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The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport was awarded the Order of the Palmetto on November 21. Dave Edwads was awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for his leadership, a statement said. Edwards’ leadership at GSP has helped advance air service, expand economic development in the Upstate, and strengthen the airport’s position as a leading international cargo gateway, making a lasting impact on the state, according to a GSP stat

Anita Evans is not a quitter. Once she has set her mind on a good business idea, she sees it through. Evans, a lover of sweets, contracted various health challenges that restricted her consumption of desserts. To circumvent the doctor’s dictum, she created plant-based recipes that can be consumed in moderation by diabetics, persons with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other conditions. Evans is the heart and soul behind Sweet Bites Bakery, LLC. With over 30 years o

The anti-camping ordinance was approved on Nov. 24. The new ordinance is scheduled to take effect 30 days after the city manager has certified all of the following provisions are in place: 24/7 bathrooms, storage facilities, policy review plan, outreach contract, arrangement to inform vagrants of all their resources, trauma treatment, law enforcement authorized to give rides to service providers, homeless shelter definition established. There was a protracted and heated discu

The Greenville County Historical Society is moving in January to 644 East Washington Street, a well-preserved century-old residence in the heart of the Pettigru District. And just in time because, according to John Nolan, President of the Board of Directors, their collections have grown, our programs have expanded, and we've outgrown our current space. Nolan said this move represents more than just additional square footage. The move embodies our commitment to historic preser

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