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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


The Greenville Drive and Hub City honor the Negro League, competing as the Sluggers and the Black Spinners
Now forging the future, the Hub City Spartanburgers and the Greenville Drive have crafted a historic landscape. But when players for...
Aug 26, 20254 min read


Avoiding all video games is like condemning all movies
Not all movies are bad, so not all video games are automatically off limits. Gamers are quick to say that some games are good, despite...
Aug 25, 20252 min read
Fire razed Hooters Anderson to the ground
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — The Hooters restaurant on Interstate Boulevard in Anderson County, South Carolina, is a total loss after a fire Monday morning. Officials said three departments were dispatched: the Zion Fire Department, the Centerville Fire Department, and the Sandy Springs Fire Department, as well as a ladder team, the typical response for a commercial building fire. The Sandy Springs fire chief said crews were dispatched at 4:17 a.m. Monday. Officials said no one wa
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Who needs to be hooked on anything?
Fish see metal glisten in the water. It launches at it and is soon hooked. Have some youths unwittingly become hooked on video games?...
Aug 24, 20255 min read
Geological update of mysterious hole in Gray Court, SC
A geological assessment of so-called "sinkholes" in Gray Court, SC, found that the ground collapses are not true sinkholes but are caused by weathered granite. That’s according to lead geologist Robby Morrow, who conducted the investigation. A geological survey in August 2025 revealed that these collapses are primarily driven by water erosion and exacerbated by human activity. In early August 2025, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey investig
Aug 23, 20252 min read
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