Living Here

Daniel McGaha visited his first Cook Out restaurant 10 years ago, and it wasn't the kind of experience that would keep an average customer coming back.

"I was in High Point, North Carolina in 2007. I went to see a friend of mine, and he took me there for the first time,” he said.

If you see William Armonaitis, you’ll probably also spot a camera nearby.

Armonaitis has captured thousands of photos of Greer and surrounding areas during his lifetime, and he added to his Greer collection just last week.

A local painter is telling the stories of Greer through her artwork.

Last year, Brigitte Ann Martinelli of Duncan took a space at The Shoppes on Trade to sell her paintings, some of which depict businesses in downtown Greer.

Eight-year-old Yamiyah Barksdale was diagnosed with cancer more than four years ago, and ever since, she has been fighting for her life.

A unique site greeted morning commuters through the City of Greer early Thursday morning.

The 811 Hot Air Balloon made a stop at the Greer City Park on its trip around the country to raise awareness about the importance of calling before digging in order to locate phone, Internet, power and gas lines to prevent damage.

One dedicated teacher, several involved students and a community of faithful supporters are spending their summer knee-deep in jeans, shoes, handbags and hangers in order to make a difference in their school.

When French students Alexandre, Justine and Coralie first came to the United States at the beginning of June, they had no idea what to expect from their American host families.

But after almost a month of living the average southern American life, their views of America have changed dramatically.

It takes a certain amount of skill to turn an ordinary rock into a painted piece of art, but that’s what members of the Greenville County Rocks Facebook group are hoping to do as they spread their work across the Upstate.