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Play is as natural as breathing. Just go to the park and watch children at play. A recent visit to the Greenville Pavilion Recreation Center in Taylors shows that very clearly. Children of all ages enjoy play. We are all, in fact, children at heart, though gray, bald, and ailing. Still, we love to play. Here are some recent pictures that speak louder than words, affirming the universal need to play. What a marvelous facility the Pavilion is. According to a statement from th

Are Representative Chandra E. Dillard, center supervisor, Octavia Jones, and the community pleased with the progress on the remodel of their beloved community center? Sure, reconstruction is inconvenient at best, but look at these pictures and find measured joy in knowing that project completion is closer each day. See the drawing of the final project. A TRAINED EYE TAKES YEARS TO CULTIVATE Examine these recent pictures showing the progress room by room. See for yourself that

The chamber is so helpful that it is one of the first things new or recently moved-in businesses examine and join. Not a newcomer to the business scene, the Greenville Chamber was established 136 years ago. They have observed cities that grow too fast and have seen the snarled and twisted path that results. That’s why chamber leaders embrace intelligent, deliberate, controlled growth. 2ND FLOOR SUITE 550 According to Gregg Dietz, engagement manager, there are 1600 members. Ne

The man behind the scenes makes everyone else look good. How? They have a fully functional building to hold board meetings, luncheons, festivals, and sporting events. Eugene Ashmore, Zip Nobody thinks about the air conditioning, heating, or plumbing until there is a problem. Then everybody cries for Gene, affectionately called Zip. Better still, Zip maintains a good schedule so there are few, if any, shutdowns of the vital systems. At age 69, this Greenville native no longer

The taste of Northern Italy is a fitting accent to rare occasions. Such a magical place nestles at the corner of Coffee and Main Strees in Greenville. Ristorante Bergamo affirms the enchanting ambiance that enhances the wine, appetizers, and all the courses throughout the fine food experience. CHEF GIAN PIETRO FERRO Hospitality is welcoming and accommodating, gently suggestive and affirming, making sure we miss nothing while simultaneously acknowledging our preferences. Our c

Eastside alum Annie Owens, now a sophomore at SCAD, had the honor of presenting the Lumiere Award on Oct. 31 to actor Dylan O’Brien at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival! Annie continues to shine in film and acting—she was also featured in the 2025 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films ad, JUMP. Fans are proud to see her representing Eastside on such a big stage!

Greenville, S.C. — On November 15 at 2:47 p.m. , Greenville Police Department officers responded to a report of a collision with injuries at 385 North and Pleasantburg Drive . According to witnesses, a pickup truck struck a motorcycle carrying two occupants. The male driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene. A female passenger was transported to Prisma Health with severe injuries. Police officer Diana Munoz said in a statement that, through further inves

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

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

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.

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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