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The class of 2026 Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) Hall of Fame inductees include the late Jesse Jackson, Susan Stall, Ray Lattimore, and Reginald McKnight. Susan Stall Stall is a retired corporate executive who works diligently as a community worker. She was impressed with the work of PWCC and its impact on the community. Her mission is to achieve a more just and equitable world for all. An applied community sociologist, Stall builds relationships and collaborates wi

Greenville Police Department, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, and Greenville County Schools team up to donate warm winter garments for local students in need. From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. bring your gently used jackets and other winter essentials. Date: October 16 Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena Wish list: blankets, food items, gloves, hats, jackets, socks, underwear, and more.

Realize the severity of the health pinch the nation is facing. Many complex factors now converge, exacerbating medical and insurance matrices. For example, postponed medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic has reached a breaking point. Insurance companies and government planning agencies miscalculated the rapidly growing medical, drug, and psychological needs of the public. Today, a major carrier told insurance brokers it had 6 managers for South Carolina and maintained an

Architects and builders erected a 10-story, 125-foot observation tower at 70 Mayberry Street in Greenville, SC. PROTO BY CHARLES REAMS Perhaps they hoped that, as citizens slowly rose to the pinnacle, the elevated view of the cityscape and surrounding areas- yes, all the way to Asheville- would also improve tourists’ view of the city and themselves. PHOTO BY CHARLES REAMS The edifice is named after Thomas and Vivian A. Wong. The site was not left to chance. It was chosen beca

Church Street in downtown Greenville has been reopened to traffic for some time, but today was my first time really taking it in. The $30 million completion is reassuring, showing that the city fathers are alert and responsive to local needs. Now the economic boost can continue its robust progress because downtown traffic jams have eased, say traffic experts. Engineers say the objective was to ensure safety for the 26,000 to 38,000 motorists driving through downtown Greenvill

It seems that way too many people have dementia. According to the CDC, 11% of people older than 65 have dementia. That’s 1 in 9 people. Some people experience that their mother and two siblings are afflicted with this widespread disease. What could be more personal than that? Happily, the seven other siblings have no signs of cognitive loss. Many are, therefore, caring for loved ones while also practicing prevention. What can a soul do for loved ones? And what are the best p

The inductees include the Rev. Jesse Jackson (posthumously), founder of Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Ray Lattimore, President/CEO, Marketplace Professional Staffing; Reginald B. McKnight, Esq., Global Head of Community Development & Engagement at Google; and Susan Stall, community volunteer. These trailblazers will join inductees from previous classes. Each year, PWCC honors outstanding community leaders and celebrates 107 years of service in the Upstate. The public is warmly invi

Marshal Charlott, a Prince lookalike, will light up the PWCC with his interactive, intimate, and highly entertaining show, the ultimate xperience and tribute to PRINCE. Buy your tickets now for Monday, October 12, at 7 PM at the PWCC at 335 Greenacre Rd., Greenville, SC. Marshall Charloff’s pedigree includes fronting the greatest Prince tribute show in the world, playing keys with the Atlanta Rhythm Section, writing for and producing the Commodores, and being featured on guit

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is launching GSP Change for Good, a new charitable giving initiative that transforms coins tossed into the airport’s fountains into donations for local nonprofit organizations. Recent coin collections from GSP’s fountains totaled more than $3,000, providing the initial funding for the program. Going forward, every coin tossed into a fountain will help support future charitable donations. Each year, GSP will partner with local

The secret is out. Just stroll through this 640-acre nonprofit-owned Wildlife Sanctuary minutes from Downtown Greenville and discover how popular this calming trail is. Visitors report spotting deer, ducks, turtles, hawks, and other animals and birds that form a biodiverse community of wildlife. A few decades ago, this was a polluted and therefore unwanted property. But careful planning, design, and architecture have resulted in a network of over 13 trails, boardwalks, and 11

Dr. Erick Topol bases his new book on findings from a study of 1400 super agers, persons 85 and older who are completely free of cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative conditions. Cardiologist Eric Polol, leads breakthrough research How reassuring that such a group exists. No one is surprised that it took Dr. Topol and his team seven years to find this remarkably healthy group. Participants were over 85, free of any chronic diseases, and did not take any regular medicat

Converse University Receives Grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant increases access to nutritious food; provides nutritional education Converse University has received $2,400 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish University community members experiencing food insecurity. The Nourishing our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food, nutritional education and other

The Greenville County Library System purchased the former Bi-Lo grocery store for $6.7 million some time ago. The new location at East North Street and Howell Road has been identified as an expanded library. Now the remodeling of the 56,000-square-foot Library Branch is in the contracting and design phases. Once construction timelines and permits are ratified and the architectural design and engineering work are approved by the county, renovation can start. Passersby have rec

The conservative majority on the Supreme Court seems poised to gut the last remaining parts of the Voting Rights Act. What has Justice Clarence Thomas proposed? The high court will consider in October whether it is wrong to stop openly racist tactics in drawing congressional districts. Who could be at risk? Several Black Democrats in Congress, such as Reps. Cleo Fields (D-La.), Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) and Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.). Thomas makes the case

Brave souls at the Greer Starbucks stand up to corporations, demanding more workers to ease the workload. The location on Hammett Bridge and Suber Roads recently voted in favor of better wages, guaranteed staffing levels, and improved work protections. PHOTO BY CHARLES REAMS The risks to unionize include stalled negotiations, potential retaliation allegations, reduced hours, and operational disruptions stemming from ongoing, national labor disputes. This location is the seven

The Nicholtown Community Center (NCC) recently reopened its expanded 7,600-square-foot facility. Officials from the city and state, including Chandra Dillard, state representative; Ken Gibson, City Councilman; Alan Mitchel, County Councilman; Rev. Calvin Hailstock, president of the neighborhood association; and Octavia Jones, NCC Director, were on hand for festivities, along with a host of supporters. Center patrons were jubilant to get together with their friends again and

The three-day 22nd annual Artisphere is on the way in downtown Greenville. Some 140 artists were selected from a national pool of applicants to display their works. The festival is free to the public. Hours are Saturday 10 am-8 pm and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, following a #1 ranking in 2024 and top-5 placements in 2025, Greenville Artisphere is consistently ranked among the top fine arts festivals in the nation. Such ranked artists have commented

Ninety-nine workers at the BMW Manufacturing plant in Greer will lose their jobs on June 28, according to the South Carolina Department of Education and Workforce. Univar Solutions, an Illinois-based chemicals distributor and waste management firm with operations in Spartanburg County, will lay off these workers. "Univar Solutions will no longer provide onsite waste management services at the BMW manufacturing facility in Greer, South Carolina," said Dwayne Roark, Univar's vi

On April 27, South Carolina health officials said the major measles outbreak is over. The six-month outbreak caused 997 cases, mostly among unvaccinated school children, officials said. While the immediate crisis has passed, officials maintain vigilance for new, isolated cases in the area. The outbreak began in October 2025 and ended April 27, 2026, after 42 days passed without a new related case, officials said. During the outbreak, more than 870 students were quarantined. T

The Greenville Phillis Wheatley Community Center today awarded $10,000 in scholarships to four Greenville high school students. Two were present, and the rest were busy with their schoolwork. THIS MEAN SAX AIDS DIGESTION DURING LUNCH Antoinette Hall, director of the Youth Program, announced that the winners were Morgan Zimmerman and Hudson Medcalf, who received the Randy Jackson scholarships; and Benjamin Luines and Elizabeth Chinn, who received the McKnight/Norris scholarsh