Intro Greenville 2009 by SC Biz News

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Greenville • Spartanburg • Easley • Pickens • Seneca • Clemson

welcome to the Upstate

Located along the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, Upstate South Carolina is one of the nation’s most rapidly growing regions. And it’s no wonder conveniently located along the I-85 corridor the Upstate is beautiful, highly affordable and offers a vibrant quality of life with access to quality healthcare, education, entertainment, and recreation. When you’re ready to make the Upstate your home, we’re here to help. Coldwell Banker Caine has a nationally recognized relocation department and a team of experienced, full-time agents committed to helping you make a smooth transition. Start your search for the perfect Upstate home today at coldwellbankercaine.com. Greenville: Downtown 864.250.2850 • verdae 864.233.1331 SpartanbUrG: 864.585.8713 | eaSley: 864.859.5150 Seneca: 864.882.0168 | Online: coldwellbankercaine.com

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Table of

Contents Features 5 Introduction to Greenville 6 Education in the Upstate 10 Higher Education 13 Taking Care 17 Economic Outlook 32 Sports & Recreation 34 Tee Time 36 Places to Stay 38 Arts Abound 42 Attractions & Tours 48 Sustainable Living 50 Calendar of Events 42 Map 52 Getting Started 54 Quick Links 56 Newcomer Information

Living in 20 Living in Greenville County 24 Living in Spartanburg County 28 Living in Pickens County 29 Living in Anderson County

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URBAN PLEASURES.

OUTDOOR TREASURES.

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For more information, call 864-329-9292 or visit verdaedevelopment.com Verdae Development, Inc.

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Hickory Furniture Mart NORTH CAROLINA’S LARGEST!

People come from all over the world to visit Hickory Furniture Mart, but visitors traveling from the Greenville area can be there in about 2 hours. Whether you need to furnish a room, a corner, or an entire house, you can do it ALL at Hickory Furniture Mart. The Mart’s friendly and knowledgeable guest services representatives are available to answer all of your questions. Start your day off with your favorite specialty coffee at Taste Full Beans, the Mart’s on-site Wi-Fi coffee bar. Enjoy lunch at Hickory’s famous Grapevines, featuring gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads. Take a break from your shopping and relax in the lounge area or read a chapter from your favorite book in the Reading Room. The Mart also offers special Shop & Stay packages with several area hotels, which include discount furniture shopping cards. Hickory Furniture Mart has over a hundred factory outlets, stores, shops and galleries, representing over a thousand premier furniture manufacturers. And if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also find unique accessories, lighting, fine oriental rugs, art, fabrics and much more throughout a million square feet of idea rich showrooms. Finishing Touch Freight Services offers full service consolidated shipping to any location worldwide. For newcomers who are purchasing two or more rooms of furniture for their home, the Mart will be happy to set up a personal shopper for you in order to help make your time at the Mart more efficient and rewarding. Just contact the marketing department for more details. From Greenville, take I-85 North towards Gastonia. In Gastonia, take US-321 North (Exit 17) to Startown Rd (Exit 33). Turn right at the off-ramp, travel approximately 8 miles, then turn left onto US Hwy. 70. Hickory Furniture Mart is on the left. Open to the public 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday, 9am-6pm. For more information, call 1-888-831-4362 or visit www.hickoryfurniture.com.

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Photo courtesy of the Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Reedy River Park.

erhaps nothing symbolizes the Upstate — its past and present — quite like Falls Park in Greenville. With a history that dates back to when the Cherokee Indians inhabited the area, this rocky spot on the Reedy River was a beautiful settlement long before Greenville had its name. Not so long ago, however, the waterfall was hidden from view, tucked away behind abandoned mills; the river banks were overgrown and mostly unseen. But, as the old mills that buoyed the Upstate for generations were replaced one by one with smarter, more technical and better-paying industry, the spot on the Reedy River came alive. With support from private business, local government, and area civic organizations and individuals, Falls Park began to sparkle. It emerged from the ruins of old factories and invasive ﬂora, now

with a formal name and status as a city park. Liberty Bridge, a pedestrian walkway, ﬂoats over the park, bent in an unlikely curve that celebrates structure and nature. The bridge leads to the sidewalks and roadways that tie together business and culture across Anderson, Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. The Reedy leads downstream to the Saluda River (eventually to the Atlantic Ocean) and upstream to the watershed of northern Greenville County. It is here that its tributaries splinter oﬀ and disappear into lands that remain largely untouched and where the precise border between the Carolinas remains a mystery in some places. The Upstate is old and new. The Blue Ridge escarpment stretches across the region as an abrupt face to the nation’s old mountains and their natural and human history. Innovative industry, medicine and

education drive the economy. Small business brings variety. Tour Hagood Mill in Pickens County for a taste of the mountains and a tour of history, both historic and prehistoric. Visit BMW’s Zentrum near Spartanburg to see one of the jewels in the Upstate’s manufacturing base – and the spark for so much that has happened to the region in recent years. Take in a show by professionals on a large stage in Greenville or one by enthusiastic amateurs on one of many community stages scattered about the area. Shop the malls. Shop the main streets. Shop out-of-the-way places. Explore the food. Watch the leaves turn and fall. Watch the ﬂowers bloom and grow. The Upstate is South Carolina’s only land of four true seasons. Find a special place here and make it your own.

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EDUCATION IN THE UPSTATE

Educating our children The ﬁrst thing a family moving to a new community wants to know is whether the educational opportunity for the children will measure up. Newcomers to the Upstate will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of education as well as the varied experiences its public and private schools have to oﬀer.

Greenville County Greenville County Schools, the 51st largest public school system in the nation, with 68,796 students, oﬀers one of the most diverse education experiences a family is likely to ﬁnd in America. About 13%, or 8,700 students, choose the school they wish to attend rather than attending their neighborhood school. The almost 100 public schools and special centers in the district include 14 high schools, 11 magnet academies and 12 International Baccalaureate schools. There are 17 Palmetto’s Finest schools, a designation awarded to the state’s high-achieving public schools; 13 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence; 28 national PTA Schools of Excellence; 34 Baldrige Model Schools; and 40 Red Carpet schools, an award given by the state to honor customer-friendly schools. As a sign of achievement levels in the district, 92.3% of graduates in the 20072008 school year are pursuing higher education and garnered $84.9 million in scholarships. The district is also one of the county’s largest employers, with 9,138 employees, including 5,034 teachers. Greenville County School District

is nearing completion of a district-wide school construction program. Students across the county attend quality school facilities with similar features. Equity is ensured as construction standards are the same for all schools serving the same grade levels. Each school is a state-of-the-art facility with classrooms of adequate size, innovative lab spaces, music and band rooms, infrastructure to support the latest technology providing the means for research and development of ideas, and improved environmental features such as better lighting and heating/air conditioning. The positive learning environment helps motivate students and teachers each day. Greenville is the largest school district in South Carolina and serves the 800-squaremile county, as well as parts of Laurens and Spartanburg counties. Greenville County schools hold national accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission.

Spartanburg County Spartanburg County oﬀers top-notch education options for families. Schools throughout the county are experiencing a building boom. Private and public schools are expanding to meet the growing needs of the community, as well as prepare students for the future. Spartanburg County has seven public

Newcomers will be delighted by the quality of education and the variety of experiences offered by schools in the Upstate.

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Photo courtesy of Greenville County School District

school districts with more than 44,000 students enrolled. There are more than 39 elementary schools, 15 middle or junior high schools, nine high schools and four career centers or vocational schools. All school districts are fully accredited by the South Carolina Department of Education. District One serves the communities of Inman, Landrum, Gramling, Holly Springs, New Prospect, Gowensville and Campobello in northern Spartanburg County. Approximately 4,800 students attend its ďŹ ve elementary, three junior high, two senior high schools and the career center it shares with District Two. District One has also completed the District Accreditation Process by the Southern Association of Schools. It is the fourth district in the state to achieve this distinction and one of 150 nationwide. All schools include Smart Technology Rooms that are equipped with the latest in interactive instruction and every classroom has Internet access. Student scores on standardized tests are among the highest in the state and 10 schools in District One have received Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards. District Two serves the city of Chesnee, Boiling Springs and several rural communities in the region. The district has seven elementary schools, one middle school, one intermediate school, one junior high school, one ninth-grade campus, two high schools and a career center it shares with District One. District Two schools rank in the top 10% of schools statewide and 10 of its schools have been recognized as Palmetto Gold or Silver Award recipients; some of the schools are Palmetto Gold and Silver Showcase schools. As the area continues to grow, the district adds an average of 200 new students each school year, and continues to add schools and update existing ones to accommodate the new students.

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District Three serves more than 3,000 students in its seven schools. Its student to teacher ratio is 20 to 1, which allows its staﬀ to provide a safe, relevant learning experience in a nurturing environment. District Four is the largest, geographically, of the school districts in Spartanburg County. It serves just over 2,900 students in its four schools. District Four is a progressive system with an expansive curriculum for all students that range from a large selection of Advanced Placement courses, as well as a quality remediation program and services for special needs students. District Five serves more than 7,600 students and employs more than 850 teachers in its 12 schools. The district recently opened a Freshmen Academy for ninth graders and it opened two new elementary schools. District Six is one of the fastest growing areas in Spartanburg County. The district consists of nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one ninth grade school and one high school. The district was the ﬁrst in the state to have all schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Approximately 10,000 students attend district schools. District Seven has more than 7,500 student enrolled at its 12 schools, which include eight elementary, three junior high and one high school, as well as a Career Technology Center and a Childhood/Family Learning Center. While all of the district’s schools are exemplary, Spartanburg High School is a national model and has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education several times with a National Blue Ribbon Award. The average SAT score at Spartanburg High School remains above the state average and its Advanced Placement programs have the highest number of AP courses taught in the state. Its student to teacher ratio in core subjects is just 16.5:1.

In addition, Spartanburg County is home to the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind and the Charles Lea Center/McCarthy Teszler School, both oﬀering programs for those with special needs.

Anderson County Anderson County includes ﬁve school districts serving more than 30,000 students in more than 50 schools. All of its schools strive to provide the best possible education to students with the latest in state-of-the-art technology and best practices. Anderson School District One high school students set a precedent in 2008 on the SAT. The district-wide average was 536 on the math portion of the SAT, which took top honors for the state. In 2008, Anderson One approved an $85 million referendum to improve school facilities. Several projects are slated to be completed within the 20092010 school year, including the addition of 10 classrooms at Wren Middle School and new ﬁeld houses at Palmetto High School and Wren High School. More than 9,000 students are served at 15 schools, including a career and technology center it shares with Anderson School District Two. Anderson School District Two recently introduced several new K-12 initiatives to serve its 3,700 students. It began implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, which teaches students behavioral expectations rather than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding. It has also developed an intervention reading program to help struggling readers and it has hired six reading teachers at the elementary and middle school levels and has plans to hire a high school level reading teacher. Anderson School District Three serves 2,570 students in six schools. It recently constructed Flat Rock Elementary School,

the ﬁrst new school built in the district in more than 30 years. The district’s many accomplishments include Iva Elementary School’s receipt of the Palmetto Silver Award, which is granted by the state Department of Education to schools who attain high levels of absolute performance or high rates of improvement. Anderson School District Four recently celebrated the opening of Mt. Lebanon Elementary School. Its six schools serve about 3,300 students and have achieved numerous accolades, including Riverside Middle, which was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. Anderson School District Five works hard to build a strong relationship between students, parents, teachers and volunteers. The district encompasses 112 square miles and includes 17 schools serving 12,000 students. The district’s foundation is based on strong standards-based curriculum, accountability through testing and a strong support system that includes active parent-teacher groups, business-education partnerships and a large network of volunteers. The success of the foundation has been apparent in the district’s continued improvement on standardized tests.

Pickens County The School District of Pickens County recently embarked on a district-wide building program that includes the construction of four new high schools, two elementary schools and the renovation of 13 other schools. In addition, the district is spending more than $7 million to increase technology in the schools. Serving more than 16,000 students, the district, which serves the entire county, has enjoyed many successes. Just this year, Daniel High School was named one of the nation’s top 1,500 public high schools by Newsweek magazine.

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Schools

Spartanburg School District 6

Eddlemon Adventist Jr. Academy

Palmetto Prep

1390 Cavalier Way Roebuck, SC 29376 Phone: 864-576-4212 www.spart6.org

1217 John B. White Sr. Blvd. Spartanburg, SC 29306 Phone: 864-576-2234 www.eddlemonsda.org K-8

1950 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-675-1002 www.palmettoprep.com Infant-5

Anderson School District 1

Spartanburg School District 7

Hampton Park Christian School

Providence Christian Academy

875 State Park Road Greenville, SC 29609 Phone: 864-233-0556 www.hamptonpark.org K4-12

526 N. Main St. Six Mile, SC 29630 Phone: 864-868-6896 www.pca1.org K4-12

Haynsworth Private School

Shannon Forest Christian School

228 E. Park Ave. Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-235-3010 www.haynsworthprivate.com K2-2

829 Garlington Road Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-678-5107 www.shannonforest.com K3-12

Mitchell Road Christian Academy

Southside Christian School

207 Mitchell Road Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-268-2210 www.mitchellroadchristian.org K3-8

2211 Woodruff Road Simpsonville, SC 29681 Phone: 864-234-7595 www.southsidechristian.org 18 months-12

Montessori School of Anderson

Spartanburg Christian Academy

280 Sam McGee Road Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-226-5344 www.msasc.org Infant-10

8740 Asheville Highway Spartanburg, SC 29316 Phone: 864-578-4238 www.scawarriors.org K3-12

Montessori School of Greenville

Spartanburg Day School

305 Pelham Road Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-232-3447 www.montessorigreenville.com K3-3

1701 Skylyn Drive Spartanburg, SC 29307 Phone: 864-582-7539 www.spartanburgdayschool.org K4-12

Montessori School of Mauldin Inc.

St. Joseph’s Catholic School

205-B E. Butler Road Mauldin, SC 29662 Phone: 864-288-8613 www.montessorischoolofmauldin Infant-6

100 St. Joseph’s Drive Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-234-9009 www.sjcatholicschool.org 6th-12th

Mt. Zion Christian School

St. Mary’s School

724 Garlington Road Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-297-6646 www.mzcs.net K3-8

101 Hampton Ave. Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-271-3870 www.stmarysgvl.org/theschool/ K4-8

New Covenant Presbyterian Church & School

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

801 North Hamilton St. Williamston, SC 29697 Phone: 864-847-7344 www.anderson1.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 2 10990 BHP Highway Honea Path, SC 29654 Phone: 864-369-7364 www.anderson2.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 3 335 West Front St. Iva, SC 29655 Phone: 864-348-6196 www.anderson3.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 4 P.O. Box 545 Pendleton, SC 29670 Phone: 864-646-8000 www.anderson4.k12.sc.us

Anderson School District 5 400 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-260-5000 www.anderson5.net

Greenville County Schools P.O. Box 2848 Greenville, SC 29602-2848 Phone: 864-241-3456 www.greenville.k12.sc.us

Pickens County Schools

610 Dupre Drive Spartanburg, SC 29307 Phone: 864-594-4400 www.spartanburg7.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Abundant Life Christian School 630 Farr’s Bridge Road Greenville, SC 29611 Phone: 864-246-1055, 864-246-5001 www.abundantlife-church.org K4-8

Anderson Christian School 4523 Liberty Highway Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-224-7309 www.acslions.net K3-12

Blue Ridge Christian Academy 424 Highway 101 Landrum, SC 29356 Phone: 864-895-9008 www.brca.us K4-10

Bob Jones Academy 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, SC 29614 Phone: 864-242-5100 www.bju.edu/bja 9th-12th

Bob Jones Elementary School

1348 Grifﬁn Mill Road Easley, SC 29640 Phone: 864-855-8150 www.pickens.k12.sc.us

955 White Oak Drive Greenville, SC 29614 Phone: 864-242-5100, Ext. 6200 www.bju.edu/bjes K4-6

Spartanburg School District 1

Bob Jones Junior High

121 Wheeler St. Campobello, SC 29322 Phone: 864-472-2846 www.spartanburg1.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 2 4606 Parris Bridge Road Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Phone: 864-578-0128 www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 3 P.O. Box 267 Glendale, SC 29346 Phone: 864-579-8000 www.spa3.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 4 118 McEdco Road Woodruff, SC 29681 Phone: 864-476-3186 www.spartanburg4.org

Spartanburg School District 5 100 North Danzler Road Duncan, SC 29334 Phone: 864-949-2350 www.spart5.k12.sc.us

1700 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, SC 29614 Phone: 864-242-5100 www.bju.edu/bjjh 7th-8th

Calvary Christian School & Child Development Center 100 Duke St. Greer, SC 29650 Phone: 864-877-0597 Infant-12

Christ Church Episcopal School 245 Cavalier Drive Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-299-1522 www.cces.org K5-12

Clemson Montessori School Inc. 207 Pendleton Road Clemson, SC 29631 Phone: 864-654-4483 www.clemsonmontessori.com Toddler-6

Easley Christian School 459 Saco Lowell Road Easley, SC 29641 Phone: 864-855-8000 www.easleychristianschool.org K2-12

303 Simpson Road Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-224-5675 www.ncchurch.net K5-12

Oakbrook Preparatory School 190 Lincoln School Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 Phone: 864-587-2060 www.oakbrookprep.org K4-12

Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School 2 James Drive Greenville, SC 29605 Phone: 864-277-5350 www.orlgreenville.net K-8

152 Alabama St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 Phone: 864-582-6645 www.st-paultheapostle.org K4-8

Tabernacle Christian School 3931 White Horse Road Greenville, SC 29611 Phone: 864-269-2781 www.tabernacleministries.org PK-12

Westgate Christian School 1990 Old Reidville Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 Phone: 864-576-4953 www.wbcs.org K3-12

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EDUCATION IN THE UPSTATE

Higher Education T

Photo courtesy of Clemson University

he Greenville area has a rich, diverse higher education community that has something for everyone. Furman University, a private, independent, nonproﬁt institution located between Greenville and Travelers Rest, is one of the top undergraduate institutions in the Southeast. One of just four institutions that beneﬁt from the Duke Endowment, Furman has produced leaders for South Carolina and the nation since the 19th century. They include Charles H. Townes, a Nobel Prize winner for his research on laser technology; Richard Riley, a former South Carolina governor and Secretary of Education under President Clinton; Mike McConnell, the director of National Intelligence under President Bush; and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford. Furman has two distinguished scholar-

Photo by Mark Olencki, courtesy of Wofford College

Top: A bio-engineering lab at Clemson University. Left: The Daniel Building at Wofford College.

ship programs for high-achieving high school graduates: the Hollingsworth Scholars, for South Carolina residents; and the Charles Townes Scholars for out-of-state students. The latter was endowed as part of a $17 million grant from the Duke Endowment. The Duke grant also is funding a major new Asian Studies program, adding to Greenville’s important and growing business and cultural ties with China. Founded in 1826, Furman now oﬀers

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Colleges majors and programs in 42 subjects and is one of an elite group of colleges that qualify for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Undergraduates come from 46 states and 31 countries. Home to 2,660 undergraduate students, Furman has a full range of intercollegiate sports programs and is a member of the Southern Conference. For a long time, Greenville was the only major metropolitan area in South Carolina without a state university. That gap in the state’s higher education patchwork is today being ﬁlled by innovative programs under the umbrella of the University Center, a consortium of public and private universities on the Greenville Technical College campus. Clemson University, Furman University, Lander University, the Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina Upstate are members of the University Center. The center oﬀers more than 500 courses during evenings and weekends year-round in more than 58 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Degrees are granted by the participating colleges and universities. Tuition is set by each member institution, and all courses are taught by full-time faculty members from the sponsoring colleges and universities. Most Furman courses are taught on its campus. Greenville Technical College, the host for the University Center, is a public, two-year community college with more than 160 academic programs and more than 15,000 degree-seeking students. It has four campuses: the original Barton campus on South Pleasantburg Drive; the Brashier campus in southern Greenville County; the Greer campus on Highway 290; and the Northwest campus on White Horse Road. In 2008, Greenville Tech served 36,914 students and 480 companies in its continuing education division.

& Universities Anderson University

Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic

316 Boulevard Anderson, SC 29621 864-231-2000 www.andersonuniversity.edu

2020 Springﬁeld Road Spartanburg, SC 29304 864-578-8770 www.sherman.edu

Bob Jones University

Southern Wesleyan University

1700 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, SC 29614 864-242-5100 www.bju.edu

907 Wesleyan Drive Central, SC 29630 864-644-5000 www.swu.edu

Clemson University

Spartanburg Community College

201 Sikes Hall Clemson, SC 29634 864-656-4233 www.clemson.edu

800 Brisack Road Spartanburg, SC 29305 864-592-4800 www.sccsc.edu

Converse College

Spartanburg Methodist College

580 E. Main St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-596-9040 www.converse.edu

1000 Powell Mill Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-587-4000 www.smcsc.edu

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Strayer University

225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite E-7 Greenville, SC 29607 864-233-5288 www.erau.edu

555 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 300 Greenville, SC 29607 864-232-4700 www.strayer.edu

Forrest Junior College

Tri-County Technical College

601 E. River St. Anderson, SC 29624 864-225-7653 www.forrestcollege.edu

7900 Highway 76 Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-1500 www.tctc.edu

Furman University

University Center of Greenville

3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613 864-294-2000 www.furman.edu

225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, McAlister Square Greenville, SC 29607 864-250-1111 www.ucgreenville.org

Gardner-Webb University, Spartanburg Regional Campus

University of South Carolina Upstate

110 S. Main St. Boiling Springs, NC 28017 800-457-4622 www.gardner-webb.edu

Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary 200 E. Main St. Taylors, SC 29687 864-322-2717 www.gpts.edu

Greenville Technical College 620 S. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29606 864-250-8000 www.gvltec.edu

800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-503-5000 or 864-552-4242 www.uscupstate.edu

Webster University-Greenville Metropolitan Campus 250 Commonwealth Drive Greenville, SC 29615 864-676-9002 www.webster.edu/greenville

Wofford College 429 N. Church St. Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-597-4000 www.wofford.edu

ITT Technical Institute 6 Independence Pointe Greenville, SC 29615 864-288-0777 www.itt-tech.edu

North Greenville University 7801 N. Tigerville Road Tigerville, SC 29688 864-977-7000 www.ngu.edu

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USC-Upstate, which has its main campus in Spartanburg, also serves hundreds of Greenville County students at the University Center. It has plans to build a $10 million campus on a site adjacent to, and provided by, Greenville Tech.

Bob Jones University is a Christian liberal arts institution. Founded in 1927 by the late Bob Jones Sr., it is said to be the world’s largest fundamental Christian school and serves 5,000 students from every state and 40 other countries.

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The university sits on 225 acres in the city of Greenville, has a 7,000-seat performance venue, and its museum and gallery contains one of the nation’s most extensive collections of Italian paintings. The university offers 115 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs. North Greenville University, located at the beginning of the Blue Ridge escarpment, is a Baptist-affiliated, private, nonprofit institution, with more than 2,000 undergraduate students and 106 pursuing graduate degrees. Students come from 30 states and 25 countries. North Greenville boasts an average class size of 16 students who can choose from more than 40 associate, bachelor or master’s degree programs. Clemson University, with its historic main campus about 30 miles west of Greenville, has made a major commitment to become Greenville’s university. Clemson’s International Center for Automotive Research, near the intersection of Interstate 85 and Laurens Road, represents more than $100 million of investment by taxpayers and corporations in a world-class graduate program in automotive engineering. The project began with a $10 million investment by German automaker BMW, and has grown to include numerous other engineering and computing companies. The General Assembly has allocated millions of dollars to endow research chairs for professors in the graduate school. In nearby Spartanburg, Converse College offers 33 majors to its all-female students. This private liberal arts school has been offering a broad education since 1890 and has been named to several “best college” and “best value” lists through the years. Wofford College, established in 1854, serves more than 1,000 students at its historic campus in the city of Spartanburg. This liberal arts school was listed among Kiplinger magazine’s top 50 “Best Values in Private Colleges” in 2009.

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HEALTH CARE

Taking Care H

ealth care organizations in the Upstate don’t just focus on taking care of those who are sick, they believe in a healthy community and strive to provide unique and necessary wellness programs that educate the community on how to be healthy and stay healthy.

Greenville County

Photo courtesy St. Francis Healthcare

Two major health care systems call Greenville County home and offer more than a dozen points of service delivery. Greenville Hospital System offers a full range of trauma care, surgical services and elective procedures. St. Francis Health System has facilities at several locations around the county and continues to expand as the county grows. With 7,500 employees and 1,000 physicians, Greenville Hospital System is the largest medical complex. St. Francis Health System has more than 2,100 employees. Together, the two systems comprise the largest employment sector in the county. Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center is a nonprofit teaching and research institution that delivers high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. As a university medical center, and one of the largest publicly accountable health systems in the Southeast, it provides a variety of health services and facilities, including Greenville Memorial Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Cancer Center, Marshall I. Pickens Hospital-Behavioral Health, Roger C. Peace Hospital-Rehabilitation

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Area hospitals AnMed Health 800 N. Fant St. Anderson, SC 29621 864-512-1000 www.anmedhealth.org 1 St. Francis Drive Greenville, SC 29601 864-255-1000 www.stfrancishealth.org

Cannon Memorial Hospital Highway 178, W. G. Acker Drive Pickens, SC 29671 864-878-4791 www.cannonhospital.org

Carolina Center for Behavioral Health 2700 E. Phillips Road Greer, SC 29650 864-235-2335, 800-866-4673 www.thecarolinacenter.com

Greenville Hospital System 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-455-7000 www.ghs.org

Mary Black Health System P.O. Box 3217 Spartanburg, SC 29304 864-573-3000 www.maryblackhealthsystem.com

Palmetto Health Baptist Easley 200 Fleetwood Drive Easley, SC 29640 864-442-7200 www.palmettohealth.org

Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital P.O. Box 2907 Anderson, SC 29622 864-231-2600 www.patrickbharrispsychiatrichospital.com

Shriners Hospitals for Children 950 W. Faris Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-271-3444 www.shrinershospitals.org

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System 101 E. Wood St. Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-560-6000 www.spartanburgregional.com

SpringBrook Behavioral Health System 1 Havenwood Lane Travelers Rest, SC 29690 864-834-8013 www.springbrookbehavioral.com

St. Francis Eastside.

and Women’s Hospital — all on the Greenville Memorial Medical Campus. Greenville Memorial is a 746-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral, teaching and research facility. As home to a Level 1 Emergency Trauma Center, the hospital also provides emergency services for the most severe injuries 24 hours a day. Other medical campuses are located in Simpsonville, North Greenville, Greer and on Greenville’s east side. A 72-bed, short-stay hospital at Patewood (near Haywood Mall) opened in 2007 and vascular and musculoskeletal institutes have been added near this new facility. A nursing home debuted in 2007 on the new Greer Medical Campus; in 2008, medical offices and the 82-bed Greer Memorial Hospital (replacing Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital) opened on this campus. Hillcrest Memorial Hospital, Simpsonville Life Center Health & Conditioning Club and Hillcrest Medical Offices are all located on the Simpsonville Medical Campus. Specializing in short-stay and outpatient surgical procedures, Hillcrest Memorial Hospital offers the latest technology and an experienced surgical team. Each year, staff members perform more than

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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

2,500 surgeries and care for more than 90,000 patients. As a result of its continually increasing role in academics, Greenville Hospital System has achieved university medical center status. GHS also is a founding partner of Health Sciences South Carolina, coalition that aims to improve the health and economic wellbeing of the state through a coordinated strategy to advance research and education. St. Francis Health System is part of the Bon Secours Health System Inc. Founded in Greenville in 1932 as a private nonproﬁt institution, St. Francis has 319 beds, performs more than 15,000 surgeries annually, serves more than 120,000 patients annually, and hosts about 2,100 births each year. It also provides about $25 million in free services annually. The main St. Francis hospital downtown is a 245-bed, all private room facility that oﬀers a complete range of surgical and diagnostic services. St. Francis Eastside is a 93-bed hospital that includes obstetrics and gynecology care, orthopedics, radiology and a Neonatal Care Unit. The eastside campus also provides 24-hour emergency room services. St. Francis also has two outpatient

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The Surgery Center at Pelham, opened in 2004, oﬀers a range of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology and gynecology.

The Gibbs Cancer Center.

centers, one near its downtown campus, and the other adjacent to its eastside facility. Open Arms Hospice on West Georgia Road in Simpsonville also is a St. Francis facility.

Spartanburg County Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has been serving the community for more than 80 years. Recognized for its technological excellence throughout the Southeast, Spartanburg Regional’s surgeons are among the South’s most experienced in robotic surgery. Surgeons have used robotics to perform more than 450 urologic, gynecological as well as complex heart surgeries. Spartanburg Regional also oﬀers a full array of services from home health, imaging services, pediatrics, occupational health, sports medicine and rehabilitation. Residents can also seek specialized care at the Gibbs Cancer Center, the Heart Center and the Bearden-Josey

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Anderson and Pickens counties

Center for Breast Health. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System recently opened a new hospital at Pelham, just at the GreenvilleSpartanburg county line. The Village at Pelham Medical Campus is located on 90 acres near the intersection of S.C. Highway 14 and I-85. The campus consists of a medical office building, the Village Hospital and the Surgery Center at Pelham. Fifteen physician practices have moved into the medical office building, which features on-site laboratory services, state-of-the-art imaging equipment, vascular services, occupational medicine and physical therapy. A minor care facility in the medical office building will ensure local residents have a place to be treated for smaller emergencies. The building also features a Health Resource Center—a place where patients, their families and the community can access or review health care educational materials.

For the last three years, AnMed Health Medical Center has received HealthGrades’ Patient Safety Excellence award, a testament to its dedicated physicians and staﬀ. AnMed Health consists of four inpatient hospitals including a 461-bed acutecare hospital, a Women’s and Children’s Hospital with 72 private rooms, a Health Rehabilitation Hospital with 37 inpatient beds and an outpatient rehabilitation facility. Wellspring is the organization’s 27-bed chemical dependency hospital and outpatient treatment center. In addition, AnMed also includes a Cardiac and Orthopaedic Center, a Cancer Center, a Digestive Health Center and more. The major health care facilities serving Pickens County include Cannon Memorial Hospital and Palmetto Health Baptist Easley. Celebrating 50 years of service in 2008, Palmetto Health Baptist Easley oﬀers a 109-bed general acute care facility. Its services include surgery, lithotripsy, MRI, CT Scan, and emergency and outpatient care, as well as cardiopulmonary services. It employs more than 220 physicians and 230 registered nurses who serve more than 124,800 patients annually. Cannon Memorial Hospital opened in 1949 as a three-room clinic and has evolved into a 55-bed, state-of-the-art facility. Its 60 physicians have access to a full range of the latest medical technology, equipment and services. The Upstate could not boast a wellrounded quality of life without the presence of top-notch health care options.

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Last year, the Upstate Alliance had one of the best years of any economic development agency in the nation, announcing nearly $2.18 billion in capital investments and 5,800 new jobs in its 10-county region. That equated to 40% of economic development announcements statewide.

Many of those announcements came from manufacturers, some foreign, some domestic, some home grown in the Upstate. Of the total investment, $1.26 billion comes from businesses already located here, and 20 of the 69 projects announced are foreign investments. Several took advantage of the Upstate’s many business and industrial parks as well as tax incentives available at the state and local level that reduce property taxes, help alleviate infrastructure costs or aid the development of a work force. Information on those

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ong a focal point for South Carolina’s manufacturing sector, the Upstate continues to attract expanding businesses because of the region’s transportation, education, research and quality of life assets. Their proximity to Atlanta, Charlotte and the Port of Charleston make Greenville, Spartanburg and the surrounding areas a sound business choice for relocation or expansion. In addition, mountain views and recreational opportunities entice the executives who will live here. In the last ﬁve years, Greenville County has amassed $1.4 billion in new capital investment and was ranked No. 5 in the nation by Plants, Sites and Parks magazine among the top cities for locating a new facility.

Economic Outlook

Top Left: Hubbell Lighting’s corporate headquarters in Greenville. Above: Greenville Mayor Knox White entertains a delegation from China. Left: A production line at BMW Manufacturing in Greer.

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incentives is available from the Greenville Area Development Corp. at www. greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com, or from other local economic development agencies across the Upstate or the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The Upstate is well-positioned to deal with the current economic challenges. Like many businesses across the country, Upstate companies are adjusting to a recession. However, Forbes magazine

recently ranked Greenville among the top ﬁve counties in the nation best-suited to ride out the economic downturn. Existing companies are looking to align themselves to prosper when the economy turns around. BMW Manufacturing Co. is investing $750 million at its plant in Spartanburg County and American Titanium Works will begin construction in 2010 of a $422 million plant in Laurens County.

Major Employers in the Upstate Business State of South Carolina

Description

No. of Upstate Employees

State government

13,446

Greenville County Schools

School district

9,089

Greenville Hospital System

Nonproﬁt hospital

8,500

Michelin North America

Designs, manufactures and sells tires

BMW Manufacturing Co.

Automobile manufacturer

5,400

Milliken & Co.

Manufactures textiles, chemicals, carpets, composites

5,000

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Three hospitals and multiple facilities

5,000

Clemson University

University

4,814

Bi-Lo LLC

Retail grocery chain

4,662

Duke Energy

Electric utility

3,539

AnMed Health

Health care system with four licensed hospitals

3,500

GE Energy

Engineers and manufactures gas and wind turbines

3,100

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

Health care/hospital services

3,000

Sealed Air Corp.

Food packaging

3,000

Fluor Corp.

Engineering, procurement, project management

Charter Business

Video, data and telephone services

2,500

School District of Pickens County

K-12 public education

2,209

7,720

2,712

Bob Jones University

University and textbook publisher

1,852

Greenville County

County government

1,806

Anderson County School District 5

Pre-K-12 public education

1,759

Electrolux Major Appliances

Manufacturer of household refrigerators

1,600

Mary Black Health System

Health care

1,535

Verizon Wireless

Wireless telephone service

Spartanburg County

County government

1,511 1,424 Source: GSA Business

The Upstate’s foundation is solid with more than 75 Fortune 500 companies and a number of companies with corporate or regional headquarters located here. Companies with headquarters in the area include Fluor Corp., Charter Communications, Hubbell Lighting, IBM, Kemet Corp., Michelin North America, Lockheed Martin Aircraft & Logistics Centers, ScanSource Inc., NuVox Communications, The South Financial Group and others. The Upstate is also home to major distribution centers for Coca-Cola Bottling Co., WW Grainger, Nissan North America Inc. and others. The community is expanding that blueprint. The Upstate Alliance continues to identify business opportunity and spur economic growth in the 10-county region. It works closely with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Greenville Area Development Corp., local economic development officials, elected officials and Upstate chambers of commerce. The agency has received many inquiries recently from companies in the automotive industry that could benefit from the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research and BMW’s multi-billion-dollar plant in Spartanburg County. BMW has been a magnet for more than 40 suppliers who have set up shop in the region since the first U.S.-made BMW rolled off the line in 1994. The manufacturer’s ongoing $750 million expansion could bring more. The research partnership between Clemson, the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina has led to increased opportunities in the biomedicine and life sciences industries that will boost the region’s knowledge-based economy.

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deﬁned by its manufacturing base. The communities have a growing stake in aerospace and advanced-materials industries, a piece in the defense industry and a large number of engineering ﬁrms.

Photo courtesy of BMW Manufacturing Co.

The automotive, biomedical and plastics industries dominated the inquiries to Upstate economic development oﬃcials in 2008. But the Upstate business climate isn’t

Economic development agencies Alliance Pickens www.alliancepickens.com

Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce www.andersonscchamber.com

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Anderson County Economic Development www.advance2anderson.com

Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce www.greenvillechamber.org

Greenville Area Economic Development Alliance www.greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com

Pickens Chamber of Commerce www.pickenschamber.org

Upstate Alliance www.upstatealliance.com

South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association www.sceda.org

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce www.scchamber.net

Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce Economic Futures Group www.spartanburgchamber.com

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eedy River Falls has been a magnet for homes and business since European settlers ﬁrst entered the land of the Cherokee people more than two centuries ago. The Reedy River powered 18th century mills and remained a source of energy for industrial sites through the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the falls environs comprise the centerpiece of a vibrant

entertainment and business district that attracts visitors from around the world. A graceful foot bridge sweeps across the shallow gorge and gives pedestrians a splendid view of the falls that nurtured the city’s growth. Greenville is renowned for its arts community. Overlooking the Reedy River Falls Park is the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts. A block

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Greenville

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Opposite Page: The Reedy River. Left: Coffee Underground. Below: Housing options in Greenville include upscale condos.

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Bottom: The fountain outside of the Piedmont Natural Gas Company.

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from the falls is the Peace Center, an unparalleled complex of theaters and entertainment venues that hosts traveling stage shows, local musical performances and business meetings. A few blocks away is the Bi-Lo Center, which attracts concerts by headliner entertainers and sports events. Several local theater companies have performance venues scattered across a downtown district that has come to have the feel and warmth one might expect in Bergamo, Bruges or Beaune. Leave the spectacular downtown district, and Greenville features Victorian neighborhoods where historic homes are tenderly maintained and occupied by families that treasure their heritage. One such community is the HamptonPinckney district, where railroad engineers and employees raised their

Mice on Main are bronze sculptures located throughout the city, inspired

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by the book, Goodnight Moon.

families more than a century ago. Further afield, the Cliffs communities and golf courses spreading across the Blue Ridge escarpment are attracting golfing giants such as Tiger Woods and Gary Player to design courses and participate in the region’s growth. Greenville is a major metropolitan area, nestled in rolling hills at 1,000 feet elevation. It is uniquely located to offer the best of the of the Blue Ridge mountains within an easy two-hour drive, including America’s castle, the Biltmore House; and spectacular vistas from 3,000-foot elevations at Caesar’s Head. Numerous lakes, large and small, dot the landscape and provide thousands of homesites for residents in search of a natural setting. World-class health care services are provided by Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and the St. Francis Health System, at more than a dozen locations around the county. Furman University, Clemson University,

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Opposite Page Top: Fresh Market. Left: The Greenville Drive. Below: Artisphere, the international

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arts festival in Greenville.

Greenville Technical College, Bob Jones University, North Greenville University, and the University of South Carolina Upstate provide world-class education for the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth, as well as continuing education for mid-career professionals and enrichment opportunities for retirees. A stable housing market and diverse manufacturing and services economy provides unparalleled career and living opportunities. Greenville has become the jewel in the crown of the South Carolina Piedmont.

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nly in Spartanburg can a community preserve its textile roots, be a hotbed for international investment and also be a spirited college town. Named after the Spartan regiment of the South Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War, Spartanburg is a melting pot of old and new Americana. With a textile history dating back to

James Wellman

Spartanburg

1816, Spartanburg became known as the “the Lowell of the South” for its great cluster of cotton mills. Mills thrived by nearby streams and rivers. While many have closed in the face of increased economic globalization, some evolved and continue to ﬂourish. Spartanburg is home to Milliken & Co., one of the largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers in the

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Photo courtesy of the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra

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world. Based in Spartanburg since 1958, the company has 55 facilities worldwide working with more than 19,000 diﬀerent textile and chemical products. Milliken has made good on its corporate motto, “Quality leadership through research,” with more than 2,000 patents. No matter where you are in Spartanburg County, you’ll encounter Southern hospitality— but the person who greets you might have a German accent. Spartanburg has the highest per capita of foreign investment in the country, with more than 110 international ﬁrms representing some 15 countries. Companies such as BMW Manufacturing Corp., Cryovac, Denny’s Corp., Michelin NA Inc., Kohler Inc. and Reeves Brothers Inc. all call Spartanburg home.

Within the Central Business District, a new creative movement has risen. The Chapman Cultural Center is a threebuilding complex that opened on St. John Street in October 2007. It houses the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, Ballet Spartanburg, Carolina Foothills Artisan Center, The Music Foundation of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg County Historical As-

Opposite Page Top: The Cliffs at Glassy. Opposite Page Below: Morgan Square in Spartanburg. Top: ZF Lemforder Corp. in Duncan. Above: The Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Left: The Beacon restaurant, a Spartanburg landmark.

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Left: Wofford College. Bottom Left: Lofts by the Lake. Opposite Page Top: The Country Club of Spartanburg. Opposite Page: The theater at the

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Photo by Mark Olencki, courtesy of Wofford College

Chapman Center.

sociation, Spartanburg Little Theatre and Spartanburg Youth Theatre, The Spartanburg Repertory Company and the Spartanburg Science Center. Several blocks down on Daniel Morgan Avenue is Hub-Bub, a gathering place for young artists, musicians, writers and actors. Above The Showroom, Hub-Bub’s gallery and performance space, there are three emerging artists and one creative writer who live for free and create as part of the Artists-inResidence Program. A sister program, The Hub City Writers project, founded in 1995, has helped publish books by nearly 250 writers. The term “Hub-Bub” is derived from Spartanburg’s old nickname of “Hub City.” The Magnolia Street Train Depot, built in 1904, stands as a reminder of the city’s history as a center for transportation routes in the South. More than 10,000 students at six colleges and universities fuel this new creative energy in Spartanburg. Located downtown, Woﬀord College, founded in 1854, is a small liberal arts college. The campus serves as the Carolina Panthers’s training camp in July and August. On the corner of East Main and North Pine streets sits Converse College, a liberal arts women’s college founded in 1890. In 2003, the college completed the most successful capital campaign in its history with $82.5 million in private gifts. The University of South Carolina Upstate, located near Interstate 85 and

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S.C. Highway 176, is the fastest growing university in South Carolina. The university, nearing 5,000 students, will open a 60,000-square-foot business school in Spartanburg’s downtown in May 2010. Spartanburg is also home to two, two-year institutions, each with a uniquely deﬁned mission. Spartanburg Community College, with more than 4,000 students, is a leader in technical education. Spartanburg Methodist College, founded in 1911, is a private junior college aﬃliated with the United Methodist Church. At Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, students from across the country come to its 80-acre campus in Spartanburg to study the practice that focuses on the correction of vertebral

subluxation. The college has been producing chiropractics since 1976. Three shopping districts have been reborn in Spartanburg over the past decade. Near Interstate 26 on the western side of Spartanburg, WestGate Mall and the Dorman Centre shopping center stand out among a bustling retail corridor. Across town, you’ll ﬁnd Hillcrest Specialty Row and a number of large retailers along S.C. 29. In the center of it all lies Morgan Square, named after the general who commanded the American forces at the Battle of Cowpens during the Revolutionary War. A blend of local retailers and restaurants, the downtown district continues to evolve as the core of Spartanburg’s nightlife.

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Left: A fall day at Clemson University. Below: Trout ﬁshing on the Eastatoe River.

Tillman Hall at Clemson University.

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ickens County is named for Gen. Andrew Pickens Jr., a Revolutionary War hero who served as governor of South Carolina in the early 1800s. Located in the northwest corner of the Palmetto State, Pickens County may be best known as home of Clemson University. Clemson began as a small agricultural college in 1893 with an enrollment of just 446. Today, that small

school has become one of the country’s top public universities enrolls more than 17,000 students a year. Clemson University has brought great recognition to the region and serves as one of the county’s largest employers. But, just down the road are two additional institutions of higher learning: Southern Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college that serves more than 2,400 graduate and undergraduate students; and Tri-County Technical College, one of the largest of the state’s technical colleges with more than 6,000 students. With a population of more than 116,000 residents, Pickens County is one of the area’s fastest-growing counties and the 14th largest of 46 counties. Manufacturing, leisure and hospitality are the largest industry employers in the county, followed by retail trade, education and health services. The county’s major cities and towns include Clemson, Pickens (the county seat), Easley and Pumpkintown. Easley is the largest of the towns with more than 17,000 residents. Its beautiful,

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Photo courtesy Kristen Mayer

Bottom Left: Clemson University.

historic Main Street is home to varied businesses and serves as the backdrop to numerous community festivals and events. And, for the last several years, Easley has hosted the Big League World Series. Pickens County is called the gem of the foothills because of its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, its beauty and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. It spans 497 square miles and offers a plethora of water-based activities at Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. Avid hikers also flock to the region to explore Table Rock State Park, which offers camping and fishing in two lakes. It also serves as the trailhead for the 80-mile long Foothills Trail. Residents and visitors alike enjoy cultural attractions including the South Carolina Botanical Garden and the Campbell Museum of Natural History, both at Clemson University; the Pickens County Museum; the Haygood-Mauldin House; Ferne’s Doll and Miniature Museum; and performances at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts.

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nderson County was established in 1826 and named for Revolutionary War general Robert Anderson. The city of Anderson was dubbed “The Electric City” in 1897 as the home of the world’s ﬁrst electricpowered cotton gin. It also got its Electric City nickname through the innovations of engineer William Whitner, who produced a way for textile mills to be powered by electricity conducted by wires using hydroelectric power. Today’s Anderson is still “electric” and remains energized with outdoor adventures, a bustling business community and new innovations.

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Left: Walgreens distribution center in Anderson. Bottom: Lake Jocassee. Opposite Page Top: A street festival in Anderson.

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Photo by Nill Silver courtesy of SCBIZ magazine

One of Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand attractions is Lake Hartwell. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the glistening waters attract more than 10.6 million visitors annually. Lake Hartwell encompasses nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles. The lake is dotted with boat landings, recreation areas, campgrounds and marinas. In addition to recreational use, rowing

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teams from the Northeast and Midwest come to Anderson to train in the late winter. Anglers from across the U.S. come to partake in various fishing tournaments, such as the Cabela King Kat fishing series. The Bassmaster Classic took place on Lake Hartwell in February 2008. This Super Bowl of bass fishing had an economic impact of more than $13 million in the Upstate. In addition to fishing tournaments, Anderson has hosted a number of sporting events, including youth basketball, baseball, softball and soccer tournaments. Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena, a 3,000-seat indoor show arena, attracts equine and livestock events almost every weekend. From small private parties to concerts to the circus, the 3,200-seat Civic Center of Anderson hosts a variety of events. The annual Great Southeast Balloonfest is a three-day hot-air balloon festival at the 337-acre Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center. Held over Labor Day weekend, the city hosts more than 80 hot-air balloons, a car show, kids play area, rides, wings and hotdog eating competitions, and concerts. In Anderson’s downtown, there’s a new kind of electricity as the city’s Central Business District has witnessed a revitalization of new retailers, office space and condominium development. The Calhoun and The Chiquola condominium projects have brought more people downtown to live, work and play. Feeding into downtown is Clemson Boulevard, a thriving shopping district anchored by Anderson Mall. The retail corridor also features Anderson Station, North Pointe Centre and a Wal-Mart shopping center. The new Midtown Park is also on Clemson Boulevard and features Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staples and other stores.

On Highway 29, Anderson is home to the South’s largest ﬂea market. Since its inception in 1974, the Anderson Jockey Lot & Farmer’s Market has grown to 1,500 dealers and 65 acres, attracting 30,000-60,000 people each weekend. In 2006, it was listed as the state’s most visited attraction. High-tech manufacturing and innovative research still has its mark in Anderson. More than 230 manufacturers including 22 international companies are located in Anderson County. Companies such as Associated Fuel Pumps Systems Corp., Michelin NA, Orian Rugs and Sargent Metal Fabricators call Anderson home. Thirty-seven miles of Interstate 85 frontage is located in Anderson County, more than any county in the Upstate. In June 2007, Walgreen Co. opened a

distribution center in Anderson. In the next few years, as the center reaches full capacity, it is expected to employ up to 800 workers and ship approximately 80,000 cases daily to more than 700 Walgreens stores across the Southeast. Clemson University’s Advanced Materials Center, an innovation campus and technology park in Anderson, is all about making products smarter, better and faster. Inside Clemson’s 111,000-square-foot research laboratory are some of the world’s brightest researchers. The National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense and NASA have all recognized the laboratory’s work and have oﬀered funding to fuel future innovation. Anderson continues to be a place where outdoor adventure and innovation fuel a community.

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

BMW Performance Driving School From on-road to oﬀ-road, visitors can practice their driving skills at the BMW Performance Driving School. Located on 134-acre site near its Greer manufacturing plant, the 64,000-square-foot performance center includes more than two miles of track with both decreasing and increasing radius turns, elevation changes and straight-aways. Classes are oﬀered on a variety of levels. BMW ownership is not required. 1155 Highway 101, Greer. 888345-4269. www.relearntodrive.com.

Furman University Paladins

a Single-A aﬃliate of the Red Sox. 945 S. Main St., Greenville. 864-240-4500. www. greenvilledrive.com.

healthy living and philanthropy. 864-9051984. www.greenvilletrackclub.com.

Greenville-Pickens Speedway

The South Carolina Force took to the turf in March 2009 as part of the American Indoor Football Association. Former University of South Carolina quarterback Blake Mitchell will lead the team in its inaugural season at the 12,000-seat Bi-Lo Center in Greenville. 650 North Academy St., Greenville. 864-250-4918. www.scforceindoorfootball.com.

The Greenville-Pickens Speedway, a half-mile, oval asphalt track, hosts weekly NASCAR sanctioned races. The grandstands can seat 20,000 and the adjacent fairgrounds oﬀers full-service hookups for campers and weekenders. In August, the grounds are home to the annual Upper South Carolina State Fair. 3800 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Greenville. 864-2690852. www.greenvillepickens.com.

In 2007-08, Furman’s 18-sport intercollegiate athletic programs won eight Southern Conference regular season and tournament championships and secured ﬁve NCAA tournament bids. Furman University, founded in 1850, is located in northern Greenville County and is the oldest and largest private institution in South Carolina. 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville. 864-294-2150. http://furmanpaladins. cstv.com.

With football, basketball, baseball and more, the North Greenville Crusaders are an independent member of NCAA Division II. Founded in 1892, NJU is a private liberal arts institution aﬃliated with the S.C. Southern Baptist Convention. 7801 N. Tigerville Road, Tigerville. 864-977-7151. www.ngucrusaders.com.

Greenville Drive

Reedy River Run

Part of the South Atlantic League, the Greenville Drive continues to set local baseball attendance marks at Fluor Field. In 2008 the team averaged 5,060 fans per game at the 5,700-seat baseball-only ballpark in Greenville’s West End. Fluor Field, which opened in April 2006, replicates the dimensions of Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The Greenville Drive is

Photo by Mark Olencki, courtesy of Wofford College

Sports and Recreation

North Greenville University Crusaders

The Carolina First Reedy River Run is a 10K run that takes place each spring in downtown Greenville. The annual event, which started in 1977, is produced by the Greenville Track Club Inc. and attracts thousands of runners and spectators from across the country. In addition to the run, which carries a $10,000 purse, the day’s festivities include other activities to promote

South Carolina Force

USA Cycling Professional Championship Part of the USA Cycling Professional Tour, the Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championship will take place Aug. 29 and 30 in Greenville. Tens of thousands of spectators will come to watch a ﬁeld of more than 100 professional cyclists cover a 115-mile course in and around Greenville. This will be the fourth consecutive year that the race will be held in Greenville – a weekend that includes other cycling activities, concerts and fundraising events. 770-631-1239. www. usacyclingchampionships.com.

Above: The Carolina Panthers’ training camp at Wofford College. Opposite Page: Biking in Cleveland Park along the Reedy River.

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GOLF IN THE LOWCOUNTRY

short drive north of Greenville, sitting atop a 3,000-foot plateau near the North Carolina border, is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the nation. In 1995, Golf Digest named The Cliffs at Glassy golf course the “Fourth Most Scenic in the Nation,” trailing only the iconic courses of Cypress Point, Pebble Beach and Augusta National. It’s part of The Cliffs family of highend real estate and golf courses designed by the masters, including: Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, Tom Jackson and, most recently, Tiger Woods. The family of courses also includes The Cliffs Valley Golf Course in Travelers Rest, an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by renowned golf course architect Ben Wright. The course is surrounded by acres of forest protected by The Nature Conservancy and features a 28,000-square-foot clubhouse with a gourmet market. For more on those courses, visit www.cliffscommunities.com. But The Cliffs courses aren’t the only ones to take advantage of the Upstate’s position in the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and in a climate that offers the beauty of four seasons and allows for golf nearly any time of year. Travelers Rest, for example, also boasts The Clubs at Cherokee Valley. For more information, visit www.CherokeeValleySC.com. These pristine Upstate courses are a reason Golf Digest has named the Palmetto state among the nation’s top five states for golf. But you don’t have to join an exclu-

sive club or possess a 300-yard drive to enjoy a unique, aﬀordable round of golf in the Upstate. Crosswinds Golf Course in Greenville is the only course in the world with 18 holes designed by 18 designers. Each hole is a Par 3, making the course a bit of a gimmick, but an icon in its own right and a fun round for all levels of play. For more information, visit www. crosswinds-golf.com. In addition, The Furman University Golf Club in Greenville was redesigned in 2008 with the novice in mind. Among the many changes, the club added new irrigation systems to make the approaches more forgiving while

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maintaining the challenges of several bunkers. For more information, visit www.furman.edu/golf. Verdae Greens Golf Club in Greenville has been home to the PGA tours Nike/Buy.com Upstate Classic for nine years. Like Furman and Crosswinds, Verdae Greens is designed to accommodate all skill levels. For more information, visit www.verdaegreens.com. These are just a few of the state’s 375 golf courses, some with ocean views, others overlooking the mountains. More opportunities present themselves just outside of Greenville, in towns like Travelers Rest, Fountain Inn, Anderson, Spartanburg, Greer, Greenwood, Piedmont and others. Check out the courses, and ﬁnd out why more than 900,000 people play a round while visiting South Carolina.

Keowee Springs Golf Course.

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Golf Courses GREENVILLE COUNTY Bonnie Brae Golf Club 1116 Ashemore Bridge Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-277-9838

Furman University Golf Club 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613 864-294-9090

Green Valley Country Club 225 Green Valley Road Greenville, SC 29617 864-246-3941

Greenville Country Club Chanticleer Course and Riverside Course 239 Byrd Blvd. Greenville, SC 29605 864-233-6227

Hillandale Golf Course 109 S. Parker Road Greenville, SC 29609 864-250-1700

Pebble Creek 101 Pebble Creek Drive Taylors, SC 29687 843-244-8872

Summersett Golf Club 301 Old Rockhouse Road Greenville, SC 29609 864-834-4781

Verdae Greens Golf Club 650 Verdae Blvd. Greenville, SC 29607 864-676-1500

Willow Creek Golf Club 205 Sandy Run Greer, SC 29651 864-848-4999

SPARTANBURG COUNTY Boiling Springs Golf Center 4370 Parris Bridge Road Boiling Springs, SC 29316 864-578-0101

Carolina Springs Country Club 2355 Carolina Country Club Road Spartanburg, SC 29306 864-583-1246

Country Club of Spartanburg 2500 Country Club Road Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-582-1646

Oak Ridge Country Club 5451 South Pine St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-582-7579

The Creek Golf Club 640 Keltner Ave. Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-583-0003

The Country Club of Spartanburg. The First Tee of Spartanburg 640 Keltner Ave. Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-583-7084

ANDERSON COUNTY Anderson Country Club, Anderson Course 1607 W Market St. Anderson, SC 29624-1150 864-225-8291

Boscobel Golf Club, Boscobel Course Highway 76 Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-3991

Brookstone Meadows Golf Course, Brookstone Meadows Course 100 River Club Drive Anderson, SC 29621-7648 864-964-9966

Cobb’s Glen Country Club, Cobb’s Glen Course 2201 Cobbs Way Anderson, SC 29621-4205 800-624-7688

Pine Lake Golf Club, Pine Lakes Course 410 Carpenter Road Anderson, SC 29621-4916 864-296-9960

Saluda Valley Country Club, Saluda Valley Course 598 Beaverdam Road Williamston, SC 29697-9440 864-847-7102

Stone Creek Cove Golf Course, Stone Creek Cove Course 101 Lakefront Drive Anderson, SC 29626-6502 864-224-4653

Woodhaven Golf Club, Woodhaven Course 215 Woodhaven Drive Pendleton, SC 29670-9728 864-646-9511

Pickens Country Club, Pickens Course 1018 Country Club Road Pickens, SC 29671-9070 864-878-6083

Rolling Green Golf Course, Back Course 386 Hester Store Road Easley, SC 29640-7063 864-859-7716

Rolling Green Golf Course, Front Course 386 Hester Store Road Easley, SC 29640-7063 864-859-7716

Rolling Green Golf Course, Middle Course 386 Hester Store Road Easley, SC 29640-7063 864-859-7716

The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Falls Course 770 S Cherry Laurel Way Salem, SC 29676-3259 864-944-2010

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Springs Course 141 Spring Cove Way Six Mile, SC 29682-3526 864-868-0422

The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Golf Club, Vineyards Course 824 Club House Drive Sunset, SC 29685-2216 864-868-4444

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Reserve 1 Course 921 Reserve Blvd. Sunset, SC 29685 864-869-2106

The Rock at Jocassee, Rock Course 171 Sliding Rock Road Pickens, SC 29671-8349 877-878-2030

Smithﬁelds Country Club, Smithﬁelds Course 100 Pine Ridge Drive Easley, SC 29642-3217 864-859-9545

Southern Oaks Golf Club, Southern Oaks Course 105 Southern Oaks Drive Easley, SC 29642-7743 864-859-6698

The Walker Golf Course At Clemson University, Walker Course 110 Madren Center Drive Clemson, SC 29634-0001 864-656-0236

PICKENS COUNTY Keowee Key Golf & Country Club, Keowee Key Course 1 Country Club Drive Salem, SC 29676-4006 864-944-2222

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PLACES TO STAY

Places to Stay ANDERSON Evergreen Inn & Spa 1103 & 1109 S. Main St. Anderson, SC 29624 864-375-9064 www.spa-it.com

Gray House 111 Stones Throw Ave. Starr, SC 29684 864-352-6778

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 107 Interstate Blvd. (I-85, exit 19-B), Highway 76 Anderson, SC 29621 864-226-3312 www.hiexpress.com/anderson-i85

Jameson Inn 128 Interstate Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621 864-375-9800 www.jamesoninns.com

Knights Inn - Anderson, SC 3025 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 864-226-6051 www.knightsinn.com

Krishina, Inc./Holiday Inn Express I-85, Exit-27 Anderson, SC 29621 864-231-0231 www.hiexpress.com/andersonsc

La Quinta Inn 3430 Clemson Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621 864-225-3721 www.lq.com

Royal American Motor Inn 4515 Clemson Blvd. Anderson, SC 29621 864-226-7236

Stay Lodge Anderson 110 Extended Lane Anderson, SC 29625 864-260-9899

The Red Shutter Bed & Breakfast 116 Smith McGee Road Starr, SC 29684 864-352-6771 www.theredshutterbandb.com

GREENVILLE Candleberry Inn B&B Retreat & Day Spa 105 Marshland Lane Greer, SC 29650 864-201-1411 www.candleberryinn.us

Comfort Inn & Suites 831 Congaree Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-288-6221 www.choicehotels.com

Courtyard by Marriott

Holiday Inn – Greenville

Microtel Inn Greenville

70 Orchard Park Drive Greenville, SC 29615 864-234-0300 www.marriott.com/GSPCH

4295 Augusta Road Greenville, SC 29605 864-277-8921 www.holiday-inn.com/gsp-southwest

1024 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-297-3811 www.pinnaclehospitality.com

Cross Hill Inn

Holiday Inn Express

Motel 6

7143 Augusta Road Piedmont, SC 29674 864-299-0128

1315 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. Greer, SC 29650 864-877-0076 www.hiexpress.com/greersc

3706 Grandview Drive Simpsonville, SC 29680 864-962-8484 www.motel6.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Pettigru Place Bed & Breakfast

1036 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-678-5555 www.meetsmartgreenville.com

302 Pettigru St. Greenville, SC 29601 864-242-4529 www.pettigruplace.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Quality Inn Executive Center

2681 Dry Pocket Road Greer, SC 29650 864-213-9331 www.hiexpress.com/gvl-pelhamrd

540 N. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607 864-271-0060

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Downtown - Greenville, SC

2801 Laurens Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-297-4458 www.redrooﬁnn.com

Crowne Plaza Hotel – Greenville 851 Congaree Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-297-6300 www.crowneplaza.com/gsp-ropermt

Drury Inn & Suites - Greenville 10 Carolina Point Parkway Greenville, SC 29607 864-288-4401 www.druryhotels.com

Econo Lodge 50 Orchard Park Drive Greenville, SC 29615 864-254-6383 www.choicehotels.com

Embassy Suites 670 Verdae Blvd. Greenville, SC 29607 864-676-9090 www.embassysuites.com

Garden House Bed & Breakfast 302 S. Main St. Simpsonville, SC 29681 864-963-3379 www.gardenhousebb.com

Hampton Inn 15 Park Woodruff Drive Greenville, SC 29607 864-213-8200 www.hamptoninngreenville.com

Hampton Inn - Greenville Airport 47 Fisherman Lane Greenville, SC 29615 864-288-3500 www.greenville/85atpelham.hamptoninn.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville RiverPlace 171 Riverplace Greenville, SC 29601 864-271-8700 www.hamptoninnandsuitesgreenville.com

Harward House Bed & Breakfast 247 White Drive Simpsonville, SC 29681 864-963-8883 www.harwardhouse.com

Hilton Greenville & Towers 45 W. Orchard Park Drive Greenville, SC 29615 864-232-4747 www.greenvillesc.hilton.com

407 N. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 864-678-8000 www.hiexpress.com/greenvilledtwn

Hyatt Place 40 W. Orchard Park Drive Greenville, SC 29615 864-232-3000 www.hyattplace.com

Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 864-235-1234 www.greenville.hyatt.com

La Bastide at Crescent Mountain Vineyards 10 Road of Vines Travelers Rest, SC 29690 864-836-8463 www.labastide.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites 65 W. Orchard Park Drive Greenville, SC 29615 864-233-8018 www.lq.com

Mainstay Suites 2671 Dry Pocket Road Greenville, SC 29650 864-987-5566 www.greenvillemainstaysuites.com

Marriott Greenville 1 Parkway E. Greenville, SC 29615 864-297-0300 www.marriott.com/gspap

Masters Economy Inn 215 S. Main St. Mauldin, SC 29662 864-288-1770

Red Roof Inn

Residence Inn by Marriott 120 Milestone Way Greenville, SC 29615 864-627-0001 www.marriott.com

Ryan Nicholas Inn 815 Holland Road Simpsonville, SC 29681 864-286-6000 www.ryannicholasinn.com

Sleep Inn Palmetto Expo Center 231 N. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607 864-240-2006 www.sleepinn.com

The Phoenix, Greenville’s Inn 246 N. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607 864-233-4651 www.phoenixgreenvillesinn.com

The Westin Poinsett 120 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 864-421-9700 www.westin.com/poinsett

Townplace Suites 75 Mall Connector Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-675-1670 www.marriott.com/gspts

PICKENS 605 W. Main St. 605 W. Main St. Easley, SC 29640 864-855-1874 www.605westmainstreet.com

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Hampton Inn Easley

Hampton Inn & Suites Spartanburg

Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance

Barking Fox Farm Guest House 890 Greenwood Road Landrum, SC 29356 864-457-7300 www.barkingfoxfarm.com

801 Spartan Blvd. Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-699-2222 www.spartanburgwestgatemallsuites. hamptoninn.com

299 N. Church St. Spartanburg, SC 29306 864-596-1211 www.spartanburgmarriott.com

Best Western

Hampton Inn Spartanburg North

488 S. Blackstock Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-576-2488

SPARTANBURG

8 Southern Center Court Easley, SC 29640 864-343-3636 www.easley.hamptoninn.com

Liberty Hall Inn & Cafe 621 S. Mechanic St. Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-7500 www.bbonline.com/sc/liberty

Ramada Inn Clemson 1310 Tiger Blvd. Clemson, SC 29631 864-654-7501 www.ramada.com

125 Sloane Garden Road Boiling Springs, SC 29316 864-699-0000 www.bestwestern.com/spartanburginn

121 Traveller Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-577-9080 www.hamptoninnspartanburg.com

Comfort Inn & Suites

Jameson Inn - Duncan

I-85, Exit 75 Spartanburg, SC 29316 864-814-2001 www.comfortinnspartanburg.com

Sleepy Hollow Plantation 220 Issaqueena Trail Clemson, SC 29631 864-207-1540 www.sleepyhollow.ws

Country Hearth Inn

The Conference Center and Inn at Clemson University

Days Inn

200 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-576-5220 www.countryhearth.com 101 Outlet Road Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-576-7300 www.daysinn.com

230 Madren Center Drive Clemson, SC 0 864-656-7155 www.cuconferencecenter.com

Days Inn - Boiling Springs

The Inn at Table Rock (formerly Schell Haus)

115 Rogers Commerce Blvd. Boiling Springs, SC 29316 864-814-0560 www.daysinn.com

117 Hiawatha Trail, Scenic Highway 11 Pickens, SC 29671 864-878-0078 ww.schellhaus.com

Hampton Inn & Suites

108 Spartangreen Blvd. Duncan, SC 29334 864-486-8100 www.spartangreensuites.hamptoninn.com

Super 8 Motel

The Country Mouse Inn 120 N. Trade Ave. Landrum, SC 29365 864-457-4061 www.countrymouseinn.com

1546 E. Main St. Duncan, SC 29334 864-433-8405 www.jamesoninns.com

The Inn on Main 319 E. Main St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-585-5001 www.innonmainofspartanburg.com

Quality Inn Expo Center 2070 New Cut Road Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-576-2992 www.choicehotels.com

The Red Horse Inn

Radisson Hotel & Suites-Spartanburg 9027 Fairforest Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-574-2111 www.radisson.com/spartanburgsc

Residence Inn by Marriott 9011 Fairforest Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-576-3333 www.marriott.com/spari

45 Winstons Chase Court Landrum, SC 29356 864-895-4968 www.theredhorseinn.com

Walnut Lane Inn 110 Ridge Road Lyman, SC 29365 864-949-7230 www.walnutlaneinn.com

River Bend Sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resort 1000 Wilkie Bridge Road Inman, SC 29349 864-592-1348 www.rvrbend.com

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ARTS ABOUND

Arts & Entertainment

Anderson Arts Center As Anderson has grown from a rural town to a major hub in the Savannah

Photo courtesy of the Peace Center

he Greenville area boasts a wide variety of arts and culture venues and organizations in all disciplines. The city of Greenville is home to two large entertainment venues, the Peace Center and the Bi-Lo Center, which feature national acts and local performances. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is just one of the organizations that regularly perform at the Peace Center. Greenville also boasts several art museums and multiple galleries, many of which are located in the lively downtown entertainment and shopping district. A history museum and several other performance venues round out the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art scene. Nearby Spartanburg boasts the Chapman Cultural Center, which encompasses history, art, music, dance and theater. Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is home to the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra and serves as the venue for many national and local acts. Anderson features several art galleries and performance venues through colleges such as Anderson University and Clemson University. The city is also home to the Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium, which has been in existence since 1921. Those wanting to take in a performance or view art have no limit of options in the Upstate. In addition to the energetic nightlife and plethora of family activities, the arts community in the Upstate gives the area a well-rounded character.

A performance of the Wizard of Oz at the Peace Center.

River basin, the Anderson Arts Center has fostered the practice and appreciation of the arts. Founded in 1972, the center features local and national exhibits, programming for all ages and public art projects.

110 Federal St., Anderson. 864-222-2787. www.andersonarts.org

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hosts music, comedy, drama, art exhibitions, chamber music, concerts, independent ﬁlm screenings, guest lectures and galas. 501 River St., Greenville. 864-2336733. www.centrestage.org.

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Chapman Cultural Center

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A facility 17 years in the making, Chapman Cultural Center opened in October 2007. Located in downtown Spartanburg, the facility is home to a history museum, several theaters, art studios, dance studios and oﬃces for area arts organizations. 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. 864-542-2787. www. chapmanculturalcenter.org.

Clemson Little Theater Begun in 1931 as a small reading

displays rotating exhibitions in addition to providing art and dance classes for all ages. 306 City Square, Belton. 864-3388556. www.beltonsc.com/arts.htm

Bi-Lo Center

Photo courtesy of Mike Burton

A 15,000-seat arena, the Bi-Lo Center oﬀers shows from Disney on Ice to Monster Jam to The Eagles. Starting in 2009, the center will also be home to the South Carolina Force indoor football team. 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. 864-2413800. www.bilocenter.com.

Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery Recognized for having one of America’s ﬁ nest collection of Italian paintings, the Museum and Gallery features many European paintings exhibited alongside furniture, sculpture, tapestries and porcelains. 864-770-1331. www.bjumg.org.

Carolina Ballet Theater Part classical ballet company and part contemporary arts organization, the Carolina Ballet Theater has been

A mural of a gas station in the West End.

open since 1972. It also has a school for aspiring ballerinas. 864-421-0940. www. carolinaballet.org.

Centre Stage A 285-seat theater in walking distance of downtown Greenville, Centre Stage

group, the theater now produces seven live stage plays. 214 S. Mechanic St., Pendleton. 864-646-8100. www.clemsonlittletheater.com.

Electric City Playhouse The Electric City Playhouse oﬀers six

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season shows each year. ECP also hosts a two-week children’s drama camp and production. 514 N. Murray St., Anderson. 864-224-4248. www.ecplayhouse. com.

Gallant Art Gallery Located in the Rainey Fine Arts Center at Anderson University, the gallery showcases student and faculty art in changing exhibits throughout the year. 864-231-2000.

Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium The Anderson Music Club was founded in 1921 and became incorporated at GAMAC 70 years later, in 1991. Now in its 17th season, GAMAC presents a Masterworks, Anderson Symphony Orchestra and Youth concert series annually. 864-231-6147. www. gamac.org.

Greenville Chorale

local amateur performers. 444 College St., Greenville. 864-233-6238. www. greenvillelittletheater.com.

Organized in 1961 to provide a community chorus, the Greenville Chorale features more than 200 singers from the Upstate and performs about four times a year. 864-235-1101. www. greenvillechorale.com.

Greenville Symphony Orchestra Led by maestro Edvard Tchivzhel, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra performs regularly at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. 864-232-0344. www.greenvillesymphony.org.

Greenville County Museum of Art Located in downtown Greenville’s Heritage Green, the Greenville County Museum of Art oﬀers lessons to artists of all ages, in addition to housing both permanent and rotating collections. 420 College St., Greenville. 864-2717570. www.greenvillemuseum.org.

Metropolitan Arts Council The Metropolitan Arts Council works to support all disciplines of art in Greenville. Last year, MAC distributed more than $125,000 to area arts groups and artists. 864-467-3132. www.greenvillearts.com.

Greenville Little Theater The Little Theater began in 1836, then known as the Theatrical Corps. The theater is known for its professional quality as well as showcasing

Peace Center The Peace Center opened in 1990 and has since been home to the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and other local arts companies. The facility also hosts national traveling shows and concert tours. 300 S. Main St., Greenville. 864-467-3000. www.peacecenter.org.

Rainey Fine Arts Center The Rainey Fine Arts Center is home to the College of Visual and Performing Arts for Anderson University. It includes three performance venues, as well as seven art studios. 864-2312125.

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Showroom at HUB-BUB Previously an auto dealership, the Showroom at HUB-BUB now hosts art exhibits, regional and national music acts, ﬁlm, theater, literary and community events. 149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg. 864-582-0056. www. hub-bub.com.

Moonlight Movies at the Peace Center Amphitheater.

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Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

South Carolina Children’s Theatre Opened in 1985, the South Carolina Children’s Theatre gives young people and adults the chance to work with directors, choreographers and musicians, as well as perform onstage at the Peace Center. 153 Augusta Road. 864-235-3885. www.scchildrenstheatre.org.

Spartanburg Creative Energy More than 100 organizations have joined forces to create a campaign celebrating and promoting creativity in all ﬁelds of study. 864-596-3068. www. spartanburgcreativeenergy.com.

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium With an arena that holds 2,500 and

an auditorium for 3,200, Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is the place to go in Spartanburg for shows, festivals and music events. 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. 864-582-8107. www. crowdpleaser.com.

Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra Led by music director Sarah Ioannides, the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra provides entertainment and education to the citizens of the area. 864-948-9020. www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org.

Twichell Auditorium Built in 1899, this 1,500-seat auditorium on Converse College’s campus has hosted artists such as Duke Ellington,

George Burns and Yo-Yo Ma. It is also home to the college’s Petrie School of Music. 864-596-9725.

Upcountry History Museum A museum dedicated to preserving the history of South Carolina’s Upstate, the Upcountry History Museum features permanent exhibits, outreach, oral history presentations and student programs. 540 Bumcombe St., Greenville. 864-467-3100. www.upcountryhistory.org.

Warehouse Theatre Located in a converted textile warehouse, the Warehouse Theatre is the home of 15 productions a year. 37 Augusta St., Greenville. www.warehousetheatre.com.

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ATTRACTIONS AND TOURS

Attractions and Tours

Anderson’s Jockey Lot & Farmers Market Inspired by a ﬂea market in Mexico, the Anderson Jockey Lot has grown to more than 65 acres with more than 2,150 spaces. The average daily attendance is between 30,000 and 60,000. Located on U.S. Highway 29 in Belton. 864-224-2027. http://jockeylot.com

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n addition to arts and shopping, the Upstate is home to many other attractions for visitors and residents alike. Take a walk through Greenville’s Falls Park on the Reedy River or stroll through Spartanburg’s Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve. To get a feel for the Upstate’s cultural history, check out the Cherokee Indian Interpretive Center, or visit Cowpens National Battlefield or Kings Mountain National Military Park. A trip to Woodburn Plantation or Suber’s Mill will also provide a glimpse into the Upstate’s rich and varied history. After your history lesson, it’s time for some action. The Greenville Drive will provide that, and more. Affiliated with the Boston Red Sox, the Drive plays at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, and baseball games are frequent in the spring and summer months. Youngsters will love the Greenville Zoo or the Hollywild Animal Park in Inman. Many of the more than 500 animals at the Hollywild have appeared in movies or on television, but they now roam freely in large natural enclosures on the 80-acre park. No matter your age or interests, the Upstate offers many activities, both indoors and out, to suit all needs.

Falls Park on the banks of the Reedy River.

BMW Performance Driving School Everyone gets the need for speed every now and then. For those who want to put the pedal to the metal in a fast luxury car, the BMW Performance Driving School is the perfect place to go. The driving school is located at the BMW’s North American headquarters in Greer and features a $12 million facility and road course. 888345-4269 for reservations, or visit www. bmwusa.com and click on programs and events.

Campbell’s Covered Bridge Built in 1909, Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge left in the state of South Carolina. The

bridge is located in Greenville County near Highway 15.

Cherokee Indian Interpretive Center The Cherokee Indian Interpretive Center, located at Keowee-Toxaway State Park, traces the history and preserves the culture of the Cherokee Indian nation. The center is open year-round and is located in Pickens County oﬀ Highway 11. 864-868-2605.

Cowpens National Battlefield This Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army vanquished Banastre Tarleton’s British army. Located in Gaffney, the site also offers trails and picnic areas. 864-4612828. http://www.nps.gov/cowp/

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Duke Energy’s World of Energy Located at Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, the World of Energy oﬀers visitors games and tips to use energy wisely. Enter a ﬁssion chamber to see how energy is made. 800-777-1004. http://www. duke-energy.com/visitor-centers/world-ofenergy.asp

Emerald Farm See a variety of animals, visit the soap factory and gift shop, or stop by the train and hobby shop at Greenwood’s Emerald Farm. 864-223-2247. http://www.emeraldfarm.com/

Falls Park on the Reedy Located in the heart of downtown Greenville, Falls Park on the Reedy features running and biking trails, as well as

the Liberty Bridge, the only one of its kind in the United States. 864-467-4350. www. fallspark.com

Fort Hill/John C. Calhoun Museum Fort Hill was once the home of John Calhoun, a man considered to have been a major inspiration to secessionists. The antebellum plantation home in Clemson is furnished with family artifacts and is now part of Clemson University. 864-656-2475.

Freedom Weekend Aloft A rainbow of colors ﬁlls the sky each spring during Freedom Weekend Aloft, a hot air balloon festival in Simpsonville. It’s a unique event that oﬀers hot air balloon rides and tethered rides, as well as concerts, a family fun zone and food. 864-3999481. www.freedomweekend.org

Greenville Drive Part of the South Atlantic League, the Greenville Drive continues to set local baseball attendance marks at Fluor Field. The stadium, which opened in April 2006, replicates the dimensions of Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. 864-240-4500. www.greenvilledrive.com

Greenville Zoo Located in Cleveland Park, the 10-acre zoo is home to numerous animals including giraﬀes, orangutans, elephants and more, promising a lot of family fun. 864-467-4300. www.greenvillezoo.com

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve This 10-acre public garden in Spartanburg includes perennial and annual ﬂower displays, natural areas, woodland gardens,

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native plants, ponds and a variety of wildlife. Picnic areas are available. 864-574-7724. www.hatchergarden.org

Hagood Mill Hagood Mill was built in 1845 and operated until the mid-1960s. After several attempts to revise the historic gristmill, it was back in business in 1997 and is operated now during the third weekend of every month by the Pickens County Cultural Commission. The Native American Celebration in November is one of the biggest draws of the year. Located 3 miles north of Pickens. Take Highway 178 to Hagood Mill Road. 864898-5963. www.co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission/

Heritage Park and Amphitheater This facility in Simpsonville has it all: baseball and softball ﬁelds, batting

cages, a mini train, a corporate shelter, two playgrounds, several miles of paved trails and full concessions. 864-228-0022. www.simpsonvilleheritagepark.com

864-936-7921. http://www.nps.gov/ kimo/

Hollywild Animal Park

The Oconee Station State Historic Site in Walhalla began as a military compound against attack from the Cherokee Indians, and it later became a trading post. The park features a ﬁshing pond and a 1.5-mile nature trail. 864-638-0079.

This park in Inman is home to more than 500 animals, many of which have been on television or in movies. They roam freely in large natural enclosures or on man-made islands. On the “Outback Safari,” visitors are driven through 80 acres of free-roaming animals. 864-472-2038. www.hollywild.com

Kings Mountain National Military Park Learn why this “turning point” of the Revolutionary War occurred with a 26-minute ﬁlm, exhibit and 1.5-mile battleﬁeld trail. Located in Blacksburg.

Oconee Station State Historic Site

Peach Festival Gaffney goes all out for the Peach Festival each June, which celebrates the fresh peach industry in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties. This 10-day festival includes parades, sporting events, truck and tractor pulls, concerts by nationallyknown country music artists and plenty of food, topped off with delicious peach desserts. Located off of I-85 at Exit 92. www.scpeachfestival.org

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Hit the (bike) trail South Carolina boasts several top-notch biking trails, many of which can be found in the Upstate. The Croft State Natural Area in Spartanburg County offers a challenging 10.5-mile trail with connectors, featuring fast down hills, hard-packed trail sections and plenty of climbing areas. Several connector trails provide a variety of challenges. The trail runs along scenic creeks and shady, forested areas. From September through November, check with the park before traveling since the trail may be closed for hunting. Call 864-583-2913 for park information. In Greenville, you can bike ride along the Reedy River on the Timmons Park Mountain Bike Trail. The 2-mile trail runs through the 27-acre park and is perfect for beginning riders. Timmons Park is off East North Street between Laurens Road and Pleasantburg Road. Beginners can also test out their biking skills at Sadlers Creek in Anderson. The 7.8-mile trail goes around the scenic Lake Hartwell. Sadlers Creek is fairly new and is fast and ﬂat with a few tight switchbacks. The trail is located 12 miles south of Interstate 85 on S.C. 187. There is an admission fee of $2 for those 16 and older.

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programs. Located in Greenville. 864-467-3100. www.upcountryhistory.org

Woodburn Plantation Woodburn Plantation in Pendleton is an early 19th century plantation house, now on the National Register of Historic Places. 864-646-7249.

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S.C. Botanical Garden The South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University features 295 acres of landscapes, gardens, streams and nature trails, as well as a sculpture collection and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum. 864-656-3405. http:// www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/

Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library Disassembled and moved three miles to its new home on

Field Street in Greenville’s West End, the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum displays records, artifacts, photographs, ﬁlm and other items associated with the life and baseball career of Shoeless Joe Jackson. 864-235-6280. www.shoelessjoejackson.org

Suber’s Mill Located in Greer, Suber’s Mill began operations in 1908 and is still in use today. Corn is ground for cornmeal and grits sold locally. The mill is owned and operated by the fourth generation of

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Sustainable Living

hough moving can be stressful, settling into a new home can give you and your family an unparalleled opportunity to take stock of what you have and how to do things to improve every aspect of your life. Making the switch to greener living is never easier than when you are faced with packing up your belongings and transporting them across town or across the country. Here are some tips to get started and stay green, long after you’ve rolled out the welcome mat.

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Get started Take a good hard look at what you own, before you throw it into boxes. Sell or give away anything you don’t need or

haven’t used in the last year. Be brutal. It will save you time, energy and moving cost in the end.

From the ground up Contrary to what you may think, it does not cost more to design an architecturally-sustainable home or oﬃce building. But it does come down to making choices. David Anderssen, LEED A.P. associate of Johnston Design Group points out, “We focus our attention to increasing energy eﬃciency, and using sustainable materials like recycled, rapidly renewable or responsibly harvested and reclaimed products. It is a value-added service and from the client’s perspective, does not cost anymore than traditional design.”

Landscaping your yard with native, drought-tolerant plants and trees will save you time and money.

Plant some roots Save money and brighten your landscape by planting a few native trees. Oaks and hickories, for example, tolerate the climate in the Upstate and don’t require as much water. Upstate Forever compiled a fact sheet on the beneﬁts of trees. Here are a few noteworthy facts: Photo courtesy of the Cliffs Cottage

A mature tree absorbs from 120 to 240 pounds of air pollutants (particulate matter and gases) every year.

A mature tree canopy reduces air temperatures by about 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, inﬂuencing the internal temperature of nearby buildings. For a complete list go to http://www.upstateforever.org/newsviews_other/Trees08_26_05/ index.htm

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Green materials are becoming as widely available as the design service itself in retail outposts both large and small. Lowe’s, Home Depot and Greer Builders Supply all offer certified lumber. Look for wood products with the Forestry Stewardship Council certification label to know that all stages of production, distribution and sales have been independently evaluated and held to standards that protect not only forest ecology but the rights of workers and indigenous peoples as well. Find Energy Star rated appliances at Jeff Lynch and Sears. Spray foam insulation and CertainTeed roof shingles can be had at competitive prices with the prime benefit being the immediate payback in energy cost savings. John Carroll of GreenBuild says spending just $3,000 to add a solar panel to any existing hot water system will get you a federal tax credit, in addition to lowering hot water bills. “You don’t even have to move your hot water heater, and the savings are both immediate and long term.” Carlton Owen’s Upstate House, which is his home and office, was the first “green certified” house meeting both EarthCraft and Energy Star standards in South Carolina. Bringing together the Greenville Homebuilders Association and Upstate Forever, it is an excellent ex-

Easy to be green If you could only do one thing, recycle. It’s easier than you think.

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ample, from design to materials, of every kind of green that exists to be used in the home and used local firms such as Rome Construction Group, Schneider Tree Care and Precision Roof Trusses, as well as nationally-recognized Georgia-Pacific and Amana. Visit www.upstatehouse.org for more information. Looking for more inspiration? Take a drive over to the Furman University campus and visit Cliffs Cottage, Southern Living magazine’s first sustainable Showcase Home built to Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design, or LEED, certification standards. Touring the home will show you examples from area rugs to xeriscaping on how build or add green for less green.

Food for the soul Think about the last time you went to the grocery store for milk and bread and were confronted by an array of choices beyond whole or skim, wheat or white. The availability of organic, cruelty-free and recycled products is abundant. And the prices are pretty close to their non-green cousins. Buying seasonal, local food is a boon for the environment and for your body. Since most food travels many miles to reach your table (1,500 miles, on average), locally-sourced food cuts back on the climatechange impacts of transportation. Local food also uses less packaging, is fresher and tastier and comes in more varieties. It also supports small local growers. Here are just a few of the region’s farmers markets to check out.

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Speaking of xeriscaping, which is gardening using very little water, it has never been more important to conserve water. As the Upstate makes its way through the throes of a major drought, there are some simple things you can do outside your home to reduce consumption of this precious resource and save money on your water bills. Rick Huffman, founder of Earth Design a landscape design firm in Pickens, explains, “While we are still on a learning curve, things like taking gray water and diverting it to a storage system or existing irrigation system could help tremendously.” Reducing the size of the lawn space would also conserve water. “Grassy areas don’t have to be eliminated. Just use them as a ribbon to connect things like larger plant beds.” Huffman who has been called to consult on many of Greenville County’s greening projects, including Falls Park downtown, believes the simplest and most important change any landscape could incorporate, whether it be in a tiny backyard or large, public

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space, would be to use native plants. “Selecting plant materials that can hold up to drought and thrive in our clay soil lowers maintenance. These plants may even be more resistant to pests,” he advises. Thousands of plants fall into this native category. To ﬁnd ones right for your yard, visit http://cricket.biol. sc.edu/Plant_Atlas_HTML/, a site that lists approximately 3,000 plant species with a county dot map for each; or take a trip to the South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson, http://www. clemson.edu/public/scbg/.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Calendar of Events

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hen the move is over and the empty boxes have been sent oﬀ to recycling (including that one box that has moved several times without being opened), it’s time to venture out into your new community. Luckily, the Upstate is a sprawling and busy place with events from the mountains to the rolling red hills.

January The Battle of Cowpens Reenactment takes place at Cowpens National Battleﬁeld. While many historic sites in the area remember the Civil War, this one marks the site of the 1781 Battle of Cowpens, considered by many historians to be a turning point in the Southern campaign of the American Revolution. 864-461-2828. http://www. nps.gov/cowp/

February Disco isn’t dead, at least not in Spartanburg in early February when Retrofest, the South’s Largest Disco Party, takes place at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. This groovin’ fund raiser brings out not only some old clothes, but a lot of support for the American Red Cross. http://piedmont.redcross. org/

March The Return to the Green festival celebrates Irish-style for St. Patrick’s Day. Held at Falls Park in Greenville, the festival features activities for children and adults including arts and crafts, live entertainment and food. 864-4676667. www.greatergreenville.com

Hot air ballon ride

“cruise-in” with more than 400 classic and antique cars. A motorcycle rally on Saturday also helps to support this charity fund-raiser weekend. 864-240-3400. www.blueridgefest.com The month ends with the Pontiac GMC Freedom Weekend Aloft, one of the nation’s largest hot-air balloon events, in Simpsonville. The festival attracts balloonists and their crews from all over the country for twice-daily mass balloon launchings and competition. Arts and crafts, carnival rides, concerts and ﬁreworks round out the fun. www. freedomweekend.org. 864-399-9481.

April

June

Spring brings the beauty of azaleas to the Upstate and it also brings the Azalea Festival to Pickens. Hundreds of blooming azaleas, arts and crafts, children’s games, a historical tour and an eclectic range of musicians highlight this mid-April celebration of spring’s arrival. 866-615-6603. www.pickenschamber. org/AzaleaFest

The Upstate Shakespeare Festival at Falls Park in downtown Greenville is a chance for theater lovers to bring a picnic basket and enjoy two plays in a beautiful outdoor setting. www.upstateshakespearefestival.org For those who enjoy sheaf tossing and bagpipes, the Greenville Scottish Games take place in early June at Furman University with plenty of activities for children and adults. www.greenvillegames.org/

May More than 100,000 people pack downtown for Spring Fling weekend. Festival-goers enjoy music, entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival rides, a classic car show and international foods. 864-5963105. www.cityofspartanburg.org The Greer Family Fest provides rides, storytelling, arts and crafts, food and, for those who like adventure, a mud volleyball tournament. 864-877-4841. www.greerfamilyfest.com In Pickens, the Blue Ridge Fest features some of the biggest names in beach bands on Friday night and a

July Spartanburg ushers in the patriotic season in the beginning of July with the Red, White and Boom festival in Barnet Park. The Fourth of July in Greenville is celebrated with the Red, White and Blue downtown festival. The event features a parade, ﬁreworks, live music and barbecue. In July, Gaﬀney goes all out for the Peach Festival, which celebrates the fresh peach industry in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties. This 10-day festival

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includes parades, sporting events, truck and tractor pulls, concerts by nationally-known country music artists and plenty of food, topped oﬀ with delicious peach desserts. www.scpeachfestival.org

September Art in the Park, sponsored by the Greenville Recreation Department and Upstate Visual Arts, is held on the Governor’s School grounds in downtown Greenville. This annual celebration features local and regional artists. 864-232-4433. www.upstatevisualart. org/uvartnpark.htm

October Spartanburg dresses in its international wardrobe for the International

Festival, which oﬀers entertainment, costumes and cuisine to celebrate the wide variety of people that call the Upstate home. 864-596-3105. www.cityofspartanburg.org/international-fest/ During the second weekend of October, Fall for Greenville transforms 10 blocks of downtown Greenville into a huge open-air eatery as area restaurants oﬀer samples of their specialties. The event also features waiters’ races, ice carving, an antiques show, bicycle races and a soccer tournament. 864467-5791. www.mainstevents.com/ More than 30,000 people are estimated to visit Pumpkintown the second Saturday in October each year. On Highway 8 about 10 miles outside Pickens, the annual Pumpkin Festival is celebrated on the grounds of an

old schoolhouse. The event includes traditional music, clogging, barbecue, antique cars and a parade. It’s also one of the largest outdoor arts and crafts shows in the state with more than 140 booths. 864-898-0261.

November The Turkey Day 8K race in Spartanburg started as a bet between two friends who decided all great cities have a Thanksgiving Day road race. The registration fee is canned food for the local soup kitchen. The event is sponsored by the Spartanburg Running Club. Hagood Mill near Pickens celebrates Native American heritage each November. Hagood Mill was built in 1845 and operated until the mid-1960s. After several attempts to revise the historic gristmill, it was back in business in 1997 and is operated now during the third weekend of every month by the Pickens County Cultural Commission. The Native American Celebration in November is one of the biggest draws of the year. In 2003, petroglyphs were discovered on a large rock often used as a picnic spot or play area for children. www.co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission/

Photo courtesy of Dan LeBeau

December

Upstate Shakespeare Festival at the Carolina First Amphitheatre in Greenville

Beginning after Thanksgiving, Roper Mountain Holiday Lights illuminate downtown Greenville and I-85 in elaborate colorful light displays to celebrate the Christmas season. Spartanburg, Fountain Inn, Greenville, Anderson and Pendleton all host special holiday events for families. A favorite is the annual Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade down Main Street the ﬁrst Saturday of the month. 864-467-4485. www.ropermountain.org

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GETTING STARTED

Getting Started A current license from a former residence must be surrendered. If you do not have a license from your former residence, you will need a birth certificate or two other forms of identification to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license. A beginner’s permit allows residents who are 15 years old to drive between 6 a.m. and midnight under adult supervision. A beginner’s permit is good for 12 months and may be renewed. To obtain a permit, apply in person at a license office and take the vision, sign recognition and knowledge tests. The South Carolina Driver’s Manual can be obtained at any license office listed below. A conditional/provisional driver’s license is issued to a person who is at least 15 years of age, but less than 16, who has held a beginner’s permit for at least 180 days and meets other requirements outlined in the South Carolina Driver’s Manual. The license allows the holder to drive alone in daylight hours and until midnight while accompanied by an adult. A regular driver’s license can be obtained at 17 based on criteria outlined in the driver’s manual. To operate a motorcycle, you also will need a motorcycle endorsement. Additionally, newcomers who operate motorcycles or mopeds exclusively may obtain licenses covering only those vehicles. The license fee is $12.50. Your South Carolina license will expire on your birthday five years from the date it is issued. Fees for beginner’s permits are $2 plus $2.50 for each knowledge test taken. If you own a vehicle, you will need to certify on the driver’s license application that the vehicle is insured by a liability policy. Call the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Public Safety toll free at 800-442-1368 or visit the DMV Web site at www.scdmvonline.com for additional information.

Greenville County 1310 N. Main St. Fountain Inn, 864-967-4013 1439 Laurens Road Greenville, 864-241-1145 15 Saluda Dam Road Greenville, 864-241-1147 610 Arlington Road Greer, 864-801-9375

Spartanburg County 8794 Fairforest Road, Suite B Spartanburg, 864-587-4713 1625 Southport Road Spartanburg, 864-594-4940 351 S. Main St. Woodruff, 864-476-5913

Pickens County 2133 Gentry Memorial Highway Pickens, 864-878-1870

Anderson County 331 29 Bypass N. Anderson, 864-260-2205 306B Anderson St. Belton, 864-338-9327

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Register your motor vehicle at any of the driver’s license offices. Cars or trucks must be registered within 45 days of your move to South Carolina. To obtain a license plate, you need your vehicle’s title or current registration and proof of liability insurance. Also, you will have to pay the property taxes on your vehicle and furnish the registration office with a receipt issued by the tax office in the county where you live. After the initial registration, you will receive a tax notice by mail each year, about a month before the registration expires. The registration fee is $24. For those 64 years old, the fee is $22 and for those 65 and older, $20. The fee covers two years, but validation stickers for the license plate must be obtained each year.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Spartanburg County

City of Travelers Rest

142 S. Dean St. Spartanburg, 864-596-2549

864-834-7270 www.travelersrestsc.com

Spartanburg County Pickens County 222 McDaniel Ave., B-9 Pickens, 864-898-5948

864-596-2526 www.spartanburgcounty.org

Town of Campobello

Anderson County

864-468-4545

107 S. Main St., Suite 101 Anderson, 864-260-4035

City of Chesnee 864-461-3659

For more information, go to www.state.sc.us/scsec/vr.html

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Greenville County 864-467-7020 www.greenvillecounty.org

City of Greenville 864-232-2273 www.greatergreenville.com

City of Greer 864-848-2150 www.cityofgreer.org

To register to vote in South Carolina, you must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the county in which you register. You will have to furnish proof of residency, and register at least 30 days before an election to vote in that election. Register in person at these locations:

City of Fountain Inn

Greenville County

864-967-9526 www.simpsonville.com

301 University Ridge, Suite 1900 Greenville, 864-467-7250

The city of Greenville at sunset.

Photo courtesy of Mike Burton

DRIVER’S LICENSE Newcomers who plan to operate motor vehicles must obtain a South Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of becoming a permanent resident. Most newcomers, unless they drive commercial vehicles, will need a class D license, which allows the operation of passenger cars and small trucks. If you hold a commercial license, you must obtain a South Carolina commercial license within 30 days.

864-862-4421 www.fountaininn.org

City of Mauldin 864-288-4910 www.mauldin.govofﬁce.com

City of Simpsonville

Town of Cowpens 864-463-3201 www.mycowpensgov.com

City of Inman 864-472-6200 www.cityoﬁnman.org

Town of Lyman 864-439-3453 www.lymansc.gov

City of Spartanburg 864-596-2000 www.cityofspartanburg.org

City of Woodruff 864-476-8154 www.cityofwoodruff.com

Pickens County 864-898-5844 www.co.pickens.sc.us

Town of Central 864-639-6381 www.cityofcentral.org

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City of Clemson 864-653-2030 www.cityofclemson.org

City of Easley 864-855-7900 www.cityofeasley.net

City of Liberty 864-843-3177 www.libertysc.com

Town of Norris 864-639-2033 www.townofnorris.org

Lander Memorial Library

West Branch

925 Greenville Drive, Williamston 864-847-5238

2625 Anderson Road, Greenville 864-269-5210

700 Haywood Road, Greenville 864-288-0511; www.shopsimon.com Haywood Mall is the region’s largest shopping center with approximately 150 stores spanning the two-story building. Anchor stores include Belk, Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s and Sears.

Pendleton Library

Pickens County Library System

650 Mechanic St., Pendleton 864-646-3045

www.pickens.lib.sc.us

Hillcrest Shopping Center and Specialty Row

Powdersville Branch Library

Williams-Sonoma, The Gap, Eddie Bauer and J. Crew.

Haywood Mall

864-878-3258 www.cityofpickens.moonfruit.com

1985 E. Main St., Spartanburg Unique, locally owned shops and nationally known department stores such as Ross, Marshalls and Stein Mart coexist on Main Street.

Town of Six Mile

Little Stores of West End

City of Pickens

864-868-2653

Anderson County 864-260-4000 www.andersoncountysc.org

City of Anderson 864-231-2200 www.cityofandersonsc.com

City of Belton 864-338-7773 www.cityofbeltonsc.com

Town of Honea Path 864-369-2466 www.honeapath.com

Town of Iva 864-348-6193

Town of Pendleton 864-646-9409 www.townofpendleton.org

Town of Williamston 864-847-5910

UPSTATE SHOPPING Anderson Mall

315 Augusta St., Greenville 864-467-1770 This eclectic grouping of specialty stores sells such items as antiques and art, jewelry and stationery, learning toys, stencils and original gifts.

Prime Outlets Gaffney One Factory Shops Blvd., Gaffney 864-902-9900; www.primeoutlets.com Just 40 minutes northeast of Greenville via I-85, Prime Outlets features more than 80 outlet stores, including Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, Coach, Tommy Hilﬁger and The Gap.

WestEnd Market 1 Augusta St., Greenville In a restored turn-of-the-century cotton warehouse, gift and specialty shops are complemented by restaurants and a fresh market and bakery.

Westgate Mall 205 W. Blackstock Road, Spartanburg 864-574-7573; www.westgate-mall.com With six anchor stores and 130 specialty shops, Westgate Mall is a central shopping center for the Spartanburg community. Anchor stores include Dillard’s, JCPenney and Sears.

Piedmont Branch Library 1407 Hwy. 86, Piedmont 864-845-6534 4 Civic Court, Easley 864-295-1190

Westside Community Center Library 1100 W. Franklin St., Anderson 864-260-4660

Greenville County Library System www.greenvillelibrary.org

Main Library – Hughes Branch 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville 864-242-5000

Augusta – Ramsey Family Branch 100 Lydia St., Greenville 864-277-0161

Berea – Sarah Dobey Jones Branch 111 N. Highway 25 Bypass, Greenville 864-246-1695

124 N. Catherine St., Pickens 864-898-5747

Spartanburg County Library System www.infodepot.org

Headquarters Library 151 S. Church St., Spartanburg 864-596-3500

Boiling Springs Library 871 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs 864-578-3665

Chesnee Library

505 Pennsylvania Ave., Greer 864-877-8722

H. Carlisle Bean Law Library

Law Library

180 Magnolia St., Spartanburg 864-596-2511

302 E. North St. 864-467-8486

Inman Library

Mauldin – W. Jack Greer Branch

50 Mill St., Inman 864-472-8363

800 W. Butler Road, Mauldin 864-277-7397

Landrum Library

Simpsonville – Hendricks Branch

Pelham Road – F.W. Symmes Branch

91 Breazeale St., Belton 864-338-8330

626 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville 864-963-9031

Iva Branch Library

Taylors – Burdette Branch

203 W. Cruette St., Iva 864-348-6150

316 W. Main St., Taylors 864-268-5955

Jennie Erwin Branch Library

Travelers Rest – Sargent Branch

318 Shirley Ave., Honea Path 864-369-7751

Village Branch

181 School St., Cowpens 864-463-0430

Belton Library

1616 Woodruff Road, Greenville 864-297-8800 ; www.simon.com Greenville Mall, anchored by Macy’s, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenny and Belk, offers more than 100 specialty shops, including

15 S. Palmetto St., Liberty 864-853-5805

Greer – Jean M. Smith Branch,

1508 Pelham Road, Greenville 864-288-6688

Greenville Mall

Sarlin Community Branch

Cowpens Library

300 N. McDufﬁe St., Anderson 864-260-4500

124 W. Cherokee St., Chesnee 864-461-3050; www.cfac.us Head to downtown Chesnee to shop for original handcrafted works by Carolina artists and artisans. Hours are 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

105 Commons Way, Central 864-639-2711

311 N. Main St., Fountain Inn 864-862-2576

Carolina Foothills Artisan Center

Anderson County Library

Central/Clemson Regional Branch

100 Pickens Ave., Chesnee 864-461-2423

Anderson County Library System www.andersonlibrary.org

304 Biltmore Road, Easley 864-850-7077

Fountain Inn – Kerry Ann Younts Culp Branch

3131 N. Main St., Anderson 864-225-3195; www.shopsimon.com Anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Sears, Anderson Mall includes more than 76 specialty shops like Aeropostale, Bath and Body Works, Champs, Victoria’s Secret and American Eagle.

LIBRARIES

Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library (Main Branch)

17 Center St., Travelers Rest 864-834-3650

111 E. Asbury Drive, Landrum 864-457-2218

Middle Tyger Library 170 Groce Road, Lyman 864-439-4759

Pacolet Library 390 W. Main St., Pacolet 864-474-0421

Westside Library 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg 864-574-6815

Woodruff Library 270 E. Hayne St., Woodruff 864-476-8770

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QUICK LINKS

Quick Links S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles

Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce

Cowpens

www.scdmvonline.com

www.greenvillechamber.org

www.mycowpensgov.com

VOTER REGISTRATION S.C. Boards of Voter Registration www.state.sc.us/scsec/votereg.htm

AIRPORTS Greenville Downtown Airport www.greenvilledowntownairport.com

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Cowpens Government

Greenville Area Development Corporation

Easley

www.greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com

http://cityofeasley.net

Greenville County Government

Easley Government

www.greenvillecounty.org

Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce

Greenville County

www.easleychamber.org

www.greenvilleplanning.com

Fountain Inn Government

Planning Commission Greenville Jaycees

www.greatergreenville.com

Greenville Public Schools

Greenville.com

Upstate Better Business Bureau

www.greenville.com

www.greenville.bbb.org

Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau

TRAINS Amtrak www.amtrak.com

Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains www.trainweb.org/capt

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Greenville Transit Authority www.greenvilletransit.com

SPARTA www.spartanburgcounty.org/govt/ depts/pln/spats/transit/index.htm

MAPS Mapquest www.mapquest.com

S.C. Department of Transportation

Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce

www.greatergreenville.com

www.spartanburgchamber.com

Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

Spartanburg County Government

Anderson School District 4

Anderson Private Schools

www.scacog.org

www.cityofspartanburg.org/City_ Government/City_Departments/ Memorial_Airport.htm

www.anderson3.k12.sc.us

www.anderson5.net

Greenville Government

Spartanburg County

Anderson School District 3

Greenville

SC Appalachian Council of Governments

Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport

www.anderson2.org

www.fountaininn.org

Oconee County Regional Airport

www.pickensairport.com

Anderson School District 2

www.anderson4.k12.sc.us

www.greenvillejaycees.org

Pickens County Airport

www.anderson1.k12.sc.us

Fountain Inn

www.gspairport.com www.oconeesc.com/airport/

SCHOOLS Anderson School District 1

Greer

www.greerchamber.com

www.spartanburgcounty.org

Greer Government

Spartanburg.com

www.cityofgreer.org

Anderson School District 5

www.ed.sc.gov/schools/privateschools/ www.greenville.k12.sc.us

Greenville.com Education Page www.greenville.com/community/ education.html

Greenville Private Schools www.ed.sc.gov/schools/privateschools/

Pickens Public Schools www.pickens.k12.sc.us

Pickens Private Schools www.ed.sc.gov/schools/privateschools/

Honea Path

Spartanburg School District 1

Economic Development Alliance of Pickens

www.honeapath.com

Spartanburg School District 2 www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us

www.edapc.com

Landrum

Landrum Government www.cityoﬂandrum.com

www.spartanburg3.org

www.spartanburg.com

Pickens County

Pickens Chamber of Commerce www.pickenschamber.org

Pickens County Government www.co.pickens.sc.us

CITY RESOURCES

Anderson

City of Anderson Government www.cityofandersonsc.com

Honea Path Government

Liberty

EDAPC/Liberty www.libertysc.com

Mauldin

City of Mauldin www.mauldin.govofﬁce.com

Pendleton

Town of Pendleton Government

www.spartanburg1.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 3 Spartanburg School District 4 www.spartanburg4.org

Spartanburg School District 5 www.spart5.net

Spartanburg School District 6 www.spartanburg6.k12.sc.us

Spartanburg School District 7

Electric-City.net

www.townofpendleton.org

www.spartanburg7.org

www.scdot.org/getting/ interstate_map.html

http://electric-city.net/web/home.asp

Powdersville

Spartanburg.com Education Page

Yahoo Maps

www.welcometoanderson.com

www.powdersville.com

http://maps.yahoo.com

Belton

Simpsonville

www.spartanburg.com/community/ education.html

COUNTY RESOURCES

Anderson County

Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce www.andersonscchamber.com

Anderson County Development Partnership www.andersonpartnership.com

Anderson County Government www.andersoncountysc.org

VisitAnderson.com www.visitanderson.com

WelcomeToAnderson.com Belton Area Partnership www.beltonsc.com

Powdersville.com Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce

Central

www.simpsonvillechamber.com

www.cityofcentral.org

www.simpsonville.com

Clemson

Six Mile

Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce

Clemson Chamber/Six Mile www.clemsonchamber.org/sixmile

www.clemsonchamber.org

Spartanburg

Central Government

Clemson Government www.cityofclemson.org

Simpsonville Government

Spartanburg Government www.cityofspartanburg.org

Travelers Rest Government

Spartanburg Private Schools www.ed.sc.gov/schools/privateschools/

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Anderson University www.andersonuniversity.edu

Bob Jones University www.bju.edu

Clemson University www.clemson.edu

Converse College www.converse.edu

www.travelersrestsc.com

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ECPI College of Technology www.ecpi.edu

Faith Training Center www.faithcenterchurch.com

Forrest Junior College www.forrestcollege.edu

Furman University www.furman.edu

Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary www.gpts.edu

Greenville Technical College www.gvltec.com

ITT Technical Institute www.itt-tech.edu

North Greenville University www.ngu.edu

Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic

TELEVISION STATIONS ONLINE WYFF-TV 4 (NBC)

Newcomers Clubs in SC

www.thecarolinachannel.com

www.newcomersclub.com/sc.html

WSPA-TV 7 (CBS) www.newschannel7online.com

www.spartanarts.org

WHNS-TV 21 (FOX) www.whns.com

Greenville.com Recreation Page

WASV-TV (UPN)

www.greenville.com/community/recreation.html

www.wasv.com

WRET-TV 49 (PBS) www.scetv.org/television/regional/wret

SCETV (PBS) www.scetv.org

AM RADIO STATIONS ONLINE 860, WLBG, Classic 86, news, talk, music 1260, WMUU, Unique, Christian

Spartanburg Community College www.sccsc.edu

The University Center of Greenville www.ucgreenville.org

TriCounty Technical College www.tctc.edu

USC Upstate www.uscupstate.edu

Virginia College in Greenville www.vc.edu

Webster University www.websteruniv.edu/greenville

Wofford College www.wofford.edu

PUBLICATIONS ONLINE Anderson Independent-Mail www.independentmail.com

GSA Business www.gsabusiness.com

SCBIZ magazine

www.scbizmag.com Spartanburg

County Weekly News Group www.hometown-news.com

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

South Carolina Arts Commission

www.greenville.com/community/ clubs.html

www.wlos.com

Southern Wesleyan University

www.smcsc.edu

www.pendleton-district.org www.state.sc.us/arts

WLOS-TV 13 (ABC)

www.wlbg.com

Spartanburg Methodist College

ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS

Pendleton District Historical, Recreational and Tourism Commission

Greenville.com Organizations Page

www.sherman.edu www.swu.edu

NEWCOMERS CLUBS

www.wmuu.com

FM RADIO STATIONS ONLINE 89.3, WLFJ, His Radio, Christian

International Center of the Upstate

Spartanburg County Arts Center Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium www.crowdpleaser.com

Spartanburg Repertory Company

www.internationalupstate.org

http://www.sparklenet.com/repertorycompany/index.htm

Spartanburg.com Organizations Page

Spartanburg Youth Theatre

www.spartanburg.com/community/ clubs.html

The Peace Center

Spartanburg.com Recreation Page www.spartanburg.com/community/recreation.html

GOLF COURSES Greenville golf

www.spartanburglittlettheatre.org www.peacecenter.org

Upstate Visual Arts www.upstatevisualart.org/content.htm

Warehouse Theatre www.warehousetheatre.com

PLACES TO GO

www.hisradio.com

http://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/ SC/Greenville.htm

92.5, WESC , Carolina’s Best Country

Christ Church, Episcopal in Greenville

Spartanburg golf

www.ccgsc.org

www.wescfm.com

http://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/ SC/Spartanburg.htm

Cowpens National Battleﬁeld

93.3, WTPT, New Rock 93.3, The Planet

Anderson golf

First Presbyterian Church, Greenville

www.newrock933.com

http://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/ SC/Anderson.htm

93.7, WFBC, Today’s Best Music

Pickens golf

www.b937online.com

94.5, WMUU, Unique, Christian www.wmuu.com

98.7 WSMW, Adult Hits www.987simon.com

100.5, WSSL, Hot New Country www.wsslfm.com

101.1, WROQ, Rock 101, classic rock

http://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/ SC/Pickens.htm

ARTS Anderson Arts Center www.andersonartscenter.org

Anderson County Fair www.andersoncountyfair.com

www.wroq.com

Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center

102.5, WMYI, My 102.5, soft rock

Bi-Lo Center

www.andersonevents.com

www.wmyi.com

www.bilocenter.com

104.9, WCCP, Super Sports Radio

Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

www.wccpfm.com

107.3, WJMZ, Hip-Hop and R&B http://1073jamz.com

HOSPITALS

www.goupstate.com

Anderson Area Medical Center

The (Columbia) State

www.anmed.com

www.thestate.com

Canon Memorial Hospital

The Greenville News

www.canonhospital.org

www.greenvilleonline.com

Greenville Hospital System

The (Williamston) Journal

www.ghs.org

www.williamstonjournal.com

Mary Black Memorial Hospital

Tribune-Times

www.maryblackhealthsystem.com

www.clemson.edu/Brooks/

Carolina Arts www.carolinaarts.com

Clemson Little Theatre

www.nps.gov/cowp

www.ﬁrstpresgreenville.org

Fort Hill www.clemson.edu/about/history/forthill.html

Greenville Zoo www.greenvillezoo.org

Hagood Mill www.co.pickens.sc.us/culturalcommission

Hollywild Animal Park www.hollywild.com

Kilgore-Lewis House www.kilgore-lewis.org

Kings Mountain National Battleﬁeld www.nps.gov/kimo

Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area www.discovercarolina.com

Peachoid www.gbpw.com/peachoid.aspx

www.clemsonlittletheatre.com

Pendleton

Discover Upcountry Carolina Association

Pretty Place

http://theupcountry.com

Electric-City Playhouse www.ecplayhouse.com

Greenville Ballet www.greenvilleballet.org

www.pendleton-district.org http://www.campgreenville.org/chapel. php

Price House www.spartanburghistory.org

Reedy River Falls Park and Falls Cottage

www.tribunetimes.com

Palmetto Baptist of Easley

Upstate Newspapers

www.palmettohealth.org

Greenville County Museum of Art

Shriners Hospital: Greenville

www.greenvillemuseum.org

www.shrinershq.org/hospital/greenville

GreenvilleSouth.com

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

www.greenvillesouth.com

www.clemson.edu/scbg

www.spartanburgregional.com

Greenville Symphony Orchestra www.greenvillesymphony.org

Roper Mountain Science Center

www.upstatenewspapers.com

COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS ONLINE The Collegian (Bob Jones University) www.bju.edu/collegian

The Tiger (Clemson) www.thetigernews.com

St. Francis Health System www.stfrancishealth.org

Greenville Metropolitan Arts Council www.greenvillearts.com

www.fallspark.com

South Carolina Botanical Garden

www.ropermountain.org

Spartanburg Science Center www.sparklenet.com/sciencecenter

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NEWCOMER INFORMATION

Newcomer Information Garbage: City of Mauldin Public Works,

ANDERSON

864-289-8904; 5 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin; www.mauldin.govofďŹ ce.com

Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com Cable: Charter Communications,

PICKENS

800-955-7766; www.charter.com Photo courtesy of Dan LeBeau

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128; www.dukepower.com Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas Company, 864-233-7966; 201 W. McBee Ave., Greenville; www.piedm ontng.com

Water and sewer: Electric City Utilities, 864-231-2250 (sewer), 864-260-6347 (water); 601 S. Main St., Anderson; www.cityofandersonsc.com

Garbage: City of Anderson Public Works Department, 864-231-2246; 601 S. Main St., Anderson; www.cityofandersonsc.com

CLEMSON

Sewer: Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority, 864-299-4000; 561 Mauldin Dr., Greenville; www.rewaonline.org

Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com

Garbage: City of Greenville, 864-232-2273; 206 S.

Cable: Charter Communications,

Main St., Greenville; www.greatergreenville.com

800-955-7766; www.charter.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128; www.dukepower.com

Gas: Fort Hill Natural Gas, 864-859-6375, www.fhnga.com

Water, sewer and garbage service: City of Clemson, 864-653-2035; 1250 Tiger Blvd., Clemson; www.cityofclemson.org

GREER Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com

Cable: Northland Cable, 864-882-0002; www.northlandcabletv.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128; www.dukepower.com

Gas: Fort Hill Natural Gas, 864-859-6375, www.fhnga.com

Water, sewer and garbage: City of Pickens, 864-878-9819 (garbage) and 864-878-6421 (water and sewer); 219 Pendleton St., Pickens; www.cityofpickens.moonfruit.com

SIMPSONVILLE Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com Cable: Charter Communications, 800-955-7766; www.charter.com

www.charter.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128; www.dukepower.com or Laurens Electric, 800-942-3141; www.laurenselectric.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128;

Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas Company, 864-233-7966;

Cable: Charter Communications, 800-955-7766;

www.dukepower.com or Greer Commission of Public Works, 864-848-5500; www.greercpw.com

Gas, water, sewer: Greer Commission of

201 W. McBee Ave., Greenville; www.piedmontng.com

Water: Greenville Water System, 864-241-6000; 407

Public Works, 864-848-5500; www.greercpw.com

W. Broad St., Greenville; customerservice@greenvillewater.com; www.greenvillewater.com

Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com

Sewer: Western Carolina Regional Sewer

Sewer service: Western Carolina Regional Sewer

Cable: Charter Communications,

Authority, 864-299-4000; 561 Mauldin Dr., Greenville; www.rewaonline.org

Garbage: City of Greer, 864-848-2151;

Garbage service: City of Simpsonville Public Works, 864-967-9531; 110 Woodside Park Dr., Simpsonville; www.simpsonvillesc.org

EASLEY

800-955-7766; www.charter.com

Electric, water and sewer: Easley Combined Utilities, 864-859-4013; 110 Peachtree St., Easley; www.easleyutilities.com

Gas: Fort Hill Natural Gas, 864-859-6375,

301 E. Poinsett St., Greer; www.cityofgreer.org

MAULDIN

www.fhnga.com

Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com

Garbage: City of Easley, 864-855-7900;

Cable: Charter Communications, 800-955-7766;

205 N. First St., Easley; www.cityofeasley.net

GREENVILLE

www.charter.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128;

SPARTANBURG Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com Cable: Charter Communications, 800-955-7766; www.charter.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128;

Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com

www.dukepower.com or Laurens Electric, 800-942-3141; www.laurenselectric.com

www.dukepower.com

Cable: Charter Communications, 800-955-7766;

Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas Company, 864-233-7966;

Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas; 864-576-5588; 501 W.

www.charter.com

Electric: Duke Power, 864-654-7128; www.dukepower.com

Gas: Piedmont Natural Gas Company, 864-233-7966;

201 W. McBee Ave., Greenville; www.piedmontng.com

Blackstock Rd., Spartanburg; www.piedmontng.com

Water: Greenville Water System, 864-241-6000;

Water and sewer: Spartanburg Water,

407 W. Broad St., Greenville; customerservice@ greenvillewater.com; www.greenvillewater.com

201 W. McBee Ave., Greenville; www.piedmontng.com

Sewer: Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority,

Water: Greenville Water System, 864-241-6000;

864-299-4000; 561 Mauldin Dr., Greenville; www.rewaonline.org

407 W. Broad St., Greenville; customerservice@ greenvillewater.com; www.greenvillewater.com

Falls Cottage Gardens in Greenville.

Phone: AT&T, 800-336-0014; www.connect.att.com

864-582-6375; www.sws-sssd.org

Garbage: City of Spartanburg Public Works, 864-596-2000; 145 W. Broad St., Spartanburg; www.cityofspartanburg.org

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