According to Paranormal Investigator, Gabe Matthews, "the only thing separating a skeptic from a believer is evidence." Gabe Matthews has been preoccupied with the paranormal for as long as he can remember. Originally from the Ohio/Pennsylvania area, he moved to Greenville in 2005. He quickly assembled a team of people to form Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators. This … [Read more...] about REVIEW: GREENVILLE GHOST TOURS
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HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART TWO)
Welcome to Part Two of Greenville Graveyards (you can read Part One here). Welcome Baptist Cemetery - Once part of the church grounds, the building has long been relocated. The cemetery goes from well-kept graves to deserted headstones scattered through overgrown brush and briars. The abandoned part of the graveyard is chained off with "No Trespassing" signs posted. Of … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART TWO)
HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART ONE)
Halloween Series: Greenville Graveyards (Part One) Time to dig into our favorite obsession. Our fascination with graveyards has unearthed some ghoulish ghosts! The upstate has its fair share of burial grounds. Some are more accessible than others. We ended up splitting the story into two parts - there’s just too much information to share in one post. The most depressing … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: GREENVILLE GRAVEYARDS (PART ONE)
HALLOWEEN SERIES: OLD CHARLESTON JAIL
Known as Charleston’s most haunted building, this creepy piece of historic real estate sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The jail operated from 1802-1839, housing some of South Carolina's most dangerous criminals. (Not so) Fun Fact: before the jail was built, the land was used to dump the bodies of those who couldn't afford to be placed in a church … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN SERIES: OLD CHARLESTON JAIL
JOIN THE MEYER CENTER POLO CLASSIC ON OCTOBER 22
Meyer Center for Special Children was founded in 1954 by Dr. Leslie Meyer. Dr. Meyer was an orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Hospital for Children. His vision was simple: "In the right environment, all children can learn!" Sixty nine years later, the mission hasn't changed. Families struggle with where to turn for help when parenting a child with special needs. Making the public … [Read more...] about JOIN THE MEYER CENTER POLO CLASSIC ON OCTOBER 22
NEW EXHIBIT CALLED MARSH MUSIC AT TCMU
Interactive displays at The Children's Museum of the Upstate teach children without them knowing that they are learning. The staff does a great job with special programs. Field trips are offered for 3K-5th grade. Buses carry students from school districts all over the state, lining the street daily. TCMU's newest permanent exhibit is one you're not gonna want to miss! … [Read more...] about NEW EXHIBIT CALLED MARSH MUSIC AT TCMU
TCMU POPS UP IN SCOTLAND
TCMU Pops Up in Scotland "Tell me and I forget; teach me and I remember; involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin There's no better example of this quote than The Children's Museum of the Upstate. One of the largest children's museums in the nation, it's also a Smithsonian affiliate. The museum's bragging rights have recently gone global. TCMU Spartanburg director, … [Read more...] about TCMU POPS UP IN SCOTLAND
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: MARCH 17-19
Things to Do this Weekend: March 17-19 Weather Forecast Friday: Rainy, high of 59 & low of 45 Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high of 58 & low of 38 Sunday: Sunny, high of 51 & low of 28 For the complete forecast click here Friday, March 17th St. Patrick's Day Party at Southernside Brewing Co. 11am-11:30pm Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the brewery … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: MARCH 17-19
ERSKINE’S 18TH PRESIDENT INSTALLED IN CEREMONY
Erskine’s 18th president installed in ceremony September 23rd Dr. Steve Adamson was installed as 18th president of Erskine College on Friday, September 23rd during a service of worship at the Due West Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) Church. “I’m honored and humbled to accept the trust you have placed in me to serve as the 18th president of Erskine College and … [Read more...] about ERSKINE’S 18TH PRESIDENT INSTALLED IN CEREMONY
CHEAP (END OF) SUMMER GUIDE
Cheap (End of) Summer Guide "The most beautiful things are not associated with money, they are memories and moments." Alek Wek I'm always seeking affordable adventures for my flock. Entertaining a teen, tween, and toddler, all boys, all day, five days a week is quite a challenge. How fortunate we are to live in the Upstate, full of free (or really, really cheap) … [Read more...] about CHEAP (END OF) SUMMER GUIDE