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No one says that parenting future movers and shakers is easy or automatic. All agree that it takes hard work, savvy, and consistency. Some great leaders create distance between themselves and their children, leaving emotional scars that last a lifetime. Jesse with wife, Jacqueline Jackson To better understand Jackson’s educational achievements with his family, we need to look at the odds of such a resounding success. Of course, they are more than simple examples of achieving

Introduce the Notcha Mama's Motown musical revue audition at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville on March 27, 2026, at 5 PM, with high energy that invokes classic Motown nostalgia, encourages participants to bring their best 1960s soul, and emphasizes community talent. The audition runs from 5 PM to 9 PM, making it a pivotal moment for local performers to showcase their skills. Come one and all, and be sure to bring it.

Think of a great athlete, and most of us think of a strong, fast, and talented specimen. However, some sports authorities list vision foremost. CARLOS HARPER HAD 20/10 VISION AT HIGH SHOOL Cal Ripken should know a thing or two about athleticism. Ripken, “the iron man,” played 21 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles as shortstop and third baseman. He played in 2,632 consecutive games. Vision in sports means more than 20/20 eyesight. In encumbrances, reacting to rapidly changing s

Upstate residents are helping each other during recent storms. One woman drove a neighbor to various grocery stores to complete her extended shopping tour. Others are clearing roads and driveways. One sewer-line supervisor let an employee help a neighbor clear a path through the neighbor's sidewalk so service people could reach his porch to drop off vital supplies. When chatty neighbors grow silent, caring folks check on them and help by taking them food, medicines, and other

The Greenville Drive is preparing for its 21st season at Fluor Field, opening in April with new suites and concession upgrades. As a high-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the team will have a packed schedule from April 2-4, featuring many promotional events.    COURTESY OF THE DRIVE Key Details for the 2026 Season: Opening Schedule:  The season kicks off with a series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, featuring fireworks, and continues with home games against the Bowling

Register now for summer camp coming soon to Phillis Wheatley Community Center. Get details. YOU CAN JOIN THE FUN

Do's Operate Outdoors:  Place at least 20 feet away from your home, doors, windows, and vents to prevent CO buildup. Install carbon monoxide (CO) Alarms:  Have working, battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Keep it Dry:  Run on a dry surface under an open canopy, and keep it away from rain or flooding. Use Proper Cords:  Use heavy-duty, grounded extension cords, checking for damage first. Connect Appliances Correctly:  Plug appliances directl

Starting Thursday, Jan 15, stop by any GCLS location or register online to join this fun challenge for great prizes! Check out the link below for more details! www.greenvillelibrary.org/winter-reading #WinterReading #GCLSLibrary See the prizes. What a blast! It benefits all ages by fostering family literacy, reducing stress, building community, and promoting lifelong learning through shared reading experiences: kids developing early literacy skills, teens and adults exploring

The CDC has declared the 2025-2026 flu season the “highest level ever,” but it’s clearly on the rise. However, the rise of acute respiratory illness (ARI) hit a record high for the first time, said the CDC. Influenza A viruses are the most common type detected in late December, the CDC said in a report. Eight flu-associated pediatric deaths were reported in week 51. In Context on "Highest Ever”:

Construction is well underway for the new Swamp Rabbit Trail pedestrian bridge over Verdae Boulevard to connect to Mauldin by the Fall of 2026. Construction of the 1,180-foot bridge began in August 2025. The $7.4 million project is funded by city and state funds. The goal is to create a safer, more direct connection for trail users, eliminating the need to cross busy Verdae Boulevard.

23 Converse University student-athletes earned prestigious  Conference Carolinas Fall 2025 Academic All-Confere team  accolades.The Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference teams consist of junior and senior student-athletes in the conference who have competed in a conference-sponsored sport and maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all work completed at their member institution. The GPA is calculated based on the cumulative avera

Whooping cough cases surged in Greenville County, SC, in 2025, with 24 cases reported by late July, making it one of the hardest-hit areas in the Upstate, second only to Spartanburg County. The Upstate, including Greenville, saw significant activity, prompting health officials to emphasize vaccination and hygiene as cases rose statewide and nationally, with a substantial increase compared to 2024, said the SC Department of Health. Whooping cough is a highly contagious respira

The Hispanic Federation, a national organization, earmarks $1.4 million to address gaps left by SNAP benefit cuts and ongoing food insecurity, says its website. The Hispanic Federation (HF) was founded in 1990 by a group of visionary Latino leaders in New York, growing from a small collective into a national force. Its current leadership includes President and CEO Frankie Miranda, who took the helm in 2019 and continues to build on its legacy of empowering Latino communities,

Just as you think you have seen it all, then painted puppies, an endangered wild dog species, arrive at the Greenville Zoo. Meet Bailey and Parker, not twins but sisters. Bailey takes the lead, and Parker dutifully follows. These colorful dogs are not just dazzling eye candy; they are also known for their intelligence. These wild African dogs arrived in Greenville this year from a safari park in Ohio. Happily, they can now be seen at Greenville’s very own Mary H. Huse African

Archie Means, though multi-talented, has cut hair for a lifetime and still maintains shop hours at his location on Kennedy Street, where he has been since 1983. Means,“ Speedster”, has been a bowling champion, a second baseman for the Spartanburg Sluggers of the Negro League, a truck driver, and a husband and beloved father of productive children. MAYOR JEROME & SHAY RICE His daughter, Shay, is married to Spartanburg Mayor Jerome Rice. Aubrey Lee Means is an executive for an

The $97 million Parking Garage opens as the Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) prepares for a busy holiday travel season and completes a record-setting 2025, according to a statement by the airport. The new Parking Garage C and the consolidated rental car facility deliver new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience. Parking Garage C, located adjacent to the terminal building, provides 750 new public parking spaces and

Play is as natural as breathing. Just go to the park and watch children at play. A recent visit to the Greenville Pavilion Recreation Center in Taylors shows that very clearly. Children of all ages enjoy play.  We are all, in fact, children at heart, though gray, bald, and ailing.  Still, we love to play. Here are some recent pictures that speak louder than words, affirming the universal need to play. What a marvelous facility the Pavilion is. According to a statement from th

Eastside High School had strong showings at the 2025 SCHSL Cross Country State Tournament, with senior Christian Snell  placing 8th in Class 4A, and the boys' team securing a 5th-place finish. Additionally, the Eastside girls' team was crowned State Champions in their classification, as noted in social media posts celebrating their win. Key runners such as Christian Snell led the boys, while other Upstate teams and individuals from Greer Middle College, Hillcrest, and J.L. Ma

No, there is nothing in the water, as coaches and players will tell you. Let nothing rob these winners of their hard work, perseverance, and skill. Discover what this school has done to cultivate such winning ways. Swimming Both the boys’ and girls’ swim teams consistently win state championships, continuing a dynasty. The boys’ team won its 11th consecutive state title in 5A-Division 2 State Championships in October 2025, and the girls’ team won its eighth title in 10 years.

Jaylan Lee Robinson has been playing sports since he was 13. It was clear to him and his coaches that Robinson was a natural.  He excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and softball. In fact, his high school softball team won so many trophies that they stopped counting them. The team had no place large enough to store them all, so they gave many away.  His best guess is that they won about 250 trophies. JAYLAN L. ROBINSON HALL OF FAMER Washington High School, the predomi