Living Here

Bella Muntean would have been a senior at Riverside High in 2020-2021. While she will not be there physically for next year’s Spirit Week activities, her memory will take center stage.

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series from Joshua J. Styles, M.A., J.D., Professor of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies and Christian Studies at North Greenville University.

Part 2

The Camellia Garden Club released a group of Monarch butterflies on Monday at Bayberry Retirement Inn.

During the COVID-19 health crisis, families have been visiting residents using the screen porch. Garden Club members did the same on Monday during the event.

Healthcare providers took time to recognize cancer survivors on Sunday.

Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute and Spartanburg Regional hosted Cancer Survivors Day over the weekend. The drive-thru event took place at Upward Star Center, located at 9768 Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg.

The City of Greer hired Kate Kizito as their new Neighborhood Services Coordinator just as the COVID-19 pandemic began in March.

During a recent council meeting, Kizito presented her ideas for the new role to elected officials.

Op-ED

JOSHUA J. STYLES

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series from Joshua J. Styles, M.A., J.D., Professor of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies and Christian Studies at North Greenville University.

Part 1

Woodland Elementary School has earned one of South Carolina’s highest achievements.

The school was recently named a recipient of the 2020 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Award.

Jeff Anderson, a 1992 Byrnes High School graduate and national recording artist, signed his first recording contract this past weekend.

The signing with Balancing Act Records took place Sunday, May 31, at 13 Stripes Brewery where Anderson formally agreed to a one-year deal, five songs.