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Greenville Health System: Compassion or Corporate Chicanery? By Ron Tamaccio

Not long ago, GHS’s CEO Michael Riordan convinced the hospital’s trustees to agree to sell/lease nearly $4 billion of its assets to a “shadow” organization called The Strategic Coordinating Organization (SCO) for $1! Yes, you read that correctly: $1! Shortly thereafter, Riordan quit GHS to become CEO of SCO. Critics, including some Upstate legislators, argued that Riordan and the trustees did not have the authority to agree to that arrangement and filed a lawsuit to prevent and reverse it. In addition, two legislative initiatives in the South Carolina General Assembly (S1026 and H-4945) will, if adopted, remedy this malfeasance and require GHS trustees to use a competitive bidding process to dispose of any of the hospital’s assets. Eight members of the Greenville County Legislative Delegation support these bills. The background story surrounding this issue is complex and, consequently, easily distorted. GHS’s so-called “community-based” management — most of whom do not live in Greenville — call it a “political attack” against the hospital by a handful of ill-informed legislators. Most who oppose the legislation — even some members of the legislative delegation — conveniently overlook the fact that, for many years in the 1960s and ‘70s, the citizens of Greenville County paid for GHS’s predecessor, Greenville Memorial Hospital. Yes, public tax dollars paid for the hospital! Consequently, many of its assets are rightfully deemed county property. Because of the chicanery by the trustees as outlined above, and the hyperbole that accompanied it, the bills’ sponsors included provisions that will do the following: • Limit the duties and responsibilities of the current trustees • Elect new trustees and limit their terms in office • Appoint a new, interim president for GHS Furthermore, certain legal terminology obfuscates this discussion: “public, nonprofit”; “private, nonprofit”; “public, for-profit”; and “private, for-profit.” Although these terms seem simple, each has a distinctly different effect on the viewpoints and motives of those who operate the hospital and the amount of tax revenue each will generate for Greenville County. Perhaps, if we use the tried-and-true principle of “follow the money,” and then apply “Occam’s razor,” we can sort this out. First, let’s ask and answer this question: Which of the key players — GHS’s executives and trustees, the attorneys that represent them and the hospital, the local elected reps, and by extension, the citizens of Greenville County — personally benefited from the $1 asset sale? GHS’s CEO’s annual salary, plus bonuses, exceeds $1 million! He also received a shocking $41 million deferred compensation package. GHS’s trustees are, at present, unwilling to disclose any information about their compensation arrangements. Certainly, their claim to be “volunteers” is preposterous. GHS’s top executives and their lawyers received high, six-figure salaries and generous bonuses.

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First, let’s ask and answer this question: Which of the key players — GHS’s executives and trustees, the attorneys that represent them and the hospital, the local elected reps, and by extension, the citizens of Greenville County — personally benefited from the $1 asset sale?

The Upstate delegation and the citizens of Greenville County received NOTHING! Occam’s hypothesis: “The least complicated answer is usually the correct answer.” Some may disagree, but, hopefully, not many. Finally, let’s make sure these “ill-informed politicians” aren’t simply trying to destroy GHS and hurt its patients because they have nothing better to do than “attack” the current management team. If that were the case, would they put provisions like these in their bills? • Provide property tax reductions of up to 45 percent per year for five or more years for residential property owners in Greenville County • Distribute the proceeds of the sale of GHS to projects that directly benefit the citizens of Greenville County • Create an endowment for health care-related training at Greenville Tech and a new USC medical school campus near Greenville Obviously, they would not. These folks aren’t villains. They are merely trying to protect the interests of their constituents. That is their duty and their responsibility. They deserve praise, not condemnation!

Ron Tamaccio is a retired professional airline pilot and senior military officer. After leaving those professions, he worked with the USDOT as a regional administrative officer in Atlanta. He is an involved, concerned citizen living in Greenville with his wife, Patricia.

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GHS is a valued community partner By Tom O’Hanlan

I’ve been on the board of Baptist Easley hospital now for six years. I’ve had the distinct honor of being the board chairman for the last two years. During that time, I’ve come to know and love the people of the hospital and also the people of our two parent companies: Palmetto Health and Greenville Health System (GHS). The regional approach that GHS has taken to grow in the Upstate has had multiple benefits. The public is better served by a community-oriented and very caring health provider. Another benefit is that GHS has provided the financial and medical support infrastructure to keep both Oconee Memorial and Baptist Easley open for business and improving community health every day. I have been amazed and very proud of the progress that I’ve seen GHS make in the last six years. The concept of maintaining healthy communities has been wholly embraced by GHS and demonstrated to be effective in various trials. The innovation and leadership associated with GHS are amazing. From allying ourselves with Clemson University’s biomedical engineering program and nursing school to growing our medical education programs with USC in the Upstate to teach the next generation of physicians, we are now a major source of innovative, welleducated, and experienced doctors for our region and the state of South Carolina. The list goes on and on. The Swamp Rabbit Trail would not be what it is without the support and leadership of GHS. The Cancer Society of Greenville and the new Pickens County Cancer Association would not be sustainable without support from GHS. We are truly blessed in the Upstate to have such a good corporate citizen. I have followed the discussions of the GHS merger with Palmetto Health, and I am truly amazed that some in the legislature would have a problem with that. I do not think that the sale of GHS would benefit anyone. Of great concern is that the money from the sale is already being promised to various projects. This amounts to vote-buying in my opinion. Of course, people want “free stuff,” but I don’t think they realize that trading the high-quality health care provider we have for lower taxes and infrastructure improvements to the area doesn’t make sense. I cannot understand why anyone in the state legislature or the county would have a problem with creating a larger regional health system for all of the people in South Carolina. How can that be bad? Now contrast that with the idea of selling GHS to some foreign entity. Foreign — meaning either out of state or perhaps out of this country. I do not believe that a corporate owner in another state would be as interested in the health of the community as GHS has been. I can’t imagine that owner putting the kind of money and support into our community that GHS has. The benefit of having the corporate headquarters here, the economic development opportunities, the recruiting and educating of quality medical professionals to the Upstate — also the sheer number of employees at GHS — provide huge benefits to

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the Greenville area and to the Upstate. I can’t imagine some distant owner caring that much about our community. I can’t imagine some distant owner not trying to cut costs to the minimum — and in doing so, cutting care quality to the minimum — because they simply aren’t here and don’t have “heart and soul” in this area. The owners of said corporation would not be as interested or care as much for our communities. I ask that all of you think hard about this. We don’t need to trade the “goose that lays the golden egg” for a couple of quick fixes to our tax or infrastructure issues. The long-term devastating effect of losing our region’s main health care system would be a disaster. It would be a decision regretted for years to come, long after the politicians have had their say. In closing, I urge everyone to let your elected officials know how you feel. We need to keep our quality health care provider, GHS, in Greenville. The merger with Palmetto Health will benefit the entire state. The financial details can all be worked out. God bless this great opportunity.

Tom O’Hanlan Board Chairman, Baptist Easley Hospital CEO, Sealevel Systems Inc.

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BON SECOURS HEALTH SYSTEM TO MERGE WITH MERCY HEALTH WORDS BY ANDREW MOORE | PHOTO BY WILL CROOKS

Maryland-based Bon Secours Health System, which operates two inpatient hospitals in Greenville, announced plans on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to merge with Ohio-based Mercy Health. The merger is expected to create the fifth largest Catholic health system in the country, with $8 billion in net operating revenue, 57,000 employees, and 43 hospitals across seven states in the eastern United States, according to a news release. “The mission, vision, values, and geographic service areas of Bon Secours and Mercy Health are remarkably wellaligned and highly complementary,” said Richard J. Statuto, president and CEO of Bon Secours Health System. “This merger strengthens our shared commitment to improve population health, eliminate health disparities, build strength to address social determinants of health, and invest heavily in innovating our approaches to health care.” Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health plan to work with a consultant in the coming months to finalize a definitive merger agreement by the end of the year. The merger, once finalized, will not affect patients or employees at local facilities. It will, however, create a new health system with a larger geographic service area and allow for economics of scale, according to a news release. Officials said the new system, which is expected to have a $293 million operating margin, will be restructured so it can reinvest resources back into local communities. “As consumers grapple with the implications of health

care reform in a dynamic marketplace, Mercy Health and Bon Secours share a vision to improve the health of the communities we serve as the low-cost, high-value provider,” said John M. Starcher Jr., president and CEO of Mercy Health. “Working together, our strong faith-based heritage fuels our mutual focus to provide efficient and effective health care for each patient who comes through our doors.” The proposed merger between Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health comes at a time when an increasing number of hospitals across the country are turning to mergers, affiliations, and partnerships to navigate the changing health care landscape. Fifty-two mergers and acquisitions were recorded in the first half of 2016, a 6.1 percent increase from the 49 transactions recorded in the first half of 2015, according to a study by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, a strategic and financial consulting firm in Skokie, Ill. In South Carolina, Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health recently partnered to form the largest health

system in the state with 1.2 million patients a year, $3.9 billion in annual net revenue, and more than 28,000 employees. If approved by the Federal Trade Commission, the affiliation would create a new company under which both hospital systems will operate, and would become one of the 50th largest hospital systems in the nation. Experts say mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships between health systems typically result in higher prices but no discernable bump in quality. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found in 2012 that hospital mergers generally resulted in higher prices, sometimes by more than 20 percent in already concentrated markets. Price increases, however, are mostly a concern for mergers of health systems in the same geographic market, according to Clemson University associate professor of economics Matthew S. Lewis, who has studied hospital competition. Officials at Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health plan to work together in the coming months to decide organizational structure and look at branding “that continues to attract new patients while clearly leveraging our rich Catholic heritage,” according to news release. “We are excited about the prospect of two like-minded health systems joining forces to advance our mutual health ministry and improve the health of our communities,” said Katherine Vestal, chairperson of Mercy Health Board of Trustees. “The synergistic alignment of our mission and values make this merger a natural fit.”

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Reggie Meehan, owner and CIO (Chief Inspiration Oﬃcer) at Martin Garden Center reveals the hottest top 10 (or 11) shrubs for spring: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Rainbow Leucothoe Purple Rhododendrons Mini Jazz Hands Loropetalum Anna’s Magic Ball Arborvitae Brass Buckle Holly Golden Helleri Holly Golden Gem Holly Lemon Cypress Snow-N-Summer Asiatic Jasmine (shown above) 10. Berry Cascade Wintergreen 11. Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Why eleven? Because she just couldn’t settle on ten! Exciting, huh? Now is the perfect time to plant these hot plants. Everyone is scrambling to get their hands on these must-have shrubs this spring.

GHS WITHDRAWS APPLICATION FOR NEW PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL WORDS BY CINDY LANDRUM

Greenville Health System has withdrawn its application for a new psychiatric hospital. The Department of Health and Environmental Control had deGrab those garden gloves, it’s time! nied in December the hospital’s certificate of need application for a new 120-bed facility on the site of the old Blood Connection building. The facility was to replace Marshal I. Pickens Hospital and be built in partnership with Acadia Healthcare, a national health care giant that has 579 facilities in 39 states, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. Acadia would manage the day-to-day operations of thetime! hospital, while GHS would provide clinical oversight. Lemon Cypress remains a It’s Lemon Cypress The hospital had asked the agency to reconsider but decided to hot, hot plant this season! withdraw the application. “While we withdrew this application, we are by no means giving up on this important issue. Our patients, our community, and our Martin Garden Center team members who deliver outstanding care deserve a modern facility with expanded services,” said Dr. Karen Lommel, behavioral health chief medical officer for GHS. • When looking for purple The hospital’s certificate of need application drew opposition rhodendrons, look for a “true purple” - not a pinkish imitation. from those concerned the move could further strain a state system • The hottest trends in “soil” this that already struggles to provide timely access to inpatient psychiseason: 1) Mycorrhizae atric care to some adults. 2) Worm castings! Because the new facility would be a freestanding hospital, it • This is the same list that Reggie would be unable to bill Medicaid for any care provided to eligible announced at this year’s Greater Greenville Master Gardener adult patients between the ages of 22 and 64. Currently, Marshall symposium. So, grab these plants Pickens may bill Medicaid for treatment of eligible adults because when you ﬁnd them. Everyone is looking for them! it is part of the Greenville Health System. GHS had said the new hospital would provide inpatient and outpatient services to adult Medicaid patients even though it won’t receive reimbursement for 198 Martin Road, Greenville • 864-277-1818 those services. www.martinnursery.com

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State mental health hospitals have had significant decreases in the number of adult inpatient psychiatric beds over the past 18 years, although the number of beds has been stable for several years, Mark W. Binkley, deputy director of the division of administrative services at the state Department of Mental Health, wrote in a letter to Louis Eubank, director of DHEC’s certificate of need program, in opposition of the original application. At the same time, the state’s population has continued to increase, making timely access to adult inpatient psychiatric care a “significant problem” in some areas of the state, he said. Some state lawmakers from Greenville County voiced similar concerns. In addition, Springbrook Behavioral Health and the Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, psychiatric hospitals in Greenville County, said the new hospital would unnecessarily duplicate their services because they both rely on Marshall Pickens’ ability to accept adult Medicaid patients that they cannot. DHEC denied the application because it determined that medically underserved groups could lose access to psychiatric care and that other providers in the area could be adversely impacted by the new hospital. Lommel said GHS “remains committed to finding a solution to meet the mental health needs of our community.” “We are formulating a plan we hope will receive CON approval and invite those with questions or concerns to engage with us to address the underserved mental-health needs in our community,” she said.

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More youth outreach and intervention is needed in the prevention of school violence By Dr. Bonnie Kessler, Ph.D.

As student walkouts are occurring throughout the country and debate is raging across governmental halls, we can all agree that it is time to pause and reflect on the tragedy of school violence and the shooters who create it. According to reports, the 19-year-old gunman who killed 17 people last month at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., had a troubled past. The question of mental illness typically arises soon after such a shooting – whether it’s in a school, at a mall, or down a public street. Was this person mentally ill? What could have been done to stop it? Did the mental health system fail? Could we have detected this on a gun screening? What defines “mentally ill”? We have all asked the same questions, desperately searching for a way to regain control and prevent future attacks. We frequently hear that the shooters are “mentally ill.” But that’s a vague term that is undefined. It remains meaningless. Here’s what we know. The overarching commonality of mass shooters is that they are enraged. Their troubled his-

tories come in varied forms, including a history of bullying, a propensity toward physical violence, using threatening speech, and the torture of animals. They typically feel alienated from others in society and are withdrawn. They externalize their emotions and express anger. They might be the kids who are ostracized by their peers. Studies show that the majority of people with diagnosed mental disorders do not engage in violent behaviors against others. However, there are elements that might increase the risk of violent behaviors, including a substanceuse disorder, poverty, unemployment, impulsivity, and early exposure to violence within the family environment. For example, the profile of a young person prone to violence might be someone who is on the fringes of society and overlooked. They more typically believe they have been wronged by others and harbor grievances. They might be seeking fame in the most notorious manner. These are not the qualities flagged in a standard background check. Yet, they are the characteristics that are responsible for most of the violence we wish we had tried to prevent.

These characteristics seen in teenagers diagnosed with conduct disorder are sown when they’re still just children. As they age into adulthood, the behaviors become more lethal. We have all noticed children who fit this description, yet we don’t always take the long road to reach out. Their behavior might first be detected by parents, pediatricians, or schools. As teens, they might be the kids who post offensive, violent messages on social media. We often wonder how we can reach these troubled children. Kids on the fringes of society have most likely tolerated years of social isolation and rejection. They have likely been bullied and stigmatized. Questions prevail. Why are so many children experiencing intense rage? Why are they making such poor choices in life? If families do not have the interpersonal strategies or resources to create a firm foundation, perhaps a strong teacher-student relationship would help inspire those waylaid on the sidelines. Children may also benefit from strong mentoring relationships with people in their churches or local youth outreach groups.

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MAC’s Alan Ethridge wins statewide Verner Award This week, the South Carolina Arts Commission announced that it is presenting its highest award in the state to the Greenville Metropolitan Arts Council’s Alan Ethridge. Ethridge, executive director of MAC, was recognized in the individual category. Ballet Spartanburg was selected for the award in the organization category. Ethridge was one of five recipients from their respective categories recognized for outstanding achievement and contributions to the arts in South Carolina. The state award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 2, at the State House in Columbia. “Each recipient of these Verner Awards is an outstanding ambassador for our state and contributes greatly not just to the arts community, but the overall quality of life,” said S.C. Arts Commission Chairman Henry Horowitz. “I’m very honored by the award,” Ethridge said. “It’s a real privilege to work at MAC and to be recognized as a part of the most outstanding arts community in S.C.: Greenville. Look at the incredible level of urban revitalization downtown and how the arts have played a huge role in that. This is such a great city. A large part of that is because of how people are able to experience the arts here.”

“It’s a real privilege to work at MAC and to be recognized as a part of the most outstanding arts community in S.C.” - Alan Ethridge, executive director Metropolitan Arts Council A recent economic development report shows that the arts have had a $9.7 billion impact on the state’s economic vitality, Horowitz said. “As the Arts Commission nears completion of its 50th-anniversary celebration, we are honored to recognize organizations and individuals who live out the service, commitment, and passion that helped

the arts here thrive throughout the last half-century,” he said. For more about the Verner Awards or the S.C. Arts Awards Luncheon, call 803-734-8696 or visit SouthCarolinaArts.com. –Staff

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Where the Sidewalk is ... or isn’t Words By Cindy Landrum | Illustration By Alice Ratterree

hick Springs Road has been nicknamed “the racetrack” by some neighborhood residents. Others call it Greenville’s version of the autobahn. Others compare navigating the street, which serves as a cut-through from downtown to Rutherford and Pleasantburg roads, to playing a game of “Frogger,” the classic 1980s arcade game where frogs had to dodge speeding cars, trucks, and buses to get home. Residents of Stone Lake and Dellwood hope adding sidewalks will be a way to slow traffic and make it safe for residents to walk to nearby businesses and schools and to downtown. “It seems like the most effective speed control, besides parking a cop there, is to have some form of curb and gutter and sidewalk,” said Mike Sease, who has lived at the corner of Chick Springs and Lakecrest Drive for the past 15 years. “I think it has a narrowing effect. It changes people’s perspective.” Chick Springs is on the list of city streets to get sidewalks during the next round of construction in the Greenville’s Neighborhood Sidewalk Targeted Expansion Program (NSTEP). The program was established in 1999 after continued complaints from residents about the state of sidewalks — or, more accurately, the lack of sidewalks — in their neighborhoods. The goal of the program is to have side-

walks on at least one side of every city street. But at its current pace, it will take decades and millions of dollars to catch up with demand.

Not so simple Sidewalks seem so simple — a strip of concrete up to 12 feet wide. But the installation of a sidewalk — one of the items most requested by city residents for their neighborhoods because they provide a place for joggers to get in their daily miles, mothers to push strollers, and animal lovers to walk pets — and the corresponding curb and gutter is one of the most challenging projects undertaken by the city’s Public Works Department. That’s because a sidewalk is more than a sidewalk. It includes curb and gutter and storm drains, said City Engineer Eddie Littleton. It can also include catch basins, retaining walls, and grading. “It’s not as simple as it seems,” he said. Greenville’s oldest and newest neighborhoods have sidewalks. But those built in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s mostly do not, because that’s when cars were king and walkability wasn’t a thing. Greenville now requires all new residential developments to have sidewalks. Right now, there are about 190 miles of city streets

without sidewalks. Even if money wasn’t a limiting factor for the NSTEP program, some of those streets will probably not get sidewalks because the streets are too narrow, the terrain won’t allow them, or there’s no right-of-way available. The city also doesn’t install sidewalks in areas where future development is planned. “There are actually quite a number where there’s no way we can install a sidewalk,” Littleton said.

Car-dependent The website www.walkscore.com gives Greenville a score of 41 out of 100, classifying it as “car-dependent,” meaning most errands require a car. According to the website, Walk Score analyzes hundreds of walking routes to nearby amenities. Points are awarded based on the distance to amenities in each category. Amenities within a five-minute walk are awarded the most points, while further distances up to a 30-minute walk receive fewer points. Walk Score also measures pedestrian friendliness by analyzing population density and road metrics such as block length and intersection density. Greenville’s most walkable zip code is 29601, classified as “somewhat walkable” in that some errands can be accomplished on foot. That vicinity includes down-

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Sidewalks by the numbers $1 million

Estimated cost to build 1 mile of sidewalk

190

Miles of city streets without a sidewalk

Miles of sidewalk installed in subdivisions in the city limits within the past six years

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Miles of sidewalk installed through NSTEP program

Major criteria (proximity to schools, public facilities, medical facilities, distance from public transportation, street type, building occupancy type, and system connectivity) used to rank streets for a new sidewalk

town, the Cleveland Park area, the West End, parts of West Greenville, Viola Street, and parts of Southernside. Walkability coincides with better public health, and it can contribute to economic development and help ease traffic congestion. “Places to Walk: Convenience and Regular Physical Activity,” a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, found that 43 percent of people with safe places to walk within 10 minutes of home met recommended activity levels compared to 27 percent without safe places to walk. The study also found that residents are 65 percent more likely to walk in a neighborhood with sidewalks. Sease said his neighborhood has walkable schools except for Chick Springs Road. Having a sidewalk on all of Chick Springs Road would turn the area from a bunch of 1950s isolated subdivisions to an interconnected community. “Right now for bikers and walkers, Chick Springs is frighteningly outdated and scary,” he said.

Steve Hall, who served as the first president of the Stone Lake Neighborhood Association, said having sidewalks would allow neighborhood residents to safely walk to area businesses, such as the Community Tap, instead of having to get in their cars and drive. “What you have happening is motorists, cyclists, walkers, runners, joggers, dog walkers, and people in golf carts all using the road at the same time,” said Hall, who lives on Lotus Court. “It’s a combination for something tragic. A sidewalk would be a natural safety element.”

Changing criteria The city has completed sidewalks on Buena Vista Avenue, Harrington Avenue, and Maydell Avenue. It is working on projects on Nicholtown Road and Broughton Drive. Brookside Circle is on the list, too. The next round could include the section of Chick Springs Road closest to Wade Hampton Boulevard, Clark Street, Overbrook Road from East North Street to Spruce and Converse streets, West Mountain Avenue from Townes Street to North Main Street, and Cleveland Street from McDaniel Avenue to Southland. The West Mountainview Avenue and Cleveland Street projects are designed to fill in the gaps of existing sidewalks to improve connectivity, said Dwayne Cooper, the city’s engineering services manager. It’s been several years since the city has used the sidewalk gap program to fill gaps between existing sidewalk systems while providing key links to commercial, institutional, or recreational centers; an immediate connection to arterial or collector streets; an immediate connection to city parks or trails; or a key link between residential areas and neighborhood commercial areas. Cooper said the city hopes to seek bids by the end of the fiscal year. The city is considering tweaking the ranking criteria for the NSTEP program to give more weight to busier streets in the middle of neighborhoods that are closer to commercial attractors, such as grocery stores, but may be further away from schools or parks, Littleton said. The City Council would have to give approval. Councilwoman Amy Ryberg Doyle, a big proponent of complete streets, asked if the city could handle more projects if sidewalk money was increased, and Cooper said the city would likely have to employ consultants.

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REMEMBERING BILLY GRAHAM, 1918-2018 VINCENT HARRIS | STAFF WRITER

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In a country, and a world, more divided than ever along lines of faith, race, and politics, the number is staggering: The voice of the Rev. Billy Graham, who passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the age of 99, is estimated to have been heard by 2.2 billion people during his lifetime. To ignore that that voice sometimes courted controversy while preaching the gospel is to leave out a crucial part of the story. Graham, perhaps as passionate and persuasive a speaker about the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ as any evangelist who ever lived, spoke ill of Jews, same-sex marriage, and feminism. That can’t simply be swept under the rug, even if he expressed contrition for those views as he grew older. But there is also no doubt that Graham, seemingly alone among his kind, was untouched by the scandals that seemed to envelop the other, lesser televangelists that followed in his wake. There is no doubt that Graham was a mesmerizing speaker with a fervent faith in the power of Christianity. There is no doubt that even nonbelievers could be taken with his compassion, his intelligence, and the sheer belief of his message. It’s hard to imagine now, but Graham was a preacher who could fill stadiums; who had the ear of every United States president from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama; who invited Martin Luther King Jr. to preach at one of his revivals in a time (1957) when that idea seemed ludicrous; who, through his endless series of sermons, crusades, and books (over 30 of them), was undeniably one of the towering figures of the Christian faith in the 20th and 21st centuries. Just like those controversial views, his legacy, his effectiveness, and his faith cannot be ignored. Graham once said, "Someday, you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don't you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.” Who can doubt he believed in that heavenly kingdom with every fiber of his brilliant, flawed, inspired being? Upon hearing of his passing, several of the Upstate’s religious leaders spoke about Graham’s influence on Christianity, and on them personally. Here’s what they said:

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“I would say that Billy Graham was among the top five most influential people of the 20th century. Though he was entirely respectful of the church, he blasted through its walls, reaching millions of people in his crusades and in his writings, who may not have ever entered a sanctuary. In many ways, he was ahead of his time — in his insistence on racial diversity at his crusades, a care to avoid compromising sexual situations, and a public apology for getting too cozy with presidential power. I honestly believe that he was a man of God — and I don't throw that term around lightly.” –Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore, Pastor of Triune Mercy Center

"When Billy Graham spoke, Christians listened; presidents listened; secular people listened. The wonder of his ministry was not his oratory skill, but his integrity. I grew up watching his crusades on television. His message was simple, Jesuscentered salvation. For his life and his ministry, I am grateful. To God be the glory." –Dr. Rev. Bob Howell, senior pastor, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church

“Mr. Graham was taken by God’s angels and given a ‘royal escort’ into heaven this morning. We are all obviously grieving because we all loved him so very much. This moment in time is the fulfillment of Mr. Graham’s lifetime ministry centered around the eternal life we have in the Lord Jesus Christ.” –Rev. Don Wilton, senior pastor at First Baptist Spartanburg and Graham’s personal pastor

“Bob Jones University extends its sympathy to the family and associates of Billy Graham at this time of loss and trust they will experience God’s comfort and strength. As an evangelist, Dr. Graham desired that men and women hear the Gospel and come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We rejoice for all of those who accepted Christ’s free gift of salvation through his ministry.” –Steve Pettit, Bob Jones University President

GHS IS NOT FOR SALE!

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA: Page 2 Health Sciences Administration 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 ghs.org

We are now angry because we are offended. We are offended by the failure of some of our political representatives to appreciate that a health care system is not a retail business with inventory that can be appraised and sold for its assets; that buildings and equipment do not take care of patients; that the professionals who have cared for you and your loved ones are more than expendable labor available to be passed on to the next owner. The enterprise value of the health care system is not its buildings; it is us – the 1,100 employed physicians, 800 advanced practice providers, 4,200 nurses, and thousands of other members of the GHS health care team who work 24/7 to treat the sick and the injured. We are the heart, soul, and intellectual capital of this health care system designed to care for the individuals, families and communities we serve. We set the standard of excellence in patient care for the region, recruit national medical talent that raises the bar, train the future health care workforce, and study our efforts to continuously improve what we do. We resent being depersonalized and devalued by portraying us and our professions as a commodity that can be bought and sold for political gain. We will decide where, for whom, and toward what end we work – and ultimately we work only for our patients and our communities.

To the Citizens of South Carolina: GHS is Not For Sale Over the past several months we have watched the ill-advised contest for control of GHS with surprise, disappointment, concern, confusion, and now anger. We are surprised because most of our business and community leaders remain on the sidelines watching the potential dissolution of a health care system that is a major source of employment, prosperity, and recruitment of talent, expertise, and business in the Upstate. We are disappointed because even in dividing up the spoils of the hypothetical sale of the health care system, focus is on self-interest and individual political aspirations rather than the well-being of the people. We are concerned because this conflict has potential to undermine the ability of GHS to evolve with the current and future health care environment by impairing expansion of the system – even as national and regional consolidation of health care accelerates around us. In fact, it may already be affecting the decisions of USC School of Medicine Greenville applicants and could impact GHS’ ability to recruit and retain nationally recognized clinicians. We are confused because a number of our elected officials fail to recognize the more than $100 million in uncompensated care and $418 million of total quantifiable community benefit annually provided by GHS with NO tax support – unlike Grady Hospital in Atlanta, MLK Hospital in Los Angeles, Cook County Hospital in Chicago, and MUSC in Charleston, to name a few tax supported community benefit hospitals.

We are perhaps not qualified to determine who legally owns the GHS buildings or to render an opinion regarding what was or is within the authority of the GHS Board. What we know, however, is that without us there is no health care system and anyone who thinks they want to respond to a competitive bid process to buy GHS would be wise to speak to us first. Those who think they own the Greenville Health System do not speak for us, as we are not for sale. We refuse to let the fate of health care in the Upstate be determined by groups not focused on the health of our community but rather on winning a power struggle.

Who are we? We are the physician executives and leadership who built and now run the modern Greenville Health System – a health system extending from Oconee to Spartanburg and from Greenville to Laurens counties. Each of us has had a number of different responsibilities over the past 20+ years, but collectively we have more than 500 years of singular focus on building GHS into an academic health system to serve our Upstate communities. We are the ones who architected the sophisticated health care programs and continue to recruit medical talent to keep Upstate citizens from having to travel elsewhere for high quality complex care. A few of these include the Level I trauma center to treat the most severely injured, the Children’s Hospital and Level III perinatal referral center to care for your sickest children, the nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, the business health program now serving the employees of 150 area businesses at their places of work, the athletic trainer program and on-site care givers in schools of the Greenville County School District, the only National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) designated Cancer Institute in South Carolina with its internationally recognized ITOR personalized cancer care program and nationally credentialed blood and bone marrow transplant unit, the Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield recognized total joint Center of Excellence at GHS, the USC School of Medicine Greenville, and the 2,000 physician community practice network that provides wide access to coordinated high quality primary care across the Upstate.

And with this letter we are asking that you – our community partners, business leaders and patients – come forward and state clearly to our legislators your position on this issue. The health, well-being, and future of yourselves, your children, and your grandchildren depend upon it. Thank you for your support. Edward W. Bray, III, MD Emeritus Designated Institutional Official, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education & Continuing Medical Education Matthew D. Bitner, MD, MEd Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine Vito A. Cancellaro, MD Chair, Department of Anesthesiology

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Catherine Chang, MD Chief Medical Officer William Cobb, IV, MD Chair, Department of Surgery

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William F. Schmidt, MD Vice President, Philanthropy

Julius R. Earle, Jr., MD Academic Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Kerry Sease, MD Member, GHS Board of Governors Medical Director, Bradshaw Institute for Community Child Health & Advocacy – Children’s Hospital and Senior Medical Director for Academics, Department of Pediatrics

James Ellis, MD Chief of Staff and Vice President, Clinical Affairs

Angelo Sinopoli, MD Executive Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer, SC Health Company

W. Larry Gluck, MD Medical Director, Greenville Health System Cancer Institute

Joanne C. Skaggs, MD Member, GHS Board of Governors Internal Medicine Physician

Clyatt Wendell James, III, MD Chief Clinical Officer, Central Region Kyle J. Jeray, MD Chair, Department of Orthopaedics Robin LaCroix, MD Chair, Department of Pediatrics Medical Director, Children’s Hospital Karen Lommel, DO Chief Behavioral Health Officer Martin Lutz, MD Chief of Special Projects Lee A. Madeline, MD Chair, Department of Radiology W. Pat Marshall, MD Medical Director, Network Development, My HealthFirst Network Saria C. Saccocio, MD Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer Chair, Department of Family Medicine Scott M. Sasser, MD Chief Clinical Officer, Western Region David P. Schammel, MD Chair, Department of Pathology

Rebecca S. Smith, MD Member, GHS Board of Governors Family Medicine Physician Bruce A. Snyder, MD Vascular Surgeon W. Patrick Springhart, MD Vice President, Innovation Jesse R. Stafford, MD Chief Clinical Officer, Eastern Region Michelle Taylor-Smith, RN Chair, Nursing Peter Tilkemeier, MD Chair, Department of Medicine C. David Williams, MD Chief Clinical Officer, Southern Region Donald Wiper, MD Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Jerry R. Youkey, MD Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer

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Greenville Swamp Rabbits players visit Center for Developmental Services

Several players from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team visited children at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). Members of the team took pictures, signed autographs, and played hockey with the children. The visit was to help promote the upcoming CDS Hockey Night with the Swamp Rabbits on Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. A portion of ticket sales will support CDS. There will also be special Swamp Rabbits warm-up jerseys available for auction to benefit CDS during the game. PHILANTHROPY

Community Foundation of Greenville awards $20,000 to A Child’s Haven The Community Foundation of Greenville awarded a $20,000 grant to A Child’s Haven on Feb. 8 from the Margaret Linder Southern Endowment Fund. This support will aid A Child’s Haven in overcoming the challenge of depending heavily on Medicaid funding, ensuring access to treatment for children under the age of 2. The goal of this is to lower the wait time for families who are in need of services at A Child’s Haven. The Community Foundation of Greenville received an $8.4 million bequest from Margaret Linder Southern to establish a permanent endowment and support her special interests of early childhood education, special education for children and youth, and the humane treatment of animals. This grant will create sustainability for years to come for children and families in need of services from A Child’s Haven. Submit community news items to www.greenvillejournal.com/submit.

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Caesar was also an active speaker and author on privacy issues, compliance, physician relationships and arrangements, HME and home care, and numerous other healthcarerelated topics. He also served as a guest lecturer at the University of South Carolina School of Law, wrote a series of five books on anti-fraud compliance programs, and contributed to over 600 articles in a variety of publications. Neil was actively involved as a civil liberties leader, serving as President of the South Carolina American Civil liberties Union affiliate and Chair of the Religious Liberties Taskforce. He was an active life member of Mensa, the high-IQ society, where he met his wife, Courtney, and was a popular speaker at Mensa gatherings, speaking about civil liberties as well as the magical arts, a major hobby of his since childhood. He was an active member of the Psychic Entertainers Association (PEA) and a lifelong lover of music, once even playing backup trumpet with The Four Tops. He was admired and loved around the world and his presence will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Visitation was held on February 24, followed by a memorial service at Mackey Mortuary at Century Drive in Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Chris Draft Family Foundation Team Draft Initiative, to change the face of lung cancer; or to LiveLung.org, Neil’s local cancer support group.

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Luxury Service at Every Price Point 23 ACRE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE

275 Montgomery Drive, Spartanburg $2,750,000 MLS#1350714 Damian Hall Group 828-808-8305

GEORGIAN EQUESTRIAN ESTATE

120 E Round Hill Road, Green Valley $1,460,000 MLS#1360958 Shannon Donahoo 864-329-7345

TO BE BUILT

16 Cedar Waxwing Way, Cliffs Mountain Park $1,209,000 MLS#1356223 Spencer Ashby 864-344-0333

4 Grouse Drive, Cliffs at Glassy $1,195,000 MLS#1346114 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918

121 Rhett Street, Unit 305, Rhett Street $823,500 MLS#1361175 Cheyenne Kozaily 864-999-1959

5 Autumn View Ridge, Natures Watch $699,000 MLS#1346304 Lonnie Adamson 864-385-4659

457 Pimlico Road, Gower Estates $574,900 MLS#1361791 Michael Mumma 864-238-2542

236 Grandmont Way, Charleston Walk $469,000 MLS#1361519 Holly May 864-640-1959

329 Harkins Bluff Drive, Dillard Creek Crossing $398,000 MLS#1354586 Annell Bailey 864-346-0598

500 Hudders Creek Way, Hudders Creek $329,000 MLS#1361617 Jen De Groot 864-380-0240

DOWNTOWN CONDO

200 Knightsridge Road, Cliffs Valley $898,988 MLS#1361066 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918 Kennie Norris 864-608-0865

SOLD

8 Chipping Court, Kellett Park $475,000 MLS#1359315 Zach Herrin 864-990-1761

UNDER CONTRACT

310 Garnet Valley Drive, Inman $260,000 MLS#1359770 Spencer Ashby 864-344-0333

UNDER CONTRACT

300 Chariot Lane, Squires Creek $239,900 MLS#1359454 Kennie Norris 864-608-0865

SOLD

202 Donybrook Avenue, Greenville $234,900 MLS#1358819 Kris Cawley 864-516-6580

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309 Wicker Park Avenue, Oneal Village $234,900 MLS#1359372 Joseph Gobbett 864-553-1998

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On the market Holly Trace • Open Sun. 2-4 p.m.

Augusta Rd. Area • Open Sun. 2-4 p.m.

Savannah Cove • Open Sun. 2-4 p.m.

Russton Place • Open Sun. 2-4 p.m.

203 Circle Slope Dr · $339,900 · MLS# 1356207

605 Meyers Dr. · $329,000 · MLS# 1357059

4 Scanawah Court · $288,000 · MLS# 1360615

9 Milford Court · $228,000 · MLS# 165407

5BR/3.5BA Complete main lvl In-law/teen suite. Fresh paint/carpet, hardwoods thru main living, granite ctops, tile backsplash, sunroom, lrg deck w/hot tub HOLLY TRACE. LT CIRCLE SLOPE DR. HOME ON THE RIGHT.

3BR/2.5BA Immaculate ranch in Augusta Rd. area. Open floor plan with hardwood floors. Kit. has granite and tile backsplash. 2.5 baths S. onAugusta Rd. to right on Cammer and left Meyers

4BR/3BA Lovely cul-de-sac home, great schools, convenient Eastside location, close to nearby shopping, and the GSP International Airport! Beautiful move-in-ready condition! Woodruff Road, past Five Forks, left on Anderson Ridge Road.

3BR/2.5BA You don’t want to miss this updated cul-de-sac home on the highly desirable “Eastside” of town! RT Russton Ln; LT Angie Dr; LT on Milford Ct.

Contact: Valerie Miller 430-6602 The Marchant Company

Contact: Kendall Bateman 320-2414 The Marchant Company

Contact: Chet & Beth Smith Group 458-7653 The Chet and Beth Smith Group

Contact: Carolyn Dowling 864-360-5100 Coldwell Banker Caine

Real Estate News

Coldwell Banker Caine Names January Circle of Excellence Recipients Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from January through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to agents within the company’s five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg – and celebrates $1 million in listing or closing volume, or four units listed or closed. Circle of Excellence agents achieving $1 million in listing/closing volume or four listed/closed units include: • Brian Hurry • Donna Morrow • Heidi Putnam • Helen Hagood • Jacob Mann • Jake Dickens, II • Jordan Corbett

• Kim Lyon • Marshall Jordan • Pat Loftis and Brett Smagala • Phil Ziganto • Sarah Gilley • Suzanne Cook

• Suzanne Freeman • Tracy Bogie • Vera Smith • Victor Lester • Virginia Hayes • Wanda Stewart

Allen Tate Companies Takes Top Honors at LeadingRE Conference Carolinas’ No. 1 real estate company receives Diamond Award for 8th time The Allen Tate Companies took top honors at the 2018 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) Annual Conference, held January 29 - February 2 at the Wynn Las Vegas. Allen Tate received the organization’s coveted Diamond Award, the highest member honor, which is based on a broad range of contributions and participation in network activities. Allen Tate has won the Diamond Award eight times in the 16-year history of the award – more than any other LeadingRE broker. Allen Tate also received the Crown of Excellence Award for the 18th time. The Crown is awarded to the member firm with the highest point total earned from performance ranking within their company-size category. In addition, Allen Tate took home the Award of Excellence for Outgoing Referral Production and the Award of Excellence for Outgoing Sales Production for firms with 500 or more associates. The company also received the Top 5 Performance Award for Outgoing Closings. Allen Tate received five marketing awards, including the Brand Builder Award, 1st place, for the “We are Home” marketing campaign. Allen Tate was also awarded Business Card, Letterhead and Specialty Marketing, 1st place; Consumer Materials, 2nd place; Company Brand and Property Advertising, 2nd place; and Luxury Portfolio Marketing, honorable mention. The company was recognized for Overall Website Traffic and Most Innovative Office Design for the Charlotte-Center City office and gallery. “To be recognized on an international level by our industry peers is truly an honor. The Crown and Diamond awards represent the standards of quality, service and performance we strive for every day, with our LeadingRE partners and clients across the country and around the globe,” said DJ Stephan, president of Allen Tate Relocation and Corporate Services. “The opportunities for professional development, networking and recognition at the annual LeadingRE conference continue to surpass each year,” said Allen Tate

Companies President and CEO Pat Riley. “What an incredible experience to learn, grow and foster lifelong relationships with this exceptional group of people.” Allen Tate Companies is a founding member of LeadingRE, the largest network of 550 premier locally branded real estate firms in 65 countries producing more than 1.1 million annual home transactions of more than $368 billion. LeadingRE provides a broad range of brokerage services to its affiliates, including lead generation, crossmarket referrals, branding support, luxury marketing, online exposure, technology systems, and industry-leading professional development.

Lisa Rourk joins BlackStream l Christie’s International Real Estate Lisa Cornwell Rourk is a Greenville native, Realtor, and Relocation Specialist with almost 17 years experience, having worked with sellers moving to domestic and international destinations and buyers from across various regions of The United States of America and 6 continents of the world. She is a Clemson University graduate with a degree in Language and International Trade and an emphasis in International Tourism Marketing. Some of her favorite pastimes are Rourk spending time with family and friends, hiking, traveling, organic gardening, cooking and enjoying good food, reading good books, and spending time with family and friends. Her husband works for Michelin North America, and they have three children and two dogs. Lisa is a member of Greenville Sister Cities International, Upstate International and is a Tiger Ties mentor. Lisa loves welcoming newcomers to our area and helping people find homes that suit individual tastes and lifestyles in our beautiful region.

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Awards Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Sales Professional Ecertified Designation Ever on the cutting edge of real estate technology, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced today that Pamela Fielder has received Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ distinguished eCertified The Next Generation designation. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices awards the designation to sales professionals who meet the extensive criteria and complete the eCertified training. The training and certification process is designed to prepare Fielder real estate professionals with the technological business skills necessary to service the emerging market and changing needs of today’s online consumer. “Being an eCertified sales professional means that I have the know-how and technical confidence to service my clients online 24/7,” said Fielder “This is an important step in how we deliver service to our clients. It helps me be more efficient and work with ‘real time’ information and marketing needs. Knowing that I have Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices supporting my desire to deliver advanced technological services, as well as act as a trusted advisor, means that I will have the opportunity to offer services to meet the needs of all my clients.” “Increasingly, consumers are doing business online; they are using the Internet for

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Sara Younginer Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Sara Younginer as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Sara’s passion for staging and interior design, paired with her people skills, will assist her in helping clients achieve their home goals. Having relocated across the country several times with her family, Sara noticed something different when she moved to the Upstate. She was drawn to the fact that Greenville has a “small town feel” Younginer while still enjoying the perks of a big city. Now, as a resident for many years, she could not imagine living anywhere else with her three daughters and husband. Sara looks forward to using her knowledge of the Upstate to jumpstart her career as a REALTORÒ. “It is a privilege to have Sara join our team,” said Stephen Edgerton, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “Her willing spirit and creativity make her an excellent addition to the Caine family.”

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ARTS & CULTURE

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hen Aaron Ingle speaks, it’s sometimes difficult to hear him. He has a quiet, reserved demeanor, but there’s a subtle determination in his voice. He’s completely self-taught, working at first with charcoal and graphite, and then moving into colored pencils and oils. He’s developed a talent both for hyper-realistic portraiture (of everything from a crawling spider to the great director Alfred Hitchcock) and surrealist landscapes. And he’s done so while also working as a barber. “I’ve been creating art pretty much my whole life, but I have no formal training at all,” he says. “A lot of my techniques are from trial and error. I’d do it for a while, then back away from it because I’d get caught up in other stuff. Then I started going through some changes in my life, and creating art helped me get through some hard times.” Perhaps the biggest boon to Ingle’s career came recently when one of his works was selected by VisitGreenvilleSC and the Greenville Metropolitan Arts Council to be the cover of the 2018 Visitor’s Guide, “Yeah, THAT.”

SWEET INSPIRATIONS Surprisingly, his decision to enter the competition to be on the cover came at the last minute, and it took him about two days to create his entry using a palette knife on canvas. “I knew about the contest, but I was working on another painting,” he says. “The deadline for submission was on a Friday, and that Wednesday afternoon, I had a canvas propped up in the corner against a wall. And I looked at it and thought, ‘I’m going to give this a shot. I’ll at least try.’ So I took down the painting I was working on, took a look at the small easel, and started working.” Aaron Ingle’s painting adorns the “Yeah, THAT,” guide, not just because it’s a striking, evocative image but also because the creative impetus behind the guide has evolved in recent years. Traditionally, the guide cover has been a photograph of an easily recognizable Greenville landmark, like the Liberty Bridge or the Reedy River waterfalls. But Jennifer Stillwell, the executive vice president and chief strategic officer of VisitGreenvilleSC, says that the guide, published in cooperation with the Community Journals Group (owner of the Greenville Journal), has renewed purpose. “We completely reinvented it, envisioning it as one-part magazine with lifestyle

our history in the mills with the tower. You see indications of skyscrapers; you see indications of cranes, communicating development, suggestions of the mountain lines and the cityscape, which are both integral to who we are. It’s really a terrific expression of where Greenville is today, and it compels people to turn the page. We couldn’t have picked a more appropriate artist to appear on the cover.”

FRESH EYES

FROM PENCILS TO PAINTS Barber and artist Aaron Ingle’s creative focus has shifted from realism to the abstract and surreal WORDS BY VINCENT HARRIS PHOTO BY WILL CROOKS

content and one-part utilitarian tool,” she says. That new concept included a rethink of their cover, and, Stillwell says, VisitGreenvilleSC knew just where to look for it. “We had this untapped opportunity sitting in our backyard: the growing community of artists who call Greenville home,” she says. “We wondered what Greenville looked like to them, in essence.” Working with Alan Ethridge, executive director of the Metropolitan Arts Council, VisitGreenvilleSC created the competition that Ingle eventually won, being chosen over other 45 other entrants. “The guidelines were you had to be a resident of Greenville County, and you had to submit your interpretation of ‘Yeah THAT Greenville,’” Stillwell says. “We asked for the subject matter to be reflective of the city and county, individually or collectively. And It’s really interesting that we chose an artist who decided to move to Greenville three or four years ago to explore his art career.” It was a difficult selection process, but Stillwell says that Ingle’s painting reso-

Cover artwork of the 2018 Visitor's Guide, "Yeah, THAT" was illustrated by Aaron Ingle.

nated with the judges. “The cover art speaks to the entire destination of Greenville,” she says. “It’s not just about downtown. There are hints of

Ingle moved from North Carolina to the Upstate four years ago and essentially discovered a whole new artistic world. “I’ve met so many other artists here, and I get to converse with them and mix in their ideas, and it’s given me a lot of inspiration,” he says. “Where I’m from, we didn’t have any kind of arts scene. So just being involved in the galleries and meeting other artists has given me the drive to show my work. Then I’d see people’s reaction to my work and thought maybe I should give it more serious effort.” But even if his main love is art, Ingle sees some parallels between his day job as a barber and his pursuit of art: “They’re both detail oriented,” he says. “They both require a lot of attention. I’m a detailoriented person, so they both go hand-inhand to me.” What is perhaps most interesting about this emphasis on attention to detail is that Ingle has begun moving away from strict realism toward more abstract, and more personal, work. From the precise and intricate portraits he created using colored pencils, Ingle’s journey has taken him into surrealist oil paintings that reflect his own imagination. “I thought if I could learn to use oil painting the way I used colored pencils, then that’s where I wanted to be,” he says. “The portraits were easier for me, but I have a very big imagination. With the portraits, you’re just looking at something and replicating the details. I like to do a lot of surrealism now. My approach now is from my creative mind. I try to tap into that. As I’ve concentrated more on oil paint, a lot of my ideas come from my dreams.” In fact, the idea was so last minute that Ingle didn’t do any real preparation for the cover contest: “I didn’t sketch anything out,” he says. “I just started working, and it developed into what it became. But the funny thing about it was that when I finished it, I just had a good feeling about it, and it never went away. That’s the first time that had ever happened, and I don’t know why.”

Look for your copy of the 2018 “Yeah, THAT” visitor’s guide in March issues of TOWN magazine or request yours by visiting VisitGreenvilleSC.com.

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A R T S C A LE N DA R MAR. 2- 8

Peace Center

Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp & Gabe Dixon Mar. 2 ~ 467-3000

WE ARE FAMILY

Various Greenville galleries/studios

First Friday Mar. 2 ~ 467-3132

Harmonica player Mickey Raphael talks Willie Nelson, his career, and set lists

Metropolitan Arts Council

Works by Frank McGrath Mar. 2-Apr. 13 ~ 467-3132 Peace Center

Frindle Through Mar. 2 ~ 467-3000

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Hampton III Gallery

Talk by Leo Twiggs Mar. 3 ~ 268-2771

Mickey Raphael has played harmonica for just about everyone in the business over his 45-year career, from Snoop Dogg to Blue Oyster Cult to Wynton Marsalis to Neil Young. In fact, last year, he toured with red-hot country singer Chris Stapleton. At least he did until his friend, mentor, and longtime boss, Willie Nelson, said it was time to come back to the Family. Raphael left Stapleton and joined up with Nelson to go on the road again, if you will. Raphael has been playing with Nelson since 1973, and he’ll be onstage with Nelson when the Red-Headed Stranger takes the Peace Center stage on Monday, digging into classic hits like “If You’ve Got the Money Honey,” “Whiskey River,” and “Shotgun Willie,” alongside newer songs like Nelson’s wry commentary on the constant deathrumors surrounding him, “Still Not Dead.” We spoke with Raphael recently about Nelson’s health (he recently canceled a string of shows due to illness), his career, and the band’s opinion of set lists.

First of all, how is Willie feeling? I think he’s doing good, because we start up in about 10 days. He had a bad cold, and with all of this flu going around, he did the right thing by just laying low.

You’ve built up quite a list of sessions and gigs beyond just Willie’s band. What keeps you with him after all these years? Loyalty, for one thing. Both his loyalty

to me and my loyalty to him. I started out with Willie when I was 20. I grew up under his tutelage. Because of him I’ve been able to make all these other musical connections and had the opportunity to play with a lot of other people on their records, and so my loyalty is really to him. The band is called Willie and Family, and that’s what it is because we’ve been together for so long. I owe him for the opportunity to be able to work with all of these other artists.

Willie is famous for changing the way he sings and plays his songs; what do you like about that approach? It’s all improv. We don’t ever rehearse. We know who starts the songs and how they end. Everything else is up for grabs. That means I can experiment with new stuff. In the studio, once you play it, it’s in stone. Onstage, I can change it every night. I can try something new, and if it doesn’t work I know it immediately and I don’t do it again. We have a lot of freedom to experiment; that’s how you grow and get better.

So you probably don’t use set lists much these days. We’ve never had a set list at all.

Never? In 45 years? Nope. He starts the song, and once we hear the intro, we come right in and we know what’s going on. The set follows a cer-

tain template; he starts off with “Whiskey River,” and … I can’t remember what happens after that, but his intro is the only cue.

So how many songs does the band have ready to go? I have no idea. With him, all you need is him and the guitar, so if we don’t know it, we lay out. We’re good musicians, so we can just kind of follow him. The song doesn’t have to be rehearsed for us to play it. In fact, that’s the way it is in the studio, too. I’m hearing the song for the first time and playing what I feel. We’re in the studio so much now I can’t remember what’s come out and what hasn’t. We’re actually working on an album of [Frank] Sinatra songs right now.

We know he’s a great songwriter, but what do you think makes Willie such a great interpreter? I think he just loves the music and he’s a great musician. And he’s a unique singer. His phrasing is very unique. A lot of them are songs he grew up with. They’re part of his life, and he really enjoys doing it.

Greenville Symphony Orchestra

And the Gold Medal Winner Is Mar. 3-4 ~ 467-3000

Carolina Youth Symphony Winter Concert Mar. 4 ~ 467-3000 Metro. Arts Council @ Centre Stage

Works by Glory Day Loflin Through Mar. 4 ~ 233-6733 Peace Center

Willie Nelson & Family Mar. 5 ~ 467-3000 Peace Center

Go, Dog. Go! Mar. 5-7 ~ 467-3000 Greenville Chamber of Commerce

Works by Danielle Fontaine Through Mar. 12 ~ 242-1050 Greenville Center for Creative Arts

The Artists of Studio South Through Mar. 28 ~ 735-3928 Main Street Real Estate Gallery

Works by Doug & Meredith Piper Through Mar. 31 ~ 250-2850

WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY WHEN Monday, March 5 WHERE Peace Center, 300 S. Main St. TICKETS SOLD OUT INFO 864-467-3000, www.peacecenter.org

Keeping our ARTbeat strong w w w.greenvillearts.com

16 Augusta Street

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Animal Care’s

THE WAIT IS OVER

Correspondent

Southern Avenue

Featuring Ruff Reporter:

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Summer Camps Help Kids Help Animals

I love summer for so many reasons. The grass is green, the water is cool, and most importantly, it’s time for CAMP! This year, Animal Care will have Vet Camp for kids who want to learn what it’s like to work in shelter medicine, CSI: Animal Forensics Camp for youth who want to find out how we can keep pets safe and fight animal cruelty, and the classic Camp Animal Care, where kids will be learning the basics of caring for a pet. I know, I know, there are too many awesome options to choose just one! Don’t worry. You can sign your child up for one camp or a few right now at GreenvillePets.org. It’s going to be a fun summer learning about helping animals just like me. There are camps for kids age 8 all the way up to 16. Explore the world of animals and hang out with the four-legged crew this summer at Camp Animal Care!

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The Firmament music venue opens with performance from Southern Avenue VINCENT HARRIS | ARTS & CULTURE WRITER

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Let’s get a couple of things out of the way right off the bat, just to quiet down the rumor mill: Yes, The Firmament, a 9,300-square-foot, 825-capacity venue on Market Point Drive in Greenville, will open March 2. Yes, there have been some delays; the venue was supposed to open this past October. No, the first band playing at The Firmament, Southern Avenue, is not an electronic dance band. Owner Andrew Peek is part of a collective of electronic dance music DJs also called The Firmament, but he and his business partner, Chad Hendricks, are smart enough to know that they have to book a variety of music to be successful. Southern Avenue is, in fact, an award-winning blues-rock band from Memphis, Tenn. And yes, The Firmament is located off Woodruff Road near Sticky Fingers and La Parilla restaurants. But there’s a back way to the venue that bypasses Woodruff completely. So, with those points out of the way, let’s talk about how we got here. Andrew Peek started out as an insurance salesman for his family’s company, but has had a lifelong love of music. He sold his first policy at age 19 and did that for about 15 years before he’d had enough and decided to pursue a career not just as a DJ but also as an event organizer and promoter. He’s put on several EDM festivals at the Saluda

River Yacht Club, but he’s long had an eye on something bigger. “I knew that Greenville needed a bigger music venue,” he says. “When we lost The Handlebar in 2014, I made my decision that that was my goal. And it took a little while, but we got it taken care of.” Hendricks became involved after one of the Saluda River festivals. “I got talked into it about two years ago, I guess,” Hendricks says with a laugh. “I knew Greenville needed it, but I wondered if we had the money to do it. We did a Lazy River Festival at Saluda together, and I said, ‘If this does well enough, we’ll talk about the venue,’ and it did well enough to talk about it.” The search for a venue began with Peek and Hendricks taking a long look at the old Indigo Joe’s on Market Point Drive, largely because of its location. “We looked at a couple of different spots and they just weren’t feasible,” Peek says. “They were located next to churches, or the ceilings were too low, or there were schools or shopping centers nearby.” Meanwhile, Peek and Hendricks kept driving by another property on the same street: a building that formerly housed Blue Fire Grill. “Our Realtor was the same guy who was handling that building, and I asked what was going on with it,” Peek says. “And he said he didn’t think the tenant was going to be there much longer. So we put in an application right away and got approved. And literally the day we signed the papers there were three different offers on the building.” Thus began a long series of renovations, most notably the removal of the restaurant’s massive kitchen from the dead-center of the building. The projected opening date was October 2017, but that date passed while Peek and Hendricks had to reconstruct their 30-by-20-foot stage. “After building the stage out of wood, the city came back and asked us to use steel-stud framing, and we knew we weren’t going to have that ready in time,” Peek says. “We moved all of the shows we had booked, and stopped booking completely for a while; in fact, we just recently started it back up.” It’s reasonable to ask, as the months went by, whether Peek and Hendricks ever got discouraged by the delay. “Which time?” Peek asks with a laugh. “We thought we were going to be able to get in here in October! We never thought it WASN’T going to happen, but we didn’t

know how on God’s green earth we were going to MAKE it happen.” As their calendar comes together, the two have been conscious of booking a wide variety of acts, including progressive rock groups, metal bands, and country music, along with local-music showcases. Peek says they chose Southern Avenue to open the venue after researching music festivals around the country. “I was looking at the lineups and going through names we hadn’t heard and doing research on them,” Peek says. “I really dug their music and thought they were a really fantastic group for Greenville and for our opening night. They’re blues and rock ‘n’ roll, not the EDM everyone was worried about!” The Firmament will also boast a stateof-the-art sound system by PK Sound, a 140-decibel monster that Hendricks says will provide the best sound in the region. “We thought it could be a good selling point, too,” he says. “You go to a lot of venues and they have outdated sound systems, and they don’t really think about it, but I do.” “I think it was a priority from the getgo,” Peek adds. “We wanted something that would stand out above the rest, and that added a dynamic push that it’s just unlike anything else.” Peek says that working with the city on building codes and zoning as they renovated was a positive experience. “I walk into their offices now and the people say, ‘You’re the guy doing the Firmament!’” he says. “They’re happy to see me. They’ve been a lot of help; their concern is the safety of the citizens of Greenville County, and we certainly understand that. Everyone seems very encouraged.” As for the social media chatter about the music, the location, and the likelihood of them opening that seemed to start the second they made the initial announcement, Hendricks gave Peek a solid strategy for dealing with it. “I had to tell him, ‘STOP READING IT,’” Hendricks says.

SOUTHERN AVENUE W/ PHAT LIP, FEEVA, AND FORTE WHEN Friday, March 2, 8 p.m. WHERE The Firmament, 5 Market Point Drive TICKETS $10-$15 INFO www.ticketfly.com/event/1614862southern-avenue-greenville/

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MUSIC LESSONS For jazz trumpet player Jon Faddis, education and mentorship are key to the genre’s longevity VINCENT HARRIS | ARTS & CULTURE WRITER

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Trumpeter, bandleader, and educator Jon Faddis is one of the few jazz musicians who can still say he played with the legends of the genre. His credits include recordings and tours with Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Oscar Peterson, Kenny Burrell, and many others. In addition, Faddis has recorded a series of solo albums that touch on big-band, cool jazz, hard bop, orchestral, and Afro-Cuban music, albums that carry on the traditions of his mentors while honing his own dazzling skill as a high-range player who can hit notes that other players can only dream of. Faddis, who will play a show March 8 at The Wheel in the Village of West Greenville, has also spent several decades teaching and holding master classes and workshops, most notably at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College-SUNY in Westchester County, New York. This is probably a good time to mention that he also played trumpet on the Village People’s disco juggernaut, “Y.M.C.A.” Needless to say, Faddis has had a rich, full career and maintains a busy schedule. But he’s playing this show at a small venue in Greenville because drummer Kevin Korschgen, who has been bringing a series of jazz shows to The Wheel for the past few years, reached out and asked him to. Faddis and Korschgen met in Chicago sev-

Jon Faddis

eral years ago at one of Faddis’ workshops. “We had a summer jazz camp, and I would go to schools and give master classes,” Faddis says. “And one of the people that I met doing that is Kevin. And he called me to come down to Greenville. He’s very much involved in the jazz scene down there, and we worked it out.” Faddis will be playing in a quartet with pianist Mike Murray, bassist Tony DePaolis, and Korschgen, but he’s not sure yet what they’ll be playing. “There’s no typical way I decide what to play, but it is going to depend on the mu-

sicians,” he says. “That’s what I base the repertoire on: what they’d like to play and what they know. And we’ll go from there.” In addition to the aforementioned Village People date, Faddis has often augmented his jazz work with pop music sessions, including work with Billy Joel and Paul Simon. And unlike some purist musicians like Wynton Marsalis, he doesn’t see a problem with moving outside his genre. “I think it broadened my appreciation for different kinds of music,” he says. “I’m influenced by things I hear. Some of the pop things I played on wouldn’t be

my first choice, but they got my trumpet sound heard by millions of people. Plus, the money was really good in doing studio work.” As for his educational endeavors, Faddis says they came naturally to him, both from his personal and professional lives. “My father was a teacher,” he says. “And he instilled in me a desire to learn. And then when I met Dizzy and got to know him over a couple of decades, I would observe him and people like [trumpeter] Clark Terry and [Count Basie Orchestra stalwart] Sweets Edison. Whenever a young musician would ask them a question, they would take the time to answer it. If you asked Dizzy a question about music, he could sit down at the piano and start talking, and the next thing you know, three or four hours would’ve passed by.” But Faddis adds that his efforts to teach young jazz musicians are also about carrying on a tradition, one that he sees fading from the modern music world. “There used to be a stronger mentorship situation happening in jazz, especially during the big band era,” he says. “In the ’30s or ’40s when you would join a band and an older musician would take you under their wing and tell you things like, ‘Stay away from that guy; he’s a drug dealer,’ or ‘Make sure to send some money back home.’ Things that were outside the music but were a big part of growing and developing as a person. I really think it’s important to share with the next generation of kids who want to make a career in jazz and let them know what some of the roadblocks are.”

THE JON FADDIS QUARTET WHEN Thursday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. WHERE The Wheel, 1288 Pendleton St. TICKETS SOLD OUT INFO 864-419-1148

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MILL TOWN PLAYERS ANNOUNCES 2018-19 SEASON NEIL SHURLEY | CONTRIBUTOR

For their 2018-19 season, Mill Town Players are going big. “This year we’re doing six shows in our mainstage series, and we’re adding an additional show in the fall that’s intended for the South Carolina Theatre Association’s Community Theatre Festival,” says Will Ragland, executive artistic director of Mill Town Players. “And we are adding a youth show in the spring as we try to expand our educational offerings and dedicate a production to young people and for young audiences. And then we’re doing three concerts, spread throughout the year. So that’s a total of 11 shows next year, which is one reason why, after 15 years of teaching theater in public schools, I’m going to stop teaching and work here full time!” Here are the shows coming to Mill Town Players for their 2018-19 season, with commentary from Will Ragland.

"The Marvelous Wonderettes"

Sept 14-16, 20-23, 2730, 2018 The '50s Pop Hit Musical Comedy! This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to a 1958 high school prom where we meet four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In Act 2, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their 10-year reunion. It’s a musical trip down memory lane. Ragland: “It is such a charming show and really fits in with the types of shows our audiences love. They take these songs from the '50s and '60s and weave them very creatively into a storyline that fits just right, where you’re actually invested in these four girls.”

"Romeo and Juliet"

Oct 2628, Nov 1-4, 2018 (school day matinees available) Shakespeare’s Classic Love Story Set in Appalachia This unique production of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy is inspired by the Hatfield-McCoy feud of the late 1800s. Featuring Shakespeare’s language, stage combat, live bluegrass music, and Appalachian dialects, this is "Romeo and Juliet" like you’ve never experienced it before. The production will also be featured in the SC Theatre Association Community Theatre Festival state competition in November at Anderson University. Ragland: “For the competition, it has to be cut down to an hour, and it’s a traveling show, so the set has to fit within a 10by-10 box. We’re going to reintroduce this classic to high schools in a fun, fresh, new, and different way. I think it’s going to be really neat and really special.”

"Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings"

were going to do this show. Kimberlee Ferreira is back doing the directing and choreography, and we’re trying to get all four of our original guys back because they had such great chemistry together. It’s a very similar show, just Christmas themed. It’s got a lot of great songs in it and the same sweet characters.”

and middle school kids to come and see it. What better way to connect and try to build up an educational program?”

"Pump Boys and Dinettes"

"Crimes of the Heart"

Jan 18-20, 24-27, 31– Feb 3, 2019 A Play by Beth Henley The Pulitzer Prize-winning classic follows the grave yet somehow hilarious reunion of three sisters in Hazlehurst, Miss., as they gather to await news of the family patriarch, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. Ragland: “It’s not been done around here in a while, and Jay Briggs is going to direct it. It’s going to be a good one.”

"Seussical Jr."

Mar 29-31, Apr 4-7, 1114, 2019 A CountryWestern Musical Comedy The “Pump Boys” sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the “Dinettes,” Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country-western songs that received unanimous raves on and off-Broadway. Ragland: “It’s a country-western musical comedy. The unique thing about this show is that the actors also play instruments. We’ve been looking at this show for a long time, and it’s not been done in the Upstate for a long time. In choosing a season, I like to choose things that are tried and true and things that are brand new, and this is a mixture.”

"A Pelzer Gospel Homecoming"

Nov 30-Dec 2, 6-9, 13-16, 2018 The Funny, Feel Good Holiday Musical The Plaids are back to do their Christmas Special! At first, Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky aren't sure why they've returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they're needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Ragland: “Everybody loved 'Forever Plaid' last time we did it, so we knew we

Feb 22-24, 28–Mar 3, 2019 (school day matinees available) Youth Musical Featuring Dr. Seuss’s Best Loved Characters Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in "Seussical Jr.," a fantastical musical extravaganza! Ragland: “This show coincides with the annual Read Across America initiative, during Dr. Seuss’ birthday, as schools across the country celebrate reading and celebrate Dr. Seuss’ work. We’re going to have school matinees for elementary

May 10-12, 2019 An Evening of Old-Time Gospel Songs and Hymns An annual tradition at the Pelzer Auditorium, "A Pelzer Gospel Homecoming" features local musicians and singers who will offer an uplifting, spirit-filled concert of glory and praise. Ragland: “We’ve done this every single year and people just love it, so we’re going to keep doing it until folks get tired of it.”

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"First Baptist of Ivy Gap"

May 24-26, 30-Jun 2, 6-9, 2019 A Poignant Southern Comedy During WWII, six women gather at the church to roll bandages and plan the church's 75th anniversary. Then, 25 years later, our "First Baptist Six" reunite as the war in Vietnam impacts their world. With humor and pathos, these six very different women find comfort, forgiveness, and redemption in each other. Ragland: “It’s sad and it’s funny and it involves some singing of traditional hymns and songs by the cast members. It’s not a musical, but the music enhances the story. It’s basically about these women who support each other through times of hardship, through times of war. And it’s full of that great Southern humor.”

"Classic Country: A Country Music Concert"

"Annie Get Your Gun"

Jun 14-16, 2019 Country Standards You Know and Love One weekend only! Classic Country will feature a live band and local singers performing hits from Hank Williams Sr., Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and many more. Ragland: “It features music from the '50s, '60s, and '70s — country music that people know and love. I didn’t feel like we had enough pure country music in our season, so I wanted to offer this.”

July 19-21, 25-28, Aug. 1-4, 2019 Irving Berlin’s Classic American Musical When backwoods sharpshooter Annie Oakley joins Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, she falls head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler and learns that “There’s No Business Like Show Business!” Ragland: “We had a big success with 'Oklahoma' a couple of years ago, and we’ve been wanting to do this one for awhile. And you can’t beat Irving Berlin’s music. This was actually the first show I was ever in as a kid, in high school, and I’ve never done it since. So I’m very excited about it, and I think it’ll be a huge hit. It’s a great American classic.”

"A Broadway Cabaret"

Aug. 9-11, 2019 An Evening of Songs from Broadway A special concert event featuring some of your favorite Upstate performers singing some of their favorite Broadway tunes. Ragland: “People love the music and they come out to see it, and we’re going to give it to them every chance we get.” “Five musicals, three concerts, and three plays. And somehow,” he adds with a hearty laugh, “we’re going to pull all of this off.” Mill Town Players performances are held in historic Pelzer auditorium at 214 Lebby St. in Pelzer. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors/military/students. For more information, visit milltownplayers.org.

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Summer day camps in STEM & culinary education for 11-14 year olds Learn. Discover. Experiment. Rising 6th through 8th graders are invited to explore career pathways at Greenville Technical College at the new Adventure Tech day camps beginning this summer. The two-day camps in June and July will feature fun, hands-on learning experiences taught by leaders in the fields of STEM/advanced manufacturing and culinary education. Register today! • STEM Camp at Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) • Culinary Camp at Northwest Campus Visit gvltec.edu/summer-camps to learn more and to register.

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A NEW LENS RIVERWORKS Gallery exhibits explore the interplay between women and photography SARA PEARCE | STAFF

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Zane Logan, lead instructor of photography at Greenville Technical College, first encountered the Do Good Fund in Columbus, Ga. The striking collection of images stuck with Logan, and he reached out to contacts to eventually bring a curation of the images to Greenville. The Do Good Fund is a visual narrative of life in the American South, and the images curated by Logan focus on women in the South. The exhibit, titled “Women: Selections From the Do Good Fund,” opens at the RIVERWORKS Gallery on Friday, March 2. “When I was curating this exhibit last year, I couldn’t help but be influenced by the current events happening daily. It got me thinking about the role that photography has played throughout its history and the power dynamics that exist in photography,” Logan says. “Traditionally, unfortunately, photography has largely been a boy’s club, and that power dynamic is there no matter who is holding the camera over your subject. But traditionally, that has been a male figure and a female subject, which is true in most artistic [fields] and if not most fields in general.” He continues, “Thinking of that, I did want to find images where the female figure was aware of the camera’s presence and they returned that gaze to the camera, which somewhat undermines that ownership of the photographer, therefore empowering the subject.” Logan then decided to do a response exhibit, titled “Women Responding to Women,” which will on display for one weekend only April 13-15.

“I really wanted to give my female students an opportunity to respond to that collection of work but still give them enough room to make that work their own,” he explains. “I wanted them to make images of what it’s like for them to be women in the South or women artists, whether that’s a good or bad experience or somewhere in between.” Logan selected 10 artists, including former student Joy Hart, local photographer Katie Fenske, and Greenville Tech adjunct instructor of photography Amber Eckersley. “Mostly I am interested in seeing the South through their eyes and what it’s like to be a female in the South,” says Logan. “While viewing the Do Good exhibition images, an initial feeling of familiarity began to morph into something a little out of reach,” Hart says. “At first, I was tempted to quickly label the women depicted — the family matriarch, the pre-teen in her room, the suburban mom, etc. It was easy to think I knew just who they were, but upon closer inspection, subtleties in their bearing or the way they addressed the camera began to surface and whisper that there was likely much more to the narrative.” “The exhibition inspired me to aim for ambiguity and multidimensionality in the response, and to resist cliches such as that of the traditional ‘Southern belle.’ I hope to present images that invite the viewer to look past surface readings and stereotypes, ultimately challenging preconceived ideas about motherhood, family relationships, and body image,” Hart continues. “Historically, a male-dominated art world has often either objectified

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or idealized women. In today’s political and social climate, however, relevant work must be inclusive of the female perspective. I am excited to see how this talented group of strong, creative, female photographers is empowered to portray their viewpoint of the female experience in their own way and as they see fit. I like work that really starts a dialogue and asks a question, and that’s what drew me to this collection and curating this exhibit, as well as the response exhibit.”

“WOMEN: SELECTIONS FROM THE DO GOOD FUND” WHERE Greenville Technical College’s RIVERWORKS Gallery, 300 River St., Suite 202 WHEN March 2-April 8, 1-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday OPENING RECEPTION Friday, March 2, 6-9 p.m.

“WOMEN RESPONDING TO WOMEN” WHERE Greenville Technical College’s RIVERWORKS Gallery, 300 River St., Suite 202 WHEN One weekend only, April 13-15, 1-5 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION Friday, April 13, 6-9 p.m.

From top to bottom: • "July 15th, 1975" by Cynthia Henebry • “Kelsey, PawPaw, Madison County, N.C.” by Rob Amberg • “Look to the Lord and His Strength” by Lauren Henkin

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TESTAMENTS OF YOUTH Thriller author John Hart dishes on ‘The Hush,’ his unexpected sequel

John Hart. Photo by Ashley Cox Photography SARA PEARCE | STAFF

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John Hart has never been drawn to writing sequels, but he’s made an exception with his latest novel, “The Hush,” which returns to the world of his 2009 novel “The Last Child.” “The Hush” focuses on the lives of two adults, introduced originally as teenagers in “The Last Child,” named Johnny and Jack. The two experienced unimaginable events and trauma as young boys, and “The Hush” revisits them a decade later to see how these events and secrets are still very present in their lives. “I had no intention of doing a sequel, and they have never really appealed to me,” Hart says. “The pleasure that comes to me from writing novels is in creating fascinating characters, but I just love these young boys, and I haven’t stopped thinking of them in the last nine years since ‘The Last Child’ came out.”

Hart was born and raised in North Carolina, and “The Hush” and “The Last Child,” among his other novels, draw on his own childhood experiences and memories. “I’ve always said ‘The Last Child’ was the most personal book I’ve ever written. It is, in essence, an adult-themed thriller, based around the lives of two 13-year-old boys,” Hart says. “So, I knew I was taking a big chance, and the only way that would work is if those boys rang perfectly true as traumatized, and the only way I could accomplish that was to take a lot of time going back in my own mind and trying to remember what it felt like to be that age.” He adds, “It was kind of magical age. The world was large and not frightening, and there was endless promise. It seemed like a new discovery was around every corner, and friendship was the most important thing.” Hart feels that he left part of himself in the characters of both boys, and it meant a lot to him to return to them as adults. “I like to write about family and friendship and things of that nature, and these boys are the definitions of perfect yet imperfect friends, and I really wanted to see what kind of young men they had turned into and see what that friendship looked like as young men,” Hart says. Hart has a signature method of intertwining his deep love of words and character development with captivating thrills and mystery. “I keep getting referred to as a writer of literary thrillers, which I think means I go very deep in character,” the author says. “Character always comes first for me. I think people remember these characters and relate to them. I think inherent in any

good book is the motivations of these characters.” He continues, “I am a big lover of language, and I spend a lot of time trying to find the right way to write the sentences. If it’s possible to create an emotional response in a reader that goes beyond what’s happening in the story, I will try to find that and often do that through the language itself. There are times and places where I think really powerful use of the language can make a huge difference.”

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ho knew a shy boy from the east side of Greenville with a history degree and a love of cooking would turn into one of the most loved and recognizable mixologists in town? Walker Pickering, 35, now lord of the mix at Nose Dive, sure didn’t. In fact, after more than 10 years of bartending in Charleston and Greenville, the “bartender with the handlebar mustache,” as he is often referred to, reached peak burnout a couple years ago and wasn’t sure what he was going to do. Pickering, who grew up off of Pelham Road and graduated from College of Charleston in 2005, had moved back to Greenville after more than a decade in Charleston when he and a group of friends were picked up for a reality TV show that was being pitched to Discovery Channel. As far-fetched as it sounds, the cast, based in Greenville, was going to be sent to Greenland as ruby miners, and Pickering was cast as the cook and comic relief. The show didn’t quite make the cut, but Pickering remained in Greenville. “I was burnt out with Charleston and needed to rejuvenate,” he says. Following two and a half years as the manager at Velo Fellow, Pickering left that position and spent a few months figuring out his next move. He wasn’t at all sure he wanted to continue bartending.

But then he joined the staff at Nose Dive in 2016 to generate some income, and within two weeks he was promoted. Shortly after, Zachary Calfee, now master of mixology at Roost, joined the Nose Dive bar staff for a couple months. Calfee, 28, is a bit of a mad chemist behind the bar and known for his inventive cocktails and high-energy people skills. “I met Zachary and fell in love with bartending again,” Pickering says. “Just working with him and seeing someone like that, it totally got my juices flowing again.” When Pickering started bartending, he was 21 years old working in the kitchen at Dog & Duck in Charleston while at College of Charleston studying history. “I wanted to be a lawyer, but they didn’t have a pre-law degree,” Pickering says. Dog & Duck owner Rod Bradley instinctively knew Pickering would be a hit behind the bar, so he pulled him from the line to the front of the house and spent three months training him. “I’m really shy, so he taught me how to deal with people,” Pickering says. “Cocktails are easy. I have a really, really good memory.” That shyness, however, is not apparent when you’re sitting at his bar, Crafted at Nose Dive, located on the second floor of the Main Street restaurant owned by local restaurant group Table 301. Picker-

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Maybe third time’s the charm... For the second year in a row, the weather did not cooperate for euphoria’s winter-themed event A Southern Remedy. And by cooperate, I mean that 76-degree temperatures in February are not ideal for wearing sweaters and jeans as the organizers intended. Strangely enough, the same thing happened last year, too. But regardless, the vibe inside Revel was even livelier than last year’s inaugural event, and the food options were also a big hit COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

ing, who tried the stand-up comic thing at one point, is always cracking jokes and so clearly has the hospitality gene as evidenced by his attentiveness to every customer in the bar. It’s also clear he loves what he does. “I love creating,” he says. “I’ve always loved to cook. I’ve always liked to make people things I think they would like. I don’t like people to ask for stuff. I like just to give them something they’d like.” He enjoys making people happy and says he has a pretty good knack for picking the right cocktails for each customer. “I’ve been a study of people for quite some time now,” Pickering says. He doesn’t keep a notebook of his cocktails like many mixologists do, and when it comes to his inspiration, drink ideas will just come to him, he says. And while it has its rewards, running a bar isn’t an easy task. “A lot of people don’t take it as seriously as I do, but it’s almost a sevendays-a-week, 12-hour-a-day job,” he says. “It’s grueling.” If he can squeeze out some free time, Pickering enjoys traveling as much as possible and cooking using peppers, eggplants, and herbs he grows in a pallet garden. Quiche baked in hollowed out eggplant halves is his current culinary creation of choice. A guitarist and singer, Pickering has also started dabbling in synthesized music.

with ribs and Brussels sprouts from Monkey Wrench Smokehouse and Rocket Surgery, pork sliders from Farm Fresh Fast, and chicken and grits from Hare & Field, to name a few. The s’mores station out on the patio was a big hit as expected. Let’s hope for actual winter-appropriate weather next year.

Speaking of euphoria Tickets are now available for the next event Roast & Toast presented by TOWN, April 22, 2-5 p.m., at The Rutherford. Aside from all the oysters and barbecue you can eat, the real reason to attend is to be the first to hear the full September festival schedule and have the first shot at tickets. But back to the food: Oysters will be steamed by White Stone Oyster Co. and pit master Anthony DiBernardo is bringin’ the barbecue.

Cheers to you Thrillist recently released a list of the top small-town restaurants in every state. And guess what? For South Carolina, Rocket Surgery in Travelers Rest took the blue ribbon. If you’ve ever been there on a warm night when the patio doors are open and you’ve tasted your way through at least a couple of Casey O’Mara’s cock-

Favorite cocktail to make Zyzzogeton (bourbon, dry vermouth, green chartreuse) It’s a twist on the classic gin cocktail “The Last Word,” which Pickering named with the last entry in the dictionary. The literal “last word.”

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tails and some of the sliders and small plates, you know why. Cheers to owners Loren Frant and Andy O’Mara and their hardworking staff.

Going, going, gone? Something tells me that with the James Beard Award nom, events at The Anchorage will start to sell out pretty quickly. The next one is a collaborative beer dinner with their friends from Carolina Bauernhaus Ales on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $70+ and include five paired courses and arrival beer. Email info@theanchoragerestaurant.com to reserve. The Anchorage is located in the Village of West Greenville at 586 Perry Ave.

This is not a joke So for real, The SPINX Company has just announced a partnership with Bite Squad. Might sound a little crazy, but the next time you get a craving for that killer and cheap fried chicken sandwich, you don’t even have to leave your office (or house) as long as you’re within a 7-mile radius of one of the participating stores. Those include 1417 E. Washington St., 1233 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., 3000 Augusta Road, 3815 White Horse Road in Greenville, and 1625 N.E. Main St. in Simpsonville. 03.02.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 39

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT MAR. 2-4 Spring Southern Home & Garden Show CONVENTION

The Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Spring Southern Home & Garden showcases venues for inspiration in home design with thousands of square feet of exhibits. Presented by Jeff Lynch Appliance and TV Center, the event will showcase the latest in homefurniture and décor, cooking tips and signature recipes from famous Ingles chefs, and many homeimprovement DIY workshops. James Speer, HBA of Greenville’s board president, says the association is excited about this year’s show. “We are looking forward to another incredible home show featuring local builders, artisans, and more,” Speer says. “I invite the Upstate community to come out to the home show and see the amazing work and businesses happening in our own backyard.” –Robert Hull

WHEN March 2-4 WHERE TD Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive ADMISSION Adults, $8; seniors, $6; children, free INFO www.southernhomeandgardenshow.com/show-features/

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Holi: Festival of Colors

The India Association of Greenville is hosting their annual Holi Festival of Colors. The festival is an ancient celebration of harvest and fertility in Indian culture. Cima Mathur, president of IAG, says the celebration is a time for everyone to come together and have fun. “Holi heralds the onset of spring through a riotous celebration of color,” Mathur says. “The festival affords a moment to overcome any age, race, or economic differences in the greeting of fellow revelers with gulal, the colored powder, often mixed with water, which Holi-goers characteristically shower upon each other.” The Festival of Colors will feature folk music and dance, with traditional Indian food for lunch. “Lunch is vegetarian and cooked by the ladies of the community. We will be serving chickpea curry, rice pulav, and fresh puri (bread), along with raita (yogurt) and rice pudding for dessert,” Mathur says. –Robert Hull

WHEN March 4, 12:30-3:30 pm WHERE Vedic Center, 520 Bethel Drive ADMISSION Members/students $3, nonmembers $5 INFO www.myiag.org/holi-2018

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JUST ANNOUNCED! MISSION TEMPLE FIREWORKS REVIVAL FEATURING PAUL THORN, THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, AND THE MCCRARY SISTERS SATURDAY, APRIL 28

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The annual Irish festival Return to the Green is a family-friendly event that celebrates Irish history and community in Greenville. Founder and director of the festival Marty Flynn has been hosting the event since 1996, and the celebration has been free every year. “It is the Irish way to be good hosts, and we appreciate the importance of family outings, and the best way to welcome someone is through free admission,” Flynn says. The celebration includes traditional Celtic music, bagpipes, dance, Irish food, drinks, and a variety of children’s activities. Return to the Green draws hundreds of people each year and is open to everyone. “The appeal of our authentic Irish festival is really to everyone locally who feels a connection with Ireland either through heritage, culture, or intrigue,” Flynn says. –Robert Hull

WHEN March, 4 1-6 p.m. WHERE Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St. ADMISSION Free INFO www.facebook.com/returntothegreen/

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT MAR. 9-10 “School of Hard Rocks!” PERFORMING ARTS

Carolina Ballet Theatre’s rock-ballet “School of Hard Rocks!” will feature an array of classic rock songs and ballads with an ‘80s-infused vibe. Set in an inner-city school, the production delivers an anti-bullying message and demonstrates how arts integration can help build diverse relationships and unite a community. “School of Hard Rocks!” will feature a guest performance by local funk-rock band Stereo Reform. Neil Turner, founder and frontman for Stereo Reform, says he and his band are thrilled to be a part of the performance. “We are excited to use our music for awareness to a serious issue that affects the lives of many young people across the county. Overall, it is going to be a great experience for our community,” Turner says. “‘The School of Hard Rocks!’ will show audiences that through the arts, we can all discover how similar we actually are,” says Hernan Justo, CBT’s artistic director. “We are all directly impacted by its strong emotion. It is a part of who we are and has the power to unite us. It is a powerful message that needs to be heard.” –Robert Hull

WHEN March 9, 10 a.m. (education show); March 10, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. WHERE The Peace Center, 300 S. Main St. ADMISSION $20-$35 INFO www.carolinaballet.org/school-of-hard-rocks/

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Named one of South Carolina’s “10 Best Attractions,” by 2018 USA TODAY 10Best and as one of the Top Three Things to Do in Greenville by U.S. News & World Report Travel, the Greenville County Museum of Art is home to the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth. When you visit the GCMA, you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of American art, including one of the world’s best institutional collections of works by America’s most acclaimed living artist, Jasper Johns. The museum’s unrivaled Southern Collection highlights a collection of clay vessels created by the enslaved potter David Drake and one of the largest collections of paintings by William H. Johnson outside the Smithsonian.

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The Peace Center | Genevieve’s | 300 S. Main St. 7:30 p.m. | $75 Songwriters Edwin McCain and Maia Sharp return for An Evening of Original Music, and they’ll be joined by Gabe Dixon. The intimate, listening-room style concert will be held in Genevieve’s theater lounge. 864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org COMMUNITY

LiveWell Greenville Annual Meeting

University Center of Greenville Auditorium 225 South Pleasantburg Dr. 10-11:30 a.m. Join the 150 LiveWell coalition partners at the annual meeting. There will be a draft version of Greenville’s Comprehensive Community Action Plan focusing on Healthy Eating and Active Living. Partners will have an opportunity to add to this “living document” making Greenville the healthiest county to live, learn, work, play, and pray. www.livewellgreenville.org FRI-APR

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VISUAL ARTS

Art & Iron

Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta St. Opening reception is March 2, 6:30–9 p.m. “My art is all about the creative possibilities of found objects. When I find the right object, whether I’m walking the streets of Greenville or New York City, or searching through a flea

market, I know it. The object sparks an idea which unfolds on the drawing board and is then completed in my metal shop. I love what I do.” –Frank McGrath 864-467-3132 | mac@greenvilleARTS.com www.greenvillearts.com/events/art-iron/ THRU SAT

VISUAL ARTS

Glory Day Loflin

The Metropolitan Arts Council Centre Stage Gellery | 501 River St. Through wet on wet oil painting, Glory Day Loflin explores the relationship between figurative language and its visual counterpart in her show “Wet Paint.” www.greenvillearts.com/art-scene/mac-featured-galleries/ and www.glorydayloflin.com FAMILY

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”

South Carolina Children’s Theatre The Salvation Army Kroc Center 424 Westfield St. $9.50 C.S. Lewis’ magical, timeless classic from his “Chronicles of Narnia” series is back. A unique adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic (toured by the Lincoln Center) in which all the roles are done by two performers. All the familiar characters are there (Tumnus the faun, the White Witch, Mr. Beaver, Aslan), but they are portrayed by a grown-up Peter and Lucy who reminisce about their adventures in Narnia and decide to reenact them for the audience. 864-235-2885 scchildrenstheatre.org

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MAR. 2 CONCERT

Evening of Original Music 02 An with Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp, and Gabe Dixon

A Benefit for Jef Chandler feat. Charles Hedgepath, WPOS, and more Quest Brewing | 55 Airview Drive $10 suggested donation | 6 p.m.

Last Friday night, after returning home from a gig, singersongwriter Jef Chandler was brutally attacked outside his home. He was severely beaten and sustained a shattered pelvis and a broken hip. Chandler has been a central figure on the Upstate music scene for decades now, and his friends around town have rallied around him while he’s been in the hospital. There are several fundraising benefits being planned for Chandler’s medical and legal bills, most notably a multi-band show at the Saluda River Yacht Club featuring The Hustle, The Alternative Facts, and Troy House, and a show at Quest Brewing organized by Chandler’s longtime friend and bandmate in The Bad Popes, Charles Hedgepath. The show will feature WPOS and various musicians Chandler has played with over the years. “He was attacked, and it’s going to take a long time to heal,” Hedgepath says. “And he’s not going to be able to play for a while, and that’s his livelihood. I’d encourage anyone to go to any of these events, whether it’s Saluda River or us, but I’d also going to encourage people to buy and listen to his music. Become more familiar with this person’s body of work.” –Vincent Harris VISUAL ARTS

S.C. Governor’s School Visual Arts Student Midyear Exhibit

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities | Lipscomb Gallery 15 University St. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | FREE The Lipscomb Gallery at the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents the Visual Arts Student Midyear Exhibit, featuring works created during the fall semester. Students in the Visual Arts program come from all over the state and learn from established, practicing artists, exploring a broad spectrum of mediums while refining their own imagery and self-expression. www.scgsah.org

MAR. 2

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RECREATION

Carolina Dance Collaborative

First Baptist Greenville AYMC Building 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Saturdays through April 28 $50/month or $15/class Come move with Carolina Dance Collaborative. Classes have begun and will follow the Greenville County School Calendar until April 28. info@carolinadancecollaborative.com COMMUNITY

Cardboard Regatta

Greenville County Rec Greenville County Aquatic Complex 2700 W Blue Ridge Dr. | 2-5 p.m. It may sound crazy, but that’s just another word

Kyle Petty & David Childers

The Spinning Jenny | 107 Cannon St., Greer | 8 p.m. | $20 adv/$25 door

Yes, that would be THE Kyle Petty — NASCAR driver, television broadcaster, and son of legendary driver Richard Petty — who’s going to be playing at The Spinning Jenny with David Childers. Petty, long a fan of both classic country artists like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard and singer-songwriters like James Taylor and Jim Croce, has been writing songs for 30 years or so. But back when he was driving, doing both music and racing seemed like a little much. “I had an opportunity to do some music stuff back in the early ’80s,” Petty says. “But I was doing music and driving race cars at the same time, and I thought, ‘I need to do one or the other, or I’m going to have two jobs. And I’m too lazy to have two jobs!’” Petty retired from behind the wheel in 2008, and his friendship with Childers, a noted singer-songwriter whom Petty met through The Avett Brothers’ manager, Dolph Ramseur, encouraged him to start playing shows. “One thing led to another and I thought, ‘Now’s the time,’” Petty says. “Let’s just go ahead and do it and have some fun, and if it works it works.” And if you come to the show because you’re a fan of Kyle Petty the driver or broadcaster, that’s fine with him. “Everybody loves a train wreck,” he says with a laugh. “If that’s why you come, great. If you come back again because you like what you heard, I appreciate that even more. But I’ll use any gimmick I can to get you through the door.” –Vincent Harris

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The Songwriter’s Workshop

The Peace Center | Ramsaur Studio 101 W Broad St. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | $150 Part workshop and part master class, this experience is designed to help aspiring songwriters put the finishing touches on their songs. Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp, and Gabe Dixon will review and discuss attendees’ songs, provide feedback and share tips on the songwriting process. 864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org COMEDY

James Gregory - Funniest Man in America

Mauldin Cultural Center 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin 7:30-9 p.m. | $30 For over two decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a downhome, hilarious comedy experience. www.mauldinculturalcenter.org LECTURE

Peace Center’s 2017-2018 Master Classes Ramsaur Studio at Huguenot Mill 101 W. Broad St. 1 p.m. | FREE Master Classes give teens from the workshop series an opportunity to dig deeper into the

nuts and bolts of the poetic process. Visiting poets will share pieces, dissect their own work, and hold an open forum. Participants are encouraged to ask questions about their own poems. Master classes are held in Ramsaur Studio and the public is invited to observe. This class features David Gonzalez. 864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768 peacecenter.org CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

Peacock STRIDES for Babies 5K

Mauldin Cultural Center | 101 East Butler Road 9-10:30 a.m. | $20 This 5K race raises money to support research and treatment options to combat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The race begins and ends at the Mauldin Cultural Center. More information can be found on our website. 864-335-4855 jedwins@mauldinrecreation.com www.cityofmauldin.org/rec/special-events BOOK SIGNING

“Golfing Across the Ponds” Book Signing

Pickwick Pharmacy & Soda Fountain 3219 Augusta St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | FREE Greenville author George Kitchens of “Golfing Across the Ponds; A Duffer’s Perspective.” His book is not only a tool for a traveling golfer but an intelligent tool for first time golfers as well. His trips, over a 60-year period, have generated humorous stories and memories all told in the book. 864-325-6534 www.golfacrosstheponds.com

VISUAL ARTS

CONCERT

Hampton III Gallery 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors 2-4 p.m. | FREE Hampton III Gallery is hosting an exhibition of Dr. Leo Twiggs’ batik paintings through March 31. Dating from the early 1970s to 2018, these works showcase Dr. Twiggs’ echoing his personal catalog of narrative signs and symbols. The exhibition features eight post Requiem paintings as Twiggs continues to grapple with the tragedy that shook our state and the nation. On March 3, Dr. Twiggs will be on location for a reception that is open to the public. “Messages from Home,” a book that reflects on 60 years of Dr. Twiggs’ works, will be available for sale, along with the exhibition catalog. www.hamptoniiigallery.com

The Peace Center 300 S. Main St. $18-$75 Yekwon Sunwoo, the Gold Medal Winner of the prestigious 2017 Van Cliburn International Competition, makes his South Carolina debut with his thrilling performance of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto! This incredible concert comes to a grand finish with Brahms’ heartfelt and passionate Fourth Symphony. www.greenvillesymphony.org

Dr. Leo Twiggs Reception and Exhibition

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03-04

VISUAL ARTS

Exploring Dry Point Intaglio Printmaking

Greenville Center for Creative Arts 25 Draper St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $225 Create an original print using the medium of dry point intaglio with an acrylic plate matrix. Students will produce an edition of at least five consistent prints. No printmaking experience is necessary however intermediate skills in drawing would be advised. Students should bring multiple drawings to the workshop to reference while working on 5-inch by 7-inch plates. 864-735-3948 ext. 2 liz@artcentergreenville.org www.artcentergreenville.org

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LESSONS & TRAINING

Fiction 101

Bobby Pearse Community Center 904 Townes St. 1-4 p.m. Saturdays skipping March 31 $45/class/city resident; $50/class/non-city residents; entire course - $225/city resident; $250/non-city resident Fiction 101 is geared towards the serious adult or young adult who has dreamed of writing fiction but didn’t have the tools to pursue that goal. Each class will include a short lecture, writing activities, feedback, and discussion. In an informal manner, local author Carol Baldwin, provides a blend of information and hands-on learning experiences. If you sign up for the entire course, you will receive one free class. Registration caps at 15. www.carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com cbaldwin6@me.com

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MAR. 4

Glass Mansions w/ Hugger Mugger and I Am Dynamite

Radio Room | 110 Poinsett Highway 9 p.m. | $7

CONCERT

Glass Mansions has spent years honing its blend of catchy rock and danceable electronic music, and on its new EP, the band, reduced after a series of lineup changes to a core duo of singer Jayna Doyle and guitarist/keyboard player Blake Arambula, seems to have nailed it. The blissfully catchy, perfect pop song “Nightswimming” sits comfortably alongside the swaggering rocker “Just Friends,” which comes right after the pure-electronic synth-pop rush of “Landmines,” and Doyle’s voice often becomes part of the songs’ textures, chopped into bits and pieces and fed into the musical mix. “I feel like this EP has been a long time coming,” Doyle says. “It feels like we’re Glass Mansions for the first time. We’ve definitely transitioned into being more electronic, and that gave us more of a playground for using my voice.” In fact, Arambula says he’s found the new, two-piece version of the band liberating. “I didn’t have to factor in places in the music I would need to fill in other instruments,” he says. “If I had a vision for where I thought the song should go, I didn’t need to think about where the live drums or guitar would be.” –Vincent Harris SAT-MAY

03-27

SPORTS

Tickets on Sale Now for the College Baseball Series

Fluor Field | 945 S. Main St. 3 p.m. | $8-$12 The 2018 spring schedule includes the annual installment of the Reedy River Rivalry presented by ScanSource, highlighting the meeting of

Clemson and South Carolina in college baseball’s most passionate rivalry, the First Pitch Invitational, and the return of the Southern Conference Tournament to Fluor Field. Tickets for all college games not involving Clemson or South Carolina will be $9. Tickets for games involving Clemson or South Carolina will be sold at regular tiered pricing ranging from $8-$12,

but tickets for the Reedy River Rivalry can only be purchased through the ticket offices of Clemson and South Carolina. 864-240-4528 www.bit.ly/FluorCollegeSeries SUN

CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

TreesGreenville and REI Tweed Ride

TreesGreenville Birds Fly South Ale Project 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext. 1-5 p.m. | $10+ Join TreesGreenville and REI for a bicycle ride along 15 miles of the Swamp Rabbit Trail while wearing tweed. The ride will start at Birds Fly South Ale Project and ride to Travelers Rest and back. The ride will be relaxed and family friendly. 864-313-0765 www.treesgreenville.org/tweed-ride/ MUSIC

Carolina Youth Symphony

Peace Center | Gunter Theatre 300 S. Main St. $10/adult, $5/student The Carolina Youth Symphony is one of the premier youth orchestras in the Southeast, with three orchestras consisting of 240 gifted musicians from two states, 39 cities, and 80 schools. The first concert will start at 3 p.m. and will feature the repertory and concert orchestras being led by repertory orchestra conductor Ginger R. Greer and concert orchestra conductor James F. Kilgus. The second concert will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature the symphony orchestra joined by the winners of the Carolina

Youth Symphony Concerto Competition. Dr. Leslie W. Hicken will conduct. www.carolinayouthsymphony.org MUSIC

“ImantaDimanta”

Radio Room | 110 Poinsett Hwy. 1 p.m. | $5/adult Folk/bluegrass band from Latvia in town one day only for an all-ages concert. Come celebrate International Month in the Upstate with this unique experience of traditional ethnic Latvian music mixed with popular American tunes. www.goo.gl/ZsbQ8L MON

FAMILY

Young Adult Authors Ashley Poston and Beth Revis to Discuss Latest Books

Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 6 p.m. | FREE Young adult authors Ashley Poston and Beth Revis will discuss their books, “Heart of Iron,” and “Rebel Rising.” Please RSVP. 864-675-0540 | www.fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com CONCERT

Governor’s School Cantus Chamber Choir

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities | Smith Recital Hall 15 University St. 7:30 p.m. | FREE The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities’ 21-member Cantus Chamber Choir will present their spring concert. www.scgsah.org

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HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST

Pokemon League

The Red Barn 2333 N. Pleasantburg Drive 6-8 p.m. | Tuesdays | FREE Pokemon League is a fun and accessible way for fans to get together and have fun. League events are open to all Pokemon TCG and video game players. Using your own cards and Pokemon video games, you can play, trade, and even earn cool prizes. 864-324-2369 | www.easleypokemongym.ml easleypokemongym@gmail.com COMMUNITY

Greenville Downtown Line Dancing

TUE-SAT

06-31

VISUAL ARTS

Kathleen Moore: The Storyteller

West Main Artists Co-op 578 W Main St., Spartanburg 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Tuesdays-Saturdays | FREE Well-known local ceramic artist Kathleen Moore will exhibit an extensive body of work giving the public an intimate look at how art is a storytelling medium. The free and public reception will be Thursday, March 15, 5-9 p.m. during Spartanburg’s monthly ArtWalk. The exhibit will be open and free for public viewing. www.WestMainArtists.org TUE-APR

06-10

Sowing and Growing Lecture Series

Greenville County Extension Office 6-8 p.m. | Tuesdays Want to learn how to be a better gardener in the Upstate? Join the Greater Greenville Master Gardeners and Clemson Extension agent Jordan Franklin for a six-week series on how to be a successful gardener. You will learn about creating healthy soil, lawn care, growing vegetables, trees, shrubs, flowers, and more. Space is limited and registration ends Feb. 23. 864 232-4431 | aavants@clemson.edu

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South Carolina Children’s Theatre 1200 Pendleton St. 9:30 and 11 a.m. | $1 A chance for wee ones (Pre-K) to hear a favorite story read and acted out. The material may include audience participation segments or simple audience interaction. The performance will last no more than 30 minutes. 864-235-2885 | www.scchildrenstheatre.org

Center for Developmental Services 29 N. Academy St. 3-4:45 p.m. | Wednesdays | FREE Outshine is a free community homework help program offered by the Center for Developmental Services. Volunteers and CDS staff will assist children ages 5-13 with any homework subject through May 9. 864-331-1445 | leslie.salazar@cdservices.org

FUNDRAISER

COMMUNITY

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N Academy St. 7 p.m. | $15 The Center for Developmental Services is proud to announce the CDS Hockey Night with the Swamp Rabbits. On this special evening the Swamp Rabbits will go head to head with the Stingrays while wearing CDS themed jerseys. All funds raised will go directly to programs benefitting more than 7,000 children CDS and its partners serves each year. 864-331-1304 | www.cdshockey.com blair.stephenson@cdservices.org

The Upper South Carolina Council of the Navy League Poinsett Club | 807 East Washington St. 6-8:30 p.m. | $33 The Upper South Carolina Council of the Navy League is pleased to announce that Vice Admiral Al Konetzni, USN (ret), will be the guest speaker at its dinner meeting. Admiral Konetzni will give his highly acclaimed multimedia presentation, Undersea Warfare, during the Cold War. 843-819-0614 | www.facebook.com/NLUSUSC

CDS Hockey Night

COMMUNITY

Outshine Homework Help Program

Navy League Presents Dinner Program on Undersea Warfare during the Cold War

PERFORMANING ARTS

BOOK SIGNING/READING

FRI-SAT

S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities | Sakas Theatre 15 University Street | 7:30-9 p.m. | FREE The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities’ Presidential Guest Artist Series presents a reading by former U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize recipient Rita Dove. Dove will read from her latest release, “Collected Poems: 1974-2004,” and discuss her life’s work. A book signing will follow the event. She is currently Commonwealth Professor at the University of Virginia. This free public event is the first of the Governor’s School’s Presidential Guest Artist Series which will bring world-renowned artists to Greenville. 864-282-3945 | www.scgsah.org/rita-dove.php

The Warehouse Theatre 37 Augusta St. | $35 Six degrees of Kevin Bacon. The Wild Bunch. All the Coen Brother films. This contemporary play follows three blue-collar workers in a rundown film house in Massachusetts. In between showings, they clean the aisles, fall in love (sort of), and try to help each other get to the next stage in their lives. It is a show about friendships. About progress. About nostalgia. About Ezekiel 25:17. And it will have you laughing, reminiscing, and taking a look at where we are and where we are going. 864-235-6948 www.warehousetheatre.com/the-flick

Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet Rita Dove

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Sears Rec Center | McPherson Park 100 E. Park Ave. | 6:15-8 p.m. | Tuesdays $5 (Greenville City Residents -$4) Greenville Downtown Line Dancing is a fun way to exercise. No partner or dance knowledge required. Dances are taught in a fun and easy way with a variety of music including hip hop, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, Latin, country, shag, and swing. Party dances include Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Bikers Shuffle, and Cha Cha Slide. Second hour moves into more advanced dances — fireball, footloose, R&B boogie, and more. 864-467-4326 | www.greenvillesc.gov

“Go To Sleep In Your Own Bed!” by Candace Fleming and Lori Nichols

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“The Flick”

directed by Tim St. Clair II

Words and Music by

Book by

Based on the book

Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

Timothy Allen McDonald

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

APRIL 20

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APRIL 22

7:30PM

3:00PM, 7:30PM

3:00PM

Join us for Mauldin Youth Theatre’s production of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, Jr! When James chops down an old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach. Suddenly, James finds himself on a journey of enormous proportions, accompanied by human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a curiously quirky script, you won’t want to miss seeing this “masterpeach!” YOUTH

TEENS

ADULTS

$10

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE OR BY PHONE mauldinculturalcenter.org | 864.335.4862 Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212) 541-4684 mtishows.com

Mauldin Cultural Center 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org MauldinCultural CulturalCenter Center Mauldin

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MAR. 8

Jon Stickley Trio

Gottrocks | 200 Eisenhower Drive | 9:30 p.m. | $10 adv/$12 door

CONCERT

When the Jon Stickley Trio returns to Greenville on March 8, it’ll be playing its dynamic, dazzling blend of jazz chops, bluegrass roots, and classical-level virtuosity with a new drummer. Patrick Armitage left the band at the end of 2017, and Stickley and violinist Lyndsay Pruett now have Hunter Deacon behind the kit. “Patrick and the band kind of mutually parted ways,” Stickley says. “It was the best for everybody.” A friend of Stickley’s recommended Deacon, and after an evening of adult beverages and jamming, Stickley decided he had his man. “It was a perfect fit,” he says. “We were looking for an equal member musically and creatively, someone with a good ear for improv, a feel for grooves, and Hunter really fit the bill because he’s played a lot of free jazz. I was a little concerned because we’d had stability for so long, but he’s got such a good feel that we’ve really gotten inspired to try new things. It really lit a fire underneath us.” –Vincent Harris FRI-SUN

09-25

PERFORMANCE ARTS

“Ragtime”

Greenville Little Theatre 444 College St. Greenville Little Theatre will bring an epic piece of musical theater to the stage with their upcoming production of “Ragtime.” This Tony award-winning musical features some of the Upstate’s most vocally talented performers

and features Greenville’s own Delvin Choice in what might be his last local performance before pursuing his dreams of Broadway. 864-233-6238 www.greenvillelittletheatre.org SAT

LITERATURE

Celisa Steele’s Poetry Workshop

10 a.m.-3 p.m. | $75 In “Revision: Thirteen Ways (Plus or Minus) of

Looking at a List Poem” instructor Celisa Steele will explore how lists can be deployed in—and even across—poems and to what end. www.emrys.org/writing-room-workshops/ MON-TUE

12-13

MUSIC

Furman Singers Cap Off Tour with Two Concerts

Furman University | Daniel Memorial Chapel 3300 Poinsett Hwy. 8 p.m. | $15/adult, $10/senior, $5/student Conducted by Furman music professor Hugh Ferguson Floyd, the 58-voice Furman Singers ensemble continues a tradition of performance over 70 years old. The Singers will present traditional favorites and new choral music from both the sacred and secular repertoire including music by Mendelssohn, Haydn, Thompson, and Whitacre. 864-294-2086 | www.bit.ly/2EHikeF furmanmusic@furman.edu MON-SUN

12-18

VISUAL ARTS

SCAEA Youth Art Month Exhibit

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities | Lipscomb Gallery 15 University St. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Mondays-Fridays | FREE The Lipscomb Gallery is hosting the South Carolina Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Western Region Exhibit, featuring work by talented students and art educators from across the state. Guests are asked to sign-in at the Visitor’s Center before visiting the gallery. A reception will be held on Sunday, March 18, 1:30-3 p.m. www.scgsah.org

FRI

COMMUNITY

USC Upstate Brighter Future Conference Offers

University of South Carolina Upstate University Readiness Center 301 North Campus Blvd., Spartanburg 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $40/person, $15/student With Upstate South Carolina having the highest rates in the state of maltreatment reports, investigations, alternative responses, and removal to foster care, the need for expert training in child welfare is crucial. For the ninth year, the University of South Carolina Upstate’s Center for Child Advocacy Studies will host “A Brighter Future: Ending Child Abuse Through Advocacy and Education” for attorneys, counselors, educators, faith community, judges, law enforcement, nurses, physicians, psychologists, social workers, therapists, victim service professionals, and all other concerned community members. Up to 6.25 hours of continuing education credit will be provided. 864-503-5492 www.uscupstate.edu/childadvocacyconference THU & APR

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Community vision workshops

Boiling Springs First Baptist Church 3600 Boiling Springs Road Upstate Forever and Heart of Boiling Springs will host a series of public workshops in partnership with Toole Design Group. The workshops are part of a process to develop a shared, community-driven vision for Boiling Springs, a

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COMEDY

The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 North Academy St. 7 p.m. | $135, $88.50, $57.50, $40 The widely successful and massively hysterical ‘The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour’ stops at The Well. 864-241-3800 | info@bswarena.com www.bonsecoursarena.com

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MUSIC

Bring Your Instrument and Play Day

Furman University | Daniel Recital Hall 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 1:45-5 p.m. The Carolina Youth Symphony will hold “Bring Your Instrument and Play Day.” With three full orchestras, and three different levels of musicianship, there should be an orchestra for you to sit in and play. Rehearsals listed in order of skill needed to be a member: Repertory Orchestra from 1:45-3:15 p.m.; Concert Orchestra from 3:30-5 p.m.; and Symphony Orchestra from 1:45-4:30 p.m. Please let us know if you plan to attend. Lee@carolinayouthsymphony.org MON-THU

09-26

VISUAL ARTS

Jean Grosser Exhibit

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Lipscomb Gallery | 15 University St. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Mondays-Fridays | FREE The Lipscomb Gallery is featuring internationally acclaimed artist Jean Grosser, whose work offers visual expression to issues of social and political conflict inspired by the artist’s interest in political activism. Guests are asked to sign-in at the Visitor’s Center before visiting the gallery. www.scgsah.org TUE-WED

10-11

PERFORMANING ARTS

“Showstoppers: An Evening of Broadway Hits”

Centre Stage | 501 River St. 7 p.m. | $50 If you love Broadway musicals, this is the show for you. Join Centre Stage for an evening of Broadway hits. With songs from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “South Pacific,” “Wicked,” and everything in between, this two-night only event features local Centre Stage favorites singing the best of Broadway. Experience a decadent night of music and food coupled with nostalgic songs. The evening will include two hours of your favorite Broadway showtunes that you know and love. At intermission, enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres from Greenville’s finest dining spots, all included in the price of your ticket. Centre Stage partners with nonprofits to provide tickets to those who typically would not have an opportunity to enjoy a night of theatre. All proceeds from ticket sales support

Centre Stage’s outreach programs benefitting nonprofit partners like Safe Harbor, Family Effect, Miracle Hill Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, and more. 864-233-6733 | www.centrestage.org FRI-SAT

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WEDDINGS WEDDINGS WEDDINGS ENGAGEMENTS

CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

The Joyful Garden Tour

Christ Church Episcopal 10 N. Church St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $25 Please join us for the fourth Joyful Garden Tour. Tour seven private gardens in the beautiful Alta Vista/Greenville Country Club areas of Greenville, as well as the newly renovated church with a charming courtyard edition. Proceeds benefit the historic grounds of Christ Church Episcopal. www.ccgsc.org/gardentour.php

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Spinx Hosts 18th Annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament

In its 18th year, this tournament is a major fundraising event to support local charities, and the beneficiaries for the 2018 tournament include the American Red Cross, the Children’s Museum of the Upstate, Loaves & Fishes, Pendleton Place, and Safe Harbor. In addition, a donation will be made to the Spinx Company’s Employee Assistance Fund. This year’s tournament will be held at Greenville Country Club - Chanticleer, Cliffs Keowee, and Cliffs Valley courses. Registration at all locations will be at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. at each course. www.myspinx.com/community/golf-tournament-classic/ FRI

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Summer Art Camp

Greenville Center for Creative Arts 25 Draper Street Ste. A 9 a.m.-noon | $205/week, $185/member Start planning a summer full of creativity for your little artists with Summer Art Camps at GCCA. Instructors facilitate immersive experiences in visual art, for children ages 5 -8 and 9 -12. Sessions are designed to explore diverse materials, mediums, and themes, making each day of Summer Art Camp a new and exciting creative adventure. 864-735-3948 | www.artcentergreenville.org

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SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2017-CP-23-06282 DEFICIENCY REQUESTED Fifth Third Mortgage Company, PLAINTIFF, vs. Kimberly Sue Deaton; Billy L. Deaton; South Carolina Department of Revenue DEFENDANT(S) TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity for Greenville County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order

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of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on October 5, 2017. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter “Order”), you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call 803726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/ AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: RFP#47-03/15/18, Physio LIFEPAK 12 (REFI), March 15, 2018, 3:00 P.M. E.D.T. Solicitations can be found at www.greenvillecounty.org/ Procurement/ or by calling (864) 467-7200.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that The Red Horse Inn LTD 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 at 45 Winstons Chase Court, Landrum, SC 29356. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 4, 2018. 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: RFP# 50-03/20/18, Sign Design Services, February 12, 2018, 3:00 P.M. E.D.T. Solicitations can be found at www.greenvillecounty.org/ Procurement/ or by calling (864) 467-7200.

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: RFP# 51-03/20/18, Distance Learning Program, March 20, 2018, 3:30 P.M. E.S.T. Solicitations can be found at www.greenvillecounty.org/ Procurement/ or by calling (864) 467-7200.

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: Trailblazer Park RR/ Concession Building, IFB #48-03/28/18, due at 3:00 P.M., E.D.T., March 28, 2018. Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting at 10:00 A.M., E.D.T., March 13, 2018 at Greenville County Procurement Services, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. Solicitations can be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/Procurement/ or by calling 864-467-7200

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: Remanufactured Al-Jon Part, IFB #49-03/16/18, until Friday, March 16, 2018, EDT, at Greenville County Procurement Services Division, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601. Solicitations may be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/procurement/ or by calling (864) 467-7200.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Iron Hill Brewery of South Carolina, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON & OFF premises consumption of BEER and ON premises consumption of WINE & LIQUOR at 741 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 4, 2018. 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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Leroy’s Liquor. LLC /DBA All American Liquor intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of LIQUOR at 121 W. Butler Rd., Mauldin, SC 29662. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 18, 2018. 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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Part Time Truckers 2 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 8 Burty Road, Greenville, SC 29605. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 18, 2018. 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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that FWC Greenville, LLC /DBA Foxcroft Wine Co. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON AND OFF premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 631 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than March 11, 2018. 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

PUBLIC NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA Any candidate seeking a political party’s nomination for any office in the 2018 General Election must file with the appropriate county board of voter registration & elections or the South Carolina Election Commission during the upcoming filing period. Filing opens noon, March 16, 2018, and closes noon, March 30, 2018 Offices: Governor; Secretary of State; State Treasurer; Attorney General; Comptroller General; State Superintendent of Education; Commissioner of Agriculture; U.S. House of Representatives (All Districts); Solicitor (Circuits 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15) Lieutenant Governor – No longer files in March and is designated by candidate for Governor to be elected jointly. Adjutant General – No longer an elected office. State Election Commission (SEC) 1122 Lady Street, Suite 500 Columbia, SC 29201 State House of Representatives (10,16,17,18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 35 & 36) Probate Judge, Auditor, County Treasurer, County Council District (17,19,23,26 & 28) Filing Location: State Election Commission (SEC) 1122 Lady Street, Suite 500 Columbia, SC 29201 Greenville County Board of Voter Registration and Elections County Square, 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone (864) 467-7250 SEC Filing hours: Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. County Board of Voter Registration and Elections Filing hours: Weekdays: 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Open (Legal County Holiday) on Friday, March 30, 2018. Filing Form: The Statement of Intention of Candidacy & Party Pledge (SICPP) form required for filing is available in the “Candidate Information” section of scVOTES.org and at the county elections office. Filing Fee: Filing fees are paid at the time of filing by candidates seeking the nomination of a party nominating by primary. The list of filing fees is available at scVOTES.org and at the election commission office. Filing fee checks should be made payable to the appropriate state political party. A candidate seeking the nomination of a party nominating by convention does not pay a filing fee. State Ethics Filings: Candidates are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests and a Campaign Disclosure online with the State Ethics Commission at http:// ethics.sc.gov. Failure to file these documents may result in a candidate fine but will not disqualify a candidate from the election. Contact the State Ethics Commission for more information.

PUBLIC NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-11470 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018, GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTED A RESOLUTION, WHICH ENLARGED THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT TO INCLUDE THE REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS TAX MAP NUMBER 0575030100401. THE PURPOSE FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTION OF SEWAGE AND WASTE BY EXTENDING LATERAL AND COLLECTOR LINES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF SEWAGE AND WASTE TO THE TRUNK AND TREATMENT FACILITIES OF REWA (Renewable Water Resources). THE RESULT OF THIS ACTION IS THE NEW BOUNDARY LINE WHICH WILL REFLECT THE AREA AND TAX MAP NUMBER LISTED ABOVE. MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARY AND A LEGAL DESCRIPTION ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE SUBDISTRICT, NOR WILL THERE BE ANY CHANGES IN THE COMMISSION OR THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT AS ENLARGED. BUTCH KIRVEN, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CLOSE ROAD NOTICE is hereby given that Wesley R. Turner and Daniel R. Schavey intend to file a petition pursuant to §57-9-10, et seq. of the South Carolina Code for the abandonment and closure of a portion of an abandoned road known as Big Survey Road, located on the property of Wesley R. Turner and Daniel R. Schavey near West Georgia Road, Greenville County, SC. The road to be closed is shown particularly on a survey titled Survey for Wesley R. Turner and Daniel R. Schavey, Greenville Co., S. C., dated May 11, 2016. A copy of this survey is filed at Plat Book 1239, Page 97, Greenville, ROD and is available for inspection at the law offices of C. Richard Stewart, 11 Whitsett Street, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601. The parties intending to file this action are: Wesley R. Turner and Daniel R. Schavey Questions or comment should be directed to attorney C. Richard Stewart, 11 Whitsett Street, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601; Phone number 864-235-2019.

GREENVILLE COUNTY ZONING AND PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a public hearing before County Council on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in County Council Chambers, County Square, for the purpose of hearing those persons interested in the following items: DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2018-17 APPLICANT: Colby Tanner Price for Glenn Durham and Charlesine Yeargin CONTACT INFORMATION: cprice@realtylinkdev.com or 864-263-5439 PROPERTY LOCATION: Durham Road PIN: 0533040100500 (portion) EXISTING ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban REQUESTED ZONING: S-1, Services ACREAGE: 14.5 COUNTY COUNCIL: 21 – Roberts DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2018-18 APPLICANT: Tim Allender, Langston-Black for Rose Marie and Samuel Francis Postich CONTACT INFORMATION: tallender@langston-black.com or 864-884-2198 PROPERTY LOCATION: 812 SE Main Street PIN: 0323010101302 EXISTING ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban REQUESTED ZONING: I-1, Industrial ACREAGE: 2.5 COUNTY COUNCIL: 27 – Kirven DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2018-19 APPLICANT: Dean Aldrich for Kelly Powell, Beeco Properties, LLC CONTACT INFORMATION: dean.aldrich@acs-es.com or 864-288-0553 PROPERTY LOCATION: Beeco Road PIN: G006000300910 EXISTING ZONING: R-S, Residential Suburban REQUESTED ZONING: S-1, Services ACREAGE: 6 COUNTY COUNCIL: 18 – Barnes DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2018-20 APPLICANT: Graham Thomas Mullikin for F & F Realty Investments, LLC CONTACT INFORMATION: gmullikin@naief.com or 864-704-4490 PROPERTY LOCATION: 327 White Horse Road PIN: 0383000100900 (portion) EXISTING ZONING: I-1, Industrial REQUESTED ZONING: C-3, Commercial ACREAGE: 0.44 COUNTY COUNCIL: 25 – Fant

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DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2018-21 APPLICANT: Graham Thomas Mullikin for F & F Realty Investments, LLC CONTACT INFORMATION: gmullikin@naief.com or 864704-4490 PROPERTY LOCATION: 345 White Horse Road PIN: 0383000100900 (portion) EXISTING ZONING: I-1, Industrial REQUESTED ZONING: S-1, Services ACREAGE: 0.95 COUNTY COUNCIL: 25 – Fant DOCKET NUMBER: CZ-2018-22 APPLICANT: Jamie McCutchen, CCAD Engineering for Robert Dayton, Houses & Then Some, Inc. CONTACT INFORMATION: jamiem@ccadengineeing.com or 864-250-9999 PROPERTY LOCATION: 211 Roper Mountain Road Ext. PIN: 0540010101009 EXISTING ZONING: R-20, Single-Family Residential REQUESTED ZONING: POD, Planned Office District ACREAGE: 0.43 COUNTY COUNCIL: 22 – Taylor DOCKET NUMBER: CP-2018-01 APPLICANT: Greenville County Planning Commission CONTACT INFORMATION: astone@greenvillecounty.org or 864-467-7279 TEXT AMENDMENT: The proposed amendment would revise the Imagine Greenville County Comprehensive Plan to include the Dublin Road Area Plan, which is a statement of the community’s vision, and seek to address both the immediate concerns and longterm goals of the community. All persons interested in these proposed amendments to the Greenville County Zoning Ordinance and Map are invited to attend this meeting. At subsequent meetings, Greenville County Council may approve or deny the proposed amendments as requested or approve a different zoning classification than requested.

NOTICE OF FILING STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT COUNTY OF GREENVILLE 2018DR23-0001 Justin M. Hutchins, Plaintiff, vs. Kenyetta Yolanda Hutchins, Defendant. TO: THE DEFENDANT, KENYETTA YOLANDA HUTCHINS, ABOVENAMED: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summons and Complaint for divorce in the above entitled action was filed with the Clerk of Court for Newberry Greenville on January 2, 2018, at 10:05 a.m. SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANT, KENYETTA YOLANDA HUTCHINS, ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to answer the Complaint for divorce in the above entitled action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, the original of which was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Greenville County on January 2, 2018, at 10:05 a.m., and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber at his office, 1201 Boyce Street, Newberry, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days from the date of service, exclusive of the date of service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid or to otherwise appear and defend within the time aforesaid, all as required by the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for judgment by default to be rendered against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint. W. Frank Partridge, Jr. P. O. Box 446 1201 Boyce Street Newberry, S. C. 29108 Phone No. 803/276-5968 Newberry, S.C. January 23, 2018 Attorney for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS SECOND AMENDED SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT AND AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2016-CP-23-06335 DEFICIENCY WAIVED TFreedom Mortgage Corporation, PLAINTIFF, vs. Bart A. Carrigan and if Bart A. Carrigan be deceased then any children and heirs at law to the Estate of Bart A. Carrigan, distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Bart A. Carrigan and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the second amended complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Deidra K. Carrigan; Aaron A. Carrigan; Krystel Emery aka Krystel Carrigan DEFENDANT(S) TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Second Amended Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity for Greenville County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil

Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. NOTICE OF FILING OF SECOND AMENDED SUMMONS AND SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on November 2, 2016; that the foregoing Amended Summons, along with the Amended Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on September 7, 2017; that the foregoing Second Amended Summons, along with the Second Amended Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on October 24, 2017 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter “Order”), you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call 803726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/ AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. NOTICE TO APPOINT ATTORNEY FOR DEFENANT(S) IN MILITARY SERVICE TO UNKNOWN OR KNOWN DEFENDANTS THAT MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALL BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED that Plaintiff’s attorney has applied for the appointment of an attorney to represent you. If you fail to apply for the appointment of an attorney to represent you within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you Plaintiff’s appointment will be made absolute with no further action from Plaintiff.

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