Daily editionTuesday, August 18th, 2026
Good morning, Greer.
The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Community
Construction of the new Prisma Health Performance Center has reached a milestone at 1529 S. Highway 14 as the site for indoor sports, a cafe and a walking track remains on track to open early next year; the city announced Prisma Health as naming rights sponsor on Aug. 4.
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Culture
Ruby Jade, a consignment store on W. Poinsett Street, opened in November 2025 to offer local artists a space to display prints, crochet pieces and upcycled clothing.
Owners Kyndall Stewart and Kayle Doan launched the boutique to create a supportive community for local creatives.
Greer NewsRead more
Education
U.S. News World Report ranked five Greenville County high schools in the top 25 statewide as part of its 2026-2027 Best Public High Schools list.
Riverside High (ranked 11), Mauldin High (16), Wade Hampton (20), J.L Mann (21) and Eastside (24) are highlighted.
Greenville JournalRead more
Sports
Fans are voting for the top football recruit among the Dandy Dozen as unlimited voting continues until noon on Aug. 20; entries include players committed to UAB, Clemson, Rutgers, and other schools from the Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson areas.
The Greenville NewsRead more