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Confusing talk can be concerning. Especially talk that links popular holidays with increasing suicide rates. Can we get to the bottom of this rumor? Enters Kathleen Hall Jamieson. Who is she? A renowned American communication scholar, professor at UPenn’s Wallenberg School, and Director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, known for her research on political communication, misinformation, and the media’s role in democracy, co-founded FactCheck.org , and authored influential

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has named William Petty as the new Chief of Police. Petty assumed his post on December 8, following a national search. Dave Edwards, president and CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, said that Petty will be an asset to the team. “His extensive management experience and collaborative leadership style will enable the District to continue advancing programs that strengthen safety and security for the millions of passeng

Greenville native, John Whiteside, lived during the period of the Black Baseball League. As a kid, his heroes were like big brothers. He stays in touch with them to this day. Whiteside’s encyclopedic knowledge of the epoch has become the basis for a book called the “Voices of Meadowbrook” by local writer Mike Chibbaro. You will agree that such a repository of history can easily justify a series on the Black Baseball League. We start with a brief overview of the historic peri

First, the facts on the ground, according to public health records. Ke Details (as of Dec 9-10, 2025) Total Cases (Spartanburg/SC): ~111 in Spartanburg (114 statewide). Latest Increase: 27 new cases reported Dec 9, the largest single surge. Exposure Sources: Way of Truth Church (Inman), Inman Intermediate, other schools (Rainbow Lake, Fairforest, Dorman), households, healthcare settings, airport (GSP). Public Health Response: Monitoring (update pages), encouraging MMR vac

The man behind the scenes makes everyone else look good. How? They have a fully functional building to hold board meetings, luncheons, festivals, and sporting events. Eugene Ashmore, Zip Nobody thinks about the air conditioning, heating, or plumbing until there is a problem. Then everybody cries for Gene, affectionately called Zip. Better still, Zip maintains a good schedule so there are few, if any, shutdowns of the vital systems. At age 69, this Greenville native no longer

Eastside alum Annie Owens, now a sophomore at SCAD, had the honor of presenting the Lumiere Award on Oct. 31 to actor Dylan O’Brien at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival! Annie continues to shine in film and acting—she was also featured in the 2025 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films ad, JUMP. Fans are proud to see her representing Eastside on such a big stage!

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Greenville police found and recovered Lyanna Cleveland, who had been reported missing in October 2025. The Greenville Police Department thanks the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, media partners, and the public for helping in the search.

Everyone knows that you can find a world of fun almost any day at Falls Park. Some of these pictures were taken on Sunday. But they could have been taken almost any day. What makes for fun? The changing faces. People gather here from all over. What’s the attraction? Ice cream, hot food, and cold drinks, street artists, musicians, singers, photographers, people you know, and strangers. What a glorious mix for a fun adventure. The fall scenery is spectacular, featuring multi-

Art patron William “Skeet” Jiggetts has opened a new art museum in Philadelphia, PA. I asked Jiggetts what his involvement is with the museum. He said, 'I am the Founder of the Museum of African-American Art Collections. It was my idea. I brought the collectors together, secured the location, and assembled the team. Without that team, though, none of this would have happened. It's my dream, but they made it come true. There are four collectors in this show     Diana Tyson - U

Given the increased role technology will play in future medical treatments, the public will have more at stake in becoming IT savvy. The new trends in using primary family doctors focus on leveraging technology for access and efficiency , a shift towards value-based, patient-centered, and preventative care , and the increasing use of multidisciplinary care teams . Key trends shaping the use of primary family doctors include: Expanded Telehealth: Virtual consultations an

Who can fathom the depths of the sea? Any bright morning, animals gather by the waterhole. Giraffes venture into knee-deep water, their necks gliding on the surface, calm and confident. “Come in, friends!” they gesture with the shrug of a shoulder. They signal, “The water is shallow and warm!” The bears dubiously exchange vacant glances. The rabbits balk. Mice stand trembling at the water’s edge — staring at the waves, towering walls to trepidation. To the giraffes, the water

Photos of Lake Robinson Day in Greer 2025. Guest Contributor October 20, 2025 Clear drinking water is worth celebrating, and that is precisely what Greer CPW did on Oct. 18. The day consisted of water education, kayaking, bounce houses, a blood drive, and a tree giveaway by TreesUpstate . “ Lake Robinson is not just a scenic, recreational asset for the Greer area—it is a vital source of drinking water for our community and beyond,” said Stephen Kennette, water filter plant

Breathing Exercises That Can Aid Your Digestion For people who suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, it can feel like the uncomfortable symptoms are out of control. But there’s a simple technique that can help. “It’s helpful for people who have been dealing with ongoing GI symptoms to learn behavioral strategies that allow them to actively manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life,” says Tracey Torosian, Ph.D. , a GI health psychologist at Henry Ford He

A joyful crowd attended the 2025 Hall of Fame luncheon at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center Monday. x THIS 15-YEAR-OLD MCKNIGHT IS A STAR IN HIS OWN RIGHT. AND IT GETS BETTER. x x x x MEREDICH WALKER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER x DR. LELA MCKNIGHT, RETIRED EDUCATOR x TWO VERY GOOD-HEARTED VOLUNTEERS x x x RANDY JACKSON HAS A SNACK FOR MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN x HEY, WITH SKILLS LIKE WILLIAMS, YOU'D BE HAPPY TOO x x x DEILVIN CHOICE HAS CHOPS x x RELATIVES OF INDUCTEE JAMES

It's easy to love art, even if we don’t understand it. For this reason, we asked the artist what inspired her to create specific pieces....

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has signed a new partnership agreement with TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH in Germany. The popular...

A mama bear with three cubs can be a gardener’s worst nightmare. Photo by Herman Wa Bear sightings are not uncommon. One naturalist recently wrote: a bear with three cute little cubs in tow discovered the figs long before the deer. While mama bear is feeding on the luscious fruit, the baby bears have loads of fun climbing the spindly fig bushes, bending and breaking stems in the process. YouTube videos often show bears interacting with people in forests and in residential are

It is far from easy to lay the foundation for an enduring generational legacy, but that is exactly what Richard McKnight did. This is...

Perspective stirs generosity. Rhonda Thompson just donated to the food bank at the Phillis Wheatley Center. Her generous donation sets an...