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Upcoming events at Page & Flame
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LANDRUM—Page & Flame bookstore will be hosting a Supervolcano talk on Sunday, July 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. Former Polk County resident Savannah Devine will discuss her work at the University of New Mexico and share her experience using satellite data to study the Valles Caldera.
Pickens speakeasy holds grand opening
PICKENS — After a soft launch, The Downlow is licensed to serve. On Friday night, owner, Tiffany Orcena cut the ribbon on Pickens only speakeasy vibe bar. The Downlow serves local wine, beer and moonshine along with small bites and is located at 205 E. Main Street. Pickens. The...
Hagood Mill to host Banjo Extravaganza on Saturday
PICKENS — The Hagood Mill will look to bring together music lovers from around the area on Saturday, July 20th for a Banjo Extravaganza. This educational event will trace the long history of the banjo from its earliest beginnings as a gourd instrument in Africa to today’s modern-day cousin, which is well recognized. Eventgoers can expect to enjoy.
‘Sweet’ shelter dogs needed a home. Now the best friends have a new one — together
Two dog friends were surrendered when their owner couldn’t take care of them. Then came the heartwarming news that the “sweet” South Carolina pups were adopted — together. “Our team was so excited for them when they were adopted because oftentimes when we have bonded pairs...
Here's what Greenville city, county employees make in 2024
GREENVILLE — Like in many organizations, employees make up the largest share of Greenville city and county's annual budget. Through records requests and reviewing of each government's budget, The Post and Courier has obtained the salaries of city and county officials for public viewing. In South Carolina, public records...
Fourth Friday book signing at the BookShelf
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... TRYON—Local author Robin A. Edgar will be signing her latest book, In My Father’s Footsteps, on July 26 during Fourth Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the BookShelf. Located at 17 South Trade Street in Tryon, the independent bookstore specializes in books, gifts, designer chocolates, wooden toys, and Morris the Horse artifacts.
Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s July Member of the Month is Foothills Family Optical. The Pickens buisness is family-owned and operated and aims to meet the needs of the community through quality optical services and caring customer service. Foothills Family Optical takes pride in being one of the few optical shops that is set up to offer same-day service for many prescriptions. Foothills Family Optical values each customer as an individual, strives for healthy vision and has worked to create a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere to shop for new glasses. Pictured are chamber ambassadors Meechi Green, Hugh Latimer and Brittany Chapman, owner Ben Cade, and chamber board members Trish Morgan, Debbie Gravely, Bryan Owens and Jessica Callahan. Foothills Family Optical is located at 404 Johnson St. in Pickens and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call (864) 301-8440.
Greenville deputies charge mother, step-grandfather after child dies from gunshot wound
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office has charged two individuals after a two-year-old died from a gunshot wound. According to an email from Lt. Ryan Flood with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, Deylakotia Simon Burgess, 32, and Willie Tyron Burgess Jr., 50, both of Simpsonville, were charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk.
Mill to explore the origins of the banjo
PICKENS — For those interested in the origins of the banjo, look no further than the Hagood Mill on July 19 and enjoy banjo tunes and traditional sounds of West Africa as we present Kora player, Diali Cissokho. Born in Mbour, Senegal, Diali Cissokho hails from a long line...
Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning
We've got the scoop on the potential for a new sportsplex for soccer, tennis, pickleball and softball, a breaking story on what could happen to a proposed Etowah Valley development, an update on the Seventh Avenue streetscape project, community news and photos and more.
DP3 Architects, Ltd.
DP3 Architects is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members to the firm, Diana Courson and Laurel Getty. Both Diana and Laurel were previously summer interns at DP3 Architects, and the firm is thrilled to have them back as full-time team members. Diana recently received her Master...
Warrants: 2-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself in head in Simpsonville
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said an arrest has been made after a two-year-old died from a gunshot wound to the head on Monday. Officials said the situation began sometime on Monday when family members took the child to Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital for treatment.
Let's Party! Banana Ball World Tour Coming to Fluor Field!
The 2024 Banana Ball World Tour - aka "The Greatest Show in Sports" - will arrive in Downtown Greenville on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th, as Fluor Field will host its first ever Banana Ball baseball games featuring the Party Animals versus the Firefighters!. Lower bowl seating for...
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