...
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Purpose from tragedy
Just days after the release of her book about the Murdaugh family crime saga in South Carolina, housekeeper-turned-author Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson has been surprised by its success, but says that bigger dreams are on the horizon. h “Within the House...
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Kirk death fuels revival and renewal at churches
The assassination of Charlie Kirk changed Danika Meyerson in a way that, at first, made her deeply uncomfortable. She wanted to develop a relationship with God. She couldn’t stop thinking about it. But Meyerson, a 45-year-old mom of two boys, wasn’t a...
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HOLIDAY DECORATIONS TAKE OVER AT THE ZOO
A family walks by Christmas displays as the sun sets near 5 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. Christmas decorations are up and the first night showing starts Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. The Holidays at the Zoo event dates and hours are Dec. 12-14, 18-23, 26-30, and...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
There is no print edition of the paper today, but you can find today’s puzzles, comics, national news and sports here in the eNewspaper.
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GOBBLE, GOBBLE
On a mid-November afternoon at Bethel Trails Farm, ducks waddled and chickens strutted around freely. A half dozen or so pigs kept each other company in a pit of mud. A group of sheep were grazing in a pasture a couple hundred yards away. But the...
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Iconic star to go dark during holidays
The Roper Mountain Science Center’s iconic star will go dark this holiday season. “It’s going to be dark this year, unfortunately, but sometimes you have to sacrifice for something better in the future,” Thomas Riddle, assistant director of the Roper...
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Visiting the 10-story, 125-foot Honor Tower at Unity Park
Unity Park is now complete as its final attraction has been unveiled to the public. The Thomas and Vivian A. Wong Honor Tower is that final piece — a 10-story, 125-foot tower which pays homage to first responders, public health workers, and military...
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Timely transportation
Greenville’s proposed series of road projects aimed at easing congestion and preparing for long-term growth in the downtown area includes intersection redesigns, roundabouts and pedestrian-friendly upgrades. During a city council work session,...
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‘A Music Project’
The Peace Center’s first new venue, part of its $36 million, six-acre campus expansion in downtown Greenville, will host its first official musical performance in January 2026. Two months before its first show, the interior design could be seen taking...
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Flight reductions frustrating some travelers out of GSP
Matt Green was hoping to get home to Chicago in time for the Friday night fish fry at his local VFW post. But Delta Airlines rescheduled his flight out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport on Nov. 7 in response to the federal government’s...
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‘High-quality food is not a luxury’
One might expect the international director of the Michelin Guide to be tired the morning after the Michelin awards ceremony on Nov. 3, but Gwendal Poullennec appears bright-eyed and alert. He sips a black coffee at Spill the Beans and rehashes the...
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NEXT-LEVEL DEDICATION
The proof of Max Ellinger’s Costco fandom is his only tattoo, inked on his right arm. It’s the Kirkland Signature logo – the Costco house brand for everything from rotisserie chicken to laundry detergent. Ellinger got it in 2019 after a friend...
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‘Proud of the team’
The top regional culinary experts arrived in Greenville for an evening of elegance and decadence as the inaugural Michelin Guide American South 2025 ceremony took place at the Peace Center on Nov. 3. The event, held at 300 S. Main St., filled the...
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Brock Flemming, Belge win Greenville city council races
Two Democratic candidates came out on top in election day races for Greenville City Council seats. Matt Alexander conceded the race for the Greenville City Council’s at-large seat about 9 p.m. on Nov. 4, securing Tina Belge’s win for council member...
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Scott says Democrats ‘trying to break record’
Sen. Tim Scott said his Democratic counterparts are “trying to break a record” for the longest government shutdown during a visit to a Greenville manufacturing plant. The senator from South Carolina spent his morning on Oct. 31 touring Greenville’s...
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Foxcroft Food & Wine announces closing after 7 years in Greenville
Downtown Greenville is set to lose a North Carolina-based, elevated dining and wine restaurant along Main Street at the end of October. Foxcroft Food & Wine, located at 631 S. Main St., announced its eatery and wine space will officially serve its...
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Support SNAPped shut
Federally-funded food benefits are expected to be put on pause at the start of November as the government shutdown continues. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, helps over 40 million Americans including more than 260,000 in...
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SPREADING
Without compromising its original recipe, Duke’s Mayo has expanded from a Southeastern favorite into a nationally recognized condiment used for handhelds, salads, and as a binding agent to countless savory dishes across the country. h Through the...
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Striking nurses find new, winged patients
Walking the picket line for more than 80 days, Ian Lacombe and many of his fellow nurses at Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, missed the nurturing nourishment they received from helping to heal hospital patients. h After Lacombe rescued an...
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Greenville food pantries accepting new clients
Food banks, grocery pantries, and soup kitchens will be tasked with assisting a portion of nearly 42 million Americans who may lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if funds “run dry” on Nov. 1. Beginning on Oct. 1, more than...
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Johnson becomes latest candidate to join race
A Democratic state lawmaker is running on a message of bipartisanship, faith and service as he becomes the latest to contend for the governor’s office. The campaign team for State Rep. Jermaine Johnson, DRichland, made it official that the lawmaker is...
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Mr. Crisp is closing
The Overbrook Historic Neighborhood will soon lose its premier modern and elevated seafood experience, as Mr. Crisp counts down its final days of operation before permanently closing in November. On Oct. 26, the popular seafood restaurant on East...
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Starving SNAP
Hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians rely on government assistance to put food on their tables. As the government shutdown threatens next month’s benefits, Upstate food pantries are bracing for an influx of people in search of help to feed their...
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LOSING A LIFELINE
For the first time in U.S. history, there are more Americans over 62 than under 18. With the national workforce getting older every year, many economists argue that having people keep working longer than they used to would help maintain a robust labor...
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Voters give Bright win
Lee Bright secured the majority of Republican primary special election votes on Oct. 21 in the Senate District 12 race, while the House District 21 race will head to a runoff. Two South Carolina legislative seats came up for special election after...
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Danielle Brooks inspires monologue competition
Danielle Brooks — actress and Greenville native — is in search of the next top talent from the Palmetto State, the same place where her acting aspirations began. In a partnership between Brooks, Black Women on Broadway, and the South Carolina...
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Country Music Fest, Hog and Barrel, more
Fall is officially here, and October is filled with festivals and celebrations. Many communities gather to enjoy autumn leaves and celebrate with community events. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including pumpkin picking, holiday fairs,...
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Thousands protest Trump administration
Thousands protested across the Upstate on “No Kings Day,” a national day of action against Trump administration policies demonstrators say threaten democracy. Greenville and Spartanburg each held demonstrations along with hundreds of other communities...
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Shopping center to include grocery store, restaurant
The former “Baby Bi-Lo” and “North Hills” site at 505 N. Main St. in downtown Greenville has been approved for renovation by the city’s design review board. In September, Oxford Capital Partners announced plans to revive the 44,000-square-foot...
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