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NGU's Sparks getting world-wide play with his music
SEP 19, 2017
North Greenville University mass communication professor Dr. Rick Sparks is leveraging his skills as a pianist/composer and his experience as a broadcaster into daily airplay on SiriusXM satellite radio.
Sparks’ new piano album, “Nightfall London,” charted in the top-10 this summer on Zone Music Reporter’s world radio airplay chart. The album is Sparks’ third instrumental album since 2014, and is being played on broadcast and online radio stations around the world, including the “Spa” channel on SiriusXM.
Festival of Opportunities gives pre-nursing, nursing majors glimpse of healthcare
SEP 19, 2017
By DARIUS WILKINS
For GreerToday.com
Thursday Afternoon Acting Group hosts after-school class
SEP 19, 2017
The Thursday Afternoon Acting Group (TAAG) at the University of South Carolina Upstate is hosting an after school theatre program on Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. The first class is Thursday.
Registration is for students ages eight to 18. The cost is $75 for the semester-long program.
USC Upstate gets high marks for Regional College and Veterans in South
SEP 13, 2017
The University of South Carolina Upstate maintained its rankings as No. 2 Top Public Regional Colleges in the South and No. 4 for Best College in the South for Veterans, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
USC Upstate is tied for No. 11 in Ethnic and Racial Diversity among Regional Colleges in the South.
Flynn promoted to provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at the USC Upstate.
SEP 13, 2017
Dr. Clif Flynn has been promoted to provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate.
“For nearly three decades, Dr. Flynn has demonstrated servant leadership and gained respect at USC Upstate, across the state and throughout the country,” said Dr. Brendan B. Kelly, chancellor of USC Upstate. “Dr. Flynn is the chief academic officer of this institution and he offers precisely the strong leadership skills that academic affairs needs to innovate and move forward.”
Greenville, Spartanburg counties cancel school and all activities Monday
SEP 10, 2017
All Greenville and Spartanburg public schools have cancelled school and all its activities Monday due to the statewide forecast associated with Hurricane Irma. All district offices will also be closed.
USC Upstate has announced it cancelled classes Monday, while Spartanburg Methodist College and Converse College reported it is still monitoring Hurricane Irma’s movement and forecast.
Powerlifter smashes three state records
SEP 5, 2017
A Greer teen broke three state records in the USA Powerlifting Palmetto Classic.
4 greater Greer students are finalists for cook-off Throwdown at Euphoria
AUG 30, 2017
Four students from greater Greer schools are finalists for Euphoria’s Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown.
The finalists, age, school and their recipes:
Hudson Hopper, 9, makes cash donation to feed homebound Meals on Wheels clients
AUG 23, 2017
By Krista Gibson
Greer Community Ministries
Hudson Hopper, a nine-year-old, delivered $205 in cash to Greer Community Ministries (GCM) so that he could help feed homebound Meals on Wheels clients. Hopper just started the fourth grade at Lyman Elementary School.
Total eclipse was a stunning phenomenon
AUG 21, 2017
There’s no telling how many people assembled in the Upstate to observe the solar eclipse.
Greer City Park, Fluor Field and Liberty Park in Greenville, Clemson, Furman, North Greenville University and USC Upstate were among large venues that hosted events. The Greenville Drive paused its game at 2:25 p.m. to allow spectators and players to observe the eclipse.
NGU gets awesome view of solar eclipse totality
AUG 21, 2017
North Greenville College solar eclipse viewers got an ethereal view Monday.
Here's a salute to our education partners
AUG 18, 2017
I am taking a little extra liberty with this space and giving a shout out to our education partners.
Dr. Brendan Kelly, Chancellor at the University of South Carolina Upstate met with staff members of the newly designed newspaper – The Carolinian. Zandra Shafer, Stephanie Sawaked, Editor Lucy McElroy, and Asia Suber joined Kelly. As usual the case with photographers, Brandon Pack produced this photo. Pack has captured an iconic photo of the administration building bathed in green for the Upstate’s new branding initiative.
Eclipse: Think snow, that's how emergency planners view historic event
AUG 4, 2017
Think a snow event and that is how the South Carolina Emergency Management Department (SCEMD) is planning for the eclipse as it crosses the Upstate and South Carolina.
Grocery stores, gas stations, hotels, restaurants, transportation services, coffee shops, retail stores, urgent care clinics and many other establishments will experience a jump in business, according to the SCEMD.
Thompson is first NGU employee to participate in Leadership Greenville
JUL 26, 2017
Dr. H. Paul Thompson Jr., dean of College of Humanities and professor and chair of the Department of History at North Greenville University, is one of 57 participants selected for the 44th class of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Greenville (LG) program.
“I am continuously seeking ways to refine my leadership skills. I know several (Leadership Greenville) graduates who speak very highly of the program,” Thompson said.
Busha is first runner-up in Young Miss South Carolina
JUL 18, 2017
Abigail Busha, representing Greenville County, finished first runner-up in the Young Miss South Carolina competition in Hartsville.
Busha also received the Gold Presidential Community Service Award, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital Helping Hands award, Sweetheart Award, 4th runner-up color photogenic award, and top 12 Young Miss finalist.
Brashiers gift $1 million to NGU for grad school scholarships
JUL 18, 2017
Dr. and Mrs. T. Walter Brashier of Travelers Rest have gifted $1 million to North Greenville University to support scholarships for the graduate school.
The Timothy Brashier Graduate Scholars program will provide scholarships to residents of Greenville County or previous graduates of NGU pursuing post-baccalaureate programs in business, education, and ministry.
Greer port sets record monthly and annual rail moves
JUL 12, 2017
Greer’s inland port continues to set standards for monthly and annual rail lifts.
The port’s rail lifts reached an all-time high in June, with 13,060 lifts last month.
3 area students place second in prestigious national 3D Animation competition
JUL 10, 2017
Three Blue Ridge High School students have earned second place in a prestigious 3D Animation presentation in Anaheim, Calif.
David Dunlap, Reed Howell and Sam Stewart, competing in the Future Business Leaders of America competition, finished behind first place Timber Creek High School from Texas.
Armstrong's camp may be developing future cheerleaders
JUL 5, 2017
Talk about a record turnout.
More than 100 campers attended the week-long Riverside High School Cheerleader Camp. It was a record turnout with the 2017-2018 cheerleaders helping possibly some campers become future cheerleaders.
Freedom Blast sparks celebration of music, military and fireworks
JUN 23, 2017
“At the end of the day, all a veteran really wants is to hear is thank you.”
The late Preston Johnson, former S.C. Disabled American Veterans Commander
This is the 9th year Greer has celebrated Freedom Blast, coinciding with the opening of the new City Hall and its expansive park in 2008.
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