Jesse Jackson, a Greenville native, was a tireless activist, skilled diplomat and influential politician who made two transformative presidential runs in the 1980s.

Jackson's city council and mayoral salaries are set for a 2.5% increase, pending initial approval at the March city council meeting. This would be the first council raise since 2003.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died this week, ran for president twice, leading more Black voters to register. The year after ...