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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

Showmanship exudes from Ben Ashmore, guitarist for the famous band the Carolina Players. Ashmore has been playing a mean guitar since he was about 7 years old.  He graduated from the acoustic to the electric guitar when he started playing lead guitar with various bands. He worked his way around the music Southern scene, playing with the likes of Mack Arnold and others. Musicians have to sit down and eat.  So I ran into him at S&S Cafeteria, located at the corner of N. Pleasan

Matthew Littrell, an Eastside 2021 graduate, made a perfect score on the AP Computer Science Principles Exam that he took in May. The AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) exam covers broad computing concepts like data, algorithms, networks, and the impact of technology, not just coding, focusing on computational thinking through two main parts: a digital multiple-choice/written exam and a "Create" performance task where students build something. It's sponsored and administ

On November 13, the Community Foundation of Greenville named Mayor Knox White as the recipient of the 2025 Visionary Leadership Award. White is Greenville’s longest-serving mayor. In December, his tenure will make 30 years.  He has steadfastly been at the helm during a period of dynamic growth and economic stability. Governor McMaste praised White's “visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the people of Greenville,” noting that his legacy will continue to shape the

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.

Everybody needs their hair cut. Barber Shops are a place to deposit business cards and other information for the public. Please mention other ideas for our community to help one another. Submit your ideas to sources@whatsupnews.online KD and Kerry, artists at First Class Barbers, are all in on networking with one another. KD AT WORK You can too.  Make your suggestions soon. KERRY LINES IT UP JUST SO

Please submit your ideas for a Black Business Directory. Valuable information includes the name of the business and its owner, contact information, type of business, expertise, background, references, and recommendations. Calvin Mack of Blazin Kutz suggested that WhatsUpNews.online is a fitting platform for such a directory. CALVIN MACK ON THE RIGHT IN HIS SHOP Please notify us if your contact information or location changes. Update additional services or products as they h

Greenville received $1.35 million federal grant (from the FHWA’s Transportation Alternatives Program) for the Overbrook subdivision neighborhood’s Lowndes Hill Road project, part of a larger $3.4M effort, and uses its own Neighborhood Infrastructure Bonds (NIB), totaling $55M for various projects including roads and sidewalks, with federal/state marches often adding significant funds like the $16M in matches. The city actively seeks federal and state grants, combining them wi

Greer City Council is moving forward with a zoning change on parcels on Highway 14 near Batesville Road. The land is zoned for residential use, but the proposed 27-2025 is for commercial development, allowing three owners to build a garage for rare and collectible cars. STREET VIEW OF THE PARCEL After the final zone change approval, the owners plan to merge the 14.5-acre parcel into one, build a museum-style garage layout, and invite members only to join. MAP OF RESIDENTIAL A

Greenville police found and recovered Lyanna Cleveland, who had been reported missing in October 2025. The Greenville Police Department thanks the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, media partners, and the public for helping in the search.

The Prisma Health Sickle Cell Lifespan Center in Greenville provides comprehensive care for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) of all ages—the only clinic in South Carolina built on this “lifespan” model under one roof, says Hematologist Alan Anderson, director of the clinic. BACK ROW R/L DR ALAN ANDERSON, DR DILLON ISAAC, MARTHA RHINEHART NURSE, ALI LANGFORD RN; FRONT ROW CARRIE STOKER-POSTIER LISW-CP, KATIE MUSCHICK, CNS, MAGGIE THOMAS, RN, PRISCILLA KETTER, BS On

The proposed anti-camping ordinance 14A is moving forward, as indicated by the Greenville City Council's decision on Monday night. There will be a second reading of the ordinance on November 24. If approved, it will go into effect on March 1st. The council narrowly passed the first reading of the proposed anti-camping ordinance with a 4-3 vote, despite passionate opposition by several speakers at the meeting. Mayor Knox White cast the tie-breaking vote. Council members DeWork

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The Thomas and Vivian A Wong Honor Tower was open to the public on November 11 in Unity Park. The 125-foot tower features an observation deck that offers panoramic views of downtown and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and pays tribute to veterans, active service members, and first responders. PHOTO BY CHARLES REAMS Authorities offered priority views to first responders from 1-5 pm.

Everyone knows that you can find a world of fun almost any day at Falls Park. Some of these pictures were taken on Sunday.  But they could have been taken almost any day. What makes for fun? The changing faces.  People gather here from all over. What’s the attraction? Ice cream, hot food, and cold drinks, street artists, musicians, singers, photographers, people you know, and strangers. What a glorious mix for a fun adventure. The fall scenery is spectacular, featuring multi-

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

In the Fall, our thoughts turn to the changing colors of leaves. So, I took some pictures in Greenville and headed to Asheville to document the contrast in colors. THIS COLOR EXHIBIT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF The gardens of the famous Omni Grove Park Inn were a fitting destination. You decide if the trip was worth the effort. GREENVILLE COLORS ARE GOOD, BUT MAKE YOUR OWN COMPARISON Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Because the green pigment, chlorophyll, breaks down with shor

Art patron William “Skeet” Jiggetts has opened a new art museum in Philadelphia, PA. I asked Jiggetts what his involvement is with the museum. He said, 'I am the Founder of the Museum of African-American Art Collections. It was my idea. I brought the collectors together, secured the location, and assembled the team. Without that team, though, none of this would have happened. It's my dream, but they made it come true. There are four collectors in this show     Diana Tyson - U

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Given the increased role technology will play in future medical treatments, the public will have more at stake in becoming IT savvy. The new trends in using primary family doctors focus on  leveraging  technology for access and efficiency , a shift towards  value-based, patient-centered, and preventative care , and the increasing use of  multidisciplinary care teams .  Key trends shaping the use of primary family doctors include: Expanded Telehealth:  Virtual consultations an