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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...

The black barbershop emerged out of necessity during slavery. Since then, it has been a hub of the black community. After emancipation,...

A friend sent me a video of children he tutors having a ball gardening. I focused on their smiling eyes, their plump cheeks, and their...

THURSDAY AUGUST 28, CITY LEADERS REOPENED MAYBERRY PARK CAN YOU SEE THE BALL DURING THE FIRST PITCH AT THE NEW PARK MAIN DONOR CRAIG...

The "European weather model" seen on TV forecasts originates from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) , an independent, intergovernmental organization established in 1975 to create accurate, medium-range weather forecasts by pooling European meteorological resources. The ECMWF's forecast system, known as the Integrated Forecasting System (IFS) , uses advanced numerical weather prediction techniques and significant supercomputing power to simulate

Not all movies are bad, so not all video games are automatically off limits. Gamers are quick to say that some games are good, despite...