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OPINION

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Political and public solutions threaten school safety By P.L. Thomas

After the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., political and public opinions on making schools safe are proving to be as misguided as the broader school reform movement that has failed our students. One poll shows the public is divided on arming teachers; however, as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Maureen Downey reports, even police in active shooter incidences are mostly inaccurate, especially under pressure. Many ignore that more guns in schools will assure more gunfire — and more innocent victims. Malcolm Nance, noting his SWAT training, warns police officers are apt to shoot anyone holding a gun in crisis situations. Political solutions prove to be equally misguided. “It is such a complex issue between mental health, between shoring up the infrastructure in our schools to make them safer, whether it is metal detectors or bullet-proof glass,” said South Carolina candidate for governor Catherine Templeton. “Most immediately, I think the school resource officers, law enforcement, and any teacher if they want to be trained should be armed to protect our children.” However, research on security measures offers sobering facts: “There is no clear evidence that the use of metal detectors, security cameras, or guards in schools is effective in preventing school violence, and little is known about the potential for unintended consequences that may accompany their adoptions,” reports the National Association of School Psychologists. Further, “[r]esearch has found security strategies, such as the use of security guards and metal detectors, to be consistently ineffective in protecting students and to be associated with more incidents of school crime and disruption and higher levels of disorder in schools.” For example, “Surveillance cameras in schools may have the effect of simply moving misbehavior to places in schools or outside of schools that lack surveillance. Even more troubling, it’s possible that cameras may function as enticement to largescale violence, such as in the case of the Virginia Tech shooter who mailed video images of himself to news outlets.” Notably, increased school security measures are also racially biased, reports Jason P. Nance in the Emory Law Journal, unfairly targeting black and Latinx students, even when these populations are not more violent. Calls for armed teachers and fortified schools include identifying to any cause other than guns, such as mental health. Yet, other countries experience mental illness and all the complications associated with formal schooling, discrediting that these factors can be blamed for U.S. gun violence. Counter to popular belief, people with mental illness are less violent than the rest of the population but are far more prone to being victims of violence. We once again face the harsh reality that the abundance of guns and easy gun access are at the source of why mass and school shootings have become commonplace in our country, but not in other countries. But mass and school shootings have more than guns in common; most of these tragedies can be linked to angry white males who feel a sense of privilege that combined with easy access to guns results in the loss of innocent lives. The Parkland shooter’s violent outburst also confronts us with another disturbing message since the shooter himself had gone through active shooter training and knew better how to stalk his victims. Again, implementing safety measures is unlikely to make students safer and can even put them in greater danger. We must, however, resist the fatalism that gun control cannot work, or that there is nothing we can do. I cannot stress enough that other countries have effectively curbed gun violence and school shootings. The Journal welcomes letters to the editor and guest columns on timely public issues. Letters should include name, city, phone number and email address for verification purposes and should not exceed 300 words. Columns should include a photo and short bio of the author and should not exceed 600 words. Writers should demonstrate relevant expertise and make balanced, factbased arguments.

We must, however, resist the fatalism that gun control cannot work, or that there is nothing we can do. I cannot stress enough that other countries have effectively curbed gun violence and school shootings. As researchers conclude, “instead of trying to find solutions to school shootings in the dubious arms of security technologies, or even solely through more promising public policy, society should ask deeper questions about the nature of education and schooling in American society.” More guns mean more violence, in society and schools. Gun-free zones are one approach worth considering for in-school solutions, but that simply will not be enough. Each mass and school shooting in the U.S. is a damning lesson we seem to refuse to learn, and as long as we focus on school policies and practices while ignoring the cancer of our larger gun culture, as well as the research on what works and what doesn’t, we are doomed to mourning more needlessly lost lives. P.L. Thomas is a professor of education at Furman University. He taught public school in Upstate South Carolina, where he experienced a student gunman in his school.

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President Dr. Gene Fant Jr. began his tenure at NGU last June.

North Greenville University was named North Greenville College from 1972 to 2006, when it earned university status.

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NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY’S TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES

School that got its start as a high school celebrates its 125th year WORDS BY CINDY LANDRUM

It was like any other Wednesday night church meeting in the mountains in northern Greenville County until John Ballenger raised his hand and made a request. It wasn’t the usual request for prayers for somebody in the community who was sick or dying. Ballenger wanted the North Greenville Baptist Association to build a high school that would provide an education for mountain children. High schools were not common in 1891, and only three existed in all of Greenville County at the time. Construction costs would be more than the combined annual salary of every pastor in the association, and giving from the member churches, mostly lower-class congregations, would have to increase by 55 percent to raise the money. But seemingly impossible odds didn’t stop the school, which opened on Jan. 16, 1893, with 80 students ranging from kindergartners to teens. It would not be the only time in its 125 years that the school, now known as North Greenville University, would overcome formidable challenges. In fact, it was just 27

years ago that the school was on the verge of closing because of dwindling enrollment and suffocating debt. Now, the school has about 2,400 students, and its president, Dr. Gene Fant Jr., says it is positioned perfectly for growth, especially with its Greer campus in the bull’s-eye of the growth of the Interstate 85 corridor. The Greer campus houses NGU’s graduate school, College of Adult Professional Studies, and the Graduate School of Health Science, which offers a Master of Medical Science in physician assistant medicine. “I really think the Greer campus will explode in enrollment,” said Fant, who became the school’s eighth president this past June. “I’m bullish on graduate programs and online programs. I’m incredibly bullish on Greer.” “We want to advance to the next level of success in generating transformational leaders for church and society,” he said.

BECOMING TEACHERS

It wasn’t long before students who once had little to no formal education became teachers. By the time North

Greenville began raising funds for its first dormitory in 1902, about 22 percent of its student population helped teach in summer schools. “We largely supply the public schools of our half of the county with teachers; having had 25 in our school this year,” an early catalog proclaimed. “In college or in business, our students succeed.” The school became an academy in 1915. M.C. Donnan, who became synonymous with North Greenville, became principal in 1928, a time when an economic depression took its toll on the school and the country. In “From These Roots: A History of North Greenville Junior College,” Professor W.D. Mitchell wrote, “Some of us were paid very little in cash money, but we all had our room and board for which we were quite thankful. Had it not been for the fact that North Greenville had a number of dedicated teachers who were willing to make some sacrifices, I doubt North Greenville would be in existence today. Mr. Donnan was a real leader in a time of need, and he is more responsible than anyone I know for pulling the school through those perilous years.”

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“I really think the Greer campus will explode in enrollment. I’m bullish on graduate programs and online programs. I’m incredibly bullish on Greer.” – Dr. Gene Fant Jr., president, North Greenville University

Donnan pushed for Duke Power Co. to extend power lines to Tigerville. The utility agreed if 20 electric stoves could be sold and if the three cotton gins on the road would switch to electric power. In 1934, the school’s trustees, in response to a growing number of high school graduates, voted to add the freshman year of college, the first step in the school becoming a junior college. Twenty-two students enrolled. Sophomore year was added the next year. Eventually, the school closed its academy, awarding its last academy diplomas in 1957. A building spree took place in the 1950s and 1960s.

IN TROUBLE

By the time Dr. Jimmy Epting was named the university’s president in May 1991, enrollment had dwindled to 329 students. Those facilities built in the ’50s and ’60s were in decline, and the school had $3 million in debt. Its future was in doubt. The South Carolina Baptist Convention had lost confidence in the institution, and it seemed like the school would lose its financial support next. Epting, a former NGU vice president who had served as executive director of the Paladin Club at Furman University and operated a seafood restaurant in Travelers Rest, knew big changes were necessary. Becoming a four-year school was critical, he said.

The last graduating high school class in 1957

On his first day on the job, he cut 15 positions. Two capital campaigns, expanded academic offerings, and tens of millions of dollars invested in school and sports facilities later, the school is free of long-term interest-bearing debt and poised to take the next step, Fant said. NGU received a B from Forbes for financial soundness in 2016. It is also on Forbes’ list of the Top 25 low-debt private colleges, meaning it has one of the lowest median original federal loan amounts for all undergraduate borrowers among the private schools on the magazine’s 2017 Top Colleges list. Enrollment has continued to grow, and Fant thinks enrollment could grow to 3,000 students in the next five years, buoyed by expected growth at NGU’s Greer campus. Fant, who came to NGU from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla., said the financial people there told him they were watching the Upstate because of its growth and its good, business-friendly government. There’s still existing capacity at Greer, and the school has 1.2 acres on which to build additional facilities if necessary, Fant said. “We’re studying the market and we’re talking to business leaders about what they need,” he said. “We’re asking them what their workforce looks like.” NORTH GREENVILLE continued on PAGE 10

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PARTNERSHIPS

If NGU doesn’t have a program, it will seek to create partnerships with others. An example is the school’s new affiliation with the Mary Black School of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Through that partnership, NGU biology majors interested in a nursing career will have the opportunity to earn two bachelor’s degrees in five years. Their first three years will be spent at NGU and the final two at the Mary Black School of Nursing on either the main campus in Spartanburg or the USC Upstate Greenville campus at the University Center of Greenville. Students will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from NGU after their fourth year and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from USC Upstate after the fifth year. The first group of NGU students will enter the nursing program at USC Upstate in spring 2019. The program

guarantees acceptance to NGU students who maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average, have a 2.5 GPA in required sciences, have completed the program requirements for clinical hours, and have passed the pre-admission assessment test. NGU is also exploring possible partnerships with Anderson University, Fant said. “Our partnerships will be very strategic,” he said. He said partnerships often work better than starting a program, because sometimes financial projects don’t come true. “If it’s not sustainable, what’s the point?” he said. “We’d rather partner where it makes sense.”

ONE THING WON’T CHANGE

Fant, who will be inaugurated on April 13, said one thing won’t change — NGU will remain Christ-centered. “We’re going to stay true to our mission,” he said.

Fant said he’s focused during his first year on hiring the right leaders for NGU so it can operate efficiently and effectively. He has hired two vice presidents after national searches and will be soon hiring a third, moves he said will allow NGU to be stronger academically and financially. Fant said one of his goals is to connect with more philanthropists nationally. Next, he wants to focus on fortifying NGU’s programs to ensure it is producing “transformational leaders” for the church and society. “North Greenville has always been a place where Christ has made the difference. We went from Point A of almost closing to Point B, with the incredible, hard work of board members and Dr. Epting. What the board did when they were looking for a president this time is say, ‘We’ve been saved. Now what?’ That’s a very Christian-like thing to say,” Fant said. “We’re going to continue to change lives.”

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An Automated Future Imagine for a moment that you push a button and a personal cab arrives to take you to your destination. Instead of traveling on a congested interstate or highway that’s plagued with damaging potholes, your cab quickly zooms off across a system of elevated tracks. That’s the vision of Greenville County Councilman Fred Payne.

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COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM Payne is one of several local officials leading a new feasibility study of automated transit networks in Greenville, Mauldin, and Clemson. The study is being funded by the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study with a $25,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration and matching funds from Greenville County and the cities of Greenville, Mauldin, and Clemson. It is being conducted by Colorado-based PRT Consulting. An automated transit network (ATN) uses small automated vehicles that operate along elevated guideways in an interconnected loop. Passengers can call for one of the vehicles, or pods, at a station and then select a destination. They can also direct the pods to pull offline at drop-off and pickup locations along the route. Most of today’s systems can accommodate between 2,000 and 10,000 passengers per hour. The modern concept of automated transit networks surfaced in the 1960s after it was introduced and endorsed in a report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In the late 1970s, West Virginia University at Morgantown built an automated transit network with five stations for $126 million. The system’s 71 automated, rubber-wheeled vehicles carry about 15,000 students per day. Other ATN systems can be found in South Korea, London, Abu Dhabi, and the Netherlands. Payne and other leaders, including Greenville City Councilman George Fletcher, have advocated alternative transportation systems for years. The Greenville County Economic Development Corp. (GCEDC) studied a plan in 2010 to turn an abandoned

railroad along Laurens Road into a rapid transit line for buses that would carry passengers through Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn. The plan didn’t expand ridership enough for it to be profitable so it was abandoned. But a study commissioned by the GCEDC in June 2014 showed that an ATN system would likely attract four times as many riders as a bus.

The GSP system, if successful, could eventually expand to a secondary system in downtown Greenville, according to PRT. That system’s layout would include 13 stations and 3.8 miles of guideway.

In 2015, GCEDC issued a request for proposals for the design and development of a 20-mile automated transit network to connect Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research and downtown Greenville. Two companies (Skycab International of Auckland,

New Zealand, and Taxi 2000 Corp. of Minnesota) submitted proposals, but the procurement process was halted shortly after. Skycab International’s proposal was deemed “non-responsive” because it did not outline a detailed plan for 100 percent private financing, according to Payne. Taxi 2000, on the other hand, listed two sources of potential funding but failed to adhere to the requirements listed in the RFP when asked for additional information by GCEDC. Peter Muller, owner and president of PRT Consulting, said the new feasibility study would look to determine ridership and whether enough revenue can be generated through fares to support the operating and maintenance costs of an automated transit network across the Upstate. The construction of an automated transit network would probably cost between $15 million and $25 million per mile, according to Muller. The county could create a Tax Increment Financing district to pay back investors with additional property and business revenues it creates over time. It could also request federal funding or explore other revenue sources, including vehicle advertisements and station sponsorships. PRT Consulting is developing conceptual layouts for the proposed ATN system, according to Muller. The initial phase could include a demonstration system at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. “This has the advantage of allowing the community to ‘kick the tires’ and of providing ‘proof of value’ of the system,” according to a study published last year by PRT Consulting. The GCEDC approved a study in 2014 to compare shutFUTURE continued on PAGE 14

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tle bus and ATN systems for proposed expanded parking facilities at GSP International Airport. The study was completed in 2015 and found that an ATN system could connect to existing and proposed parking lots in seven minutes compared with up to 17 minutes by shuttle bus. It also found that an ATN system had lower lifecycle costs than a shuttle bus system and provided higher levels of service. GSP issued a request for proposals shortly after for the design and development of a more-than-$20 million, battery-powered ATN system to transport travelers from its economy lot to a main terminal. Two companies (2getthere of Holland and Modutram of Mexico) submitted designs, but the Airport Authority decided to put the project on hold pending the completion of a master plan study that’s currently in progress. The GSP system, if successful, could eventually expand to a secondary system in downtown Greenville, according to PRT. That system’s layout would include 13 stations and 3.8 miles of guideway with routes connecting downtown to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Greenville Health

Automated Transit Networks

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$15 million and $25 million

Estimated construction cost per mile of a citywide ATN

10 percent

People who said city Greenlink bus service met their needs

7.22

Miles of possible routes

2,000-10,000

Passengers/hour accommodated by an ATN

Rendering provided by Ultra Global Ltd.

HOW IS ATN DIFFERENT THAN A SELF-DRIVING CAR? An automated transit network (ATN) is a next-generation public transport that uses small automated vehicles that operate along elevated guideways in an interconnected loop and can accommodate 2,000 to 10,000 passengers/hour. It seeks to take more individual cars off the road, and replace them with self-driving shuttles and buses. A self-driving or “driverless” car is a form of personal transportation capable of operating without human control. Using sensors, connectivity, and software/control algorithms, technology is able to navigate a car safely without human control. Right now, autonomous cars are legal only in a few U.S. states, as regulators weigh how to best ensure their safe interaction with standard human-driven vehicles.

WHY ATN? System’s Memorial campus, and St. Francis Downtown to the Greenlink transfer station. “This ATN layout will greatly improve the inter-accessibility of all key downtown facilities including most parking decks,” according to PRT. The system could then expand to a 3.42-mile rail corridor that parallels Laurens Road between downtown and Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research. It could also eventually expand into Mauldin and Clemson. Once expanded into the more densely populated areas, the system could improve mobility and decrease congestion, according to PRT. It could also reduce the need for parking facilities and bus services along ATN corridors in Greenville. “This would result in savings that could be used to help fund collector bus routes and to improve service to areas outside the city limits,” according to PRT. “Integrating bus and ATN services so that they each support the other and improve overall transit services is a goal.”

Cleaner air Reduced noise pollution Safer areas to walk and ride

DID YOU KNOW? In 2017, South Carolina penned its first piece of legislation, H3289, dealing with automated driving, clearing regulations for minimum following distance for platooning vehicles. South Carolina is one of 22 states to enact legislation addressing autonomous vehicles, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Greenville’s public transit system, Greenlink, has long suffered from poor service due to its limited geographic reach, limited run schedule, and long wait times between buses, according to PRT. In fact, the maximum time to reach any bus stop within the city limits from the Greenlink downtown transfer station is about 45 minutes. A 2015 study conducted by Piedmont Health Foundation found that more people borrowed a car or caught a ride from a family or friend than took the bus, often because of the bus system’s limitations. The study included more than 3,500 community responses to a written survey. Only 10 percent of the survey’s respondents said the system’s schedule met their needs. The buses run between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and not at all on Sundays or holidays. Greenlink’s governing agency, the Greenville Transit Authority, has since completed a “transit development plan” that identifies potential expansions in fixed route bus service, estimates the cost to implement these expansions, estimates the potential ridership gain that would occur from such expansions and lists possible funding sources to be explored. Examples of possible improvements include extending evening service, increasing frequency of service, establishing Sunday service, and creating new bus routes to connect unserved areas. While the recommendations will be discussed at the open house, implementation of any changes will require further financial investment. The Greenville Transit Authority plans to hold an open house event for Greenville County residents to learn more about the study and view the final recommendations from Connetics Transportation Group, the firm hired by the transit authority to conduct the study. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the transit center at 11 E. McBee Ave. “After nearly a year of planning, with the comprehensive operations analysis and now the Transit Development Plan, we feel confident that we know what it will take to create a better public transportation system in Greenville County,” said Gary Shepard, Greenlink’s public transportation director, in a news release. “The next step will be determining if these improvements are a priority investment for our community.” As for the future of the Upstate’s automated transit network, the feasibility study should be complete by July, according to Muller. From there, depending on the results, local officials will either decide to investigate other funding and revenue sources, conduct additional studies, move forward with the project, or abandon it altogether. Payne declined to provide a tentative timeline for the system’s completion should it garner adequate ridership and funding. But he said suppliers that submit bids for the system’s contract would have to provide an engineering, procurement, and construction company capable of covering the cost of removal in the event of failure. Suppliers would also have to provide an ATN control company capable of operating and maintaining the system according to a franchise agreement. The public sector, on the other hand, would provide non-exclusive access to public rights-of-way for the system’s construction.

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GREAT RATES. EASY ACCESS. GCS to spend $4.2M of fund balance on safety-related items, buses Greenville County Schools will spend $4.185 million out of its fund balance to pay for safety-related items and buses to cut down on the time students in the most rural areas of the county spend on the road. “Three of the four are directly related to safety,” Superintendent W. Burke Royster said. The district will spend $1.62 million to replace all rear-engine activity buses in its fleet because the buses are prone to “thermal events” such as fire and overheating. Hundreds of the fire-hazard buses are still on the road in South Carolina’s aging school bus fleet. One hundred and eight buses have caught fire or seriously overheated over the past two decades, the state Department of Education has said. Most of those incidents occurred on old buses. Last year, a rear-engine bus carrying 29 Southside High students caught fire. Royster said that after the bus purchase, there may still be some 1995 and 1996 models in the district’s activity bus fleet, but they won’t be the rear-engine type. The district will also accelerate its replacement and enhancement of school security cameras. The $2 million taken from the fund balance will allow the district to complete the project by fall instead of over two years. In addition, the district will spend $300,000 of the fund balance to pay for increased zone patrols at its elementary schools and centers for the rest of the school year. Off-duty officers patrol schools in defined geographic areas multiple times each day. During the patrols, the officers check inside and outside school buildings, monitor school entrances, assess security procedures, and provide a visible law

enforcement presence. The daily patrol schedule varies. The district increased the zone patrols, which were implemented after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that left 26 dead, including 20 first-graders. Royster’s proposed 2018-2019 budget includes funding for those increased patrols to continue. In addition, the district will buy two 15-passenger and three 30-passenger buses to shorten the amount of time students who live in the most rural areas of Greenville County have to spend on the bus to and from school. The school-bus-compliant minibuses will be painted yellow and have stop arms just like the bigger buses. If the pilot is successful, the district will ask the state Department of Education to continue the program. Royster said that if the pilot is deemed unsuccessful, the buses will be incorporated into the district’s activity bus fleet. WHAT THE $4.185 MILLION WILL BUY • Replacement buses for all 1995-’97 rear-engine model school buses in the district’s activity fleet ($1.62 million). • Two 15-passenger and three 30-passenger school-bus-compliant minibuses to increase the efficiency of bus routes in very rural areas ($265,000).

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LET THE GAMES BEGIN In what is shaping up to be a rollercoaster of a campaign season, the candidates for local political offices have all filed, and the timelines are set. With two major races in play — the seats of governor and the crowded 4th Congressional district, which Rep. Trey Gowdy announced earlier this year that he will vacate — it is sure to be a busy time of year, filled with TV ads, debates, phone calls, and door-knocking. To bring you up to speed, we’ve compiled a list of all the current races and those who have filed for those seats. Keep in mind that in races with multiple contenders in a single party, there will be primary votes on June 12. Runoff elections will happen two weeks later, on June 26. Aren’t registered to vote, or want to check your registration status? Visit scvotes.org. GOVERNOR Martin Barry – American Kevin Bryant – R John Yancey McGill – R Henry McMaster – R Phil Noble – D James Smith – D Catherine Templeton – R John Warren – R Marguerite Willis – D

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION Israel Romero – D Molly Mitchell Spearman – R

STATE TREASURER Rosalyn L. Glenn – D Curtis Loftis – R Sarah Work – American

ATTORNEY GENERAL Constance Anastopoulo – D Todd Atwater – R William D. Herlong – R Alan Wilson – R

US HOUSE DISTRICT 3 Hosea Cleveland – D Jeff Duncan – R Mary Geren – D Dave Moore – American

SECRETARY OF STATE Nelson Faerber – R Mark Hammond – R Joshua Putnam – R Melvin T. Whittenburg – D Kerry Wood – R

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE David Edmond – Green Chris Nelums – United Citizens Hugh Weathers – R

US HOUSE DISTRICT 4 Dan Albert – R Barry Bell – R Lee Bright – R Brandon P. Brown – D Stephen H. Brown – R Mark Burns – R

JT Davis – D James Epley – R Guy V. Furay – American Eric Graben – D Dan Hamilton – R Josh Kimbrell – R Will Morin – D John Marshall Mosser – R Shannon Pierce – R Justin David Sanders – R Claude Schmid – R William Timmons – R Doris Lee Turner – D GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL 17 Joe Dill – R GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL 19 Jevarus Howard – D Willis H. Meadows – R GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL 23 Xanthene S. Norris – D GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL 26 Lynn W. Ballard – R

GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL 28 Sylvia Lockaby – R Dan Tripp – R SC HOUSE 10 West Cox – R Lucy Hoffman – D

SC HOUSE 22 Brett Brocato – R BK Brown – D Jason Elliott – R Samuel Harms – R SC HOUSE 23 Chandra Dillard – D

SC HOUSE 16 Mark N. Willis – R

SC HOUSE 24 Bruce Bannister – R

SC HOUSE 17 Judi Buckley – D Mike Burns – R Lee B. Vining – R

SC HOUSE 25 Tony Boyce – Independence Jack Logan – D Steve Moore – R Leola Robinson-Simpson – D Bruce Wilson – D

SC HOUSE 18 Tony Gilliard – R Tommy Stringer – R SC HOUSE 19 Carrie Counton – D Dwight Loftis – R Hao Wu – D SC HOUSE 20 Bobby Davis – R Adam Morgan - R SC HOUSE 21 Bobby Cox – R Phyllis Henderson – R

SC HOUSE 27 Garry R. Smith – R Fred Wall – R Ira Williams – R SC HOUSE 28 Ashley Trantham – R SC HOUSE 35 Bill Chumley – R Helen Pendarvis – D SC HOUSE 36 Rita Allison – R

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CAPTURED: On March 24-25, comic fans arrived at the TD Convention Center for the fourth annual SC Comicon convention. The two-day event featured guest celebrities, including famous comic artists and writers, and actors from television and film. Independent artists showcased their work in Artist Alley, and comics and other items were sold by a variety of vendors.

Will Crooks, visual director of Community Journals, set up a backdrop at SC Comicon and photographed some of the attendees in their finest cosplay gear.

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Clockwise from left 1. Heather Stephens as Samurai Lapras 2. Wolfie and Mika the Deer 3. Maggie Sibert as Poison Ivy 4. John Vargo as Groot 5. Mary Stephens as Dutchess Satine 6. Richard Adams as Wonder Woman

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OBITUARIES & MEMORIALS DEATH NOTICES FOR APRIL 6 Judith Naomi Hobert Sapp, 72, of Greenville, passed away April 1. The family is being assisted by Mackey Mortuary.

Linda Sosebee Thomas, 74, of Easley, passed away on March 30. The family is being assisted by Robinson Funeral Home, Powdersville Road.

Evelyn Davis, 90, of Greenville, passed away March 31. The family is being assisted by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, SE.

Shirley Howard, 78, of Greenville, passed away on March 29. The family is being assisted by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, NW.

Charlie “Chuck” Robinson, 83, of Duncan, passed away on March 31. The family is being assisted by The Wood Mortuary.

Mary Ann Boiter, 86, of Spartanburg, passed away on March 29. The family is being assisted by The Wood Mortuary.

John Reed, 90, of Greenville, passed away on March 30. The family is being assisted by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

Edgar Tillman “Tim” Barnett, 79, of Greenville, passed away on March 27. The family is being assisted by Mackey Funeral and Cremations.

Bob Barnett Powell, 82, of Easley, passed away on March 30. The family is being assisted by Robinson Funeral Home, Powdersville Road.

Harry Dean Douglas, 53, of Easley, passed away on March 27. The family is being assisted by Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes.

John Morrison Prange, 70, of Easley, passed away on March 30. The family is being assisted by Robinson Funeral Home, Downtown Easley.

Betty Jane Bailey, 90, of Greenville, passed away on March 26. The family is being assisted by Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes.

Richard Marion Pace

January 19, 1947 – April 1, 2018 GREENVILLE – Richard Marion Pace, 71, husband of Judy Alexander Pace, of Greenville, died April 1, 2018. Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Melvin McKinney Pace and Iola Watkins Pace. Richard was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army and fought during the Vietnam War. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University and worked at Enwright Associates and H2L as a Civil Engineer. Richard was also a past chairman on the Greenville County School Board; a former deacon at First Baptist Church in Greenville, and part of the Leadership Greenville and Leadership S.C. organizations. In addition to his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Mr. Pace is survived by two daughters, Marion Garabedian (Lawrence) and Melissa Williams (Jason); four grandchildren, Marion Blair “Mary Blair” and Cameron Garabedian, Ali Grace and Laney Williams; and one sister Brenda Pace. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pace is preceded in death by twin sons. A funeral service was held Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at First Baptist Church Greenville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Greenville, Property Fund, 847 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601.

Dr. Charles L. Brewer Dr. Charles L. Brewer passed peacefully in his sleep on March 30, 2018. The son of the late Gazelle (Fikes) and Otis Brewer, he was born on May 10, 1932 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. GREENVILLE – After attending Watson Chapel High School, he received degrees from Hendrix College (B.A.) and University of Arkansas (M.A., PhD) and completed post-graduate work at Harvard University and University of Michigan. After teaching at The College of Wooster in Ohio and Elmira College in upstate New York, Dr. Brewer came to Furman in 1967. He was promoted to the rank of Professor in 1970, and was named the William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Psychology in 1998. He received Furman’s first Meritorious Teaching Award in 1969 and served as chair of the Psychology Department from 1972 until 1984. In 2010, he received the university’s Meritorious Advising Award. He received numerous awards at local, state, regional, and national levels for exemplary teaching and mentoring. In 2012, The Princeton Review recognized him as one of the “Best 300 Professors” in the United States. He received the American Psychological Foundation’s meritorious teaching award in 1989; the award was renamed the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award in 2003. In 2008, he received the Raymond D. Fowler Award for “outstanding contributions” to the American Psychological Association as an organization. Dr. Brewer was a consultant on psychology curricula and on the teaching of psychology for many colleges and universities throughout the country. He was editor of the journal Teaching of Psychology for 12 years and co-edited five books. He also published many book chapters and journal articles. Knowledgeable about John B. Watson, the early behavioral psychologist who graduated from Furman in 1899, Dr. Brewer presented many lectures on Watson throughout North America. He participated in many major conferences on undergraduate

education in psychology, including keynote addresses at the International Conference on Education in Psychology held in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2002 and 2008. Dr. Brewer was pre-deceased in 2007 by his beloved wife of 45 years - Marjorie Suhs Brewer. She was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin and was a pianist, master teacher, and gourmet cook. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Claire Foley, curator of the WhitchurchStouffville Museum in Ontario, Canada and his sister Sybil Marie Brazil, of Little Rock, Arkansas. He was predeceased by his brother, James Carroll Brewer. His aspiration from a very young age was to be a teacher and he was very proud that more than 230 of his undergraduate psychology students earned PhDs. He was well known for his “Brewer-isms” – which included axioms like “Always write with clarity, conciseness, and felicity of expression,” and “I am always pleased when my students do well, but I am proudest when they do right.” Favorite quotes his students and colleagues will remember include “Chance favors the prepared mind.” – Louis Pasteur and “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” - Henry Adams. His sense of humor, intelligence, and strong commitment to learning will be missed. He was an inspirational colleague and friend to many. He would hope his influence to continue. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the Charles L. Brewer Endowment Funds at either Hendrix College or Furman University or the Archives at the Cummings Centre for the History of Psychology at the University of Akron. Arrangements are under the direction of Mackey Funerals & Cremations at Century Drive in Greenville, SC.

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St. Joseph’s Catholic School’s Drew Lyons is on a path to success WORDS BY ROBERT HULL | PHOTO BY WILL CROOKS

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uccess is measured by how hard you work for it. Some of us hope to become great athletes, while others aspire to become renowned doctors. It might seem difficult for someone to be both, a sort of modern-day Renaissance man, but there is one local high school student who appears to be on that path. Drew Lyons is a senior at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Greenville. Last year, he was among the .136 percent of test takers nationwide to score a perfect 36 on the ACT. He also scored an outstanding 1570 on the SAT, with a perfect 800 on the math portion of the test. Lyons is also a team captain with St. Joseph’s varsity football team, the Knights. He’s an avid fan of the Clemson Tigers and Carolina Panthers. Without a doubt, Lyons’ favorite sport is football. Drew lives in Gaffney with his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. He stays busy juggling both a straight-A academic career and an active sports life. “At times it’s been hard to make sure that I get everything done,” Lyons says of balancing the two. Regarding academics, Lyons is just as comfortable with history as he is with science. This versatility has helped him excel in his classes. “I honestly enjoy learning,” Lyons says. “I think that’s part of why I do well is because I’m genuinely interested in my classes and so that makes it a lot easier.” Lyons’ favorite subject is theology, a subject he felt helped him personally grow in his own faith. “I’ve always been Catholic, and so, around freshman year, my faith started to become more important to me,” Lyons says. “So, I think the reason I’ve enjoyed the classes is because they are important to me.” Karl Orbon, theology department chair at St. Joseph’s, taught Lyons in both church history and sacraments and morality during his sophomore and junior years. “Drew was an exceptional student,” Orbon says. “He finished

the course with a 100 percent average and was exempt from the final exam, something very few students have done in my past 10 years of teaching at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.” But Lyons does not take full credit for his academic success; he feels that much of it is owed to the skills of Orbon and other teachers at St. Joseph’s. “With all my teachers, I can tell that they look at each student with the intent of wanting to make sure that we succeed,” Lyons says. After high school, Lyons plans to pursue pre-med. “I actually thought for a while about going into engineering, because I really enjoyed physics,” Lyons says, “but I felt that I would like to work with people more.” Lyons ultimately hopes to work in oncology, either in radiation or surgical. “My grandmother survived uterine cancer, and several of my friends have dads who are oncologists, so the subject has always been interesting to me,” Lyons says. “I’d like to see myself making more of a difference on an individual person’s life more than just working on engineering.” With the little free time that he does have, Lyons enjoys spending it with family. “My mom cooks dinner most nights, and so we’ll just sit around the table and just talk about stuff,” Lyons says. “I also like to read, and I normally don’t have enough time, but I like to go hiking on the weekends.” St. Joseph’s head football coach, Brandon Bennett, says his players pick their team captains each season based on who they think is the best leader. Lyons, a middle linebacker, was named a captain last season. It wasn’t a difficult choice for his teammates, Bennett says. “It was very easy to see that the team picked right,” he says. “Drew was dedicated to the team in the classroom, in the weight room, and on the field and in his life.” “I always see him giving his best on and off the field,” Bennett adds. “He is a true studentathlete and a leader.”

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The Greenville Humane Society announces 7th annual Mutt Strut The Greenville Humane Society’s seventh annual Mutt Strut, presented by Papa John’s, will take place on Saturday, April 28, at 8:30 am. The event is a 2-mile walk/run through downtown Greenville, and the proceeds benefit the Greenville Humane Society. The Mutt Strut begins and ends in the festive Mutt Market at Falls Park and will conclude with free pizza from Papa John’s along with a fun festival for pets and their owners. There will be caricature artists, face painters, balloon artists, live music, and entertainment for the dogs as well. Attendees do not have to bring a dog to participate, but last year over 1,700 dogs and 2,000 owners participated in the race. To register for the race as an individual or a team, visit the GHS Mutt Strut website at www.ghsmuttstrut.com.

Our Schools ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

School holds ribbon-cutting for $4.2M building St. Joseph’s Catholic School held a ribbon-cutting on their new three-story UKnight building on March 22. The addition connects the academic building to the gymnasium and houses two state-of-the-art science laboratories, meeting space, classrooms, four new locker rooms, and athletic department offices. The new building also has a hallway-length mural showcasing the history of the school’s athletic program. The school community raised $2.7 million for the project. A $1 million anchor gift was given by Dr. Joseph Moon, husband of one of the founding members of the school, Margaret Ann Moon. PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE

College to host 91st annual science meeting

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United Community Bank has donated $2,185 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas’ Adopt-A-Room program. The funds for the donation resulted from the sales of gloves and socks through their sponsorship of Ice on Main’s seventh season. The room is named in honor of the rink. The Adopt-A-Room program presents the opportunity for donors to sponsor a specific guest room in the Ronald McDonald House. The sponsor is able to maintain the room throughout the year from painting to fixtures to bedding and television.

Presbyterian College will host the 91st meeting of the South Carolina Academy of Science and the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science on Saturday, April 14. The event will bring approximately 600 graduate, undergraduate, and high school students to the Presbyterian College campus. The two organizations bring together scientists from all over the state. Students of all ages will be on campus to meet with and learn from research scholars and industrial and government scientists. Many students will present papers and posters. Those who have conducted exceptional research are eligible for the Dwight Camper Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award. There are several other awards in for student presenters as well as teachers. Dr. Anthony Cammarato, an assistant professor of medicine and assistant professor of physiology at Johns Hopkins University, will deliver this year’s plenary address.

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Joe and Gretchen Erwin gift $2.5M to Clemson University Greenville residents Joe and Gretchen Erwin have given $2.5 million to Clemson University. $1 million of the gift will go toward the new College of Business building, and $1.5 million will be allocated for a student scholarship and programming support for communication students and adjunct faculty. Over the years, the Erwins have given more than $5 million to Clemson University. Joe Erwin graduated from Clemson in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Over the years, he has served as a member of the Rutland Institute for Ethics Advisory Board and the President’s Advisory Board. Gretchen Erwin is a 1977 graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and was named to the centennial class of Grady Fellows in 2015. The Erwins become the second Cornerstone Partner

for Academics at Clemson University with this gift. The Cornerstone program consists of visionary individuals who commit funding to Clemson University of $2.5 million or more. The Erwins’ Cornerstone Academic gift will establish an endowment for need-based scholarships for students pursuing a minor in brand communications; a faculty fund to encourage collaboration between faculty of the College of Business and the Erwin Center for Brand Communications; an unrestricted fund for the Erwin Center for Brand Communications to support the center and its impact on Clemson University, including research, supplies, and travel; an annual scholarship to provide funding for students pursuing a minor in brand communications; and the aforementioned $1 million for the new College of Business building fund. In 2012, the Erwins established the Erwin Center for

Advertising and Communication (now the Erwin Center for Brand Communications). Its goal is to help students enter the workforce with the tools necessary to succeed in marketing- and communications-related fields. The couple founded Erwin Penland Advertising agency in 1986. Over the next 29 years, under the leadership of both Joe and Gretchen, the company became a nationally known marketing and advertising firm. It grew to over 400 employees in Greenville and New York and has served a prestigious client list. Following his departure from Erwin Penland, Joe Erwin established Erwin Creates, a company that continues his support of the growth of Greenville’s creative marketing community. Some of his efforts include the Erwin Center for Brand Communications at Clemson, helping to bring professional soccer to the Upstate, and his leadership of Endeavor, a creative, co-working community.

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Board Chair Willis Meadows Asst. Principal Greenville High School

THE CREDIT UNION IS FOUNDED On November 22, 1968, the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions grants Greenville Educators Federal Credit Union its official Charter and Organization Certificate, with the field of membership extended to the employees of the School District of Greenville County.

The credit union relocates its offices to the Sullivan Center on Wilkins Street.

Founder Kenneth Childs Teacher, Greenville High School

The Charter is amended to include Employees of Furman University, North Greenville College, Shannon Forest Christian School and The Greenville County Library.

The credit union converts to an online computer system which enables transaction histories and day-to-day account balances. The credit union begins offering Share Term Certificates (CDs) and Christmas Club accounts.

The first location is established at 209 Choice Street, which is now the current location of Greenville County School District Office.

1968

Founder and Board Chair Cecil Edwards conducting the 1985 Annual Meeting.

1973

1978

1982

The credit union formally changes its name to Greenville Federal Credit Union.

1983

Founder Allan Clark presenting Board nominations at the 1985 Annual Meeting.

The credit union relocates to Wade Hampton Boulevard.

1985

The credit union opens a second branch on Tanner Road in Mauldin in the original Laurens Electric Cooperative office.

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ince 1968. In 1968, access to credit and financial services for employees of the Greenville School

“From day one the credit union’s mission has been to give back to the Greenville

District was very limited. The choice was to either be a customer of bank or find an

community by providing affordable financial services to the people we serve. It’s the

alternative--few of which existed at that time. When nine of their employees decided to

very reason the credit union was founded.” said President Paul Hughes. “A lot has

band together back then to form Greenville Educators Federal Credit Union, it was highly

changed in the last 50 years, but our focus has remained steadfast. Greenville

unlikely the credit union would even survive its infancy. But survive it did.

Federal Credit Union represents a real alternative to traditional banking. Our commitment to offering lower loan rates, higher deposit rates, and lower fees is the

On November 22 of that year the credit union received its official charter. Over the next

same today as it was in 1968.”

five decades Greenville Federal Credit Union grew rapidly, expanding its charter beyond school district employees. The credit union opened its membership in 2001 to anyone who

The credit union’s longevity is a great testament to the diligence, hard work and

lives, works, worships or attends school in Greenville County. From the part-time office in

loyalty of its pioneers who set the stage for the growth so long ago. Greenville

the basement of the Book Depository on Sullivan Street to four full-service branches

Federal Credit Union is proud to have served Greenville, South Carolina for 50 years

across the county and 28,000+ members, Greenville Federal Credit Union flourished

and looks forward to serving 50 more.

because of its commitment to being a not-for-profit alternative to banks.

You profit because we don’t. Join and prosper.

Clark the Owl, born in 2016

Credit union helps raise funds for new GHS Children’s Hospital lobby.

The credit union opens a third branch on Main Street in Greer, SC, in the State Farm Office.

The credit union converts to a Community Charter, opening membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Greenville County, SC.

The credit union opens a fourth branch on Pelham Road in Greenville, SC.

The credit union updates its logo and branding.

The credit union builds and opens a fully operational branch inside Greenville High School to serve the students and staff during school hours, and provide curriculum and a real-world learning environment for financial education.

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The credit union adds Commercial Services and a Contact Center for full service phone support.

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Working from the Outside In Artist Melissa Anderson’s Studio was Built with a Sense of Place by Libby Hinson McMillan

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isitors to artist Melissa Anderson’s studio would never guess that when she designed it, she worked from the outside in. Anderson decided her studio would be perched atop the garage at the rear of the custom home she and husband Scott were building. “The studio needed to correspond with the style of the house,” she remembers. “There was a lot of thought that went into what we were going to be seeing from the house and from the yard. We had to think about the outside first.” A glance toward the studio from the Andersons’ inspiring private terrace and garden clearly underscores this former lawyer’s surprising skill at architectural and landscape design. Every inch of her home turf is artful, and while the overall vibe is casual in an elegant way, function clearly holds as high a priority as form. The goal for both structures was a sense of history. The antique iron grate near the studio is but one of the many reclaimed building components this salvage-happy mom purposefully curated from sheltered treasures she keeps in a local storage unit. A short climb up the stairs immediately reveals Anderson’s light-filled workroom. “I generally paint large, and I needed a means for getting large canvases in and out of the studio, so we put in an eight-foot-high door and wire stair rails.”

“It’s not about subject for me. It’s about texture and color and application, so I’m generally looking for subjects that will let me do that. Inspiration comes from life.” The height above ground level works to Anderson’s advantage when it comes to light. “I already had five of these windows,” she says with a smile, as sunshine pours in from all four sides through the salvage glass. A circus-tent-shaped ceiling is a feature of the loft; its form maximizes every bit of the structure’s roofline. Anderson’s original intent was white walls and floors, the perfect backdrop for her large, colorful canvases, “but these floors came out of a 1920s house that was being demolished and I just couldn’t paint them,” she says. “The floor has loads of character. So if it gets paint on it, it gets paint on it. I couldn’t see rolling these floors white.” Anderson also installed salvaged cabinets (from a house torn down on Crescent Avenue); a reclaimed sink; salvage tiles; and an eclectic mix of vintage furnishings. Shiplap walls complete the look, all of which fuels this artist’s imagination. She’s dubbed a rolling table at the top of the stairs her “treasure table.” Anderson rolls it into the studio’s heart, creates vignettes using favorite objects and then captures the scene on canvas. A favorite subject is the large blue and white Asian urn from her friend Michael Green, owner of Artifacts Greenville. “I paint a lot of everything,” says Anderson who works on multiple pieces at the same time. Two large easels on casters hold paintings. A rolling, double-sided gallery wall affords space for displaying available works and there are large wooden bins too, chock full of paintings of various themes ranging from horses to beaches to still lifes. “It’s not about subject for me. It’s about texture and color and application, so I’m generally looking for subjects that will let me do that. Inspiration comes from life.” Melissa Anderson’s work hangs in prestigious public locations across the Upstate and her studio is a popular stop during MAC Open Studios. Her backyard will be one of the featured properties this month for The Joyful Garden Tour by Christ Church Episcopal.

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New Real Estate Professional joins Wilson Associates Real Estate Wilson Associates Real Estate of Greenville is pleased to announce the addition of Chad Chambers to their team of select real estate professionals. After graduating from Spartanburg Methodist College in 2002, Chambers obtained eleven years of luxury sales experience in addition to numerous years of experience in real estate investing. “Treating my clients as family and helping others is my top priority. I aim to get the job done and have fun along the way.” Chad’s primary focus is residential real estate. He is looking forward to helping you buy, sell, or build in Greenville and Upstate South Carolina. He assists both buyers and sellers with nothing short of excellence and is confident that Wilson Associates is the place to do it.

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Steven Merck Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

Coldwell Banker Caine Names February Circle of Excellence Recipients Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from February 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. The distinction also celebrates Coldwell Banker Caine’s Team efforts listed below. Circle of Excellence agents achieving $1 million in listing/closing volume or four listed/closed units include: Angela Reid Lindsay Blanton David Seaver Norell Mitchell Grissett Francie Little Pat Loftis Heidi Putnam Shay Felknor Helen Hagood Susan Gallion Hilary Hurst Suzanne Cook Holly West Tracy Bogie Jacob Mann Virginia Hayes Jane McCutcheon Wanda Stewart Jennifer Simms Wendi Ruth Kristi Moon

Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Steven Merck as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. As a businessman and entrepreneur, Steven has always been interested in real estate. Previously owning three McDonald’s restaurants, he pursued real Local Real Estate Professional estate on the side by flipping houses Merck Brings Home National Honor and practicing interior design. Now in its 22nd year, Broker Agent AdSteven looks forward to putting his business mindvisor celebrates the success and accomset, design eye, and financial expertise to use as a full plishment of the industry’s finest real estime REALTOR. Born and raised in the Upstate, Steven tate professionals through it’s exclusive is proud to call Greenville home. He enjoys taking ad‘Certificate of Excellence’ Program. vantage of all our region has to offer, particularly GreenThrough proprietary criteria, formuville’s beautiful downtown. las, and other valuable considerations, “I am thrilled Steven has joined our Greenville office,” Circle of Excellence Groups (2-3 agents) achieving Sheila Newton of Berkshire Hathaway Newton said Stephen Edgerton, President and CEO of Coldwell $1.5 million in listing/closing volume or six units listed/ HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has been dis- Banker Caine. “His talent and personality are a great fit closed include: tinguished by Broker Agent Advisor as one of the best for the company.” Cheves Mussman Ouzts Group in business based on achievement, potential, leadership,

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It’s True, Mother Knows Best

Kitten season is almost upon us, and that means hundreds of litters of kittens will be born with the warming weather. If you find a litter of kittens that seems to be abandoned, don’t make a move quite yet! Leave them where they are (unless they’re in immediate danger) and watch to see if mom returns. It’s highly likely that she just went out to do some errands and get some food. Kittens under 8 weeks old have the best chance of survival with their mom. Once mom shows up, you can try and move her and her litter into a safe space while the kittens grow. When they are all 8 weeks old or 2 pounds, they can be spayed or neutered for free through Animal Care’s Community Cats program and live happily ever after.

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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings remember the good rooms, the ones where the sound complements their strippeddown, two-voices-and-two-guitars approach. And that’s why they’re excited about coming back to the Peace Center next Monday. “It’s a fantastic sounding room, and we’re really happy to be coming back,” Welch says. “We’re basically chamber music, and the Peace Center is a beautiful chamber.” Welch and Rawlings have been playing their own style of “chamber music” since 1996, taking their cue from largely acoustic music from the pre-rock era and adding their own darker hues to that traditional style. Over the course of nine albums, six under Welch’s name and three under Rawlings’, the duo have blended bluegrass, Appalachian folk, and gospel music into their approach, and in addition to amassing a devoted fanbase, they’ve also won multiple International Bluegrass Music Awards, a Grammy, and an Americana Music Award. In our interview, Welch talked about the difference between her show and Rawlings’, their musical chemistry, and the traditions they draw from.

Has your live show changed much since you and David began collaborating on albums under his name? Not really, because these shows are Gillian Welch shows, so we’ll be playing songs off Gillian Welch records. When we play shows under his name, we do songs off of David Rawlings records, so it’s pretty straightforward. It’s funny, because the fact that we have two bands now seems to confuse people sometimes, but to us, it seems really selfevident. I guess I shouldn’t assume that people know that.

Has the confusion surprised you? Part of their confusion could totally be explained by the fact that David and I are integral members of both bands (laughs). I’d say the people who understand it the

David Rawlings and Gillian Welch. Photo by Henry Diltz

way we do understand that Dave and I are a creative team and are pretty much inseparable. For a couple of decades now we’ve been writing the songs together no matter whose name it’s under.

At this point in your collaboration, do you and David have a sort of creative or musical shorthand? I wouldn’t even call what Dave and I have shorthand. We don’t even talk (laughs). It’s probably closer to telepathy at this point. When we first started working together, we’d only known each other for a year or so, but the extraordinary thing was that I’d never really met anyone who aesthetically lined up so much with me, and I think he felt the same way. If we were listening to a record, my favorite parts of my favorite songs would be parts that he would respond to as well. And I would encourage other musicians if you find someone that you’re that in sync with, you might want to consider making art with them. Dave and I never fight about what we want to sound like.

All of your work has been relatively stripped-down, whether it’s on an album or onstage; what do you prefer about that approach? I basically grew up playing acoustic guitar singing by myself in my bedroom, and I’m most comfortable singing over an acoustic guitar or two. I like that. It’s familiar to me. I love this tradition of duet singing and playing that was popular in the

‘20s and ‘30s and into the 1940s, people like the Delmore Bros. and The Blue Sky Boys, and then later into the Everly Bros. It was a blueprint for David and me when we were starting. And part of the reason I think we’ve stuck with it all these years is that when rock ‘n’ roll came along, that acoustic duet was very rapidly abandoned. Artistically, we felt like there was more to do in that genre. It’s really important to Dave and myself that we be able to contribute to the tradition that we are working within.

But could it also be that you can tell how good a song is when you break it down to that more intimate style? There’s that, too. One other thing is that I have really sensitive ears, and I don’t like loud noises. Another is that we love the way acoustic guitars combine in the air when they’re unobscured by other louder instruments. It’s a beautiful sound and it suits the emotional color of the music we make. We love this strange paradox of taking something so tiny, just two acoustic guitars, and making it, through some strange magic trick, seem panoramic.

AN EVENING WITH GILLIAN WELCH WHEN Monday, April 9, 8 p.m. WHERE Peace Center, 300 S. Main St. TICKETS $35 INFO 864-467-3000, www.peacecenter.org

APRIL 21 & 22 Welcome spring with the perfect pairing of fresh flowers and fine art at the GCMA. Twenty local floral designers and garden enthusiasts will interpret works of art, creating imaginative displays that celebrate the GCMA permanent collection! Fine Art + Flora Weekend is free and open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to admiring the art and arrangements throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy an Ikebana demonstration on Saturday afternoon, and, for a small charge, take part in Saturday’s “Bouquet to Go” workshop, using fresh flowers. The weekend begins Friday, April 20, with a Preview Party ($50 per person) showcasing the flowers at their peak of freshness. To learn more or to purchase Preview Party tickets, visit gcma.org/flora

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BACKSTAGE A Q&A with Centre Stage’s Glenda ManWaring WORDS BY CINDY LANDRUM PHOTO BY WILL CROOKS

Backstage is a recurring series that appears in the Greenville Journal’s culture section that is designed to bring the theater community and the community at-large closer together through Q&As with local actors, directors, and designers who are instrumental in shaping our performing arts scene. Glenda ManWaring has performed for all of Greenville’s theaters, but her first year as Centre Stage’s executive artistic director was perhaps her most difficult role. Three weeks into the job in 2010, ManWaring began receiving calls from creditors. Then auditors told her they were considering issuing a going concern opin-

ion, a warning they are required to give when they have substantial doubt about a company’s future. Those financial troubles have been left behind, and ManWaring and the theater are looking to the future. The short-term future for both is “Mamma Mia!,” the theater’s current production, which was recently extended through April 15. ManWaring portrays Donna.

ManWaring is formerly the creative ministry director at Southside Fellowship. Her Centre Stage credits as an actor include “Moonlight and Magnolias,” “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” “Crimes of the Heart,” and “Angel Street.” Her directing credits include “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “Hairspray,” “Next to Normal,” “Producers,” “A Time to Kill,” “The Addams

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When did you become involved in acting and directing, and when did you know this is something you wanted to do long term? I began acting when I was in high school and knew it would always be a part of my life, though at the time I had no idea how much. I began directing in my 20s, and it grew to be a huge passion for me that many times has superseded acting.

“Our theater alone brings 30,000 people through our doors, and over 80 percent of them eat downtown, so there you go.”

What has been your most challenging role and why? Currently, it is “Mamma Mia!” portraying the role Donna. It has been a while since I have been in a musical, and even though I absolutely love it and the wonderful cast ... it is kicking my butt (ha!). The singing, acting, and dancing are taking a bit longer to memorize than in my “younger” years.

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What do you most enjoy about Greenville’s theater scene? I believe we offer a great diversity of choices, and it seems to be ever growing. There are many options when selecting your weekend entertainment, and a few years ago that was not the case.

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What has been your most enjoyable role and why?

How has Greenville’s theater scene changed since you became involved?

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I truly loved playing Birdie in “Little Foxes,” and I believe it was due to everything being aligned — a great cast, wonderful role, excellent direction, and a joy to perform. The other would be Nancy in “Oliver” at the SCCT [South Carolina Children’s Theatre]. Such a great role, and both of my daughters were in the cast and my husband worked on the set, so it was truly a family affair.

Including my response above, the vast amount of new theaters opening in the Upstate is tremendous. Of course, that brings more competition, but that can be a very good thing. Also, with the growth of the Upstate population, more talent has moved into the area, bringing many more options in our casting decisions. I have been in my position for seven years, and the theater scene is drastically different but very much improved and I believe only getting better.

What is your favorite play? Why? Oh, my goodness, I really do not have a favorite play because there are so many that I deeply love and respect and so many genres to choose. Some of them are “Noises Off,” “Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Rumors,” and so many others.

Which actors and/or directors inspire you? I think one of the most versatile actors is Laurie Metcalf. She is not afraid of any type of role, and she is able to bring her all to each selection. Another is Jeff Daniels, but I only like his serious work — I’m not a fan of “stupid humor,” but I still respect those who do. I had the privilege of meeting director Chuck Smith and truly admire his directing and choices. His storytelling is on point, and that is very admirable. Also, who cannot respect and be inspired by Julie Taymor? She never stops pushing the boundaries for women in theater and is a champion to all in this field.

What is your hope for the future of theater in Greenville? Our theater scene has been an integral part of the downtown experience, supporting the choice for many businesses and families to relocate to Greenville. This has brought much income to the downtown area. Our theater alone brings 30,000 people through our doors, and over 80 percent of them eat downtown, so there you go. My desire is for our community, including businesses and organizations, to continue to support and enjoy all that our theaters offer, by not only coming to our shows but to financially support us through sponsorships and contributions. We are nonprofits, and even though we sell tickets, we still need support. Since we are a major factor in the “Greenville experience,” we need that continued support. It is truly a wonderful season for our patrons and community to experience the performing arts in Greenville and the Upstate.

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A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP WORDS BY ARIEL TURNER

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euphoria appoints new executive director, looks to the next 10 years Founded in 2006 by musician Edwin McCain and restaurateur Carl Sobocinski, Greenville’s food, wine, and music festival, euphoria, is no longer merely a local event, as proven by the addition of Michelin-starred guest chefs and a growing number of James Beard Foundation award winners and finalists to the lineups over the last few years. With the festival’s location between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, which have similar festivals on a larger scale, the leadership realized after the last festival, held annually in September, it was time to make some changes in order to remain relevant in the regional and national festival scene. “euphoria Greenville has reached a critical stage in its development. We are no longer a startup festival,” says Jack Bacot, board vice chairman of euphoria. “We have matured from a successful local event into a food, wine, and music festival that is receiving national attention and recognition. euphoria Greenville has become a destination event, and we haven’t scratched the surface of our potential.” The most immediate change, which serves as the catalyst for the festival’s future transformation, is appointing a new executive director. After the 2017 festival, the board decided to conduct a nationwide search for a new executive director to give the organization an opportunity to grow under new leadership. “We realized we needed to position euphoria for future success, and the executive director position is critical to that vision,” Bacot says. After a national search conducted by a thirdparty firm that resulted in 155 applicants, Morgan Allen, euphoria’s former event director of food & beverage since she moved to Greenville in 2016, has been promoted to the role of executive director. Brianna Shaw, former executive director, departed in November 2017. “The board decided to engage a national search firm to make sure we had the best candidates available that would move the needle forward,” Bacot says. “Morgan submitted her resume, and she received the same consideration and process as any other national candidate. As a board, we were not aware she was interested in the position of executive director until the search firm placed her in the top five finalists.” Allen, who had been filling the role for the last few months, says she wasn’t initially planning to apply for the job. Much of Allen’s role will be securing sponsorships for the festival, which is critical to keeping ticket sales at a level that still allows the events to remain intimate and not overcrowded — a key to euphoria’s unique identity.

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“Community support and sponsorships are the lifeblood of any successful event — Artisphere and Fall for Greenville are prime examples,” Bacot says. “The board knew that to grow, we needed to focus more on support and sponsorships than ticket sales to sustain and grow the event.” Before accepting the executive director role, Allen secured the Lexus sponsorship, which is euphoria’s first ever national presenting sponsorship, Bacot says. “The board has challenged her, and all board members, to develop and secure sponsors to give us the resources to bring in a strong list of talent in food and music supported by key wine and spirit vendors,” Bacot says. “Greenville deserves a well-balanced, upscale food, wine, and music festival that attracts national talent — sponsorships are key to that potential. With more community support and sponsorships, you will see positive changes in what is presented and the level of talent coming to Greenville.” Allen says a primary responsibility will be nurturing relationships with current sponsors, cultivating relationships with new ones, and increasing the sponsorship dollars coming in. “These truly are partnerships we’re forming,” she says. “We’re working to build lasting relationships in our community so they’re beneficial to all of our partners.” That may mean more travel for her as she seeks out more media as well. “We’re definitely planning to take a few road trips to meet with regional and national media and encourage them to come to Greenville for euphoria, which — in turn — brings a strong tourism and economic impact back home,” she says. The resulting changes from the

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feast ‘Cheap Eats’ does Greenville

Set your DVRs now. On April 18 at 10 p.m. on The Cooking Channel, “Cheap Eats” host Ali Khan visits Greenville with the challenge of eating breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack for $35 total in 12 hours. Actually, this episode was filmed a couple months ago, and if you FOOD NEWS happened to be in one of the restaurants & EVENTS while they were filming, you might spot BY ARIEL TURNER yourself in the crowd shots (look for me at the dinner stop). So where does he eat? For breakfast, he hits Biscuit Head for a buttery “cathead” biscuit and country-fried pork. For lunch, see what he orders at Grill Marks — I’m betting with his tight budget he doesn’t order one of the giant milkshakes. Afterward, he heads across Main Street to The Chocolate Moose for a little dessert snack, and for dinner, Khan heads to Hampton Station to White Duck Taco Shop where he orders the duck mole and Bangkok shrimp tacos.

It’s all Greek to me Another one of Greenville Journal’s most anticipated restaurants of 2018 has opened. Kairos at 1800-A Augusta St. in Lewis Plaza just barely made its projected March opening when it opened right before Easter. The Mount Pleasant-based fast-casual restaurant features a simple menu that has wide appeal, especially for kids, the owners say. The basic gist: Choose a base, protein, spreads, and add-ons. Those options include building a salad; bowl with basmati rice; or pita with falafel, lamb (roasted for eight hours), meatballs, or chicken. Spreads include hummus, red pepper feta, baba ghanoush, tzatziki, and harissa. And everything is made in-house.

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Burgers & Beer Burger joint Grindhouse at 3029 Augusta Road recently closed to undergo a revamp and reopened last week as Burgers & Beer. The result is a pared-down menu with three burgers, one hotdog, and a chicken sandwich, with a choice of toppings and sides — fries, tomato soup, or a salad. And now you can pick from a small selection of beer and wine to go with your locally sourced grass-fed beef burger. Listed hours are Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

A treat and a show Many local restaurants and coffee shops around town feature art by local visual artists on their walls either in a rotation or permanently. Kudos to the business owners for supporting our arts community. One you may not have visited yet is Le Petit Croissant at 640 S. Main St., 101B, where encaustic painter Danielle Fontaine’s “STILL TIME” exhibit is on display. From Fontaine’s website: “Encaustic painting is an art form which uses hot wax as the primary medium, with further application of heat to fuse each new layer of wax as the painting progresses.” So treat yourself to some tasty authentic French delicacies and get some art ed while you’re at it.

board’s restructured approach may not be as noticeable this year as they will in the years to come, Bacot says. “We have some surprises planned, but the biggest changes will come in the near future as we position euphoria for the next 10 years,” he says. Bacot says he and the board believe Allen, of all the potential candidates, was the right choice to enact the changes they want to see with the festival. “I believe she understood the odds and put together one of the most impressive proposals to manage an event that I have COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

Our Sponsors witnessed. Her thoughts, ideas, and management proposal, while not unique, were refreshing and aggressive, and she had some tough competition,” he says. “Morgan did not simply say, ‘I want the job’ — she developed a strong proposal that convinced the committee, board, and the search firm that she was best suited for the job. I’m confident the board made the right decision, and I’m anxious to see her proposal come to fruition.” The lineup and tickets for the Sept. 2023 festival will be released during Roast & Toast on April 22.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT A R T S C A LE N DA R APR. 6 -12 Main Street Friday

Jazz Revolution Apr. 6 ~ 232-2273 Various Greenville galleries/studios

First Friday Apr. 6 ~ 467-3132 Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Material Transformation Apr. 6-May 23 ~ 735-3948 Foothills Philharmonic

Masterworks III Concert Apr. 7 ~ 326-5780 Peace Center

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iMAGINE Upstate

The fourth annual iMAGINE Upstate festival, fueled by ScanSource, returns to downtown Greenville this weekend. The festival will showcase more than 75 interactive exhibits and shows emphasizing science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It aims to get pre-K through 12th-grade students interested in STEAM subjects by providing up-close engagement with the latest technologies and giving them exposure to high-skill industries. “If we can reach them early, kids will grow up more interested in STEM and more likely to pursue careers in these fields where the demand continues to grow,” said Jarrod Wiggins, festival board chair. iMAGINE Upstate partners with corporations, schools, and nonprofits to make science and technology come to life through hands-on exhibits and interactive stage shows. This year’s festival will include popular activities such as high-speed drone racing, robotics competitions, and extreme science shows at Fluor Field, as well as Science of Sound musical performances by Upstate students. The festival will also include several new exhibits this year from partners including JTEKT/Koyo, Hubbell Lighting, ABB/Baldor, and Greenville Health System. –Robert Hull

WHEN April 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE Along Main Street starting at the intersection of Augusta Street to inside the stadium at Fluor Field ADMISSION Free INFO www.iMAGINEUpstate.org

Rory Scovel Apr. 7 ~ 467-3000 Greenville Symphony Orchestra

What a Wonderful World Apr. 7-8 ~ 467-3000 Centre Stage

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THEATER

“Showstoppers: An Evening of Broadway Hits” Centre Stage will present “Showstoppers,” a show for lovers of Broadway. This two-night event features performances from some of Broadways most popular musicals such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables,” “South Pacific,” and “Wicked.” Guests will not just enjoy good theater but also wine and appetizers from area restaurants, including Table 301, Pomegranate on Main, The Bohemian Cafe, The Encore, UP on the Roof, and Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery. Centre Stage will partner with nonprofits to provide tickets to those who cannot afford a night at the theater. All proceeds from ticket sales support Centre Stage’s outreach programs benefiting nonprofit partners like Safe Harbor, Family Effect, Miracle Hill Ministries, and Habitat for Humanity. “This is a new endeavor we’ve taken on this season,” says Taylor Marlatt, marketing and development director for Centre Stage. “And we are finding it to be successful and beneficial for our audiences as well as the theater and our outreach programs.” –Robert Hull

Mamma Mia! Through Apr. 8 ~ 233-6733 Peace Center

An Evening with Gillian Welch Apr. 9 ~ 467-3000 Peace Center

Arcattack: Electricity Apr. 9-10 ~ 467-3000 SC Children’s Theatre

Tell Me a Story Theatre Apr. 10 ~ 235-2885 WXYZ@ Aloft Hotel

WHEN April 10-11, 7 pm WHERE Centre Stage, 501 River St. ADMISSION $50 INFO www.centrestage.org

Works by Marian and Melanie Pouch Apr. 10-May 31 ~ 313-5708 Peace Center

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live! Apr. 11-12 ~ 467-3000 Downtown Alive

Reggaeinfinity Apr. 12 ~ 232-2273 Metropolitan Arts Council

Works by Frank McGrath Through Apr. 13 ~ 467-3132 North Greenville University

Beauty and the Beast Through Apr. 14 ~ 977-7085 Greenville Chamber of Commerce

Works by Nadia Barbotin & Harlan Lovestone Through Apr. 20 ~ 242-1050 Metro. Arts Council @ Centre Stage

Works by Nathan Bertling Through Apr. 29 ~ 233-6733 Greenville County Museum of Art

Carl Blair: GCMA Collection Through May 20 ~ 271-7570

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“The Power of Children – Making a Difference”

The Upcountry History Museum will host “The Power of Children – Making a Difference,” a traveling exhibition from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The exhibition shows the power that words, action, and voice can have even when we are faced with hatred, racism, and discrimination. “The Power of Children” highlights the stories of three young people: Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White. Each is remembered for his or her courage and resilience. Frank chronicled her years in hiding during the Holocaust. Bridges endured racism and bullying while trying to get to school. White faced taunts and other forms of cruelty while fighting AIDS. Through the three stories, “The Power of Children” weaves together a narrative of empathy and kindness to others. Visitors will become familiar with each story through audio-visual presentations, original artifacts, and hands-on interactives. Immersive environments will invite visitors into spaces where each child felt safe: the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid; the first-grade classroom where Ruby Bridges spent an entire year alone learning with her teacher, Mrs. Henry; and Ryan White’s bedroom, filled with his prized possessions. By giving a personal face to three major issues of the 20th century — the Holocaust, the civil rights movement, and the AIDS epidemic — the exhibit gives visitors a window into the problems of isolation, fear, and prejudice. –Robert Hull

WHEN April 7-May 23, times vary WHERE Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St. ADMISSION Adults, $8; seniors, $7; children, $6; 3 and under, free INFO www.upcountryhistory.org

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BOOK SIGNING/READING

11th Annual Clemson University Literary Festival

Clemson University English Department | Holtzendorff Hall 100 198 Old Greenville Highway | FREE www.bit.ly/LitFest18 | pursle3@clemson.edu FRI-MAY

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Material Transformation

Greenville Center for Creative Arts 25 Draper St. A group exhibition of artists George Bedell, Donte Hayes, James Lynch, Rob Millard-Mendez, and Kathy Moore. www.artcentergreenville.org/maingallery SAT

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U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy to Signing

Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | FREE U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy will be signing copies of their new book, “Unified: How Our Unlikely Friendship Gives Us Hope for a Divided Country.” Tickets to enter the signing line are free, but only available with a purchase of “Unified” from Fiction Addiction. All books to be signed must be purchased from Fiction Addiction. Pre-orders are highly recommended to guarantee availability. 864-675-0540 | www.fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

3rd Annual Red Shoe Society Plane Pull

Greenville Downtown Airport | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Red Shoe Society is pleased to announce its third annual Plane Pull fundraising event to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville. The Plane Pull will be held adjacent to the Runway Cafe. www.facebook.com/events/533673400331510/ SAT-SUN

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What a Wonderful World

Greenville Symphony Orchestra The Peace Center | 300 S. Main St. | $18-$75 A celebration of nature’s majesty and the miracle of life awaits in this spectacular program that features a rich depiction of the ocean in Debussy’s La mer, while Ravel’s La valse pays tribute to the beauty of the waltz form. The second half concludes in breathtaking fashion with Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite, complete with video footage from one of the Seven Wonders of the World. www.greenvillesymphony.org THRU SUN

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TreesGreenville’s EnergySaving Trees Giveaway

TreesGreenville Various Pick-Up Locations 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | FREE Thanks to Duke Energy, TreesGreenville is giving away another 650 trees this February and April of 2018 to pre-registered Duke Energy customers. The trees are available to help you save on energy, reduce your utility bills, and help clean the water and air in Greenville County. www.treesgreenville.org/giveaway info@treesgreenville.org SUN

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

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Rory Scovel

Peace Center | 300 S. Main St. | 7:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT

It’s got to be a sweet homecoming for comedian Rory Scovel to perform at the Peace Center. Scovel is an Upstate native, and before a series of successes — his fantastic Netflix special, “Rory Scovel Tries Standup for the First Time”; his appearances on “Conan,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and Comedy Central’s “@midnight”; his being named a “comic to watch” by Variety; his 2011 debut album, “Dilation”; and being included in the Huffington Post’s list of best new comedy albums of the year — he was simply a former Christ Church Episcopal student running camera at WSPA and trying to figure out what he wanted to do. And that’s when comedian David Cross’ acclaimed double-CD “Shut Up You F— Baby” entered the picture. “That album hit me hard,” he told the Greenville Journal in an interview last year. “And I wanted to see if I was capable of doing that. It’s weird that something small like that has led to this.” –Vincent Harris

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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 1:453:15 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

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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

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14th Annual RMHCC Golf Classic

April 10 will kick off the tournament with a VIP Pairings Party featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a fabulous silent auction with one-of-a-kind packages, and live entertainment. On April 11, golfers will enjoy 18 holes of golf on one of the Upstate’s most beautiful courses, The Cliffs at Mountain Park. Breakfast and coffee precede a shotgun start at 10 a.m. with a captain’s choice style tournament. Lunch will be served on the course while players are flighted for the last nine holes. The day will conclude with the presentation of winners at a Bacon & Bourbon Wrap-Up. www.rmhc-carolinas.org FAMILY & EDUCATION

Winston Churchill, Chautauqua History Alive Talk

Greenville Chautauqua Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Place 7-8:30 p.m. | FREE Join an audience that loves talking back to history to discuss Winston Churchill, the British bulldog that taught us to “Never, never, never give up,” with Larry Bounds, artistic advisor for Chautauqua. How did Churchill rise above the personal

tragedies and frustrations of his own life to rally the people of his beloved English-speaking world, when defeat seemed inescapable, to deny the oppression of totalitarianism? Let’s talk about it. This event is not a costumed performance. During the Chautauqua History Alive Festival, Winston Churchill will be performed by Larry Bounds. 864-244-1499 | greenvilleCHAUTAUQUA.org

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FAMILY

“Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin

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 – perfect for young, wiggly patrons. Traysie Amick, SCCT’s principal teaching artist, brings her high energy and child-friendly interpretation of favorite children’s stories to you for a fun weekday performance. 864-235-2885 | scchildrenstheatre.org WED

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Mystery Book Club

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 10:30-11:30 a.m. | $42.34 Sign up for our new mystery bookclub, co-sponsored by our local chapter of Sisters in Crime. Each quarter will have a different moderator and a different mystery focus. Our initial club will meet April-June to discuss cozy mysteries and will be moderated by Linda Lovely. The three selections are “Murder with Peacocks,” by Donna Andrews (April); “Bones to Pick,” by Linda Lovely (May 9); and “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie,” by Alan Bradley (June 13). 864-675-0540 | www.fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com MUSIC

Noche de Alabanza

Anderson University | Henderson Auditorium 316 Boulevard, Anderson 8-9 p.m. | FREE Anderson University’s Spanish Club is hosting a Noche de Alabanza or Worship Night in Spanish. Renowned worship leader Charlee Buitrago

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The April B. Birthday Soiree

Feat. April Bennett, Nikki Holman, John-Paul Miller (Yo Momma’s Big Fat Booty Band), Justin Johnson (Marcus King Band), John Durham (LOZ Band), Joshua Forte Joyner, and more Gottrocks | 200 Eisenhower Drive | 8:30 p.m. | $5

In the past year, April Bennett has played more shows than in any of the previous years she’s been a professional musician, whether it’s been with her sinewy, soul-rock band The Cool or solo on guitar and vocals. This is on top of releasing her soul-bearing first EP, “The Sidechick Chronicles: Thanks a Lot, Mr. Scott,” one of the best local albums of 2017, and a move to Asheville, N.C. “This last year has been wild,” she says. “I’ve played more shows than I ever have. I’ve met so many people and worked with so many different artists in so many different styles. I drive back and forth from Greenville to Asheville a few times every week. But it’s been great. I love it. I really wouldn’t have it any other way. I feel like I just found my voice and figured out that I’m good at what I do, and I can make a living at it, and I want to.” As for her birthday show, Bennett is pulling out all the stops, thanks to her favorite Upstate venue and some convenient timing. “Everyone’s going to be back in town,” she says with a laugh. “The Marcus King Band is here; John-Paul Miller from Yo Momma’s Big Fat Booty Band is in town. All the people I like to work with are going to be in town, and I love Gottrocks; it’s home base for me.” –Vincent Harris

will be leading worship along with Anderson University students. Everyone is welcome, even if Spanish is not their first language. 864-380-9683 THU

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Storytime Thursday

Fiction Addiction 1175 Woods Crossing Road, #5 10:30 a.m. | FREE Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime each Thursday. This week’s featured picture book “My Pet Wants a Pet” by Elise Broach and illustrated by Eric Barclay. 864-675-0540 | www.fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com PERFORMING ARTS

Have Fun Learning to Play Appalachian Music

The Church of the Redeemer Episcopal Church 120 Mauldin Road | $60 Registration now for lessons learning to play banjo, guitar, fiddle, or mandolin. Classes are grouped by skill level and will begin on April 12. Beginners are welcome. These lessons are open to children and adults (children must be at least 9 years old). The total fee for 6 weeks of lessons is $60. Also, rental instruments are available and can be reserved if needed. Register by contacting Susan Ware-Snow. 864-979-9188 | susu9196@gmail.com

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Laurie Anderson

South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Sakas Theatre | 15 University St. 7:30-9 p.m. | FREE The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Hu-

manities’ Presidential Guest Artist Series presents a multimedia presentation and artist talk with avantgarde artist, composer, musician, and film director Laurie Anderson. She will read from her brand-new book release, “All the Things I Lost in the Flood”. Anderson is one of America’s most renowned and daring creative pioneers. She is best known for her multimedia presentations and innovative use of technology. As writer, director, visual artist, and vocalist she has created groundbreaking works that span the worlds of art, theater, and experimental music. Reservations are required. www.bit.ly/SCGSAH2018LaurieAnderson CONCERT

Greenville Blues Festival

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St. 8 p.m. | $79, $64, $54 Greenville Blues Festival will feature Sir Charles Jones, Theodis Ealey, Pokey Bear, Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Lacee, and Lenny Williams. 800-745-3000 | www.ticketmaster.com MUSIC

Billy Currington with special guest Drake White

The Peace Center | 300 S. Main St. 7:30 p.m. | $45-$65 Country singer-songwriter Billy Currington will play with special guest Drake White. Possessing a smooth and distinctive voice, Currington is equally skilled at delivering upbeat summertime anthems and exploring the complexities of life and love with a poignant ballad. 864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org FRI-SAT

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“Dragons Love Tacos”

South Carolina Children’s Theatre The Salvation Army Kroc Center 424 Westfield St. | $9 Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want a bunch of dragons at your

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Radio Room | 110 Poinsett Highway | 8 p.m. | $7

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If you heard the Athens, Ga., band Art Contest’s 2017 album “Two Songs,” you might be a little surprised to hear what the group sounds like now. On “Two Songs,” guitarist/bassist Cole Monroe and drummer Garrett Burke wove songs out of their complex, intricate interplay, eschewing the traditional verse-chorus format to build their songs on dizzying, winding progressions that are closer to avant-garde jazz than rock. But that lineup disintegrated when Burke left the band after “Two Songs,” motivating Monroe to rebuild the group into a four-piece with himself on keyboards, Sam Wilson on guitar, Noel Estrella on bass, and Jordan Holiman on drums. “I was fine with the two-piece situation, but I was starting to miss fluidity and flexibility in live performance,” Monroe says. “When you use pedals and loops, you can be pretty limited. I wanted to be able to move around with more freedom live. Plus, I’ve been playing keyboards longer than guitar. Everything we’re doing now, the skeleton of it is the keyboard ideas I have.” –Vincent Harris party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Adapted from the New York Times best-seller, “Dragons Love Tacos” is a deliciously funny tale of new friends and the perfect snack, and is full of fiery fun for your entire family. 864-235-2885 | www.scchildrenstheatre.org michelle@scchildrenstheatre.org

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Perfect Wedding

Greenville Little Theatre 444 College St. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. and every Sunday at 3 p.m. | $28 Greenville Little Theatre presents “Perfect Wedding” - an uproarious comedy. Planning for the perfect wedding is never easy. It’s even harder

when the groom can’t remember what happened at the bachelor party, there’s a stranger hiding in the bathroom, and the bride is on her way to his room. Watch Bill and Rachel try to pull off their perfect wedding amidst chaos and fast-paced laughs. This farce will keep you laughing until the wedding bells chime. 864-233-6238 | www.greenvillelittletheatre.org THRU SAT

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Fiction 101

Bobby Pearse Community Center 904 Townes St. 1-4 p.m. | Saturdays | $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 SAT

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Barre Fusion

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Greenville Area Parkinson Society Fluor Field | 945 S. Main St. 9:30 a.m.-noon | FREE Please join us for the 5th Annual Strike Out Parkinson’s Fundraiser & Community Walk. Come to Fluor Field to walk around the baseball field with our community members living with Parkinson’s disease. This fun, inspiring event features live music, food, games, and information about how the Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) supports people with Parkinson’s in the Upstate and their caregivers. 864-905-2574 | www.gapsonline.org laryn@gapsonline.org COMMUNITY

Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas corner of W. Main Street and Daniel Morgan Avenue, Spartanburg | 2-8 p.m. | FREE All community members are invited to downtown Spartanburg’s juiciest throwdown - the fifth annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off. All proceeds from the event will benefit Children’s

Cancer Partners and help to provide support for local children who are struggling with cancer and their families. The event features a friendly cooking competition giving participants the chance to sample slider-sized portions of the team burgers while enjoying live music by Missing Monday and The HanG, and children’s activities such as inflatables, face-painting, balloon animals, and even cornhole. New for 2018 - participants will also be able to vote for the People’s Choice Winner and have a voice in ensuring their favorite burger creation is recognized. An after-party will be held on site through 8 p.m. 864-582-0673 www.childrenscancerpartners.org info@childrenscancerpartners.org LITERATURE

Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra’s “One Voice: Daybreak of Freedom”

Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra Younts Center for Performing Arts 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn 7:30-9:30 p.m. | $20 The Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra final show occurs on April 14, 2018. This date is for a unique program titled, “One Voice: Daybreak of Freedom.” Weaving together music and narrative, FISO has partnered with actor/entertainer Jeremiah Dew and other guest artists to mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Featured works include spirituals, freedom songs, and American composer Joseph Schwantner’s “New Morning for the World.” 877-725-8849 info@fountaininnsymphony.org

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Southern Bleachery | 250 Mill St., Taylors 6-10 p.m. $45/designated driver, $55/taste tester Tickets go up $10 after April 12 This is a tasting event for eight local distilleries that will benefit five area animal rescue organizations: Carolina Basset Hound Rescue, Carolina Poodle Rescue, k9.5 Rescue, Lucky Pup Rescue, and Paved Paws Animal League. The event has a speakeasy theme and will feature a best-dressed contest. There will be a bar by Razz Bartending with cocktails featuring liquors donated from our participating distilleries as well as beer and wine and food catered by CHEF360 Catering. A DJ and dance floor, silent auction, and mystery raffle round out the festivities. www.whiskeyforwhiskers.wixsite.com/rescue whiskeysforwhiskers@gmail.com

Association for India’s Development, Clemson Chapter | Tillman Auditorium | 101 Gantt Circle, Clemson | 5-8 p.m. Early bird: $10 for students, $15 for non-students. Prices increase by $5 on the day World of Dances is Association for India’s Development (AID)- Clemson Chapter’s annual fundraiser. The proceeds from the event go towards providing kindergarten education to underprivileged kids in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. 864-986-5844 | aid@clemson.edu http://aid.people.clemson.edu/

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Emry’s Write What You Know (Well Enough To Lie About) with Scott Gould

9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | $75 This one-day workshop will explore how to use autobiographical incidents and information as the basis for writing fiction, specifically, a short story. There will be a no-fail, 100 percent guaranteed prompt designed to shake loose some long lost memories. There will be nuts-and-bolts discussions about conflict and character and setting. You will be required to tell some lies about the truth. The only things you need to bring to the workshop are your memory and a pencil. www.emrys.org/writing-room-workshops/ TOURNAMENT

New Fishing Tournament Hopes to Reel in Money for Eye Care

Lake Robinson | Greer | $100 The Greer Centennial Lions Club hopes to bring new excitement of fishing for big bass with a tournament. The event, which is open to the public and sponsored by Greer CPW, will provide outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to win $1,000 for the biggest fish and other top prizes. Registration is now open and applications can be found at the Lake Robinson warden’s office, Greer CPW and various bait and tackle shops around the Upstate. Participants must have a fishing license through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and a boating and fishing permit through Greer CPW. www.document.li/bvaR www.document.li/DZYq

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Greenville Author Jessica Leake to Celebrate Launch of Debut YA Novel

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Carolina Olive Oil | 104 S. Main St., Simpsonville 4-7 p.m. | FREE Greenville author Jessica Leake will be celebrating the launch of her debut young adult novel, “Beyond a Darkened Shore.” Fiction Addiction will be selling books on site, or you can pre-order online, at the store, or by calling Fiction Addiction. 864-675-0540 | www.fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST

Spring in Bloom Festival & Bazaar

Mauldin Garden Club Mauldin Cultural Center | 101 East Butler Road 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | FREE Hosted annually by the Mauldin Garden Club and the City of Mauldin, this spring festival is your chance to pick up everything you’ll need for your garden and home. Families and friends alike can listen to local bluegrass, enjoy a classic car show, and grab a bite to eat. 864-881-4426 | www.bit.ly/SpringInBloom18 mauldingardenclub@gmail.com SAT-SUN

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“Coppélia”

International Ballet Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center 300 S. Main St. 4/14 at 7:30 p.m. and 4/15 at 3 p.m. | $35 International Ballet has chosen the classic ballet “Coppélia” to end its main stage season. It’s been two years since the company last presented a full-length ballet in the spring, and seven years since its first presentation of “Coppélia,” a ballet known for its comedic moments, cheeky heroine, and lively dancing. internationalballetsc.org peacecenter.org

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Centre Stage | 501 River St. Thursdays-Sundays | $20-$35 The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. 864-233-6733 | www.centrestage.org

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Brian Regan

Peace Center Concert Hall 300 S. Main St. 7 p.m. | $40-$60 Fresh off of the November 2017 release of his first Netflix special, “Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers,” celebrated comedian Brian Regan comes to the Peace Center. Regan is the unique comedian whose material is relatable to generations of fans and revered by comedians as the best in the business. 864-467-3000 | www.peacecenter.org TUE

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Peace Center | 101 W. Broad St. 7:30 p.m. | $15-$45 The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, all-strumming ukulele players that believes all genres of music are available for reinterpretation… as long as they are played on the ukulele. From Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, a concert by the Ukulele Orchestra is a virtuosic, twanging, foot-stomping obituary of rock ‘n’ roll and melodious light entertainment featuring only the bonsai guitar. By royal request, the orchestra proudly performed at a private 90th birthday party for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. 864-467-3000 | peacecenter.org

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Spring Fling Pole Party & Easter Egg Hunt

The Pole Academy 637 Congaree Rd Suite G 6-9 p.m. | $10 Bring in Spring with a pole party. Join us for the best way to bring in the new season - a pole party and egg hunt. Bring friends - the more, the merrier. All levels welcome - no experience needed. Learn from all the students, watch the instructors perform and get your Easter egg hunt on. Prizes up for grabs so come join in! First 12 party-goers get a free Easter basket to use during the Easter egg hunt. Bring a basket if you’re late to participate. Hunt starts at 7 p.m. 864-520-2834 | www.thepoleacademy.com info@thepoleacademy.com

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UWP Youth Writing Camps Preview Night

Clemson - Upstate Writing Project University Center Greenville 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite A-7 5-6:30 p.m. | FREE Come and learn about all five of our youth writing summer camps. Our camps cover from rising thirdgraders to rising 10th-graders. Our preview night will include an overview of each camp, Clemson goodies, raffle prizes, and a taste of what our camps are like. www.clemson.edu/upstate-writing-project/ camps/index.html YWC@upstatewritingproject.org

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Peace of Triune Art Auction

Upstate Woman’s Club Studio 220 Hyatt Regency 6:30 p.m. | FREE For the sixth year, the Upstate Woman’s Club will host the Peace of Triune Art Auction benefiting Triune Mercy Center and its programs that minister to Greenville’s homeless. The evening will begin with a silent auction featuring art and other items contributed by area businesses, restaurants and attractions. A live auction will follow at 7:15 p.m. The Peace of Triune Art Auction features the works of visual artists in the Upstate along with those by artists in the Triune Art Room. www.facebook.com/peaceoftriune/ SAT

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Davis and Kathleen Horner Launch Party

Fiction Addiction | 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Ste 5 2-4 p.m. | FREE Come and celebrate the launch of “Tales of Astro Cat,” written by Davis Horner and illustrated by Kathleen Horner. The event will feature a live reading by the authors. 864-675-0540 | www.fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com MON

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2018 Hesburgh Lecture

Furman University & Notre Dame Club of Western Carolinas Daniel Memorial Chapel at Furman University 3300 Poinsett Hwy. | 7-8:15 p.m. | FREE Guest lecture by Walter J. Nicgorski, Ph.D on “The Morality of the Liberal Arts” with discussion on differences between learning, expertise, the liberal arts, and the humanities. Annual event cosponsored by Furman University’s Office of Spiritual Life in partnership with the Notre Dame Club of the Western Carolinas. Lecture series named in honor of the late Father Theodore Hesburgh, president of the University of Notre Dame. 864-280-3407 | kmstaple@gmail.com

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Creative Writing Camps and Reading and Writing Enrichment Camps

Clemson - UWP Youth Writing Camps University Center Greenville 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite A-7 • Write Like a Detective: Elementary Creative Writing Camp - $500 ($550 after May 1) • Soul Writers: Middle level Creative Writing Camp - $500 ($550 after May 1) • Reading and Writing Enrichment Camps $200 ($250 after May 1) for half day or $350 ($400 after May 1) for full day Write Like a Detective: Calling all super sleuths. Grab your magnifying glass and get ready for two fun weeks of mysteries and writing your own dynamic detective stories. For grades: rising third to rising fifth. Camp dates are June 11-22. Soul Writers: Looking for inspired authors. Do you have a notebook of ideas but no finished stories? Want to work with other future novelists like you? Come spend two weeks developing those ideas into published pieces. Our middle level writing camp is for rising sixththrough rising ninth-graders who love to write. This summer our camp is June 11-22 from 9

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Stuart Gibbs Book Talk and Signing

Fiction Addiction Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Place 4:30-6 p.m. | FREE Join Fiction Addiction for excitement, adventure, and fun celebrating the launch of the new middlegrade novel, “Waste of Space,” by Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the “Moon Base Alpha” series. Event schedule: 4:30-5 p.m. buy books and enjoy a snack; 5-5:30 p.m. - Stuart Gibbs talk; 5:30-6 p.m. - have your book signed. This event is free and open to the public, but a purchase of “Waste of Space” is required in order to join the signing line. Mr. Gibbs will sign his other books as long as they are accompanied by at least one copy of the new book. Books will be available for sale at the event. Books may be purchased online, at the store, or by calling Fiction Addiction. 864-675-0540 | www.fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com FRI

MUSIC

An Evening of Original Music with Edwin McCain, Maia Sharp, and Kim Richey

Genevieve’s at the Peace Center 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 Kim Richey. The intimate, listening-room style concert will be held in Genevieve’s theater lounge. 864-467-3000 | www.peacecenter.org SAT-SUN

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The Songwriter’s Workshop

Peace Center | Ramsaur Studio 300 S. Main St. May 5, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, 1-4 p.m. | $175 Part workshop and part master class, this two-day experience is designed to help aspiring songwriters put the finishing touches on their songs. McCain, Sharp, and Richey will review and discuss attendees’ songs, provide feedback and share tips on the songwriting process. The workshop will culminate in a special concert for friends and family on Sunday, May 6, at 6 p.m. 864-467-3000 | www.peacecenter.org TUE

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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Peace Center’s TD Stage | 300 S. Main St. 8 p.m. | $35 for lawn seating and $65 for the Genevieve’s package Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder will play the Peace Center’s TD Stage as part of the Corona Concert Series. 864-467-3000 | www.peacecenter.org

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Miracle Hill in Motion

Miracle Hill Ministries 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | $5 - $35 depending on event Miracle Hill Ministries will host Miracle Hill in Motion, a multi-county fundraising event featuring cycling, 5K walks, and a kids’ ninja warrior course. Participants will engage in fun, challenging activities while raising awareness about the needs of the homeless and support for Miracle Hill’s shelters and programs. Choose your location, choose your event. Kids give back through KidRaiser. Event info: Ninja Warrior Course for kids (age 4 - 10): at Miracle Hill Children’s Home; cycling: 31, 44, 69, or 80 miles - new routes through the rolling hills of the Upstate and western NC; 5K walk (for all ages): starting at The Hangar in downtown Spartanburg; and 5K walk (for all ages): starting at Limestone College in Gaffney. 864-631-0137 | ctuten@miraclehill.org www.bit.ly/MiracleHillInMotion2018

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by Martin Garden Center

We all love perennials because they return year after year, giving you reliability in the garden. But, let’s face it, the real show begins with your selection of annuals for that added pop in your flowerbeds and stunning containers! Pick from the newest options - they will literally bloom their little heads off for you from now til frost! Reggie Meehan, owner and CIO (Chief Inspiration Officer) at Martin Garden Center reveals the hottest top annuals to plant this spring:

1. Black Petunias (especially Crazytunia Black Mamba) 2. Pink Sky Petunias 3. Blue Sky Petunias 4. StarShine Pink Calibrachoa 5. StarShine Violet Calibrachoa 6. Bordeaux Supertunia (This year’s Proven Winners’ Annual of the Year!) 7. Vista Bubblegum Supertunia 8. Spilanthes ‘Peek-A-Boo’ (Eyeball Plant) 9. Silverbush ‘Bedhead’ 10. Vista Silverberry Supertunia 11. Queen of the Hearts Petunia 12. Daybreak Charm Supertunia Water well and feed often for max success. Happy Planting!

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT (NON JURY) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 2018-CP-23-00671 James White Enterprises LLC, Plaintiff, Vs. Sally Bolstridge, Ira G. Echols, and all unknown parties who may have some right, title, or interest in the property having Tax Map #0123.00-03-007.05, Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon subscriber at 11 Whitsett Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service. If you shall fail to answer the Complaint within that time, the Plaintiffs shall proceed in default proceedings against you and shall apply for the Court the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO: INFANT(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE (AN IMPRISONED PERSON) YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem to represent you in this action 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(s) herein. TO: INFANTS(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE (INCOMPETENT OR INSANE) AND TO, (GENERAL TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN) (COMMITTEE) WITH WHOM S(HE) RESIDE(S): YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad Litem to represent said infant(s) under fourteen years of age (said incompetent or insane person) 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(s) herein. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced in the Court upon complaint of Plaintiff against Defendants to quiet title on property located in Greenville County. The subject property is described as follows: ALL that piece, parcel or lot of land lying and being in State of South Carolina, County of Greenville, designated as Lot Nos. 38, 39 and part of Lot 40 on plat of Norwood Heights Subdivision Block B as shown in Plat Book E, page 217 recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Greenville County. Reference is made to said plat for a more detailed description. LESS however any portion previously conveyed and subject to restrictions of record. Tax Map # 0123.00-03-007.05 C. Richard Stewart; SC Bar #5346 Attorney for Plaintiff 11 Whitsett Street Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 235-2019 dstewart@ attorneyrichardstewart.com

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018, AT 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as other public hearings are concluded), IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT BOUNDARIES SHOULD BE ENLARGED TO INCLUDE REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS LOT 160 LOCATED IN COUNTRY ESTATES SUBDIVISION. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT WOULD INCLUDE THAT AREA KNOWN AS GREENVILLE TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#) 0555050106400. A MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARIES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE. THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTING OF SEWAGE AND WASTE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE SUBDISTRICT, NOR WILLTHERE BE ANY CHANGES IN THE COMMISSION OR THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT. BUTCH KIRVEN, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018, AT 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as other public hearings are concluded), IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT BOUNDARIES SHOULD BE ENLARGED TO INCLUDE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST GEORGIA ROAD AND SULLIVAN ROAD. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT WOULD INCLUDE THAT AREA KNOWN AS GREENVILLE TAX MAP NUMBERS (TMS#) 0585010100603; 0585010100604 AND 0585010100606. A MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARIES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE. THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTING OF SEWAGE AND WASTE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE SUBDISTRICT, NOR WILLTHERE BE ANY CHANGES IN THE COMMISSION OR THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT. BUTCH KIRVEN, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

SUMMONS QUIET TITLE ACTION (NON-JURY) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2017-CP-23Jeffrey P. Ryal and Sara J. Ryal, Plaintiffs, vs. Red Rock Capital Fund IV, LLC, Mark Crossland, Kimberly Crossland, CACV of Colorado, LLC, and any other persons or entities who may claim an interest in real property at Tax Map 0521.02-01-014.02, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this claim upon the subscriber at the address shown below within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. s/Matthew H. Henrikson Matthew H. Henrikson Henrikson Law Firm, LLC P.O. Box 26554 Greenville, SC 29616 864-672-7106 864-235-4399 (fax) mhenrikson@ henriksonlawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff October 13, 2017 Greenville, South Carolina

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF GREENVILLE FAMILY COURT LAWANA MICHELLE LITTLE V. JESUS MANUEL MORALES (CA NO. 2018-DR-23-0551) TO: JESUS MANUEL MORALES, DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint in the above entitled action was filed with the Greenville County Family Clerk of Court on February 7, 2018 at 12:13PM. The object and prayer of the Complaint is to obtain custody of the minor children identified in the complaint, child support, alimony, attorney’s fees and other relief as set forth in the Complaint. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint and to serve a copy of your answer to the pleadings upon the subscriber at the offices of Carter, Smith, Merriam, Rogers & Traxler, P.A., P. O. Box l0828, Greenville, South Carolina 29603, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within that time, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Kristine Braswell-Amin of Carter, Smith, Merriam, Rogers & Traxler, P.A., 900 E. North Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601.

GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF ANNUAL BUDGET 1 JULY 2018 THRU 30 JUNE 2019 SECOND READING Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 24th, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in the Education Room of the Greater Greenville Sanitation Commission Headquarters located at 1600 West Washington Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, a public hearing will be held for a second reading of the 2018/2019 Annual Budget for the Sanitation Commission. The public is invited to attend. 2017/2018 Annual Operating Budget .........11,534,567 2017/2018 Annual Capital Budget ..............1,650,000 Anticipated 2017/2018 Revenue .............. 13,200,000 Anticipated 2017/2018 Expenses ............ 13,184,000 — 2018/2019 Proposed Operating Budget .... 11,723,613 2018/2019 Proposed Capital Budget ........ 1,745,000 Projected 2018/2019 Revenue ................ 13,440,000 Projected 2018/2019 Expenses ............... 13,469,000 — The percentage of change in the Operating Budgets from 2016/2017 and the Proposed 2017/2018 Budget is: 2.15% Increase 2017/2018 Tax Millage (14.80) ----- $4,404,000.00 2018/2019 Tax Millage (14.80) ----- $4,600,000.00 2018/2019 No change in Sanitation Fee — This Notice is given in lieu of the requirements of Section 4-9-130. Anyone wishing to be placed on the Agenda for Public Comment is asked to call the District at 232-6721 extension 220 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Public comments will be limited based on the number of persons addressing the Commission. Public comment can also be posted on the website. www.ggsc.gov

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Jesse Rogers/DBA Cherokee Rose Saloon 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 2824 Geer Highway, Marietta, SC 29661. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 15, 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 Mariscos Mazatlan Seafood 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 6119 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611. To object to the issuance of this permit/ license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 15, 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

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT 2017-DR-23-5232 Sherillyn Rose Bocchio, Plaintiff, -vs- Italo Bochio, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint upon the Subscriber at 2-B Cleveland Court, Greenville, SC 29607 within thirty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within that time, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Complaint filed 11/28/2017 at 4:23 pm in Clerk of Court’s Office, Greenville, SC. V. B. (TRIPP) ATKINS III (SC Bar No. 74697) Attorney for Plaintiff 2-B Cleveland Court Greenville, SC 29607 Telephone: 864-558-0512

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