Health

CDC Tips for Staying Safe this Holiday Season

Phyllis Gilreath October 22, 2020 CDC, COVID-19, Fun, halloween, Health, Holiday, Kids, masks, neighbors, North Main, North Main Community, safety, Social Event, Thanksgiving, Things to do

As many people begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, the CDC offers considerations to help protect individuals and their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19. These considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safetyRead more

Council Extends Emergency Mask Ordinance

Phyllis Gilreath October 13, 2020 City, City Council, Coronavirus, COVID-19, masks, restaurants

Greenville City Council voted unanimously to adopt an emergency ordinance to extend the temporary ordinance requiring customers to wear face coverings inside all retail establishments within the city limits. Greenville was the first municipality in South Carolina to mandate maskRead more

News from Council Member Dorothy Dowe

Phyllis Gilreath October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Affordable Housin, art, Artists, budgets, City, City Council, City Operations, COVID-19, Election, Greenville Housing Alliance, Health, history, Homelessness, Housing, Kids, neighbors, North Main, North Main Community, Transportation, trees, Voting

News from 206 South Main Street LEADING IN OUR COMMUNITY UNDER A “NEW NORMAL” As a community, we continue to find our way through a “new normal” veiled under the Covid-19 virus threat. Our Greenville County COVID-19 Data Hub indicates that although we greatlyRead more

Luminary Campaign for Cancer

Phyllis Gilreath August 30, 2020 Cancer, charity, Health, Luminary

On September 20 at 7:30pm, neighborhoods across South Carolina will support the American Cancer Society by lighting luminaria in their driveways to remember and honor the individuals in our lives who have faced cancer. Join the North Main community inRead more

Downtown Farmers Market to Open as TD Essential Market

Phyllis Gilreath June 2, 2020 Downtown, Farmers Market, food

City officials and event partners today shared details for the opening of the TD Essential Market presented by Prisma Health on June 6. The temporary name change reflects a modified market that will offer fresh and local essential grocery itemsRead more

May/June 2020 Newsletter

Phyllis Gilreath May 25, 2020May 27, 2020 Adoption, Advertising, Animal Care Services, Animals, birds, birthday, Blood Connection, Bobby Pearse Center, budgets, Building, Business, Census, City, City Council, City Operations, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Development, dogs, Elections, first responders, gardening, Greenlink, Health, Infill, Insects, Local Business, Membership, neighbors, Newsletter, NMCA, North Main, North Main Community, parade, parks, Plants, Police, Rotary Park, Saturday market, SC Native Plant Society, Social Event, Things to do, weather

    *The Board of Directors usually meets the first Wednesday of most months at the Sears Shelter.   Members are welcome to attend board  meetings.  Please email northmaincomm@gmail.com   to confirm location and to find out if we are meeting thatRead more

Support our Local Food Establishments during the COVID crisis

Phyllis Gilreath April 18, 2020 Bohemian cafe, Business, Community Tap, COVID-19, D'als Pizza, Drop In Store, food, Health, Henry's Smokehouse, Ji Roz, Local Business, neighbors, North Main, North Main Community, Soda Shop, Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Universal Joint

These are rough times for small businesses. Many of our local retailers have had to close, but many of our local restaurants are still open for pick-up and/or delivery.   We have several local food establishments which could really use yourRead more

March/April 2020 Newsletter

Phyllis Gilreath March 28, 2020March 28, 2020 Adoption, Animal Care Services, Animals, Beautification Committee, birds, Bobby Pearse Center, budgets, Building, Business, cancellations, City, City Council, City Operations, COVID-19, Development, dogs, gardening, Health, Insects, Native Plants, neighbors, Newsletter, NMCA, North Main, North Main Community, NorthPointe, Plant Sale, Plants, postponements, safety, Sanitizing, SC Native Plant Society, Social Event, Spring Social, Surveys, TreesUpstate, weather

    *Normally the Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of most months at the Sears Shelter.   Members are welcome to attend board  meetings.  Please email northmaincomm@gmail.com   for the location and to find out if we are meeting thatRead more

Summary of COVID-19 Conference Call

Phyllis Gilreath March 25, 2020 Affordable Housin, Bobby Pearse Center, budgets, Building, Business, City, City Council, City Operations, COVID-19, Curfew, Downtown, Falls Park, Health, Homelessness, Local Business, NMCA, North Main, North Main Community, parks, Police, safety, Virus

Members of the NMCA board participated in a conference call today (March 25) set up by Council member John DeWorken for District 1 Neighborhood Association Presidents to discuss what the City is doing regarding COVID-19.  Also participating was Assistant CityRead more

Take Precautions When Receiving Packages

Phyllis Gilreath March 25, 2020 COVID-19, Packages, safety, Sanitizing, Virus

Six warehouse workers for Amazon have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to The Washington Post. As much of the nation has depended upon Amazon for vital access to products, workers at facilities in New York City, Jacksonville, Florida,Read more