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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

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...

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....

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

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,...

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...

Not everyone flees when they see a snake in their yard.

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COME ONE, COME ALL AND ENJOY THE LION KING FOR KIDS AUGUST 1, 5:30 $5 TICKETS PHILLIS WHEATLEY CENTER 335 GREENACRE RD, GREENVILLES, SC

Spice Containers A 2022 study published in the Journal of Food Protection found that people often spread food bacteria to the spice...

The Lion King is coming Summer camp dancers prep for play in August At the Phillis Wheatley Center Antoinette Hall, who oversees the...