Bon Secours Arena Secures $140M for Upgrades
The Greenville County Council has approved three ordinances to fund future upgrades to Bon Secours Wellness Arena (BSWA), transforming the former Bi-Lo Center into a premier entertainment destination in the Southeast.
The ordinances, approved at a Feb. 17 County Council meeting, include a substantial facelift for the 28-year-old facility, a new building exterior, back-of-house upgrades, a second-level lobby addition, and a new amphitheater at 650 N. Academy St.
In total, $140 million has been granted to the Greenville Arena District (GAD) through reserve fund protections, with no impact on taxpayers, and a tax bond from Greenville County.
Pacer Pit to Undergo $3M in Renovations
After more than three decades in the same location, University of South Carolina Aiken soccer is getting a new home.
The university is investing more than $3 million into a state-of-the-art soccer facility located across from the Convocation Center and baseball complex. The project is part of a larger athletic master plan that has already brought a newly constructed softball stadium to campus.
For years, the Pacers played at Pacer Pit — a natural grass field located near Pacer Commons and Pacer Downs. While the field has served the program since its addition in 1990, it often retained water after heavy rain, leading to cancellations and disrupted practices.
Cleveland Clinic Brings Teaching Kitchen to Local Community Center
Cleveland Clinic is bringing a Teaching Kitchen to the Langston Hughes Community Health & Education Center by the end of 2026. The space will expand access to hands‑on food education and nutrition resources for patients, families and the surrounding communities.
A state-of-the-art space inside the Langston Hughes Center at 2390 E. 79th St. is taking shape, transforming a former multipurpose room into a teaching kitchen designed to prevent diet‑related illnesses and support long-term health.
“Healthy food access and education are top priorities for us,” said Jacqueline Bailey, Senior Director of Community Health at Cleveland Clinic. “Many of the chronic health issues we treat are preventable, and we want to empower families with the skills and nutrition knowledge needed to build lifelong healthy habits.”
The new 4,835-square-foot Teaching Kitchen will feature:
- 16 residential-style cooking stations
- A central demonstration area with broadcast and recording technology
- A pantry supporting nutrition and shopping education for qualifying participants facing food insecurity
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