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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

Volunteers garnered $7,000 in grants and 3,000 pounds of food for their food pantry. That results in more shelves, a larger space, and...

Construction has begun on the long-awaited pro soccer stadium in Mauldin. The multi-use stadium will be home to the Greenville Triumph...

The Eastside High School has a 3-0 start for the year. And the Eagles football team, to say the least, is optimistic about the future. Let’s rumble! x x

Rivers, streams, and lakes have long promoted physical and mental health. Experts marvel at the therapeutic effects of the calm, placid,...

There are many reasons some kids are better at sports than others. We can control a few things, like how soon we start football training....

Ty Jones  (Riverside cross country, 2024-25 Gatorade SC Runner of the Year). Jones is the first runner from Riverside High School to be...

Kentavion Anderson  (Dorman football, 4-star recruit) ANDERSON is a springy second-level defender destined for a hybrid safety/nickel/linebacker role with his ability to defend the run and the pass. Measuring under 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, the summer before junior year, and should eventually carry 225 pounds or more. He’s quick to read and react and frequently puts himself in position to make plays as he constantly fights for leverage.

Now forging the future, the Hub City Spartanburgers  and the Greenville Drive  have crafted a historic landscape. But when players for...

The high school football leaders have emerged early. Gaffney holds top spot despite loss, Byrnes moves ahead of Spartanburg.

Dorman running back Nick Means stung his opponents with three touchdowns. On Friday, August 22, 2025, Dorman High School running back Nick Means scored  three touchdowns  in a 34–0 victory over Greenville High School.  Means, a junior, rushed for 151 yards during the game, with all of his touchdowns and most of his rushing yards coming in the first half.

IVA, S.C. A high school standout recently announced his commitment to Liberty University. Crescent’s Amiri Acker announced his plans to attend Liberty after he received more than 20 offers from D1 programs across the country. The wide receiver said a recent visit to the campus helped him make his decision. Acker said, “Around this time last year, Coach Washington started talking to me, and I went there for an official visit last weekend, and that was great,” said Acker. “All

Jazz lovers find good jazz bands. It's what they do. Fans streamed in as if by osmosis ahead of the show, sipped their drink of choice,...

Donnie Littlejohn is quick to say that nobody can replace former coach Dan Jones, the legend. Sure, Littlejohn said, he’s been coaching...

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT, THERE WILL BE LINE DANCING FOR ALL CARS FILL THE PARKING LOT PLENTY OF FUN FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS DANCERS LOSE...

What would you call a supercharged fun park with new-age rides with curves, hills, dales, and gorges? Calm down, kiddies. Sedate city...

The South Carolina DOT will close a portion of Gap Creek Road in northern Greenville County beginning Aug. 6 for repair work. The work...