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Richard McKnight, a quiet man of dignity and purpose, will be remembered for generations
It is far from easy to lay the foundation for an enduring generational legacy, but that is exactly what Richard McKnight did. This is...
Sep 24, 20259 min read


Construction begins on the pro soccer stadium in Maildin
Construction has begun on the long-awaited pro soccer stadium in Mauldin. The multi-use stadium will be home to the Greenville Triumph...
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Perspective stirs generosity, and recipients give it forward
Perspective stirs generosity. Rhonda Thompson just donated to the food bank at the Phillis Wheatley Center. Her generous donation sets an...
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Gardening for kids goes into high gear
Everybody loves to see our kids take an interest in something beneficial. Gardening sure qualifies as beneficial. The earlier kids start...
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Dessert and diet seldom go together until ow
Fruit-based desserts are a good option to have your cake and eat it too. Losing weight is still possible when the dessert is...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


The Phillis Wheatley Center will hold its Hall of Fame Champions Luncheon on October 13
The Board and staff of the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) are proud to celebrate 106 years of service in Greenville County. ...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Honor is twice as sweet when it comes from your own community
Our best pictures from an outpouring of honor for a classy lady from our own midst. Ms Dorothy Pearson has been a role model for decades....
Sep 13, 20251 min read


The Black barbershop, its history and future
The black barbershop emerged out of necessity during slavery. Since then, it has been a hub of the black community. After emancipation,...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Four generations of gardeners pass the gift forward
Few may realize that gardening is a generational gift that can be passed down. Gardeners help mitigate the soaring food costs and rapid...
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Observing children enjoying gardening is mesmerizing
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...
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Oak Grove Lake lures in people seeking solitude and rejuvenation
Rivers, streams, and lakes have long promoted physical and mental health. Experts marvel at the therapeutic effects of the calm, placid,...
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Discover the myriad urban undercover gardeners in our midst
Gardeners are quick to confess that playing in the dirt can become an abiding lifestyle. One woman said her grandfather passed it on to...
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Upstate Youth Sports at Taylors Recreation Center and Pavilion
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....
Sep 4, 20251 min read


The old Bi-Lo site near Park Avenue and Arcadia St. will be redeveloped soon
T he old "Baby Bi-Lo" site in Greenville, located on North Main Street near Park Avenue, is being redeveloped into a shopping and dining...
Sep 3, 20251 min read


SC Governor's School will host annual Grand Jeté
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities plans to host its annual Grand Jeté from September 29 to October 5...
Sep 2, 20251 min read


BEST PICTURES OF MAYBERRY PARK REIMAGINED
THURSDAY AUGUST 28, CITY LEADERS REOPENED MAYBERRY PARK CAN YOU SEE THE BALL DURING THE FIRST PITCH AT THE NEW PARK MAIN DONOR CRAIG...
Aug 28, 20251 min read


AD: Phinney's Buffet is open Labor Day
Best Soul Food in Town September 1 is Labor Day, and Phinney’s Buffet will be open at both locations in Easley and West Greenville with...
Aug 28, 20251 min read


The City of Greenville reopens the historic Black Mayberry Baseball Park
On Thursday, it was a grand reopening of the historic Mayberry Baseball Park, founded in 1925 A host of city officials, donors,...
Aug 28, 20252 min read
Understanding the difference between the European and the American Weather Models
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
Aug 27, 20252 min read
Hummingbirds soon will be southbound
As summer fades to fall, hummingbirds will fly away from the Palmetto State, migrating to areas like Mexico and the Bahamas for their tropical climates. The ruby-throated hummingbird ― South's Carolina's most common hummingbird species ― will specifically migrate to Florida and Panama. Where can I see the ruby-throated hummingbird before it leaves SC? Per A-Z Animals , the ruby-throated hummingbird can be found along the Atlantic Coast at beaches and state parks. Hunting Isl
Aug 26, 20252 min read
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