Coverage of politics in Greenville focuses on city hall decisions, local elections and the civic life that surrounds them. Reporting follows council votes, ballot measures and the policy debates that reach residents directly.
Greenville City Councilwoman Dorothy Dowe becomes the second council member to seek the city's top job as Mayor Knox White steps aside.
Live Poll
Do you trust Greenville's city leaders to choose a strong next mayor?
Watkins, Garrett and Woods Mortuary is giving voters free funeral-car rides to polling locations in Greenville.
Live Poll
Should your city council use public parking funds to finance major private-commercial development projects?
Officials will decide on a $10.7 million allocation for a new downtown development project on October 26, 2026.
Live Poll
Should city officials prioritize direct resident feedback when planning new housing developments in your community?
The city is seeking public feedback on a new mixed-use development project planned for a 10.7-acre site.
Day to day, that means council agendas and votes, candidate races and results, budget and zoning decisions, and public meetings where residents weigh in. Reporting reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities whenever a local decision affects them. Budget and land-use decisions generate as much debate as any campaign does. Election calendars and council schedules set the rhythm of coverage through the year.
