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Pumpkin patches are a showcase for family-friendly activities
SEP 24, 2013

Scarecrows in peach orchards are a lure for children and a warning to birds.

Pumpkins are luring families and students from area schools to orchards that put on a fall showcase of colors and fruit. Pumpkins and apples, the pick-your-own variety are available at Nivens Apple Farm and at Fisher’s Orchard.

Children from Greenville County schools, for a small fee, get a morning full of fall fun.

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'Art in Motion' car show celebrates Converse's 125th anniversary
SEP 21, 2013

Greer’s Karen Thomas is coordinating an auto show, “Art in Motion” that is unique to the Upstate to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Converse College.

The event is Saturday, Sept. 28 beginning at 9 a.m. It is the kickoff to a national program sponsored by the Edelbrock Family Foundation, called Campus Cruisers. The program aims to educate college-age students about cars, as well as provide mentoring and networking opportunities in the automotive industry.

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Bon Secours Wellness Arena secures arena naming rights
SEP 19, 2013

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena begins branding its  entertainment home Oct. 1.

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is the new entertainment home for the former BI-LO Center in Greenville. Bon Secours St. Francis Health System acquired the naming rights as a part of a 10-year $4.5 million partnership.

The name change, announced by the Greenville Arena District, becomes official Oct. 1.

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'Twice-told Tales of the Dark Corner' book signing at Heritage Museum
SEP 17, 2013

A book signing for author Dean Campbell who authored "Twice-told Tales of the Dark Corner" is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Greer Heritage Museum.

The free program begins at 11 a.m. with the book signing 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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'All For Liberty' screening is free at SMC
SEP 13, 2013

"All For Liberty,”, will be screened at Spartanburg Methodist College on Monday, Sept. 30 in the Gibbs Auditorium at 7 p.m. The screening is free.

The film is a tribute to an unknown hero of the American Revolution.  It is set in South Carolina during the Revolutionary era, and the film tells the story of Henry Felder, a Swiss immigrant who came as a mercenary Indian fighter. As time goes on, he settles in Orangeburg and gets involved with the patriot cause and becomes a leading producer of gunpowder for the patriots.

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DMX takes a romp in Detroit hotel, caught on security video
SEP 11, 2013

Earl Simmons, also known as rapper DMX, was caught on a Detroit hotel security video running through a hall naked, except for a pair of socks. Simmons lives in Lyman.
 

DMX took a romp in a Detroit hotel last month and dropped his drawers on a dare, according to entertainment news reports.

Earl Simmons, 42, also known as DMX, is shown on a security video running down the hall and the corner of a hotel floor sans clothing except for a pair of socks.

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Tailgating at Florida-Miami game has a flavorful rivalry
SEP 7, 2013

Albert and Alberta are the University of Florida mascots.

The Florida Gators have a long and storied 106-year football history, that includes eight SEC championships, three national titles, and three Heisman winning quarterbacks. Their fans are loyal and traditions deep.

The Gator fans line up their tents and RVs like most tailgaters. Gator fans are camped out on the Plaza of the Americas, the North Lawn and along University Avenue.

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Pour Sports Pub marks ribbon cutting as kickoff to college, NFL season
SEP 6, 2013

Vaughn Bragg cuts the ceremonial ribbon to mark Pour Sports Pub part of the Greer Station food and entertainment destinations. Allen Smith, Greer Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, and other downtown merchants attended.

Vaughn Bragg performed the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony and took advantage of the timing to tout Pour Sports Pub’s grand opening and NFL television package.

“We will be giving prizes away all day (Saturday) for our grand opening,” Bragg said. “Football season is here and we’re ready to rock.”

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Madden NFL 25 tournament is Saturday at Greer Walmart
SEP 5, 2013

A Madden NFL 25 tournament will be held Saturday at the Greer Walmart from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Two age groups will vie for prizes with snacks provided during the tournament.

A Madden NFL 25 tournament will be held Saturday at the Greer Walmart from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. It’s the first time the Greer retailer is hosting the tournament.

Two age groups, 9-16 years and 17-above, will compete with prizes for the winner. Snacks will be provided throughout the day for participants in the store’s Garden Center.

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Gilmer, author and high school historian, is guest speaker at TD Club
SEP 4, 2013

Jason Gilmer, author of  “Where Champions Play”, is the guest speaker at Thursday’s Greer Touchdown Club meeting at Greer First Baptist.

Jason Gilmer, author of  “Where Champions Play”, is the guest speaker at Thursday’s Greer Touchdown Club meeting at Greer First Baptist.

Gilmer is the former prep editor at the Spartanburg Herald-Journal where he redefined high school sports coverage for a decade in the Upstate. He won state and national awards for his writing and coordination of the high school preseason preview.

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