Things to Do this Weekend: December 13-15 Weather Forecast Friday: Cloudy, high of 52 & low of 32 Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 52 & low of 34 Sunday: Possible rain, high of 46 & low of 37 For the complete forecast click here Friday, December 13th Greenville Christmas Market at Grand Bohemian Lodge 10am-6pm Experience the charming festivities of a European … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: DECEMBER 13-15
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TRUE CRIME IN THE UPSTATE
Welcome to (the middle of) October, readers! Where my True Crime fans at?! You may not find these stories on Spotify, but they are definitely worth mentioning as we head into the season of creepy content. Poisoning the Pastor Meet Julia Mae and Dean Smith. They were married in 1927 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They separated a total of ten times in the first six years they … [Read more...] about TRUE CRIME IN THE UPSTATE
360 TRAVEL SERIES: SANDLAPPER WATER TOURS
We recently joined Captain J.P. on a night-time excursion around the harbor. His dry wit kept all ears perked and eyes wide open. Charleston native, Ed Macy, is the storyteller on the Ghost & Pirate Tour. He is passionate about the cities' famous folklore. Macy has written several books full of ghost stories. He interviewed countless residents and tourists, gathering … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVEL SERIES: SANDLAPPER WATER TOURS
KEEPING GREENVILLE’S HISTORY ALIVE WITH NEW REALM BREWING
New life to old spaces. That's Greenville's construction growth philosophy of "adaptive reuse spaces." Rather than demolishing the old to make room for the new, businesses moving to Greenville are finding existing buildings to refurbish and remodel. One stunning example is New Realm Brewing Company. This Atlanta based firm has breathed new air into the Old Cigar Factory located … [Read more...] about KEEPING GREENVILLE’S HISTORY ALIVE WITH NEW REALM BREWING
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, PARKER HIGH SCHOOL
The Parker High School Auditorium was built in 1938 and is the only original building that remains on the grounds. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places October 9th, 2000. Through the years, Parker High School served eleven mill communities. The school was listed as a Top 10 school by the National Education Association five times! To date, it's the … [Read more...] about HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, PARKER HIGH SCHOOL
PAST TO THE FUTURE: HERITAGE GREEN
Heritage Green The land now called Heritage Green was donated to the boys and girls academies by Vardry McBee (see this post). His only stipulation was that the lot always be used for educational and cultural purposes. Early tenants were Greenville Academies, 1820-1854; Greenville Womens College, 1855-1936; Womens College of Furman University, 1937-1961. During … [Read more...] about PAST TO THE FUTURE: HERITAGE GREEN
GREENVILLE: PAST TO THE FUTURE
Today, we're introducing a new series, Greenville: Past to the Future. We thought it would be fun to pick a familiar spot in town and dig up some not-so-familiar facts! Falls Park on the Reedy Greenville has not always been the "cultural and entertainment center for the upstate." I was born in Greenville and have witnessed an unbelievable metamorphosis in my short lifetime. … [Read more...] about GREENVILLE: PAST TO THE FUTURE
360 TRAVEL SERIES: PRINTMAKER’S INN, SAVANNAH, GA
360 Travel Series: Printmaker's Inn, Savannah, Georgia Remarkable what a Clemson grad can do when he sets his mind to the task (spoken like a true Gamecock fan). Peter Galloway, class of 2008, is a history fanatic. He and wife, Kristen, have opened a stunning inn in Savannah. It's within walking distance of all the major tourist attractions. Ever taken tours of old … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVEL SERIES: PRINTMAKER’S INN, SAVANNAH, GA
GREENVILLE HISTORY: ELIAS EARLE
Residents of Earle Street surely spend the entire month of November dismantling and packing up elaborate Halloween decorations. Apparitions vary from house to house, but Christmas this year kicked coordination up a notch. Neighbors stepped up to make this year special for one household who was in need of a little Christmas cheer. If you have youngsters anxious to see Santa, … [Read more...] about GREENVILLE HISTORY: ELIAS EARLE
REVIEW: GREENVILLE GHOST TOURS
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