Greenville County Gazette

Education and Child Welfare

• 🔥 High School Principals Reassigned: High school associate principals Shannon Holmes and Sally Moore are reassigned...

Shocking DCYF disclosures under state and federal law:

• 2-month-old suffered near fatality from maltreatment on Jan. 4; not involved with DCYF...

Providence's Route 6/10 illegal dumping settlement turns violation into health win:

• $11M total, ~$8M grants from Barletta for dumping 4,500+ tons...

Key takeaways from ex-RI Director James Thorsen's Ethics Commission testimony:

• Defends free Philly lunch as arranged by erratic subordinate David...

Key changes for Providence County gun owners starting July 1, 2026:

• No sales or transfers: Bans manufacture, purchase, sale, or transfer of assault...

Pawtucket soccer fans rejoice: Rhode Island FC delivered a 4-0 demolition of CD Faialense at Centreville Bank Stadium, advancing to the U.S. Open Cup...

PPAC welcomes the national tour of The Outsiders, a Tony-winning musical (4 awards, including Best Musical) adapting S.E. Hinton's classic tale of...

Providence spent $3.8 million—triple its budgeted amount—on cleanup for the record-breaking Blizzard of 2026 in February, far exceeding the year's total snow removal. This highlights growing municipal budget strains from extreme weather.

Justice in Cranston home invasion: Johnathan Costa (21) and Logan Slezak (20) pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery, burglary, firearm charges, and...

Perfect family-friendly environmental event for Providence kids during school break:

• Daily hands-on activities (10am–4pm, Apr 18–24) exploring...

State tribute: The Rhode Island Senate chamber in Providence will be formally dedicated Thursday in memory of the late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. A key moment celebrating Providence-area leadership.

Leadership shifts continue in Providence area public schools: High school associate principals Shannon Holmes and Sally Moore reassigned for the 2026-2027 school year, following principal transitions.

Mayor Smiley's plan offers up to $3,000 grants for Providence residents in temporary financial crises.

• Covers rental arrears, forward rent,...

Providence traffic alert: Two-car head-on crash Tuesday night around 9 p.m. on Carleton Street.

Key details:

• One van with serious front-end damage,...

Ethics probe heats up for former RI Administration Director Jim Thorsen, accused of accepting a free lunch from a vendor seeking Cranston Street...

Education Challenges

• 🔥 Croft School Debt Crisis: The Croft School in Providence needs at least $5 million to operate through the end of the...

Providence County nightlife alert:

• State cannabis regulators back ban on THC drinks in RI bars/restaurants
• Over 100 establishments licensed...

Providence buzzing with redevelopments and sales fueling housing shifts residents should track:

• ProvPort Master Plan open house April 4 seeks input...

Up 2 Us Neighbors shines in Providence County: Shula Kitkowska and Louis Peralta, once homeless, now help hundreds.

• Backstory: Kitkowska lived in...

Rhode Island's storied history includes overlooked women who helped create the state and mold it into today's form, with key roles in early years before and after founding—readers are sharing more to recognize.