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Health
Listening to your body could save your life
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Do you know your heart’s warning signs? | Photo provided by Prisma Health
When most people think of a heart attack, they picture sudden, crushing chest pain or pain radiating down the left arm. While those symptoms are well known, they’re actually more common in men.
Chest discomfort, sometimes described as feeling like “an elephant sitting on the chest”
Persistent or potentially even mild chest pain that may feel like heartburn
Abdominal pain, indigestion, or nausea
Unexplained sweating
A sudden feeling of anxiety or “impending doom”
A sense that something feels off, even if it’s hard to explain
Because these symptoms can be mild or mistaken for stress or digestive issues, many women delay seeking care. If any of these signs occur — especially together — it’s critical to call 911 and get help immediately.
Heart health isn’t one-size-fits-all
Understanding personal risk factors is an important part of prevention. Family history, physical activity, smoking, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels all play a role in heart health. Regular check-ups with a primary care provider can help track these indicators and catch concerns early.
Prisma Health offers tools to help individuals take charge of their cardiovascular health, including blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and easy access to care teams when needed.
Take the first step
Checking in on heart health doesn’t have to be complicated. Prisma Health’s free, fast Heart Health Assessment helps users understand their “heart age” and assess risk in just minutes. It’s a simple way to start listening to the body — and protecting the heart for the long term.
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The current trail is 11-13 ft wide, and it will expand to 16 feet. | Rendering via the City of Greenville
Announced
Separate pedestrian and bike lanes, lighting, and wider paths are planned for one of the busiest stretches of the Swamp Rabbit Trail between River Street and Unity Park. Final design is underway, with construction possible as early as late spring.
Outdoors
Speaking of the trail,construction is underway on a new two-mile section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail that will connect Fountain Inn and Simpsonville. Led by Upstate Greenways and Trails Alliance, the Golden Strip extension is expected to open late spring or early summer. (Greenville News)
Development
Greenville City Council approved $3 million to kick off renovations of City Hall, the cost of covering design and engineering. The 53-year-old building hasn’t seen major updates in decades. Renderings are expected this spring, with construction slated to begin in early 2027 and last about 18 months. (Greenville Journal)
Number
164. That’s how many people Greenville Together has housed since it launched in March 2025. The community-driven initiative to address homelessness said its focus in 2026 is scaling services, expanding housing efforts, and launching new outreach tools. (Greenville Journal)
Coming Soon
Crust us, you’ll love this News Note —The Slice is expanding. The pizza spot with locations in Simpsonville and Fountain Inn will open in Greer this May. In the meantime, check out our guide to Greenville’s best slices.
Real Estate
Location, location, location caught our eye this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with a gourmet kitchen featuring an oversized island, spa-like bathroom finishes, and a private balcony. Other features include a flex room, fenced-in yard, extra washer and dryer hookups on the second level, and an EV charger in the garage.
Greenvillian
Big smiles, bold contrasts, and packed houses — Maestro Lee Mills is making waves this season with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. From Beethoven to Brazil, Mills is reimagining what a symphony can feel like. Get to know him. (TOWN)
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Event Spotlight
Julie Valentine Center annual luncheon
The organization’s mission is to provide hope and healing to those who have been impacted by child abuse or sexual assault. | Photo by the Julie Valentine Center
The Julie Valentine Center is hosting its annual luncheon at 12 p.m. today at the Greenville Convention Center.
This year’s featured speaker is Amanda Nguyen, an astronaut and activist, who is a leading advocate for the rights of sexual assault survivors. A Nobel Peace Prize nominee and TIME Woman of the Year, Nguyen made history as the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman in space.
She will share her journey of resilience and healing, drawing from her New York Times bestselling memoir “Saving Five.” The luncheon highlights the power of turning personal trauma into lasting, global change.
Grab tickets to experience this in person or to hear the keynote virtually.
The Buy
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VisitGreenvilleSC needs 500+ volunteers to make the 2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament happen. The annual event takes over Greenville Wednesday, March 4-Sunday, March 8.
Inside sources tell me the friendly faces (I’m looking at you 🫵) who show up to support this event each year are one of the many reasons the tournament keeps coming back.
Fun fact: Successful events like this that bring in visitors actually lower your tax bill — find out how.
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