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Roads advisory committee reschedules input meetings Group seeks public input on roads projects through March 1 APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF
amorris@communityjournals.com Greenville County residents have been asked to give their opinions on priority projects for road improvements and related projects in a series of public meetings. Due to winter weather conditions, several meetings have been rescheduled, including those in Westside and South Greenville. They will be held on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, respectively. The 19 members of the Greenville County Citizen Roads Advisory Committee have been charged with taking public input on projects including “highways, roads, streets, bridges and related facilities including sidewalks and related transportation amenities where appropriate.” The formation of the committee comes from a County Council discussion regarding a potential referendum on a 1 percent sales tax option to fund road projects. Council passed a revised resolution that removed mention of a referendum or sales tax and left the committee. Committee members are to submit a prioritized list of projects to Greenville County Council by April 1. Council discussed automatically extending the deadline to June 11, but decided this week it would con-
sider an extension if the committee requested one. Councilman Willis Meadows had proposed the extension, citing that several committee members had told him they felt rushed with the current time frame. Citizens have offered input in Simpsonville, Greer and Travelers Rest. Lisa Stevens, chair of the committee, said that both the Greer and Simpsonville meetings “went fantastic” and many residents participated. Residents talked often about well-known traffic congestion and road conditions in their areas, said Stevens. If there is time during a meeting, she said, she has been encouraging bigger and more creative projects, a move that yielded suggestions for a Woodruff Road “park and ride” trolley service up and down the busy thoroughfare. Residents are encouraged to attend a public meeting in their area, but can attend any meeting if there is a date more convenient for them, said Stevens. She added, “I need everyone to fill out the online survey.” Such input will help the commission “figure out perception versus reality,” she said. Stevens said she had not requested additional time from council to submit the report, but had just heard of the proposed extension. She added that she was comfortable with the current deadline, and “we will put together a good report for council.” For more information about the roads commission, visit greenvillecounty.org/roadscommission.
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Early-life decisions have long-term consequences “Spoon-fed babies more likely to be overweight.” This pronouncement followed a recent study published in the journal Pediatric Obesity. But hold on… before you throw out the engraved spoon from Grandma and retire your well-honed airplane or train noises, we should probably evaluate the validity of this claim. The study centers on baby-led weaning, which encourages parents to disregard spoon-feeding around 6-12 months. It was a non-randomized, low-powered, cohort study with multiple cofounders. This is fancy medical talk for “it wasn’t good.” (I’m going to forgo discussion on whether or not obesity is a growing epidemic problem. If you still believe it is not, you’re holding too tightly to your fried Twinkies and bacon burgers. Your love of trans-fats is clogging your cerebral arteries.) Regardless of this study’s validity, the question driving this research is relevant. How are we influencing our children’s behaviors to shape their future habits? There are two major ways: by example and by teaching. Watching television the other night, I ate a whole box of Tinkerbell fruit snacks. I didn’t recognize what I’d done until my wife asked me, “Do you realize you just ate a whole week’s worth of Lilly’s lunch treats?” To which I responded, “You should have hid them better.” I consumed over 1,000 calories of gelatin and red dye number 40 containing fairy nymphs without consciously participating. Not to belabor this, but that’s a 30-something-year-old, relatively well-educated, health-conscious father of three, who does not have enough selfcontrol to avoid Disney fruit snack gluttony. How can I expect my four-year-old daughter to self-regulate? Poor examples of behavior, such as above, are usually easy to identify, but often hard to change. But the question about potentially spoon-feeding our newborns to obesity relates mainly to what we’re inadvertently teaching our children. Admittedly, I probably force-fed my
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IN MY OWN WORDS by JOE MAURER, M.D.
kids too long because it was easier. If I didn’t, lunch lasted four hours, “eating,” meant three jars of sweet potatoes exploding into vegetable shrapnel all over the walls, and cleanup required a master’s degree in janitorial services. I taught my kids, even at that age, that they didn’t need to feed themselves because I would do it for them. I cheated them out the opportunity to explore food and learn independence. In spoon-feeding during this critical developmental period, we are unintentionally robbing our children of a chance to learn self-control. We are potentially damaging their relationship with food. Certainly more research needs to be done on spoon-feeding (six months of age might be too young to submit all authority to your child). I wouldn’t sell your stock in Gerber quite yet. But when it comes to weaning your children, consider your motivations and be more intentional and thoughtful when deciding how you teach them to eat. If you spoon-feed because you’re tired of dragging in the soiled garden hose after every meal, consider if a pristine meal is important enough to deprive the child of an opportunity for growth and development. As parents, it is so tempting to spoonfeed our children in all aspects of their lives. It feels good. It makes us feel like we’re needed. It makes us feel like we’re doing our job of protecting and raising our kids. But sometimes, I fear, spoonfeeding our children is actually not the best method. Joe Maurer, M.D., is a pediatrician with The Children’s Clinic, which is part of the Greenville Health System. He and his wife, Kristen, are blessed with three rowdy kids.
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A donation that builds a home Giving means something different for every person. Some raise funds. Some give money. Some volunteer. Some organize volunteers. Some donate items. That is the goal of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore brand. Our three ReStores (Rutherford Road, Taylors and Simpsonville) support the mission of Habitat Greenville through the sales of donated building materials and household items. Donations to the ReStores help: • Enable Habitat Greenville to increase the number of homes constructed each year. • Reduce the amount of usable items that are deposited into landfills. • Provide building materials and household items to the general public at discounted prices. • Expand opportunities to serve a broader base of families with low incomes by providing low-cost materials. • Provide good stewardship of sustainable resources in the community. The ReStore has good merchandise, most of it recycled so that people can purchase items at affordable prices. They feature building supplies and furniture, and a variety of other merchandise is available. An often forgotten benefit of the ReStore is that it recycles. Materials that would often find their way to our overused landfills have a longer life cycle. That is what you get by donating to a Habitat ReStore. Donating to a ReStore helps people. It also is a different way to build a house. At Habitat for Humanity, we often hear from people who want to be involved in the construction process, but cannot. This can be their opportunity to help and give back. Not everyone wants to swing a hammer, but many have something stuck in storage somewhere that is collecting dust. Don’t let it collect dust anymore. Let it build a home. Lilah’s home is one of many that have been built with the aid of donations from our community. She left school and entered the workforce early. Her income was low, but living with a roommate and having her own car, she felt “on top of the world.” Things
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soon fell apart and by her 20s, she was living with her parents, still earning minimum wage. Often she slept in her car. She was barely getting by. A friend told Lilah about Habitat. It took her three years to complete Habitat’s homeowner classes and sweat equity hours, but she and her child now have stability because of ReStore donations. A Habitat house is more than four walls and a roof. It is home. It is more than a building. It is building a future. According to a study by Harvard University, children raised in homes owned by their families score 9 percent higher in reading and 7 percent higher in math, and are 50 percent more likely to pursue post-high school education. Through affordable home construction for low-income families, Habitat Greenville works to eliminate poverty housing and the social and economic blight it fosters. Homeownership eliminates the need to move from rental to rental seeking lower housing costs, resulting in greater educational stability for children. These homes build a sense of identity and community. As families pay their mortgages, they develop equity in their homes, which changes their financial trajectory, helps break the generational cycle of poverty for families and creates more responsible neighbors and involved citizens. In turn, families are more secure and neighborhoods and communities are strengthened and improved. Greenville is a giving community. Rethink how you give. There are many amazing and wonderful charities and organizations in our county. We ask you to think about the one that lets you build a home and create a new way of life. Jay Morgan is the vice president of retail operations for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. He operates and manages three ReStores in Greenville County. Learn more at habitatgreenville.org.
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OPINION VOICES FROM YOUR COMMUNITY, HEARD HERE Dear Editor: Several stories in your Feb. 14 edition are reminders of the phrase uttered by Charleston lawyer and former South Carolina Attorney General James Louis Petigru on the eve of the state’s secession from the Union in 1860. Back then, Petigru famously stated, “South Carolina is too small to be a republic and too large to be an insane asylum.” Your thorough coverage stacked up some unfortunate evidence that, at least, the South Carolina State Capitol may not be too large to be a mental health treatment facility. First, our General Assembly enacted a law that permits people to pack concealed weapons into restaurants and bars – in a state that is in the forefront of incidences of gun violence. They are now showing real educational leadership by pushing a resolution that would permit school districts to forgive school days missed because of inclement weather. It will take a brave school district to fail to take advantage of that opening, despite the state’s continued position near the bottom of the educational achievement heap. Meanwhile, local municipalities like Greenville and Clemson feel compelled to enact distracted driving ordinances because our legislators can’t muster the will to address a problem that the National Highway Traffic Administration has documented creates a 23-fold increase in vehicular accident risk. A century and half later, General Petigru still appears to have been on to something! Bob Lloyd, Greenville Dear Editor: Don Oglesby’s excellent op-ed article highlights the importance of creativity, collaboration and communication in working toward ending homelessness in our community. Homes of Hope is an outstanding example of innovation worthy of community support. Mr. Oglesby, without naming specific organizations, makes a plea for our support for the other local nonprofits already actively providing solutions to the challenge of homelessness. The answer to this complex issue is not the creation of yet another nonprofit, with the attendant costs and resource drain that inevitably occur. If ending homelessness in Greenville is something you are passionate about, find out which nonprofits are having a significant impact and give your time, your talent and your financial support. I am the former executive director of Loaves & Fishes and am very familiar with the challenges nonprofits face in meeting their missions. Greenville doesn’t need more nonprofits, we need more bucks and boots on the ground working to end homelessness. Susan Douglas, Greenville
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Residents rally to protect Mills Mill trees City’s ordinance to save historic and heritage trees won’t apply
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sjackson@communityjournals.com A group of Greenville residents are fighting a developer’s plan that would remove a small grove of cedar trees, including two that are on the endangered tree species list, to make room for townhomes near Mills Mill. Developer David Glenn has proposed building 29 townhomes on 2.67 acres at Guess and Seth streets behind the Mills Mill condominium complex off Church Street. Eric Brown, an interior designer who is spearheading opposition to the project, said eight cedar trees have trunks ranging from 38 inches to 42 inches in circumference, putting them at more than 100 years old. “These trees are not replaceable,” Brown said. “You can’t recreate trees that are older than any person living in the city today.” Glenn and the architectural firm working on the project, Craig Gaulden Davis,
declined to comment before the proposal is considered by the Greenville Planning Commission on Feb. 27. Brown said the citizens’ group had an arborist verify that two of the trees are atlas cedars and the others are deodar cedars. The cedar trees are located along Guess Street where four of the townhomes and the
entrance to the development are proposed. Brown said the trees have historical significance. “The trees are in a very park-like setting and were part of the original plantings by a British landscape designer the mill hired,” Brown said. Joelle Teachey, executive director of Trees Greenville, a nonprofit organization that aims to plant, promote and protect trees in Greenville County, said that it is sad to see any healthy tree cut. “The deodar cedars are beautiful trees and they are providing tangible economic and environmental benefits,” Teachey said. Teachey said that according to a National Tree Benefits calculator, each year one 12-inch diameter (38 inches around) deodar cedar tree intercepts about 1,550 gallons of stormwater runoff and reduces atmospheric carbon by about 250 pounds.
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“These trees are not replaceable. You can’t recreate trees that are older than any person living in the city today.” Eric Brown
shall be replaced with a minimum of four four-inch caliper shade trees.” According to Brown’s measurements, the cedars would not qualify as heritage or historic trees. “This particular property has a 10-foot setback,” said Jeff Waters, an urban designer with the Greenville Parks and Recreations Department. That means the trees would have to be located within that 10-foot setback for the ordinance to apply. Brown said another point of frustration for him is that the developer’s plans propose to save six oak trees “which are really scrawny, instead of these cedar trees.” Reports filed by the city’s engineering and planning staff say the plan submitted to the planning commission “meets the conditions” and “is acceptable” within city guidelines for both master planned subdivision and multifamily development – the two land development permits that have been requested. Brown said the fight isn’t over yet. He is writing letters and emails to the mayor, City Council members and planning commission members. Brown has also collected 400 signatures on a petition by going door to door. “About half of the signatures are from people living within half a mile of the trees,” he said. Brown said he plans to attend the Feb. 27 planning commission meeting where the plans will be reviewed and voted on. If approved by the planning commission, the developer must submit more detailed plans, including a tree survey. But unless there are significant changes, only city staff has to approve the proposal, and it does not go to another public hearing.
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Special election to be held for Council seat APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF
amorris@communityjournals.com With the sudden death of Greenville County Council member Dan Rawls this week, election officials have determined that a special election must be held to fill his unexpired term, which ends on Dec. 31, 2014. Because there were more than 180 days left in Rawls’ term, a special election must be held, said Conway Belangia, director of voter registration and elections for Greenville County. This is the first time in the 22 years that Belangia has worked with the county that a County Council member has died in office, he said. Filing for the District 26 seat will open at noon on March 7 and close at
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noon on March 17 with the primary scheduled for April 29, said Belangia. If a runoff is required, it will be held two weeks after the primary. The special election will be on June 17, he said. Any candidates wishing to run for the District 26 seat for the term beginning in 2015 can file between March 16 and March 30, he added. There is a slight overlap in the filing periods for the special and regular elections, so a candidate could file for both races at the same time. The filing fee for the special election is $128 and fee for the regular election is $1,019, according to Belangia. For more information about candidacy and requirements, visit greenvillecounty.org/voter_registration.
Masai giraffe’s birth will stream live this summer via Greenville Zoo’s GiraffeCam JOE TOPPE | STAFF
jtoppe@communityjournals.com For the second time in less than two years, a Masai giraffe will be born in the confines of the Greenville Zoo. Nearly 1 million viewers worldwide saw the birth of Kiko in October 2012 on the zoo’s GiraffeCam, and it will be streaming live again this summer as proud parents Walter and Autumn welcome the second addition to their family, said Greenville Zoo Director Jeff Bullock. Walter, an 8-year-old from the San Diego Zoo, and Autumn, a 7-yearold from the Franklin Zoo in Boston, came to Greenville in the summer of 2007 as part of a breeding loan agreement, he said. Although Boston and San Diego will maintain ownership of the animals, they are expected to remain in Greenville indefinitely. Bullock said the Greenville Zoo began working with the Species Survival Program to locate two giraffes eligible for a breeding program while building the giraffe exhibit in 2006. “The Species Survival Program is like a computer dating service for animals,” he said. “A committee for the program determines which animals are eligible for breeding.” The program is designed to maintain a high genetic variability within the captive population, but not all animals are recommended for breeding, Bullock said. The breeding agreement states that the first calf, Kiko, will belong to the mother’s owner, the second calf expected this summer will belong to the father’s, and the third calf will belong to the Greenville Zoo, he said. The zoo’s veterinary staff confirmed Autumn’s second pregnancy after conducting a hormone analysis and will continue to monitor her development throughout the 15-month gestation period, Bullock said. Giraffe mothers give birth while standing to horned calves weighing as much as 150 pounds and standing 6 feet tall, he said. The calves are born hooves-first and will be taking their first steps within an hour. Dr. Heather Miller, deputy admin-
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The mood was somber at Greenville County Council Tuesday night as members held a meeting minus one of their own just a day after the death of Councilman Dan Rawls. A vase of flowers sat before Rawls’ empty spot, and councilors offered condolences to his family. Council members discussed recent meetings of the Greenville County Citizen Roads Advisory Committee and debated whether to offer the committee an automatic extension for the April 1 deadline to submit a list of prioritized road projects. The committee resulted from a council discussion of a potential referendum on a 1 percent sales tax option. All reference to a referendum and sales tax was removed from the resolution that created the committee, however. Councilor Willis Meadows had proposed an extension to June 11, saying that several committee members had told him they felt rushed. Even with the extra time, said Meadows, there would be three council meetings between June 11 and an Aug. 15 deadline to submit a referendum for the November ballot, if that’s what the council wanted to do. According to the roads committee chairwoman Lisa Stevens, the committee had not requested an extension, and she was comfortable with the April 1 deadline. Several council members, including Jim Burns, Xanthene Norris, Lottie Gibson, Liz Seman, Fred Payne and Joe Baldwin, were in favor of allowing the committee to formally request an extension rather than proactively moving the deadline. H.G. “Butch” Kirven said an extension to May 1 is built into the ordinance, but requires a request from the committee. Meadows later withdrew his motion and the council agreed to ask the roads committee to bring up the possibility of an extension at its next meeting. The roads committee is scheduled to hold four more public input meetings on road projects over the next two weeks: Feb. 24 in Greenville, Feb. 25 in Pelzer, Feb. 27 in Mauldin and March 1 at County Square. In other business, council approved the creation of the Brutontown Special Tax District to provide lighting for the area. Instead of millage, the tax district will collect an annual fee: $50 for improved property and $25 for unimproved property. A special election to create the district will be held on May 6. There are approximately 270 lots in the proposed district, and the tax is expected to generate about $11,000 in annual revenue. Greenville County Council is scheduled to meet again on March 4, 6 p.m., at County Square, 301 University Ridge, Greenville.
Last fall, Kiko, a Masai giraffe, celebrated his first birthday at the Greenville Zoo. This summer, he will celebrate the arrival of a baby sibling when his mother, Autumn, once again gives birth.
istrator at the Greenville Zoo, said Autumn is not trained to have ultrasounds performed on her but will be examined and weighed several times each month. “Autumn has proven to be an excellent mother, and we anticipate that she will take great care of her new calf,” Miller said. The Greenville Zoo held fundraisers before the birth of Kiko and raised money to purchase a scale that is now used to help track the progress of Autumn’s second pregnancy, Bullock said. Although no fundraisers have been scheduled for the arrival of the second calf, the zoo expects to hold some events closer to its birth this summer, he said. The money raised from the events will be used to enhance the zoo’s giraffe exhibit.
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County Council remembers Dan Rawls Councilman, 72, died this week after heart attack APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF
amorris@communityjournals.com Greenville County Council member and retired homebuilder and mortgage lender Dan Rawls, 72, died suddenly early this week. Rawls was elected to council in Rawls Nov. 2010. He represented District 26, which included much of the southern end of Greenville County below Highway 185. He had suffered a heart attack at his home, his family told reporters. “I’m going to miss him greatly,” said fellow council member Joe Dill. “It’s a real blow to me.” Dill recalled that he and Rawls were good friends and would often talk about issues in their districts,
which were similar. “A lot of our problems were the same,” said Dill. Rawls helped to expand ambulance service and police protection in his district, said Dill, so that the same protection would apply everywhere. Dill said Rawls had a “strong wit” and “he knew how to make you laugh.” He added, “Things didn’t get him down – no matter how the vote went.” Councilman Willis Meadows said, “He seemed to live for serving on council and always helped people.” Rawls also worked to coordinate resources from the city, state and legislative delegation to improve Perimeter Road at SCTAC, said Meadows. “He had a knack for pulling factions together,” he said. Rawls was a former member of the Greenville County Planning Commission and had served on the council’s Public Safety and Human Services Committee and as vice chair of the Planning and Development Committee. In addition, Rawls volunteered his time to local charity. Liz Seman, fellow councilwoman and former director of Meals on Wheels, recalled Rawls’ volunteer work. He and other members of the Homebuild-
ers Association supported the organization financially and also sought volunteers to construct wheelchair ramps or other projects for clients, said Seman. “He was also very supportive when I first decided to run,” she said. “Even if we disagree on method or approach, we work together. [County Council] is a family of sorts, and it’s hard when we lose somebody.” Rawls was also a member of the board for the Ronald McDonald House. “Dan’s contributions to the Ronald McDonald House over the years have been instrumental in the growth and care of our families and their children,” said Marti Spencer, executive director. “Dan kept our mission close to heart – always providing hope, encouragement and comfort to our families when they needed it most. His dedication, wit and gentleness will be missed.” County Council Chairman Bob Taylor said at Tuesday’s meeting, “We’re totally shocked at the sudden passing of Dan,
and he was a good council member and friend – we’re going to miss him. We’re just praying for his family at this time.” “He loved his job, he loved his people and he loved his Lord,” said Councilman Sid Cates on Tuesday. Rawls had been a member of the board of directors for the Appalachian Council of Governments and former member of the Greenville Delegation Transportation Committee. In 2004, he was inducted into the South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame along with serving as the state and local president of the Home Builders Association in 2002 and 2007, respectively. He was also past president of the Piedmont Lions Club. “It’s going to be hard to replace Dan Rawls,” said Dill. “He was a good man.” Services for Rawls were held on Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; two children, Bill and Trina; and four granddaughters, Karley, Kaitlyn, Madelyn and Danielle.
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C. Dan Joyner Co. joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SHERRY JACKSON | STAFF
that it would become a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices affiliate in 2014. President and CEO Danny Joyner said that the brand brings strong values and fresh perspectives to a recovering real estate market. “The timing is right to align with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand and bring exceptional value to our brokers, agents and customers through new tools and resources. Our affiliation will change the real estate market in upstate South Carolina, and we can’t wait.”
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sjackson@communityjournals.com New signage will be hitting the Upstate market, as C. Dan Joyner Co. Realtors completes its conversion this week to a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices partner. The company will now operate as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors. The family-owned Greenville real estate firm announced in December 2013
Earl Lee (left), CEO of HSF Affiliates, joins David Crigler and Danny Joyner as they unveil a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors sign at a ceremony at the Peace Center this week.
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Bershire Hathaway HomeServices is operated by HSF Affiliates, based in Irvine, Calif., which also operates Prudential Real Estate and the Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. Chief Operating Officer David Crigler said the decision to join Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was a simple one for him and Joyner, since the brand reflects Berkshire Hathaway’s values of
trust, integrity, stability and longevity. “Our company lives these values every day,” he said. “We couldn’t ask for a better fit.” The brand will continue to attract top agents, Crigler added. “Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a true ‘gamechanger.’ The brand will help our agents gain even more distinction in the marketplace.”
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Cabela’s recently announced that its first South Carolina location will open on April 3 in the Magnolia Park shopping center on Woodruff Road in Greenville. Opening day will begin with a ribbon cutting at 10:45 a.m. and the doors will open for business at 11 a.m. Additionally, there will be a weekend-long celebration featuring celebrity appearances, family events, giveaways and more. The hunting, fishing and outdoor gear store is a 100,000-square-foot building located in Greenville’s Mag-
nolia Park shopping center and will join other tenants such as Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Toys R Us/Babies R Us, Golfsmith and others. The new location is expected to employ approximately 235 full-time and part-time employees and it will feature a large mountain replica, a gun library, bargain cave, indoor archery range and fudge shop. Cabela’s currently operates 50 stores across North America and plans to open 23 stores in the next two years, including a Fort Mill, S.C., location in spring 2015.
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Audi dealership to expand into $5M facility tomobile dealerships. The other thing that’s exciting is that we’ve already added 10 new jobs in the past year to our Audi brand and expect the growth in employment to continue,” White added. Steve White Motors currently staffs approximately 70 employees at its Greenville location. Construction is expected to start by the end of March. Completion and opening of the new facility is projected for the fouth quarter of this year.
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sjackson@communityjournals.com Steve White Audi, a family-owned auto dealership, is constructing a new 22,000-square-foot, $5 million Audi sales and service facility in Greenville. The new Audi Greenville will expand from its current location at 100 Duvall Drive near Laurens Road into an adjacent 4.8-acre parcel. The extra acreage will allow for increased inventory display and customer parking. “Our current Audi showroom is 3,000 square feet and served us well for the past 10 years, but we are literally bursting at the seams with growth over the past few years,” said Marc White, who oversees operations at both the Volkswagen and Audi dealerships. “Our new 22,000-square-foot Audi facility will more than triple our showroom, parts and service capacities and will allow us to give the customer a truly exceptional experience.” The dealership considers the Greenville facility a “flagship version” of Audi’s “terminal” design, a worldwide
program. Features will include an eight-vehicle showroom, four separate customer waiting areas and laptop workstations that allow clients to wait while their vehicle is being serviced in a space that’s quiet, comfortable and functional. The new state-of-the-art service and parts area will be air conditioned and
equipped with the latest technology. “This new facility will truly be unlike anything that can be found in Greenville luxury au-
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jtoppe@communityjournals.com Following a bankruptcy restructuring in 2011, the Southern Connector rebounded with financial success last year. Officials with the roadway released information detailing the high points of 2013 including 4.6 million processed transactions, an all-time high of $6.9 million in revenue collected, an all-time high of $134,663 collected for toll violations, and $28,300 deposited into the Bond Prepayment Fund. The year’s highlights also included the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) receiving 10 percent of the annual proceeds for its Renewal and Replacement Fund, while all three tiers of the bonds were paid in full as required. The Connector 2000 Association contributes a portion of its annual revenue to the
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amorris@communityjournals.com SCDOT’s Replacement and Renewal Fund for maintenance on the toll road. “We are pleased with our progress in 2013,” said Bill Carpenter, chairman of the Connector 2000 Association. “Our general manager, Pete Femia, and his staff have exceeded most observers’ expectations in our second year of operation after the bond restructuring.” Femia said the economy is improving and the public is using the connector more often to avoid the high traffic along Highway 385 and Laurens Road. The connector is a public-private partnership in that it is a public road paid for with private funds, he said. Until recently, the revenues were not sufficient to support the bonds for the toll road and had to be restructured through bankruptcy.
The Upstate could have a major advocate as the head of the South Carolina Department of Transportation if the Edwards local legislative delegation has its way. John P. Edwards, SCDOT commissioner representing the fourth district, is slated to be nominated for the top post, according to members of Greenville County Council. At Tuesday’s meeting, council members were asked to sign
a letter from state Sen. Mike Fair, offering their support of Edwards’ nomination. Edwards is one of nine SCDOT commissioners and currently represents Greenville and Spartanburg counties. The post of Secretary of Transportation came open just a few weeks ago when Robert St. Onge resigned following his arrest in Lexington County on Jan. 31 for driving under the influence. St. Onge had served as DOT chief since February 2011. Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Christy Hall, the department’s deputy secretary of finance and procurement, as acting director of the Department of Transportation. According to Hall’s appointment letter from the governor’s office, Haley intends to find a permanent appointee for Senate confirmation during the current legislative session.
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Health provider site touts transparency State hospitals’ financial and occupancy data listed, costs to come soon
needs to be reformed, said SCDHHS head Tony Keck at a recent event in Greenville. Instead of payment based on the number of beds filled, health care systems should be paid based on outcomes, wellness, doctor visits and maintenance, said Keck. APRIL A. MORRIS | STAFF And Medicare is slowly moving toward amorris@communityjournals.com such a system, giving hospitals bonuses for hitting certain marks on patient care, With health care consumers respon- or penalizing them for exceeding expected sible for more out-of-pocket expenses, readmissions for heart attack, heart failure comparing the cost of certain procedures and pneumonia within a 30-day period. could become an important part of health Knowing the costs of care up front could care choices. And though it was launched help consumers who are having to choose as a data-comparison tool for policy mak- low-premium, high-deductible health iners, lawmakers and journalists, a website surance plans and pay more out of pocket. from the South Carolina Department of Costs for care can vary wildly, with Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) three stitches costing $2,229 in a Calicould soon offer price comparisons on fornia hospital, according to a New common hospital procedures. York Times report, and a day in the hosSchealthdata.org is a site that features pital ranging from $4,000 to $12,500 financial performance, profit, occupancy in various regions nationwide. rates and Medicaid and Medicare bed oc“Lack of consumer access to prices, qualcupancy information for state hospitals. ity and cost is considered an important conUsers can generate graphs of data over tributor to excess health care spending in five years in addition to statewide and re- the United States. As patients are increasgional maps reflecting the data categories ingly responsible for more out-of-pocket like profit/loss occupancy health care costs, it is critical that they o the fIrst and only and InvIsIble 24/7*rate. hearIng aId. How consumers pay for health care have easy access to information to make
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Wal-Mart, a bank inside the store, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office and 911 dispatchers could have done more to prevent the murder of Lila Blandin by her husband while she worked, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Greenville County Court of Common Pleas. Lila Blanton was working at Woodforest National Bank inside the Berea WalMart on Dec. 10, 2011, when her husband, Avery Blandin, walked into the bank, pulled a 12-inch knife from his waistband and stabbed her multiple times. Avery Blandin pleaded guilty to mur-
der and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and was sentenced to consecutive 30-year and five-year prison terms. There was a history of domestic violence between the couple. Lila Blandin had called 911 the night before she was killed, and the lawsuit alleges deputies should have arrested Avery Blandin for criminal domestic violence then. The lawsuit alleges the call was mishandled by dispatchers. The lawsuit, filed by Lila Blanton’s mother on behalf of her three children, also alleges that Avery Blandin called the bank up to 50 times the morning of the murder and the bank should have done more to ensure her safety. Finally, the lawsuit alleges Wal-Mart should have had better security in place. According to the lawsuit, 854 crimes were reported at the store in the three years before the murder.
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Schools expanding programs at University Center Business, education, technology, nursing and criminal justice identified as need areas CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF
clandrum@communityjournals.com Five of the University Center’s member universities are responding to a study that identified gaps in regional higher education study by significantly expanding, starting or planning new degree programs. University Center President David Taylor said Anderson University, Clemson University, Furman University, South Carolina State University and the University of South Carolina Upstate have or will expand, have just launched or are planning to start up to 24 degree programs. If all of the plans come together, enrollment and credit hours earned at the University Center could increase by 50 percent within the next 24 months. “That’s huge for Greenville,” Taylor said. The University Center of Greenville is a consortium of seven colleges and universities – the five that are expanding and adding programs, the University of South Carolina and Greenville Technical College – that offer programs at the former McAlister Square shopping mall. The programs being expanded or added are all in the areas of business, criminal justice, education, engineering technology management, information technology and nursing. All of them were identified in a higher education regional study completed by the College of Charleston’s Riley Center for the University Center. The University Center programs provide students, faculty and staff with a convenient location, state-of-the-art technology, a digital library, meeting and study rooms and support services. The study found that 50 percent of Greenville residents with an associate degree want to earn a bachelor’s degree. Sixty-two percent of Greenville residents with a bachelor’s degree want a master’s degree. But they want the programs to be offered in Greenville, according to the study. Top administrators from the five universities with expansion plans discussed them at the University Center’s
annual Community Leaders Council luncheon on Wednesday. “We’re excited about the new academic programming and program enhancements being planned by our member institutions,” Taylor said. “Together, we continue to expand higher education undergraduate and graduate degree options for the benefit of the citizens and economic community of greater Greenville.” There’s an ongoing push in the Upstate to get to 40 percent college degree attainment – the level achieved by some of the Southeastern metro areas with which Greenville competes for business and industry – by 2020. The percentage of working-age South Carolinians with at least an associate’s degree has hovered around 34 percent. But the nonprofit Lumina Foundation says the nation needs to have 60 percent college degree attainment by 2025 to compete in the world economy. Taylor said increasing the educational attainment of Greenville area residents would pay big dividends through increased per capita income. As a person’s educational attainment rises, his chances of being unemployed falls.
“Together, we continue to expand higher education undergraduate and graduate degree options for the benefit of the citizens and economic community of greater Greenville.” University Center President David Taylor
About 2,000 students take classes at the University Center each year. They take almost 6,500 courses. Taylor said the University Center has upgraded its wireless technology and computers. It has existing capacity with the space it already has at McAlister Square and there is plenty of additional room on campus, Taylor said. “That’s the beauty of it. At some major universities, some classrooms are used only for a few hours a day,” Taylor said. “Here, we have the opportunity to balance schedules so that use of space is maximized. We still have room here. Capacity is not the issue.”
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enforcement and the citizens that the Greenville Police Department serves. Another goal is to educate the public about the operations of the Greenville Police Department and inform the participants about services that are offered by the city. Anyone over the age of 18 who lives or works in the city of Greenville or who has an interest is invited to apply. The next academy session will begin on Tuesday, March 4, and continue every Tuesday from 6-8:30 p.m. until May 6. Classes are held at The Law Enforcement Center at 4 McGee St. Registration is available at police. greenvillesc.gov/citizens-educationacademy.aspx.
CITY OF GREER CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The city of Greer’s 10-week series of classes will give students “an in-depth look at their local police department and its work.” Officials say the department has graduated an average of 17 students per class since the program began early in 2009. Participants get a crash course in such topics as officer survival, traffic enforcement, defensive tactics, victim assistance and crime scene investigation. They also ride with on-duty police officers, tour the detention center, and learn control techniques such as the use of Tasers. Members of the department lead sessions in their areas of expertise or assignment, providing an overview of how the Greer Police Department interfaces with the rest of the criminal justice system. “We like getting out there and showing the public what we do,” says Lt. Jim Holcombe, who oversees the program. This year’s academy begins Feb. 20
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and meets each Thursday from 6:308:30 p.m. Applications are still being taken and can be downloaded at cityofgreer.org/ departments/citizens_police_academy.
MAULDIN CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY Mauldin attendees will receive instruction consisting of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on training focusing on various topics such as crime scene investigation, emergency vehicle operations, gangs, drugs and traffic enforcement. Academy graduates will experience an “inside look” at policing. The next academy is scheduled to begin March 10 with a graduation ceremony planned for May 19. The 11-week course will meet every Mon-
day from 6-9 p.m. at the Mauldin Police Department. The class is free of charge and participants must be 21 years of age or older and reside in Greenville County. A criminal history check will be conducted. Applications are available at the Mauldin Police Department, Mauldin City Hall or online, and must be submitted by Feb. 28, 2014. Applications can be turned into the Mauldin Police Department at 5 East Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. 29662, or emailed to gryan@mauldinpolice.com.
FOUNTAIN INN CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY Residents of Fountain Inn can also get a firsthand look at how their police department operates. The Fountain Inn Police Department will begin its 13-week Citizens Police Academy on Thursday, February 27. Classes meet from 6-8 p.m. “Ours is not just a classroom; there’s also a lot of hands-on,” says Sgt. Scott Nelson, who has overseen the program for the past eight years. Each week focuses on a different area of the police department. For example, week two consists of a forensic overview; week four covers use of force and selfdefense; week nine is a meth overview that covers meth labs, contamination and the dangers of clandestine labs; and week 12 reviews evidence procedures and domestic dispute handling. Ride-alongs are also scheduled for each class participant. Nelson says the classes have been a “success,” and it helps police officers
tremendously to have past participants “just knowing what to do or what not to do” in certain situations. Anyone interested in taking the class can call or go by the Fountain Inn Police Dept. for more information or an application. Or call Nelson at 864-908-3668. The class is open for everyone, not just Fountain Inn citizens.
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MAULDIN CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY Applications are available at the Mauldin Police Department, Mauldin City Hall or online at bit.ly/MauldinPD_CP
FOUNTAIN INN CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY Anyone interested in taking the class can call or go by the Fountain Inn Police Dept. for more information or an application. Or call Sgt. Scott Nelson at 864-908-3668.
Shaving heads, saving lives St. Baldrick’s event will support childhood cancer research JEANNE PUTNAM | CONTRIBUTOR
jputnam@communityjournals.com The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is asking Upstate residents to shave their heads on March 16 to support childhood cancer research. Rabbi Marc Wilson, chairman of the St. Baldrick’s event in Greenville, got involved with the charity when his son, who lives in Atlanta, participated eight years ago.
“My son, who has not been involved in much charity, told me someone with another company had challenged him to raise money for children’s cancer research by shaving his head,” said Wilson. “My son raised about $5,000 his first year and got his head shaved. It was only one event in Atlanta at the time.” Wilson said that when he retired in 2002, he wanted to do community projects in Greenville. And after his son participated in St. Baldrick’s in Atlanta, he decided to bring it to Greenville, but wanted to do it as a community event and did not seek the help of large corporations. According to Wilson, the event raised $40,000 the first year. Last year, they
Cyclist goes Sea2Sea to benefit veterans LAUREN COOLEY | CONTRIBUTOR
On Feb. 28 at 6 p.m., Clemson Air Force ROTC will host a send-off ceremony for retired American solider Tom von Kaenel, who will bike across the United States in support of the Sea2Sea Foundation, a military nonprofit that works to “give back to those who have served.” The ceremony, which is open to the public, will consist of a 21-gun salute, an address by von Kaenel, and a reading of the names of the Upstate’s fallen soldiers. “Clemson Air Force ROTC is so eager to support the Sea2Sea Foundation because of our shared values. Tom’s dedication to challenge himself and do something for a cause much bigger than himself goes hand in hand with what we learn in ROTC,” said junior Clemson student and Air Force ROTC Cadet Drew Stephens. “With the start of the challenge in Clemson, we have the unique opportunity to set the tone for the rest of the journey by showing our support for the Sea2Sea organization and those servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,” added Stephens. On March 1, von Kaenel will depart from the Scroll of Honor at Clemson University to ride more than 6,000 miles, from the southernmost tip of the U.S. (Key West, Fla.) to its northernmost state (Juneau, Ala.) After von Kaenel’s arrival in Juneau on July 4, he will finish his trip by cycling from the Atlanta airport back to the Scroll of Honor on July 7 or 8. Von Kaenel has two goals for his ride. First, to remember the members of the United States military who are
no longer with us, and secondly, to help those whose lives were severely altered from serving in our nation’s military. In 2009, von Kaenel was injured in a cycling accident in the Pyrenees and was treated at a military hospital along with injured soldiers. “I witnessed for the first time in my life the depth of sacrifice, devotion and selflessness exhibited by the staff and the patients, all focused on trying to preserve the lifeblood of those men and women who were injured defending our countries and our way of life, and tragically, those that paid the ultimate price,” said von Kaenel. The Sea2Sea Foundation has established a program to build an Iraq/Afghanistan War Memorial in each U.S. state. Eventually, the Sea2Sea Foundation plans to build a national Iraq/Afghanistan War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Through partnering with select nonprofit organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Upstate Warrior Solutions, American Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Wives, The Sea2Sea Foundation highlights how everyday people can help service members, veterans and their families override the challenges that they face. The Sea2Sea Foundation asks that community members give their “time, talent or treasure” to the charities with which they partner. “Although financial aid is always welcome, volunteering for some of these organizations is the most useful for both the volunteer and the recipient,” according to the Sea2Sea Foundation. For more information, or to make donations, visit sea2sea.org.
JOURNAL COMMUNITY raised $85,000. This year they have a goal to shave 150 people and raise more than $100,000, but currently have about only 60 people signed up. Wilson is going to join his son and his 10-year-old grandson so that the three generations will shave their heads in Atlanta, but Wilson will shave his beard in Greenville. Among the participants are some teams formed by GE, and Firehouse Subs has been doing a number of fundraisers along with fire departments, police departments and bikers, said Wilson. “It is all for the kids,” said Wilson. “We go bald because we have a good time doing it. There is an empathy for
10-20 kids who go bald for no good reason. Also, a good portion of funds raised come back to Greenville Health System to research cancer.” All participants are requested to raise at least $50 and are encouraged to form teams. For more information, visit stbaldricks.org.
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The Urban League of the Upstate is partnering with: Denny’s, BI-LO Charities, SAM’s Club and Spinx to offer scholarships to deserving youth in the Upstate. The scholarship awards are between $500-$2,500, and are to be used towards college expenses (application fees, tuition, room, board and/or books). Qualified students are invited to apply by visiting urbanleagueupstate.org where they can download all applications. Students will be asked to provide an essay, GPA and SAT/ACT test scores. Application deadlines vary. For more information, contact Diedra McEntyre at dmcentyre@ulus1.org or Saville Williams at swilliams@ulus1.org. The Sterling School Jr. Beta Club recently traveled to Myrtle Beach to participate in the state Jr. Beta Club Convention. The following students placed in their events: Rian Simpson, first place in science; Claire Hendrix, second place in handmade jewelry; Arnav Lal, first place in recyclable art; Alex Fossum, Courtney Fuller, Jordan Gaines and Zoe Stuart, first place in the poster competition; and Anthony Cinquemani, Vignesh Rajmohan, Arnav Lal and Ashlyn Cooper, second place in quiz bowl. The David E. Shi Center for Sustainability at Furman University has been named a finalist in the 2014 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards, an annual competition among U.S. colleges and universities that are signatories of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. The awards program is sponsored by Second Nature, a national nonprofit that seeks to create a sustainable society by transforming higher education, and Planet Forward, an organization that engages innovators and publishes compelling ideas for some of society’s biggest challenges.
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First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2014. The annual First Choice member scholarship program is open to all First Choice members. Applications are due by March 15. Applications and complete information about this scholarship program are available at selecthealthofsc.com/ community/scholarship/index.aspx. The Chandler School will be holding an open house on March 8, 1-4 p.m., at 2900 Augusta St., Greenville. The public is invited to meet the staff, talk to parents and students, and take a look at the many exciting activities that are going on at our school. The Chandler School is a private school specializing in the education of students with dyslexia and other language-based difficulties. For more information, call 864-991-8445. Chapman High School head baseball coach Steven Fusaro and the 2014 Chapman Panthers Baseball team invite alumni to the second annual Chapman High School Baseball Alumni Game on March 15. All proceeds will benefit the baseball program and the Chapman High School Booster Club. The event includes lunch, the chance to play baseball and meet the current players and staff. Cost is $40 and includes a T-shirt, lunch and game. Participants must RSVP by March 6. For more information, contact Steven Fusaro at steven.fusaro@spart1.org. Hidden Treasure Christian School fifth-grade student Evan Cobb was recently awarded the first scholarship from the Educational Credit for Exceptional Needs Children. Cobb was presented with a check for $5,000 from the Advance Carolina Scholarship Fund during the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools Columbia Conference and Legislative Breakfast in Columbia. Greer Middle College recently competed in the second annual Spirit Week competition against Brashier Middle College. Events included a Mr. GMC pageant, themed dressup days and the first ever Bengal Burn Bonfire. GMC students, families and staff raised $12,929 towards the GMC Building Fund, surpassing Brashier by more than $6,000. At Ellen Woodside Elementary, second-grade students have been learning about how government works. Each class learned about the election process and elected a class president and vice president. The elected students met with the principal, Mimi Melehes, to have lunch and discuss ideas to make EWE a better school.
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Sterling School/Charles Townes Center fifth-grade students recently re-enacted the events leading up to and during World War I through a living history map. In preparation, each student took on the role of one the major countries involved in the Great War. They each researched the sequence of events in the war and created a customized country timeline. Then the students integrated a tableau – creating a “living picture” for each of the major events. Finally, the entire grade level came together to re-enact the war using the sequence of tableaux and a narrator in their Great War Living Map. Brian Buda’s composition, “All My Heart This Night Rejoices,” was selected as the 2013 winner for the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s annual Christmas Carol Competition. Buda, who received two degrees in church music from Bob Jones University, is the third BJU graduate to win this competition in the last five years. He will attend the world premiere of his winning composition by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir (ISC) at its annual Festival of Carols performances.
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Before participating in the Charleston Wine and Food Festival on March 9, chef Patrick Long is planning a special preview of his demonstration featuring skirt steak with chimichurri sauce and fire-roasted corn salsa at The Cook’s Station on Feb. 25. For more information, visit thecooksstation.com.
Care. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-447-4636 or visit ghs.org/ healthevents. “Window Pains,” an original one-act play that eavesdrops on the medical conditions facing 12 neighbors, will take place Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., at Presbyterian College. A panel discussion with GHS physicians will follow the play.
On March 11, 5:30–8 p.m., all women interested in organized golf activities in the Upstate are invited to a reception by the Greenville Chapter of the national Executive Women’s Golf Association at the Thornblade Club. The program includes group putting lesson, member rates in the pro shop, heavy appetizers, door prizes and LPGA Instructor as guest speaker. To register, visit ewgagreenvillesc. com. The cost is $10 if registered via PayPal by March 6. For more information, contact Stacie at join@ewgagreenvillesc.com.
The SC Children’s Theatre’s 19th Annual Character Breakfast will be held on March 1 at the Poinsett Club. To purchase tickets, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/ events.
Our Eyes Were Opened, United Ministries, Long Branch Baptist Church and Greenville Forward present The Poverty Simulation, led by Reverend Beth Templeton on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Long Branch Baptist Church, 28 Bolt St., Greenville. The presentation cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. To register, call 864-233-8443. Greenville Health System recently launched its firstever GHS Medical Scholars Program. The eight-week program is designed to educate participants about the changing healthcare environment. Participants include: Scot Baddley, president and CEO, YMCA of Greenville; Larry Dooley, Ph.D., interim vice president for research, Clemson University; Zach Eikenberry, planning coordinator, NEXT High School; Sam Erwin, president and CEO, The Palmetto Bank; Alan Ethridge, executive director, Metropolitan Arts Council; Clark Gillespy, president, Duke Energy; Curtis Johnson, pastor, Valley Brook Outreach Baptist Church; Stephen Jones, president, Bob Jones University; Jil Littlejohn, president and CEO, Urban League of the Upstate; Bill McCrary, president, William Barnet & Son LLC; Scott Muse, president, Hubbell Lighting; Liz Seman, executive director of corporate engagement, Furman University; Steven Skinner, M.D., director, Greenwood Genetic Center; Katy Smith, executive director, Piedmont Health Foundation; Jeremy Stuart, Ph.D., MPH, vice president of genomic services, Selah Genomics; Peter Waldschmidt, CEO, Gnoso, Inc.; and John Wheeler, Ph.D., professor, Furman University. The program will conclude on March 28 with a graduation ceremony. Buncombe Street United Methodist Church has joined with other Greenvillearea agencies including The Woodlands at Furman for a series of lunch and learn programs on issues affecting seniors. The first event in the series will feature attorney Chris Brown who will speak about power of attorney, living wills and working through probate court. The lunch and learn will be held on Feb. 25, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Truluck Dining Room at the church, 200 Buncombe St., Greenville. The suggested donation for lunch is $5. For reservations, contact Grover Putnam at 864-232-7341 by Feb. 22. The Greenville Health System presents Metabolic Syndrome, a discussion on the risk factors that make up the metabolic syndrome and steps to prevent or control diabetes, heart disease and stroke on Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Health System Life Center. To register, call 864-455-4010. GHS will offer Meet the Midwives on Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m., at Greenville Midwifery
On March 13, 10 a.m., Linda Lawrence Hunt will speak on her book, “Pilgrimage Through Loss: Pathways to Strength and Renewal after the Death of a Child,” at St. Giles Presbyterian Church in Greenville. Hunt is a scholar, teacher, speaker and author. A former professor at Whitworth University, Hunt left after 20 years to direct the Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship, named after her daughter, who died in a bus crash while performing humanitarian work in Bolivia. Local independent bookstore Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s story time at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. Upcoming books include: March 6, “Go! Go! Go! Stop!” by Charise Mericle Harper; and March 13, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. For more information, call 864-675-0540 or visit fiction-addiction.com. Book Your Lunch with best-selling author of historical fiction, Erika Robuck, March 13 at noon at City Range. Tickets are $35 or $41.96 per person and must be purchased in advance at bookyourlunch.com or by calling Fiction Addiction at 864-675-0540. The $35 ticket includes a $10 book voucher. The $41.96 ticket includes a copy of “Fallen Beauty.”
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EVENTS THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY BETTER Leadership Greenville presents Bids for the Birds on Feb. 28, 6-9 p.m., at the Old Cigar Warehouse, 912 S. Main St., Greenville. Proceeds from the event will go to help build a new South American Aviary at The Greenville Zoo. There will be special zoo guests, silent auction items, and South American-themed catering from Project Host. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at bidsforbirds.eventbrite.com.
The Rotary Club of Greenville recently held its 2014 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Westin Poinsett Hotel. This year, the club honored officers serving the area at the city, county and federal level. The winners of the Rotary Officer of the Year award were Special Agent Jason Durgin of the U.S. Secret Service, Lt. Brad Stepp of the Greenville County Sheriff ’s Office and Detective David Garrison of the Greenville City Police Department.
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Congregation Beth Israel will host an “Evening at Play” on March 6, 7 p.m., at Roost at the Hyatt in downtown Greenville. Tickets are $50 and include a dinner with an evening of activities and music. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of new playground equipment. Space is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Becky at 864-232-9031. The Kohl’s Department Stores Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program will award nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes this year to more than 2,300 young volunteers who have made a positive impact in their communities. Nominations for kids ages 6 to 18 will be accepted through March 14 at kohlskids.com. Kohl’s is encouraging parents, teachers, neighbors and friends to nominate outstanding youth, in celebration of their time, energy and passion to helping others. Two nominees from each store nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card, and nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas and FAVOR of Greenville are teaming up to host the second annual Greenville Roast on March 21, 6 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Greenville. This year’s Greenville Roast will feature Stewart Spinks as the 2014 Roastee. For sponsorship and ticket information, contact Kate Venuto at kvenuto@rmhcarolinas.com. Visit rmhc-carolinas.org to purchase tickets. Detective Garrison, Lieutenant Brad Stepp, Special Agent Jason Durgin
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Charter Communications and USA Network have launched the fourth Characters Unite Awards, part of USA’s ongoing campaign to address social injustices and bridge cultural divides. Kicking off during Characters Unite Month in February, the program recognizes extraordinary individuals who have made significant and lasting efforts to champion civil and human rights in their communities. Local residents are invited to submit nominees through March 31 for the 2014 Characters Unite Awards. Entries, including a maximum 500-word essay on how the nominee meets the criteria of character, impact and influence, can be submitted online at charactersunite.com. Winners will receive $5,000 grants to support their project or related nonprofit organization and will be featured by USA on-air and online. Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Fitness Park located in Travelers Rest is scheduled to open on April 23 with Rep. Trey Gowdy as speaker. In a public-private partnership, the facility offers exercise options located along the Swamp Rabbit Trail and directly next to The White Horse Academy treatment facility. The park will be for the academy’s residents’ exclusive use in the morning. Phase 2, a 60-person shelter, is under construction and due to be completed in March. For more information, visit chriskellyhope.org. Danny Schaaf has been named corporate chairman of the National Kidney Foundation’s Upstate Kidney Walk. The non-competitive event will be held on April 27 at Furman University. Check-in begins at 2 p.m. and the walk starts at 3 p.m. To join Schaaf and register for the event, sign up at kidneywalk.org or call 803-799-3870. On-site registration will also be accepted. All walkers are encouraged to fundraise. A Child’s Haven recently announced its 2014 board members: Wes Bryant of SCBT and Mary Jo McInerny with Greenville County Schools. They join existing board members: Sandra Miller, board president; Rosa Gonzalez, vice president; Leanne Jaskwhich, treasurer; TJ Way, secretary; Ronnie Belle-Carter, Brendan Gower, Landra Jennings, Christopher Major, Tinsely Maness, Stephanie Morgan, Kim Newell, Ramon Nieves-Lugo, Dan Picciano, Holly Rollins, Peter Rutledge, Angela Villiger and Elizabeth Willingham. The board also announced A Child’s Haven has received $125,000 from Hollingsworth Funds in support of their capital campaign for a new facility. They expect to move into their new home on Martin Drive in the fall of 2014.
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Where two art forms meet Art exhibit revolves around ballet
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clandrum@communityjournals.com For Dabney Mahanes, Art & Light Gallery’s art exhibition that revolves around the Carolina Ballet Theatre’s season finale
was the perfect combination. In college, Mahanes studied modern dance and had dreams of becoming a professional dancer. “I never made it to New York City,” she said.
The commercial art and fashion illustration major then turned to art. She’s one of three artists participating in Art & Light Gallery’s “Revolution,” an REVOLUTION continued on PAGE 24
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exhibition based on Carolina Ballet Theatre’s season finale with the same name next month. The artists – Mahanes, Paul Flint and Julie Hughes Shabkie – watched several Carolina Ballet rehearsals for the show, sketching some parts and photographing others. The idea for the exhibition came from Art & Light Gallery owner Teresa Roche, herself a dancer who worked with several productions at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre and the Greenville Little Theatre. Roche said one of her goals this year is to get people thinking about more than one form of art. “Collaboration is a good way to do it,” she said. For Mahanes, painting dancers is nothing new. She primarily focuses on the human figure, finding rhythmic lines in the movement of body gestures and shapes in the human contour. “The main thing when I was studying commercial art was life drawing and trying to capture movement,” she said. Mahanes’ three paintings have different looks. The first shows a dancer in an arabesque position, another in an embrace and the third during a rehearsal break.
“I’m an emotional painter,” she said. “Dance speaks to me emotionally.” Participating in the project spoke to her emotionally as well. “It was really fun for me watching them dance,” she said. “But it kind of made me sad in a way. There’s a sadness that comes with unfulfilled dreams.” Flint, an artist for more than 40 years, constantly changes his style of painting, experimenting with different materials and composition. Shabkie’s recent works are about capturing motion, in which she strives to communicate the essence, power and movement of a scene or person. The exhibit will be up through March 20, the week after Carolina Ballet’s performance of “Revolution.” “I love the idea of combining two art forms, especially when one involves movement,” said CBT Executive Director Anita Sleeman. “Capturing movement in a still is such a juxtaposition.” “Revolution! A Cultural Exploration of Modern and Classical Dance” features three parts. “Beatle Juice” is a fusion of ballet and modern dance featuring the music of the Beatles choreographed by Dwight Rhoden, founder, co-artistic director and master choreographer of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet in New York City, former principal dancer with Alvin
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“REVOLUTION,” THE ART EXHIBITION WHO: Dabney Mahanes, Paul Flint and Julie Hughes Shabkie created nine original paintings based on Carolina Ballet Theatre’s season finale, “Revolution” WHEN: through March 20; Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Art & Light Gallery, 4 Aberdeen Dr., Greenville INFORMATION: Free. Call 864-363-8172 or visit artandlightgallery.com.
“REVOLUTION,” THE DANCE WHO: Carolina Ballet Theatre with guest choreographer Dwight Rhoden WHEN: Friday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 16, 2 p.m. WHERE: Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville TICKETS: $45 for adults; $35 for students/seniors INFORMATION: carolinaballet.org or 864-467-3000
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Artisphere artists announced Record number of local artists juried into festival CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF
clandrum@communityjournals.com Fifteen artists from Greenville will be among the 125 on Artist Row in this year’s Artisphere. Artisphere, named one of the country’s Top 10 arts festivals, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Greenville’s signature visual, performing and culinary arts festival will be held May 9 through May 11 in downtown Greenville. Artisphere received 934 applications from artists all over the country. Local artists selected are Kent Ambler, printmaking/graphics; Beth Andrews, fiber; Joseph Bradley, 2-D mixed media; Chris Bruner, photography; Janina Ellis, painting; Lynn Greer, painting; Marie Gruber, photography; Signe and Genna Grushovenko, painting; Danielle MillerGiliam, jewelry; Ray Mosteller, photography; Stephanie Shuptrine, emerging festival artist; Llyn Strong, jewelry; Judy Verhoeven, 2-D mixed media; Katie
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Walker, emerging festival artist; and Jaryd Walley, furniture. “This year’s group of local artists is very special,” said Kerry Murphy, Artisphere’s executive director. It’s also the largest. In addition to the local artists, the 2014 artist lineup includes a number of acclaimed artists from across the country. Ceramicist Fong Choo of Louisville, Ky., creates ornate teapots, while Irena Saparnis of Willow Springs, Ill., offers a fresh approach to fiber arts with silk. Returning artists include Aaron Hequembourg, a Monticello, Ga., mixedmedia artist who has garnered numerous awards throughout the South, and Scott Gamble, a glassblower from Cumming, Ga., whose refined glass art is an Artisphere crowd favorite. “I was extremely impressed by the caliber of applicants for Artisphere,” said Stacy Huggins, one of the jurors for this year’s festival and executive director at Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston. “We as jurors certainly had our work cut out for us.” A complete list of visual artists is available at Artisphere’s website, artisphere.us.
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A pundit’s progress Bill Maher comes to the Peace Center to show what’s so funny about politics JEANNE PUTNAM | CONTRIBUTOR
jputnam@communityjournals.com Political commentator and comedian Bill Maher is bringing his political satire and observational comedy to Greenville on Feb. 22 for one night of stand-up at the Peace Center. Maher, whose career on television has spanned 21 years, said he has wanted to be a comedian since he was 10, but he was “lacking the confidence to say it.” “I would see Johnny Carson, Don Rickles and Bob Hope [on television] and wanted to do it,” said Maher. Maher’s influences did not end with television comedians. “My father was a good living-room comedian,” he said. “My dad was a funny guy and he was in the news. He was a radio guy. Comedy and news was in my DNA.” However, Maher had to gain confidence as he got his start in stand-up in 1979 in the New York City “era of clubs” such as the Improv, Catch a Rising Star and The Comic Strip. “I just did what other kids did,” said Maher. “I lined up on audition night and tried to impress [the judges] to invite you back.” According to Maher, he occasionally would get on at the end of the night, playing before one or two people, but eventually he got to where he could stay up on stage for 20 minutes and get laughs all the way through and applause at the end. In addition to stand-up, Maher’s career has included two television shows, “Politically Incorrect” from 1993-2002, and “Real Time with Bill Maher,” 2002-present; a documentary, “Religulous”; four best-selling books; and appearances as a political commentator on CNN, MSNBC, HLN and FOX News Channel. Maher’s career has centered on po-
litical satire and observational comedy. For his brand of comedy, Maher credits George Carlin for blazing the trail. “George Carlin was another comedian who made me want to do it because I saw a level of courage there,” he said. “Carlin inspired me because he talked about religion similar to how I do.” Additionally, Maher said, “politics has changed more than I have. When I started in political commentary on ‘Politically Incorrect,’ the Republican Party was completely different. “The Republicans are so far to the right and pulled the Democrats right with them,” said Maher. Maher said he could not picture
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Get the blues on the run Black Oak Arkansas headlines two-night benefit If you’re still feeling a little blue from the chaos of the holidays, or if you just want to support a good cause while listening to some great music, the Handlebar is hosting the perfect event this weekend. Compass of Carolina is presenting their 17th annual Chase Away the Blues festival, a two-night event that will feature performances by popular local and national bands, with proceeds going to benefit the community-friendly programs WHAT: 17th Annual Chase Away the Blues Festival that Compass provides. This year’s lineup includes a reformed Black WHEN: Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Oak Arkansas (of “Jim Dandy” WHERE: The Handlebar, 304 E. Stone Ave., Greenville fame), the Blue Dogs and local TICKETS: $24 (first night), $18 (second night) (includes favorite Wanda Johnson. Combarbecue buffet before show) pass of Carolina is a United-Waysupported nonprofit agency that INFORMATION: 864-233-6173 or handlebar-online.com provides services to over 8,000 individuals every year, including family violence intervention/prevention, and family counseling, child and adolescent counseling, among others. Though the festival started at downtown’s late, lamented Occasionally Blues venue, the format has never been strictly blues. “The underlying theme of the Chase Away the Blues festival is that sometimes, at this time of year, people feel kind of like they’re recovering from the holidays,” says Compass of Carolina’s board chairwoman Carol Tarwater. “They don’t have much to do, and maybe they’re feeling a little bit down. So we want to give them a chance to get out and spend their money on something that helps a good cause.” Since helping to launch the festival in 1996, Tarwater has been involved in every edition of Chase Away the Blues, which moved to the Handlebar after two years at Occasionally Blues. “The Handlebar is great about helping us schedule entertainment for the festival,” she says. “We try to do something we haven’t done before. We’ve been able to get good local and regional acts.” This year’s festival is cosponsored by the Handlebar, BMW Manufacturing, Greenville Federal Credit Union, Master Power Transmission, HR Experts on Demand and Independence National Bank. Past artists who’ve played Chase Away the Blues include Loretta Holloway, Mac Arnold, Chris Duarte and Will Hoge. Wanda Johnson has performed at all 17 festivals, and Tarwater says Compass of Carolina strives to include both local and national artists each year. “It’s important, because these local musicians have great followings, too,” she says. “We have a lot of people who have been very loyal that have come year after year.” Proceeds from the shows go to four key programs: Family Violence Prevention, a Second-Chance program, Family Counseling and the Representative Payee Program, which aids individuals referred by the Social Security and Veterans administrations in managing their benefits. Each year’s fundraising goal is $30,000. “It’s always been very positive for us,” Tarwater says. “We’ve always had a good response from the community. Some years, we’ve sold out completely. We really appreciate how the community has supported the festival.” But in addition to raising money, the Chase Away the Blues festival exists to raise awareness of the services Compass of Carolina offers. “We don’t really have a poster child here,” Tarwater says, “because most of what we do is so private. A lot of times people who have been through our programs don’t necessarily discuss them with their friends and family. So we do try to create awareness. Getting the word out to the community is very important.” VINCENT HARRIS | CONTRIBUTOR
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Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez will perform on the stage of Clemson University’s Brooks Center at 8 p.m. on Feb. 25, as part of the Lillian and Robert Utsey Chamber Music Series. No ticket is required and admission is free. For more information, visit clemson.edu/brooks or call the box office at 864-6567787, 1 to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Greenville Chorale will present its Annual Winter The North Greenville UniverConcert on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. at Buncombe Street sity Theatre Department will United Methodist Church. For more information, visit present Thornton Wilder’s “Our greenvillechorale.com. Town” Feb. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. Set in Grover’s Corners in 1938, the play features a journey through the everyday life of an average American in a small town. For more information, visit ngu.edu.
The Peace Center presents Melissa Etheridge on April 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45 per person and may be purchased at peacecenter.org; the Peace Center Box Office at 300 S. Main St., Greenville; and by phone at 864-467-3000 or toll-free 800-888-7768. Frank Walker, instrumental pianist/keyboardist, will perform a live mini-concert at Chapman Cultural Center on Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Though currently a Spartanburg resident, Frank Walker began his musical career years ago in Northern Ireland. At 7 years old, he discovered a
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natural aptitude for playing piano and released his first album at 19. Now he is promoting his newest album, “Beyond Horizons.” For more information, call 864542-ARTS. The SC Children’s Theatre is offering new classes for the spring beginning the week of March 3. Those new to the theatre’s classes can attend a free “test drive” before committing to a 10-week program. For more information and complete class listing, visit scchildrenstheatre.org/education. Carolina Ballet Theatre presents its 41st season finale, “Revolution,” on March 14 at 7:30 p.m., March 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and March 16 at 2 p.m. at the Gunter Theatre of the Peace Center. Tickets are $45 for adults, $35 for students and seniors. All tickets may be purchased securely through CBT’s box office at carolinaballet.org or 864-4210940 or through the Peace Center box office, peacecenter.org or 864467-3000. The Younts Center for the Performing Arts will present the musical “Seussical Jr.” performed by FIRE on Feb. 28 and March 1 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., and March 1, 2, and 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students/ children. For more information, visit yountscenter.org or call 864-409-1050.
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615 JAMESON DR . $198,900 . MLS# 1272824
21 WAR ADMIRAL WAY . $173,500 . MLS# 1264930
4BR/2.5BA WOW! Fantastic home w/HUGE Loft! Master on Main. GORGEOUS hardwoods.Woodruff Rd South, Right on Scuffletown, Left on Lee Vaughn, Left into SD on Chapel Hill, Home on Left.
4BR/2BA A rare beauty! 4 bedrooms on one level! Updates everywhere!I-85 to Exit 40 at main traffic light on 153, Left onto Anderson Hwy (81) Follow to subdivision on Right.
4BR/3.5BA This house truly is move-in ready. Reduced!Old Buncombe to New Roe Ford Rd to Left on Seattle Slew Ln, Right on War Admiral Way
Contact: Janie Gibbs | 901-3403 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.
Contact: Pam Harkins | 230-5678 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.
Contact: Faithanne Arnold | 444-9655 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.
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MAGNOLIAS @ SOUTHRIDGE
EDGEWORTH
211 RICHMOND DRIVE . $128,900 . MLS# 1273756
41 MAGNOLIA CREST . $128,000 . MLS# 1269080
5 BUXTON CT . $92,500 . MLS# 1271454
3BR/2BA ADORABLE cottage home in quiet cul-de-sac near Furman.Poinsett Hwy to Left on Roe Ford. Left on Duncan. Right on Portsmouth. Right on Richmond.
2BR/2BA End-unit townhome in a great Simpsonville location, move in read.385 to East on HWY 417 (Exit #31). Left on E. Curtis for 1.5 miles, Right onto Magnolia Crest.
3BR/1BA Perfect starter/move-in ready. Newly painted-neutral airy colors. Fenced back yard. Hwy 81 to Hollywood Dr. Right on Old Dunham Bridge Rd. Right on Buxton Ct
Contact: Erin Foster | 386-9749 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.
Contact: Ron McDaniel | 979-6633 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.
Contact: Joy Steverson | 337-0625 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Co.
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GREENVILLE $545,000 MLS#1272390 4BR/3BA New Construction in E.Park Historic District. Large Open floorplan with all the bells & whistles!
GREER $335,000 MLS#1273051 3BR/3BA Custom built craftsman style home w/pool situated on over an acre in sought after Silver Ridge Farms.
GREEN VALLEY $535,000 MLS#1264893 4BR/5 full and 2 half BA. Gorgeous estate nestled on 2+ acres, over 5000 s.f. with saltwater pool.
MAIN ST., LAURENS $410,000 MLS#1270944 4BR/4BA. Historic elegance in this 1892 Victorian home, immaculately maintained on a 2.57 acre lot in downtown Laurens.
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$4,050,000 $1,200,000 CLAREMONT $820,000 THE BROWNSTONES $664,000 FIVE FORKS PLANTATION $450,000 MCRAE PARK $435,992 MILESTONE OFFICE PARK $435,000 $350,000 LEAFMORE WOODS $344,608 HOLLINGSWORTH PARK@VERDAE $342,300 $333,000 GLAD ACRES $300,000 $280,000 BATESVILLE RIDGE $276,000 WEST FARM $273,893 CREEKWOOD $264,900 HEARTHSTONE@RIVER SHOALS $261,000 CAMERON CREEK $252,231 WEST FARM $246,389 CAMERON CREEK $245,450 LINDEN PARK $245,000 WOODLAND CREEK $241,125 EDGE ON NORTH MAIN $240,000 WATERMILL $235,654 OAKWAY $230,000 PELHAM FALLS $230,000 TWIN CREEKS $226,613 TWIN CREEKS $224,900 FORRESTER WOODS $223,500 OAK FOREST ESTATES $222,000 WHITEHALL PLANTATION $221,130 PILGRIMS POINT $220,000 $216,000 $215,000 STONE ESTATES $214,900 PELHAM SPRINGS $214,400 BROOKFIELD WEST $214,000 WEST FARM $213,000 PARK@PENDLETON WEST $212,000 PARKSIDE@LISMORE $209,537 FORRESTER CREEK $209,000 BRENTMOOR $208,595
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FAIRVIEW POINTE $201,000 FAIRVIEW POINTE $201,000 $200,000 VILLAGE@WINDSOR CREEK $196,288 RAVINES@CREEKSIDE $190,000 CHURCHILL FALLS $183,500 DEVENGER PLACE $179,000 TOWNS@WOODRUFF CROSSING $179,000 TOWNES@CARDINAL CREEK $178,066 TOWNES@PINE GROVE $169,900 CHURCHILL FALLS $167,500 TWIN CREEKS $165,000 SHELBURNE FARMS $165,000 DUNWOODY OAKS $161,355 TOWNES@CARDINAL CREEK $160,456 WOODALL $160,000 KINGSWOOD $160,000 HAMPTON FARMS $160,000 $159,000 BUTLER STATION $159,000 DIXIE HEIGHTS $158,750 TOWNES@CARDINAL CREEK $157,534 LONG CREEK PLANTATION $150,000 STALLINGS HEIGHTS $150,000 RIVER MIST $147,500 KALEDON ACRES $146,000 $145,000 BALLENGER RIDGE $144,500 SHOALS CROSSING $138,320 HAMMETT GROVE $137,600 COLONY SUBDIVISION $137,000 HAMMETT CROSSING $132,000 $131,000 COCKRELL RIDGE $130,536 MAYFIELD EAST $130,000 REEDY SPRINGS $130,000 MONTEBELLO $125,000 PEBBLECREEK $120,000 CASA LOMA ESTATES $117,500 STANDING SPRINGS ESTATES $115,500 $114,500 $113,000
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MLS 1262361 • 114 Anna’s Place • 5BR/5.5BA • $949,000
MLS 1261724 • 5 Dempsey Glen Lane • 4BR/4BA • $679,000
FABULOUS TRADITIONAL HOME WITH FLAIR! Incredible 5 bedroom 5 and 1/2 baths with 4 car garage. Awesome kitchen is truly a cook’s delight! From the 8 burner gas range to the expansive custom cabinetry, this kitchen is a must see! Large eat-on granite island with prep sink offers a great work space for the gourmet chef. This eat-in kitchen has an additional triple sink, great butler’s pantry, and opens into the beautiful keeping room and great room both of which have a fire place with gas logs. Fabulous floorplan for living and entertaining including a formal dining room! Mother-in-law suite tucked away from the living area with its own private bath and spacious closet. Master suite on the main floor opens onto the 15x19 covered porch overlooking the back yard. An abundance of storage space throughout the home. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees and flowering shrubs on a very private lot.
BEAUTIFUL HOME IN GATED COMMUNITY. Mature landscaping with circular drive and private backyard on cul-de-sac lot! Quality throughout with beautiful hardwoods, dual staircases, triple trey ceilings, custom built-ins and decorative moldings. Entertaining is a breeze with this incredible floor plan! Formal dining and living room with wet bar. Great cook’s kitchen with freshly painted cabinets, eat-in breakfast area and eat-on bar. Kitchen opens onto screened-in porch complete with additional wet bar and frig. Great room has fire place with gas logs, beautiful hand painted ceiling, and arched window offering lots of light leading onto stamped concrete patio featuring a built in grill, hot tub and outdoor fireplace. Wonderful master suite on the main level. Each bedroom upstairs has access to its own private bath. Large bonus/media room - PLUS a nice extra versatile room tucked behind bonus perfect for office, craft room, etc
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Your “Home Town” Advantage PARKINS MILL 333 PARKINS MILL ROAD . $55,000 . MLS# 1272520 2BR/2BA Court Ordered Auction: Tues., Feb. 25th, 12 Noon, On-Site, Rain or Shine Will Be Sold To Highest Bidder Above: $55,000 Visit ChooseAuction.com for more details or call Today (864) 233-7655 Contact: Dan Bracken | 864-380-4537 Leonardi Bracken
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Born and raised in Greenville, SC and proud to still call it “HOME”… let me use my 15 years of Real Estate experience and my knowledge and love of Greenville’s diverse neighborhoods to help you find your next home.
The figures are in for 2013, and the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® is among the top associations in South Carolina showing improvement in the housing market. According to the South Carolina Association of REALTORS®, the number of closed sales in Greater Greenville rose 23% in 2013 over the previous year. Median home prices were $136,200 in 2009. Five years later at the end of 2013, median home prices 13.8% higher at $155,000. Like the national trend, Greater Greenville is selling a greater mix of higher priced homes. It’s a big change from the recovery when the majority of homes that sold were investments or starter homes. About 23.5% of homes sold in Greater Greenville were priced $100,000 and under, 15.1% fewer than in 2012. Sold homes priced $300,000 and above grew 7.5% of the market. The market share for homes with four bedrooms or more grew over 35% in 2013. It’s taking less time for a home to sell; days on market are down almost
12%. Homes are also selling closer to list price, up nearly one percent to 95.6% of list price on average. Between 2012 and 2013, the number of listings in Greater Greenville rose 10.5%. Homes are selling at 96.1% of list price, an improvement of nearly one percent over 2012. In December 2013, the median price of homes that sold was over $156,000, over four percent higher than the year before. Will the momentum carry into 2014? According to the National Association of REALTORS®, home prices will continue to rise and consumer demand will keep the pressure on sales volume. It’s a great time to buy a home! Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® represents over 1,700 members in all aspects of the real estate industry. Please visit the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® web site at www.ggar.com for real estate and consumer information. “Every market is different, call a REALTOR® today.”
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Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Amanda McElrath as Experience Coordinator and Bryan Scott as IT Manager. As an Experience Coordinator in Spartanburg, McElrath provides a positive experience for both agents and staff by assisting with administrative needs and dayto-day duties. McElrath comes to Coldwell Banker Caine with nine years of real esate
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experience. Her previous positions include Property Manager for Johnson Development and Property Manager for Chartwell Holdings. McElrath holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from USC Spartanburg. Active in the community, McElrath is the HOA Secretary for her neighborhood, volunteers for HOG Day, Habitat for Humanity and sponsors Harvest Hope Food Bank. She is also a member of First Baptist North Spartanburg and the USC Upstate Alumni Association Board of Directors. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, walking, motorcycling, swimming and the outdoors. As the IT Manager, Scott provides solutions and support for company-wide needs. He previously worked as an IT Consultant for Columbus Data Technologies. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems from USC Upstate. Scott serves regularly at Hub City Church in Spartanburg and in his spare time he enjoys watching the Braves, running, bowling, board games and video games. “Amanda and Bryan are great new additions
to the Caine family,” said Brad Halter, Chairman of Coldwell Banker Caine. “And the agent and staff experience will benefit greatly because of their work ethic and niche backgrounds.”
RE /MAX Moves Announces New Agent RE/MAX Moves is excited to announce that Realtor Kim Redden has joined their Simpsonville/Five Forks office. Previously with Prudential C. Dan Joyner Realtors, Kim adds to RE/MAX Moves’ excellent social Redden media presence, and also brings her ‘Sweet Home Greenville’ brand, aimed at reaching both buyers and sellers looking for their next home.“
6 E SUNDANCE • $212,500 4 BR/2 BA • 0.25 ACRE EASLEY • MLS 1270165 Come see this spacious traditional home in the popular Edenberry Community. Beautiful two-story foyer entryway with wood flooring. Formal living and dining rooms. Kitchen with ample cabinetry for storage. Spacious Breakfast area and a cozy Family room with a gas log fireplace. NEW Sunroom with grilling patio outside.
Call today to schedule a showing of your new home!
Cynthia Serra 864.304.3372 www.allentate.com/cynthiaserra Cynthia.Serra@allentate.com
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$659,000 • 1274048 • 4 BR/5.5 BA
$634,000 • 1273282 • 2 BR/2.5 BA
$599,900 • 1273285 • 5 BR/3 FL, 3 HF BA
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9 Savona Dr. - Montebello - Townhome
101 Quail Ridge Dr. - Neely Farm
$309,000 • 1274294 • 3BR/2BA
$299,900 • 1271831 • 2 BR/2.5 BA
$249,000 • 1269349 • 3 BR/2.5 BR
Jonathan Mullikin | 864.449.4132 | Jonathan@marchantco.com
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2067 Howlong Ave. - Half Mile Lake
200 Governors Square - Governors Square
$210,000 • 1273606 • 3 BR/ 3 BA
$174,900 • 1273500 • 3 BR/ 2.5 BA
$158,000 • 1274185 • 4 BR/2 BA
Valerie Miller | 864.430.6602 | vmiller@marchantco.com Chuck Miller | 864.293.4778 | cmillergsp@aol.com
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1001 S. Church St. #504 - The Brio - Lux D’town Condo $124,900 • 1273334 • 1 BR/1 BA James Akers |864.325.8413 | james@jamesakersjr.com
Nancy McCrory | 864.505.8367 | nmmccrory@aol.com Karen Turpin | 864.230.5176 | karenturpi@aol.com
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105 Pelham Square Way - Pelham Square
$89,500 • 1273856 • 3 BR/ 2 BA
$89,000 • 1273259 • 3 BR/2 BA
Jonathan Mullikin | 864.449.4132 | Jonathan@marchantco.com
Anne Marchant | 864.420.0009 | anne@marchantco.com Jolene Wimberly |864.414.1688 | jolenewim@aol.com
Tom Marchant | 864.449.1658 |tom@tommarchant.com
104 Forest Lake Dr. - Forest Lake $214,921 • 1270671 • 3 BR/3.5 BA
Joan Rapp | 864.901.3839 | joan@marchantco.com
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212 W. Woodgreen Way - Rolling Green - Townhouse $60,000 • 1268014 • 2BR/2BA Anne Marchant | 864.420.0009 | anne@marchantco.com Jolene Wimberly |864.414.1688 | jolenewim@aol.com
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MUSEUM PHOTOS BY GWINN DAVIS / CONTRIBUTING
Staff members unveil the banner as Harold Closter, director of Smithsonian affiliations in Washington, D.C., makes the announcement the crowd was waiting to hear.
Washington Center student Aden Kopp measures the height of a seedling to be added to the class’ plant growth chart during a school wide plant growth project. Erin Sosebee’s class, in conjunction with Washington Center’s Adaptive Environmental Science (AES) program, has been working with plants in a variety of ways. The objective of the activities over three weeks was to study the life cycle and growth of plants. Students were given a choice of pumpkin, marigold or bean seeds. The class sprouted seeds in plastic baggies with a damp paper towel, placed the seed baggies in a sunny area and observed the daily growth of the plants. The plant activity continued with planting the seedlings in soil during AES class as further growth will be observed in the school’s greenhouse. Students are looking forward to taking the plants home in the spring.
Harold Closter, director of Smithsonian affiliations in Washington, D.C., presents Nancy Halverson, president and CEO of the Children’s Museum of the Upstate, with the official Smithsonian Institution Certificate of Affiliation. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate has been named a Smithsonian Affiliate, becoming the only children’s museum in the nation to partner with the institution.
Former Secretary of Education Dick Riley and special guests enjoy the presentation.
The Woodlands at Furman held its Valentine’s Day dance for residents.
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The Greenville Derby Dames hosted its first bout of the season, taking on the Smoky Mountain Roller Girls from Bryson City, N.C., last Saturday, at the Pavilion in Taylors.
Staffers Claire Stam, left, Joana Hernandez and Katherine Reece greet guests.
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ACROSS 1 Reach across 5 Scraps 10 Resort city along the Roaring Fork River 15 Harbor vessel 19 Hokkaido native 20 Words to a hopeful traveler 21 Make a point 22 Asian beef center 23 Current designation 24 Down East university town 25 Plight when the caterer cancels? 27 Kit with a parachute? 30 One who shouldn’t be looking 31 Fangorn Forest denizens 32 Publicized 34 Words on jackets 38 Strays on the range 41 Western formation 43 Most conceited 44 Spat end 45 River project evaluation? 49 Round fig. 50 Multipurpose 52 Boss of Tammany Hall 53 Programmer’s output 54 Held in check 55 Rare indication? 56 Appears to be 57 Crowd, supposedly 58 Woman’s title
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on a video-sharing website? 103 Course for new cattle farmers? 107 Spin-off starring Valerie Harper 108 Arctic sight 109 Stroked tools 110 Arena for MacArthur 111 Doughnut-shaped 112 Do nothing 113 Kindergarten handful 114 Manner 115 Tried to wake, in a way 116 Seeing things
DOWN 1 9-3 automaker 2 Type type 3 “__ quote:” 4 Cell centers 5 Gives an earful 6 New York and Los Angeles 7 Per 8 Turner on stage 9 Treaded transports 10 Grate refuse 11 Sharpshooter’s tool 12 Sat 13 “Symphony in Black” artist 14 Strip around a collar 15 Downhill course 16 NYSE listings 17 It’s a cinch in Sapporo
18 Jazz guitarist Montgomery 26 Kindled anew 28 Eventually 29 Popular beach toy 33 Quit worrying 35 Scenes of Oscar Madison’s room?
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36 They’re rarely hits 37 Bourbon __ 38 2001 British Open winner David 39 Jazz singer Adams who collaborated with Tears for Fears 40 Cleaning out a
clothes closet? 41 Barn dance seating 42 Like many auction items 43 Winning signs 46 Gaiety 47 Won every game 48 Internet __: fastspreading item 51 “Come again?” 53 Spicy pods 56 Cutting 57 HBO competitor 59 Mentalist’s claim 60 Mukluk material 61 Author Rand 63 Super finish? 64 Hunt of “Cast Away” 65 Pinkish shade 66 Treats carefully 67 “I suppose that’s okay” 68 Prefix with pad 69 Leave alone 71 Game rarely won 72 Fussy twosome? 74 Mystery writer Nevada 75 “Help __ the way” 76 Reduce in rank 78 Waterfront area 80 Recoups 82 Villainous look 83 Victimize, with “on” 84 Honeymoon destinations 87 Most angry 90 Fundraising event 92 Worn down 93 First name in nature photography 94 Speaker’s output 96 Conspiracy 98 “Could be a problem” 99 Mower maker 100 Big name in skin care 101 Trickle 102 Driving aids 103 Blubber 104 Car wash challenge 105 Notable time 106 MS. enclosure
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JOURNAL CULTURE
JUST A THOUGHT WITH DIANE IRVING
My phone is my friend My phone graciously wakes me up every morning. It’s the only alarm I set and I depend on it to get me to work on time. It keeps me busy when I’m bored, when I’m waiting in line and when I’m eating lunch alone, and I lean on it to tell me how to get places. Not only that, but whatever information I need, I know I can always count on my phone to give me an answer or entertain me. My heart even sank a little when I lost my phone on New Year’s this year. The thought of not being able to contact anyone or them contact me caused anxiety. It’s sad, but it’s true. I still consider myself less “connected” than most people I know. I do like the freedom sometimes that comes with not having a phone, especially if I need to escape life’s chaos. Regardless, it’s still so much more convenient to have a phone than to not. However, I think we can agree that more and more, we are seeing people on their phones religiously. Of course this is truer of the younger generations, but is it a good thing? That’s up for debate. I do think it’s causing a disconnection between people. I’m noticing that when I’m in waiting rooms, people no longer talk to each other. They are constantly on their phones. When I’m out at dinner with friends I notice that some of them are on their phones more than they are participating in the current conversation. It’s no big deal if they are on their phone some during these times, but how much is too much? It is best for us to monitor ourselves since we may not even realize that we are doing it. I’ve caught myself checking my phone when I should be staying in the moment with my friends or family. We need to be making memories with the people who are right in front of us. Even with our jobs, we’re now available 24/7. Most companies hook up email to our phones so we can answer any issue that may arise. People used to work 40 hours a week and that used to be enough; now we are expected to work when we’re not at work. The problem is not that we are able to answer a few emails while not at work, but that it eats into our individual time. How can we spend quality time with family and friends if we continuously work while at home? It’s important to keep “you” time in your life. If you don’t, you might forget who you are. It’s ironic that social media has turned us into less social people. I may not call an old friend to catch up because I can see how they are doing on Facebook. Or I may entertain myself with my phone instead of socializing with those around me. It may sound a little crazy, but I think we need to remind ourselves that our phones really aren’t our friends. Your phone won’t help you through hard times, it won’t create good memories for you, and it won’t talk or listen to you. Technology has become the center of our world. And though I will always acknowledge the importance of it in our lives, I think in general we’ve become a little over-obsessed with the idea of it. You may not be able to imagine the problems that come with this, but losing connections between people is a huge issue. Talking to people is what keeps us emotional, empathetic and sympathetic, and sharpens our social skills. Without that we will deaden the liveliness of our society. Most of my generation saw the first PCs in their homes during the late ’80s. We did have video games and the Internet, but they were not as advanced as they are today. I still played outside, made friends in the neighborhood, and socialized at any chance I got. Though everyone is different, I realize kids are still doing everything I did when I was young. But the amount of technology at children’s fingertips these days may even keep a social child indoors with an iPad. It’s important for parents and individuals to put limits on their usage of technology. Otherwise, our society could become robotic in all things social. So just remember to put down your phone, and make a real friend.
THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the GREENVILLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014 AT 3:00 P.M. in CONFERENCE ROOM –D at GREENVILLE COUNTY SQUARE, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, S.C., for the purpose of hearing those persons interested in the petitions listed below. PERSONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THESE PETITIONS MAY BECOME PARTIES OF RECORD BY FILING WITH THE BOARD, AT LEAST THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DATE SET FOR HEARING, BY WRITING THEIR ADDRESS, A STATEMENT OF THEIR POSITION AND THE REASONS WHY THE RELIEF SOUGHT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PROPERTY SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. CB-14-01 APPLICANT: OUR LADY of the ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH PROPERTY: Tax Map #0366.00-01-008.00; 3710 Augusta Rd, Greenville SC REQUEST: Use by Special Exception for construction of a new church building on site encroaching into the R-10 zoning district. CB-14-02 APPLICANT: QUEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PROPERTY: Tax Map #0371.00-07-003.00; 29 Ridgeway Dr., Greenville SC REQUEST: Use by Special Exception to operate a new Primary/Secondary Charter School on site in R-12 zoning. CB-14-04 APPLICANT: FIRST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PROPERTY: Tax Map #0136.00-08-012.00; 110 Montana Ave., Greenville SC REQUEST: VARIANCE from Front and Right Side setback requirements and Use by Special Exception for proposed new fellowship center on site in R-7.5 zoning district.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Land It LLC , DBA/B.G.’s Restaurant, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 620 Howell Road Unit 1, Greenville , SC 29615. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than February 23, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2013-DR-23-1028 Olivia and Dana Holcomb, Plaintiff, -vs- David Kenneth Youngblood, Defendant You will please take notice that the original Summons and Complaint in the aboveentitled action were filed with the Greenville County Clerk of Family Court on the 7th day of March, 2013. You are further notified that this proceeding relate to a Termination of Parental Rights and Step-Parent adoption action. You are further notified that if you wish to contest, intervene or otherwise respond you must, within thirty (30) days of receiving this notice, respond in writing by filing with the Court notice and reasons to contest, intervene or otherwise proceed. You are further notified that failure to file a response within thirty (30) days of receiving notice constitutes consent for such divorce. You are hereby summoned and
required to answer the Complaint and to serve a copy of your answer to the pleadings upon the subscriber at the Godfrey Law Firm, LLC, 10 East Avenue, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint submitted by Mary Alice Godfrey, Attorney for Plaintiff. SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: RFP#39-03/27/14, Architectural & Engineering Design Services, March 21, 2014, 3:00 P.M. A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 AM, March 6, 2014, Suite 100, Procurement Services Division, 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601. Solicitations can be found at www.greenvillecounty.org/ Purchasing_Dept/RFP.asp or by calling (864) 467-7200.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Cliffs Club at Mountain Park, LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 280 River Road, Marietta, SC 29661. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than February 23, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110 SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: Uniforms and Accessories for Greenville County Departments, RFP #36-03/17/14, 3:00 P.M. A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 9:00 A.M., E.S.T, March 4, 2014 at Greenville County Procurement Services Office, County Square, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. Solicitations can be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/Purchasing_Dept/RFP.asp or by calling (864) 467-7200.
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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 3/1/14, at 9:00 a.m. at Woodruff Road Storage, 1868 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC, the undersigned, Woodruff Road Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: 1 & 2. Unit: A005, C236, John Ladson, 406 Mapleton Dr., Greenville, SC 29607 Furniture/Misc. 3. Unit: B050, Latoya Sanders, 9 Millbrooke Circle, Greenville, SC 29609 Clothing/Misc. 4. Unit: C265, Steven D BrownDeckard, 102 Wood Dr., Greer, SC 29651 Furniture/Boxes, Baby Items 5. Unit: C054, Leneisha D McCullum, 8 S. Davis Dr., Greenville, SC 29611 Furniture/Toys, Misc. 6. Unit: C119, Loreal J Salters, 908 Valley Green, Mauldin, SC 29662 Furniture/Toys, Misc. 7. Unit: F19, Kimberly R Witt, PO Box 914, Mauldin, SC 29662 Bags/Boxes/Misc. 8. Unit: G07, Damien Walker, 703 Treyford Dr., Greer, SC 29650 Furniture/Misc., Artwork/Kites
Diane Irving is a creative writer, holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, and a lover of the outdoors. Visit her website at dianeisms.blogspot.com.
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