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Our best pictures of the Hall of Fame luncheon 2025
A joyful crowd attended the 2025 Hall of Fame luncheon at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center Monday. x THIS 15-YEAR-OLD MCKNIGHT IS A STAR IN HIS OWN RIGHT. AND IT GETS BETTER. x x x x MEREDICH WALKER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER x DR. LELA MCKNIGHT, RETIRED EDUCATOR x TWO VERY GOOD-HEARTED VOLUNTEERS x x x RANDY JACKSON HAS A SNACK FOR MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN x HEY, WITH SKILLS LIKE WILLIAMS, YOU'D BE HAPPY TOO x x x DEILVIN CHOICE HAS CHOPS x x RELATIVES OF INDUCTEE JAMES
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Four inductees into the Phillis Wheatley Center Hall of Fame 2025
On Monday, James Bobo, Minor M. Shaw, Shammond Omar Williams, and Linda and Steve Owings, as the class of 2025, were inducted into the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) Hall of Fame. The room was full of PWCC supporters, staff, participants, and donors. Everyone was a lifelong friend of the center. Bobo was the publisher and photographer of The Community Informer, the only black-owned print newspaper in Greenville. There is only one other in the state. Shaw is a busi
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Sunday closed out Fall for Greenville
A slower Sunday pedestrian traffic closed out Fall for Greenville 2025 Here are a few pictures of the Sunday crowd for Fall for...
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Find the message in the art
It's easy to love art, even if we don’t understand it. For this reason, we asked the artist what inspired her to create specific pieces....
Oct 10, 20253 min read


The Greenville Free Medical Clinic, a last resort for many
The Greenville Free Medical Clinic is a marvel to behold. More than 4,000 patients are served each year at no cost, says Susie Foley,...
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Dr. Kurt Frederick Heitman, a doctor who makes a difference
My wife and I were happy with our eye doctor. However, he retired and sold his business to another doctor. For years, this optometrist...
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Shay Black Expressions is all about art, all kinds
Shay Black Expression sees art everywhere she looks. It follows, therefore, that she loves all genres, media, and forms of art. Because...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Phillis Wheatley will hold a free Health Fair
On October 16, Phillis Wheatley will host a free Health Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. Take charge of your health by learning how to eat...
Oct 6, 20251 min read


The Phillis Wheatley Center hosts a bus trip to Washington, DC
Most have touring the nation’s capital on their bucket list. You don’t have to be a super patriot, a historian, or a travel buff to enjoy...
Oct 3, 20251 min read


GSP signs new partnership agreement with Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has signed a new partnership agreement with TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH in Germany. The popular...
Oct 2, 20252 min read


PWCC Hall of Fame luncheon is sold out; book early for 2026
On October 14, the Phillis Wheatley Center will induct outstanding members of the community into the Hall of Fame in a luncheon at the...
Oct 2, 20252 min read


More free food is available at the Food Pantry at Greer Relief
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...
Sep 29, 20251 min read


No words are needed to enjoy salmon and salad
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...
Sep 29, 20251 min read


District 2 Greer City candidates vie for your votes
The political race is on for the Greer District 2 seat. The incumbent Kariuam Booker will finish his first term in December. BOOKEER VS...
Sep 28, 20251 min read
Have an escape plan and be on the lookout for bears
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
Sep 28, 20251 min read


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
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