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On October 14, the Phillis Wheatley Center will induct outstanding members of the community into the Hall of Fame in a luncheon at the...

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...

Losing weight is not the chore some make it out to be. Make smart choices and enjoy good food while you peel off the pounds. Now you have...

The political race is on for the Greer District 2 seat. The incumbent Kariuam Booker will finish his first term in December. BOOKEER VS...

A mama bear with three cubs can be a gardener’s worst nightmare. Photo by Herman Wa Bear sightings are not uncommon. One naturalist recently wrote: a bear with three cute little cubs in tow discovered the figs long before the deer. While mama bear is feeding on the luscious fruit, the baby bears have loads of fun climbing the spindly fig bushes, bending and breaking stems in the process. YouTube videos often show bears interacting with people in forests and in residential are

It is far from easy to lay the foundation for an enduring generational legacy, but that is exactly what  Richard McKnight did. This is...

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

Perspective stirs generosity. Rhonda Thompson just donated to the food bank at the Phillis Wheatley Center. Her generous donation sets an...

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

Everybody loves to see our kids take an interest in something beneficial. Gardening sure qualifies as beneficial. The earlier kids start...

Fruit-based desserts are a good option to have your cake and eat it too. Losing weight is still possible when the dessert is...

The Board and staff of the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) are proud to celebrate 106 years of service in Greenville County.  ...

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....

The black barbershop emerged out of necessity during slavery.  Since then, it has been a hub of the black community. After emancipation,...

Few may realize that gardening is a generational gift that can be passed down. Gardeners help mitigate the soaring food costs and rapid...

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...

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

Spirit Airlines  announced it has filed for bankruptcy and is suspending 11 routes as it tries to consolidate amid financial difficulties...

Gardeners are quick to confess that playing in the dirt can become an abiding lifestyle. One woman said her grandfather passed it on to...

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....