By Chad Charles Every January, we talk about New Year’s resolutions for ourselves. It’s always eat better, work smarter, slow down a little. But as a home contractor serving the Upstate, I’d argue your house deserves a few resolutions too. Our homes work hard in this region. Hot, humid summers, sudden cold snaps, heavy rain, red clay soil, and pollen seasons that seem to last forever. That all takes a toll. If 2026 is the year you want fewer surprises, lower stress, and smart

Greenville City Council unanimously approved a $291.2 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and a $25.9 million budget for the...