July 27, 2018 Greenville Journal

IN THIS ISSUE

CLEMSON TUITION INCREASES / METHODICAL COFFEE’S SECOND LOCATION / CHILDREN’S CANCER PARTNERS’ HELPING HAND

GREENVILLEJOURNAL GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM • Friday, July 27, 2018 • Vol.20, No.30

FOR HOME DELIVERY CALL 864.679.1200 READ ONLINE AT GREENVILLE JOURNAL.COM

$1.00

Nature park’s annexation could give Greenville 400 more acres to explore page 6

Will Crooks/Greenville Journal

e is ut!

Timning o run

Don’t wait for a lower rate and longer term.

VEHICLE LOAN AS LOW AS

OFFER ENDS 7/31.

2.74

% 60 APR*

MONTHS

*Annual Percentage Rate is based on a 60-month term. Your loan rate and term amount may vary depending on individual credit history and underwriting factors. Minimum loan amount for this offer is $5,000. A 60-month loan with 2.74% APR would have monthly payments of $17.86 per thousand borrowed. +Excluding auto manufacturer and captive finance company 0% rate offers; rate floor is 1.74%, offer excludes current loans held by Greenville Federal Credit Union. Offer good from April 1 through July 31, 2018. ©2018, Greenville Federal Credit Union. All rights reserved. Member NCUA.

2 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

GREENVILLEJOURNAL LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1999 PUBLISHER | Mark B. Johnston mjohnston@communityjournals.com MANAGING EDITOR | Emily Pietras epietras@communityjournals.com STAFF WRITERS Ariel Gilreath | agilreath@communityjournals.com Cindy Landrum | clandrum@communityjournals.com Andrew Moore | amoore@communityjournals.com Sara Pearce | spearce@communityjournals.com Ariel Turner | aturner@communityjournals.com COPY EDITOR Rebecca Strelow ARTS & CULTURE WRITER Vince Harris | vharris@communityjournals.com EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Susan Schwartzkopf VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS Holly Hardin CLIENT SER VICES MANAGERS Anita Harley | Rosie Peck BILLING INQUIRIES Shannon Rochester DIRECTOR OF SALES Emily Yepes

Now is the time to save on a lower rate and longer term. is Timeing out! runn VEHICLE LOAN AS LOW AS

2.74

%

APR*

60 MONTHS OFFER ENDS 7/31/18

MANAGER OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Donna Johnston MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES Heather Propp | Meredith Rice Caroline Spivey | Liz Tew

Don’t wait to use this incredible 60-month rate when you finance your next vehicle.

VISUAL DIRECTOR Will Crooks LAYOUT Bo Leslie | Tammy Smith ADVERTISING DESIGN Michael Allen | Amanda Walker EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Kristi Fortner CHAIRMAN | Douglas J. Greenlaw

Hit the road this summer with a vehicle loan rate as low as 2.74% APR for 60 months on new, pre-owned,

Greenville

and refinanced vehicles with less than 30,000 miles and less than two years old. This low 60-month rate

3375 Pelham Road Greenville, SC 29615 864.371.6060

will end July 31. Lower rates with shorter terms are also available, and we can beat other lenders’ rates by a quarter percent+. Ask us about refinancing your current vehicle loan.

Greenville

1501 Wade Hampton Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29609 864.235.6309

Better rates and terms can mean a better car with lower payments. What are you waiting for?

Greer

107 W. Church St. Greer, SC 29650 864.877.9089

publishers of

581 perry ave., greenville, sc 29611 phone: 864-679-1200 delivery inquiries: 864-679-1240 communityjournals.com

© 2015 published by community journals llc. all rights reserved. all property rights for the entire contents of this publication shall be the property of community journals. no part of this publication may be reproduced, scanned, stored, distributed or transmitted by any means – whether auditory, graphic, mechanical, or electronic – without written permission from the publisher.

Apply online at www.greenvillefcu.com or visit any branch to get started.

Mauldin

142 Tanner Rd. Greenville, SC 29607 864.676.9066

Our community-based charter allows anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Greenville County to join.

800.336.6309 greenvillefcu.com

SUMMER BRINGS DIRT IN. WE TAKE IT OUT.

*Annual Percentage Rate is based on a 60-month term. Your loan rate and term amount may vary depending on individual credit history and underwriting factors. Minimum loan amount for this offer is $5,000. A 60-month loan with 2.74% APR would have monthly payments of $17.86 per thousand borrowed. +Excluding auto manufacturer and captive finance company 0% rate offers; rate floor is 1.74%, offer excludes current loans held by Greenville Federal Credit Union. Offer good from April 1 through July 31, 2018. ©2018, Greenville Federal Credit Union. All rights reserved. Member NCUA.

Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government

NCUA

National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency

SUMMER BRINGS DIRT IN.

WE TAKE IT OUT.

MIX AND MATCH SPECIAL

99

$

2 rooms Carpet I Tile & Grout I Hardwood Expires Aug. 10, 2018 Promo Code: 2RM99

FOR A CLEANER & HEALTHIER HOMETM | 864-233-8688 | stanleysteemer.com

CARPET CLEANING

Minimum charges apply. Not valid in combination with other coupons or offers. Must present promo code at time of service. Valid at participating locations only. Residential only. Cannot be used for water emergency services. Certain restrictions may apply. Call for details.

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 3

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM Will Crooks/Greenville Journal

THEY SAID IT

“ We would’ve been lost if we didn’t have them.”

Suzanne Gesing, whose son Peyton was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 5, on the impact of the services provided by Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. -Page 14

“ The love and the faith and the strength of one woman can change the world.”

Jenna Tamisiea, Glow Lyric Theatre artistic director, on Leonore, the heroine of “Fidelio,” who disguises herself as a man to work in the jail where her husband has been imprisoned for two years. -Page 33

“ We won’t be replicating our downtown location.

This is just another expression of our brand.”

Marco Suarez, co-owner of Methodical Coffee, on the announcement of the shop’s second location, Methodical in Landmark, on 207 Wade Hampton Blvd. -Page 35

HIT THE BOOKS

1.75%

Last week, the Clemson University board unanimously approved a 1.75 percent hike in undergraduate tuition for in-state students, bringing the total annual cost to $14,970.

Health Events Prediabetes Class Mon., Aug 6 • 7-8 p.m. • GHS Life Center® About 84 million U.S. adults have prediabetes—many don’t even know it!

Learn what prediabetes is and how to avoid type 2 diabetes. Free; no registration needed. Call (864) 455-4003 for more information.

Love Your Legs Again Mon., July 30 • Noon-1 p.m. • Patewood Center, 255 Enterprise Blvd.

If you’re concerned about varicose veins—unsightly, bulging veins that cause discomfort in the legs—join us for a Lunch & Learn where vascular medicine specialist Saundra Spruiell, DO, FACPH, shares information about signs, symptoms and treatment. Free; registration required.

Floral Container Gardening for Fall and Winter Mon., Aug. 20 • 6-7:30 p.m. • GHS Life Center Learn to design containers using seasonal plant materials and bulbs, with emphasis on plant structure and foliage color. This workshop is led by Master Gardener Suzy Seagrave. Free; register by Aug. 18 at (864) 455-4001.

Upstate Farmers Markets Saturdays through Sept. • 8 a.m.-noon (Downtown Greenville & Fountain Inn) • 8:30 a.m.-noon (Trailblazer Park–Travelers Rest) Come visit GHS’ kid-themed Spuds & Sprouts booth. Each week (once a month in Fountain Inn and Travelers Rest), we’ll offer kid-themed activities and information around nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.

Girls on the Run September-December • Times and locations vary This program combines training for a 5K with esteem-enhancing workouts for girls ages 8-15. Scholarships and payment plans available. Register at ghs.org/girlsontherun.

Unless noted otherwise, registration is required for each event. To register, learn more or see a schedule of events, visit ghs.org/events.

ghs.org 18-0716GJ

Serving the Greater Greenville Area with Local Expertise, Global Reach

NEW

ING LIST

95 Castellan Drive, Greer Chatelaine • $474,650 Caroline Turpin 864.704.4610

S IEW V C I RAM O N PA

197 Fisher Knob Road Lake Jocassee • $1,900,676 Kim Crowe 864.888.7053

E HOM

ATER THE

105 Putney Bridge Lane Cobblestone • $799,681 Patrick Furman 864.283.4560

LAKE LOTS AVAILABLE 220 Deep Cove Point Reserve at Lake Keowee $525,685

E RIC COSTS P G NEWCLOSIN K S $2 PLU

E RIC P NEW

2 Phillips Lane Augusta Road Area • $605,605

5 Griffin Street Downtown • $373,601 Reid Hipp 449.1779 & Caroline Turpin 704.4610

NDO O C E OUS H T PEN

AM DRE S ’ ER LOV T R SPO

102 Lakewood Drive 13 Acres • $1,700,607 MLS EXEMPT

M HAR C N IA TON S E L R CHA

154 Riverplace Drive, Unit 501 River House Condos • $1,629,601

TE STA E E ACR 8 2.

329 Pine Forest Drive Extension Alta Vista •$769,601

RT COU S I NN E TE T A V PRI

100 Asheton Way Asheton • $749,681 Alexis Furman 864.630.3952

D KYAR C A B OME S E AW

-4 Y2 A D SUN N E OP

103 Waccamaw Avenue Augusta Circle • $679,605 Leah Grabo 864.901.4949

S IEW V L IFU T U BEA

NEW D N BRA

710 Brown Avenue Historic Belton • $450,627

864.297.3450

304 Stewart Street Augusta Road Area • $419,605 Caroline Turpin 864.704.4610

www.jha-SothebysRealty.com

ATE UPD

16 Cromwell Avenue Alta Vista • $699,605

N PLA R O LO US F O I C SPA

Lot 81 Peninsula Pointe South Lake Keowee $224,696

864.888.7053

NTA U O M

149 Duck Hawk Way Cliffs at Mountain Park • $1,299,661

109 Vaughn Court Lake Keowee 2 Lot Combo $488,682

Kim Crowe – Luxury Lake Specialist

E ESTAT T S E N FI

205 Robin Lane Swansgate • $355,605 Caroline Turpin 864.704.4610

L K AL BAC

Serving the Greater Greenville Area with Local Expertise, Global Reach

T FINES

E PSTAT U E H E IN T T A T S E

100 Chapman Place On Chanticleer Golf Course • $6,750,605 MLS EXEMPT

S VIEW N I A NT MOU

ND! O P &

S CES C A Y ALLE

116 West Faris Road Augusta Circle Area • $339,605 Venetia King 864.414.5991

4 Cromwell Avenue Alta Vista • $649,605

114 Keowee Club Road Lake Hartwell • $2,950,689

LOT E R C +A E N O

650 Hammett Road Greer • $1,075,650

GTV NH O EEN AS S

15 Landsdown Avenue Alta Vista • $674,601

K BAC

134 Acres Chinquapin Road Travelers Rest • $3,700,690

S CRE A 7 12.7

117 Upper Ridge Way Cliffs Valley • $1,200,690 Patrick Furman 864.283.4560

O OND C D ATE UPD

!

TATE S E E LAK G N ZI AMA

S, TY! ONDRTUNI P O TW OPPO G N AZI AM

116 Collins Creek Road Collins Creek • $1,049,607

K WAL

N TOW N DOW

205 Jones Avenue Alta Vista • $634,605 Liz Henry 571.228.8649

25 Westbrook Lane Augusta Street Area • $182,605

187 Fisher Knob Road Lake Jocassee • $1,945,676 Kim Crowe 864.888.7053

S CRE A 2.4

5 Brick House Court Kilgore Plantation • $895,681 Patrick Furman 864.283.4560

E HOM R O ICE OFF

37 Rock Creek Drive 17 Toy Street GCC • $549,605 Pettigru Historic District • $549,601 Katherine Hall 864.678.0820 Reid Hipp 449.1779 & Caroline Turpin 704.4610

S 3 DAY N I T C NTRA O C R UNDE

E TTAG O C ATED UPD

864.297.3450

T E LO L B A IVID D SUB

E VAT AT PRI ETRE ER LAK

3 Birkdale Drive Sparrow’s Point • $219,681 Patrick Furman 864.283.4560

www.jha-SothebysRealty.com

NEW SUBDIVISION IN N. MAIN

TWO LOTS REMAINING! Located off W. Mountainview Avenue

• Lot 1 Henigan Lane $250,609 • Lot 5 Henigan Lane $249,605 Caroline Turpin 864.704.4610 EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

6 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

Thousands of people visit Lake Conestee Nature Park every year to enjoy its 12 miles of surface trails and wetlands boardwalks.

City considers annexation of Lake Conestee Nature Park WORDS BY ANDREW MOORE AND CINDY LANDRUM | PHOTOS BY WILL CROOKS

O

ne of the Upstate’s most popular recreation spots and green spaces could soon be added into the city limits.

Annexation of Lake Conestee Nature Park would benefit the city of Greenville and the Conestee Foundation, the nonprofit that owns the park, foundation founder and executive director Dave Hargett told the Greenville City Council Committee for Planning and Neighborhoods during a Monday meeting.

For the city, the annexation could mean an extensive potential expansion of the city’s recreational offerings and potentially repurpose the old city landfill immediately adjacent to LCNP for compatible recreation, wildlife habitat, and public green space, he said. Having the park in the city limits could also open other properties up to potential annexation, including Conestee Mill, properties proximal to South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center.

For the foundation, annexation could allow the city to become a partner in a proposed conservation center at the park as well as enhance the foundation’s ability to advocate for its lands, programs, and patrons, Hargett said.

The park has 406 acres of open space, 12 miles of trails and boardwalks, and 218 bird species. About 100,000 people visit the park annually.

“We have had a wonderful relationship with the county, and through a closer relationship with the city, we hope to expand recognition of the terrific value of LCNP to both,” Hargett said in an email to the Greenville Journal. “Our continued success and sustainability as an exceptional nature park is really up to the greater Greenville community.”

City Councilwoman Amy Ryberg Doyle, chair of the committee, said the annexation of Lake Conestee Nature Park could help the city with two goals — increasing green space and protecting the Reedy River. “It is a tremendous opportunity,” she said.

Hargett said the park would remain under the ownership and operation of the Conestee Foundation if annexation occurs.

In 1998, Hargett and other conservationists launched the Conestee Foundation to acquire and rehabilitate Lake Conestee into a public green space.

The park is one of 450,000 properties in the country classified as a brownfield site by the Environmental Protection Agency, meaning redevelopment or reuse is “complicated by the presence or potential

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 7

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

Lake Conestee Nature Park consists of more than 400 acres of natural habitat on the Reedy River, just 6 miles south of downtown Greenville. Photo by Will Crooks.

“ We have had a wonderful relationship with the county, and through a closer relationship with the city, we hope to expand recognition of the terrific value of LCNP to both.”

Dave Hargett, founder and executive director of the Conestee Foundation, the nonprofit that owns and operates Lake Conestee Nature Park

presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.”

Hargett said the lake, which is located along the Reedy River near Mauldin, holds more than 2 million tons of sediment that’s been polluted with heavy metals like chromium and arsenic, pesticides, and cancer-causing chemical compounds.

The toxins are thought to have been discharged from a wide variety of pre-regulatory industrial sources, including textile mills, coal gas plants, and dyeing operations that were once located along the Reedy River.

Using proceeds from the settlement of the Colonial Pipeline oil spill in 1996, the Conestee Foundation purchased the lake and its dam in 2000. It also signed a voluntary cleanup contract with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. That agreement required the Conestee Foundation to perform extensive testing of the park’s sediments, soils, surface and groundwater, and to assess the condition of the Lake Conestee dam.

“We have successfully transformed the most significant environmentally blighted property in the county and have successfully repurposed it from a classic stigmatized brownfields site into an asset any community can be proud of,” Hargett said. “Lake Conestee Nature Park is a very major component of Greenville’s ‘green infrastructure,’ providing enormous value as a tourism attraction, a stimulus for surrounding economic growth, a recreational

venue, and an amazing portfolio of ecosystem services of significant economic value to greater Greenville, but especially the Reedy River watershed.”

In addition to retaining ownership over the park itself, the Conestee Foundation will also continue to oversee the restoration of the lake’s failing dam, meaning city taxpayers won’t be forced to fund a solution, Hargett said.

Lake Conestee’s polluted water is currently kept at bay by a stone masonry dam built in 1892, according to Hargett. The dam, however, was rated in poor condition last year due to leakage, age-related deterioration, and structural concerns.

The Conestee Foundation received a $185,000 grant from SCDHEC to fund an engineering study that will help identify a long-term solution for the park’s failing dam, according to Hargett. The study, which is being conducted by Maine-based engineering consulting firm Kleinschmidt Associates, is expected to be completed in November.

Hargett said the study will analyze the feasibility of several proposed solutions, including the construction of a new dam further downstream that would protect the Reedy’s water quality from contamination for more than 100 years.

The funding sources for such solutions remain unknown for the time being, but the study allows the Conestee Foundation to be “shovel-ready should federal assistance come along later down the road,” Hargett told the Greenville Journal last year.

I’m Too Young.

Yeah... that’s what our members said too.

Greenville’s Premier Life Plan Community

10 Fountainview Terrace Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 606-3055 https://Cascades-Verdae.com

Independent Living • Assisted Living Memory Care • Skilled Nursing • Rehab

8 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

A rendering shows the proposed “conservation center” at Lake Conestee Nature Park. Courtesy of the Conestee Foundation and DP3 Architects.

When you join the Y, you’re committing to more than simply becoming healthier. You are supporting the values and programs that strengthen our community.

JOIN TODAY FOR A BETTER US.

FREE Fitness Coaching FREE Child Care with a family membership

YMCA OF GREENVILLE

ymcagreenville.org 864.412.0288

“On the dam, the issue is simple,” Hargett said. “The S.C. Dams and Reservoirs Safety Act puts all responsibility for the care, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the structure on the owner of record. Exactly like the present situation, with the dam situated in the county, puts absolutely no special responsibility for the dam on the county. Those responsibilities have nothing do with municipal jurisdiction.”

While the Conestee Foundation won’t be leaning on the city for funding its dam solution, it may very well request municipal dollars to help fund the construction of its brand new conservation center at the park, according to Hargett.

The Conestee Foundation has spent more than a year designing a facility to act as the park’s new headquarters and education center.

Located in the northwest corner of the park adjacent to the Reedy River bridge entrance, the 6,000-square-foot facility would include a small wildlife exhibit near the entrance, office space for staff members, and meeting rooms for local conservation groups. The center is estimated to cost $5 to $6 million, Hargett said.

He said the new facility would become a hub for environmental education as it will include classrooms and laboratory space, allowing the park to host year-round programming. More than 3,500 students visit the park every year for guided field trips. In addition, tens of thousands of visitors learn about the natural and human history of the park and surrounding area via “learning

stations.”

Hargett told the Council committee the proposed conservation center is “beyond the park’s financial capacity” for now. The Conestee Foundation, however, is looking to launch a campaign in the coming months to raise public and private funds for the facility.

“Our aim is to position LCNP to become a regionally renowned nature park, and an example of synergy between public and private interests,” Hargett said. “These partnerships will enable us to continue to grow and deliver an extraordinary nature park with exceptional educational and recreational programming, at the center of metropolitan Greenville.”

Mari Steinbach, the city’s parks and recreation director, told The Journal the foundation has done great work preserving and improving that space into a truly remarkable recreational and environmental resource, something she doesn’t think the city or county could have accomplished alone or together. She said the foundation wants to ensure the amazing natural resource it developed is sustained. The city wants that, too, she said.

“We’re interested in a partnership with the foundation and county to ensure this really important community asset is sustained for future generations,” she said.

“What that looks like is still undefined.”

The annexation request must go before the Greenville Planning Commission and receive final approval from the Greenville City Council.

?

U O Y S I IS TH

ce

ke the pla

✓ o

t li oving bu m f o t h g Thou now? you’re in

✓ o

om n costs fr io t c a s n a avoid tr use?

Want to g your ho in ll e s / g buyin ext hin the n it w s n a pay off lo etirement?

Want to er ars befor 10–15 ye of an ertainty c n u e h t nt Don’t wa ate mortgage? r adjustable ake rades to m g p u e k a ed to m ture?

Would ne esirable for the fu ed your plac

✓ o

✓ o

✓ o

FIXED-RATE HOME EQUITY LOAN Find our daily rates on GreenvilleJournal.com

15 YEAR

FIXED RATE 30-DAY LOCK

3.875% 4.127%

RATE

APR

Rates as of 7.23.18

Why is a Myers Capital equity loan better than your standard HELOC? ➤ 15- or 10-year home equity loan. Keep on track with plans of retiring debt free with our short terms. ➤ Fixed rate. No ARM. No gimmicks. Most HELOCs have adjustable rates that can reach up to 19%. Find comfort in knowing your payment will never change.

864-242-9395 Falls Place “A remarkable mortgage company” since 1998 NMLS 321659 MyersAds__FullPg_V01.indd 1

531 S. Main St., Suite 200 Greenville, SC 29601 myerscapital.com

7/24/18 12:24 PM

10 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

CITY SET TO BEGIN FIRST PHASE OF RICHLAND CREEK RESTORATION PROJECTS ANDREW MOORE | STAFF

amoore@communityjournals.com

As heavy rains continue to carry pollutants into local waterways, Greenville is preparing to launch a series of stormwater management projects in downtown that could provide a much-needed boost to Richland Creek’s water quality.

The first project will begin in mid-August on a portion of the creek that flows through one of the city’s oldest and most popular green spaces — McPherson Park.

Lisa Wells, a senior engineer with the city, said the new stormwater management project is designed to improve the overall water quality of the creek and will include work both in the stream and throughout the 12.5-acre park.

The city has hired North Carolina-based construction firm River Works Inc. to oversee the $700,000 project, which is funded in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under a Section 319 grant through the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, according to Wells.

To prepare the site, River Works will first remove three trees that have been identified as potential safety issues due to their age and health. Additionally, the banks of the stream will be cleared of non-native and invasive plants.

The company will then remove rubble and debris from a 500-foot portion of the stream to stabilize its bank to prevent erosion. Crews will also place structures in the stream to create pools and direct the flow of water, and plant native vegetation along the streambank to increase the soil’s capacity to store rainwater.

Wells said the project scope also includes removing the concrete swale — channels that collect surface runoff — and pipes around the park’s tennis courts and demolishing the existing asphalt parking lot, which allows stormwater

Personnel with the city of Greenville and River Works Inc. analyze a portion of Richland Creek that’s scheduled for restoration work in mid-August. Photo by Irina Rice. to carry oil, grease, trash, and other pollutants into the stream.

River Works plans to replace the concrete swale and pipes with a bioswale, a landscaped depression, to capture, treat, and infiltrate stormwater. The company will then replace the parking lot with a new surface consisting of gravel and interlocking grids.

During that time, the city will temporarily close the park’s tennis courts and parking lot, according to Wells.

Parking will be available only in the small surface lot across the street from the Sears Recreation Center.

The park’s shelter, playground, and bandstand will remain open throughout much of the project, Wells said.

The miniature golf course, however, will be closed to the public during construction. It will be replaced with a new course later this year.

An excavator removes concrete and debris from a portion of Richland Creek that runs behind McPherson Park. The work is part of the city’s new stormwater management project designed to improve the overall water quality of the creek. Photo by Irina Rice.

Additionally, the park’s bridges will be closed and a portion of the parking lot near the stream will be used to stage equipment.

Weather permitting, the project should be complete

by September or October, with final plantings along the stream bed to take place in November, she said.

Keeping floodwaters at bay Wells said the upcoming project in McPherson Park marks the beginning of the city’s new approach to stormwater management, which has evolved from a focus solely on flood management to an additional focus on waterquality management.

Traditional approaches to managing urban stormwater runoff have utilized so-called “gray infrastructure,” such as concrete and debris from construction projects, to fortify stream banks against erosion, Wells said.

“The problem with that approach is that you’re destroying the natural function of the channel,” she explained. “It can create bigger problems downstream.”

Wells said stormwater runoff is one of the city’s biggest environmental threats, especially as urbanization throughout the downtown area continues to decrease the number of natural spaces capable of trapping stormwater when it rains.

The city, however, uses a “municipal separate storm sewer system that carries stormwater runoff away from buildings, roads, and other developments and dumps it into local waterways, such as Richland Creek, to alleviate flooding.”

Since 2005, the city has spent more than $15 million on several stormwater projects in flood-prone areas of the city: the Henderson basin in the Parkins Mill area, Chick Springs, White Oaks, Broad Street, and near McAlister Square.

More recently, though, interest has grown in green infrastructure technologies, such as bioswales, which use or

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 11

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

$15 MILLION

The amount of money the city of Greenville has spent on stormwater projects in flood-prone areas since 2005 mimic natural processes to infiltrate or reuse stormwater runoff on the site where it is generated, Wells said.

These practices keep rainwater out of the sewer system, thus preventing sewer overflows and reducing the amount of untreated runoff discharged to surface waters, she said.

The city is currently implementing a new, multimillion-dollar stormwater management improvement plan, dubbed “Stormwater 2.0,” a move that will substantially reduce the amount of pollution that runs off of city streets and construction sites.

As a part of the improvement plan, the city is modeling Richland Creek and other waterways throughout the city to determine how stormwater flows and at what volume into the city’s streams and rivers, according to Wells.

In 2015, for instance, the city developed the Richland Creek Water Quality Master Plan, which aims to reduce stormwater runoff throughout the creek’s approximately 8.6 square miles of watershed by fortifying streams with green infrastructure.

“It really is part of a bigger shift in how we’re handling stormwater runoff and how we’re impacting water quality by leveraging our public spaces and bringing them in line with the latest management trends,” Wells said.

She added that Richland Creek’s watershed is listed by the state as “impaired,” meaning its water quality is potentially harmful to aquatic life and public health.

Most of the development throughout the watershed occurred before proper stormwater control measures were in place, allowing large amounts of sediment and nutrients to pollute area streams when their banks eroded during heavy rainfall.

The city’s master plan for the Richland Creek watershed looks to remedy that issue with three stream restoration projects, including the work in McPherson Park.

That project will remove an estimated 64,000 pounds of total suspended solids per year upon completion, according to the city documents.

Total suspended solids can include a variety of material, such as silt, decaying plant and animal matter, industrial wastes, and sewage.

Preparing for future floods Once the McPherson Park project is complete, the city plans to restore a small channel behind the TD Convention Center by installing a regenerative stormwater conveyance, which creates step-pools that filter water as it flows downstream, Wells said.

The city will then launch the master plan’s final project to restore a 500-foot reach of the creek that’s immediately upstream of Cleveland Park and East Washington Street.

That project aims to protect the stream “against erosion by regrading the stream banks to a stable angle and geometry and installing native plantings and using biodegradable materials to stabilize the banks,” according to city documents.

Wells said the city’s restoration efforts in the Richland Creek watershed would not only improve water quality but also create opportunities for educational outreach efforts.

The city, for instance, is partnering with local conservation groups Friends of the Reedy River, Trees Greenville, and Upstate Forever to develop events, workshops, permanent signage, and educational materials on topics like streambank restoration.

Upstate Forever is also partnering with the Greenville Zoo to organize training events for individuals who are interested in joining a voluntary water quality monitoring program at three locations throughout the Richland Creek watershed.

Erika Hollis, clean water program director at Upstate Forever, said the conservation nonprofit “appreciates the opportunity to provide input into the development of this stream restoration project, and we are looking forward to seeing water quality improvements in Richland Creek.”

The Richland Creek Water Quality Master Plan is expected to cost an estimated $10 million to fully implement, Wells said.

The city won’t be able to undertake every project listed immediately, but by including the proposals in the draft plan, it is eligible for grant funding from the state.

Wells said development of the city’s new Stormwater 2.0 program is still underway with watershed monitoring and modeling work. It should be complete by fall.

NOT BY THEIR CHOICE

A Seminar on Human Trafficking Join the discussion during this free, half-day workshop on how we, as a community, can combat the suffering caused by trafficking of men, women, and children right here at home.

Friday August 24, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

TD Convention Center 1 Exposition Drive | Greenville SC 29607

Register at Eventbrite.com.

CME credit available.

12 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM IN THIS ISSUE

DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION SURVEY RESULTS • CITY MANAGER SEARCH • BOHICA PEPPER HUT

GREENVILLEJOURNAL GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM • Friday, July 20, 2018 • Vol.20, No.29

FOR HOME DELIVERY CALL 864.679.1200 READ ONLINE AT GREENVILLE JOURNAL.COM

$1.00

From

GREENVILLE IS STILL ON THE RISE,

BUT GROWTH HAS SLOWED And that’s not all bad

WE’RE JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

GREENVILLEJOURNAL Now available at these fine area locations.

GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TO RESIGN CINDY LANDRUM | STAFF

clandrum@communityjournals.com

Greenville County School Board member Dana Rohleder has announced she will resign from her seat effective Aug. 8.

Rohleder, a former teacher who has represented Area 21 on the board for 14 years, said in a letter submitted to board chairman Chuck Saylors that she and her husband “have decided to downsize our house sooner than we originally planned.” Rohleder plans to stay in Greenville County, but will move outside District 21. A state law says that any Greenville County School Board member who moves outside their district immediately renders the seat vacant.

Rohleder said in the letter that while her move is not yet finalized, she wanted to avoid having to hold a separate special election. By resigning Aug. 8, the two years remaining on her term can be filled during the general election in November.

“It has been my distinct honor to serve with 11 other adults who put the educational needs of children above their selfinterests,” Rohleder said in the letter.

She praised Greenville County Schools Superintendent Burke Royster, saying, “We hit the jackpot of superintendents, for sure.”

Rohleder’s experience as a lifelong educator and her passion for the arts and commitment to equitable opportunities for all children made her a valued member of the board, Saylors said in a release.

“Though her absence will leave a void, I have no doubt that Danna will continue to advocate on behalf of public education and use her talents to improve the lives of our community’s children and families,” he said.

Royster said, “Though she always retained the perspective of a classroom teacher, she remained firmly focused on what was best for students. She also rec-

Dana Rohleder ognized and valued the primacy of academic excellence, but strongly supported all extra- and co-curriculuar activities as essential to the core program and necessary to fully developing the potential of each individual student.”

Filing for the District 21 seat, which covers the part of the county east of Greenville, will open Aug. 24 at noon and close at noon on Sept. 3. Voting will occur during November’s general election.

Susan Hooker

wearing sunwear by HENAU only at Garrisons

GARRISON OPTICIANS Fine European Eyewear

McDaniel Village • 1922 Augusta Street, Suite 109 M-F 9:30-5:30 & by appt.

864-271-1812 • GarrisonOpticians.com

DUKE SANDWICHES & SOUPS • HOT DOGS • ICE CREAM FOUNTAIN DRINKS • $4 PRESCRIPTIONS • DELIVERY

3219 Augusta Street, Greenville • M-F 9-6, Sat. 9-3 864-277-4180 • ThePickwick.net

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 13

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

Birds Don’t Take Summer Breaks

• Few plants bear seed in summer minimizing natural seed supply for seed eating birds • Feeding Birds does not make them dependent or lazy • Supplementing food supplies helps increase survival rates Kate Tollison with her daughter, Katie Flash Tollison. The Tollisons are one of 325 families affected by childhood cancer that Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas is currently assisting. Will Crooks/Greenville Journal

UPSTATE NONPROFIT SUPPORTS FIGHT AGAINST PEDIATRIC CANCER MELODY WRIGHT | CONTRIBUTOR

mwright@communityjournals.com

Meet Flash Tollison — the 3-year-old girl living in Greenville with her parents, Adam and Kate, and her 10-year-old brother, Lockaby. When considering baby names for their new little girl, Adam and Kate decided on Katie Flash Tollison.

Flash was the name of Lockaby’s imaginary girlfriend when he was younger. The name came up when baby naming for the Tollison's second child began — and it stuck. Little Katie Flash has gone by Flash ever since she was born. But Flash's name isn’t the only rare thing about her.

One year ago, Flash was diagnosed with stage 3 neuroblastoma, a very rare cancer that forms in nerve tissue.

Flash is just one of more than 600 children in the Carolinas diagnosed with cancer

• Watch the new nestlings learn how to find their food and mimic parents • Enjoy increased activity at your feeders and the bright summer colors

each year, according to data “All the money, everything from Children’s Cancer Partthey do, goes straight to the ners of the Carolinas (CCP). family,” Kate Tollison says. “Ev“You’re in shock when you ery cent that goes to [CCP] hear your cancer diagnosis,” goes straight to making the lives explains Flash’s mother, Kate of the children better.”

Tollison. The past year has been Currently working with 11 a journey of visits to Greenville hospitals, CCP receives the Hospital System, the Medical names of families in need University of South Carolina, of assistance from hospital and Jacksonville, Florida, for Laura Allen, social workers. Within 24 CCP executive director Flash’s treatments. hours of receiving that In South Carolina, treatfamily’s information, CCP ment for pediatric cancer is available only in contacts the whole family to determine Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia. Fam- their needs and barriers. ilies of children seeking more-specialized “At CCP, our primary focus is getting care must travel out of state, adding to the Carolina children to the lifesaving treatfamilies’ financial and emotional hardships. ments they need by providing families with The Tollisons are among 325 families funds for transportation, meals, and lodgaffected by childhood cancer that CCP ing associated with this vital care," says currently assists.

Laura Allen, CCP executive director.

>>

• Use no-mess blend with no shells or sprouting in your grass and beds

— LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED —

Open Mon. - Fri. 9:30-5:30 • Sat. 9-5

626 Congaree Road 864-234-2150 www.wbu.com/greenville

14 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

Suzanne Gesing poses with her son Peyton, 8, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 5. His family was among the first in the Upstate to receive assistance from CCP. Will Crooks/Greenville Journal

>>

Headquartered in Spartanburg, CCP began in 2001 as a project of the Spartanburg Breakfast Optimist Club. Five years later, CCP became a 501(c) (3) nonprofit with the purpose of assisting families in Spartanburg County. After expanding in 2015, CCP

extended its services from one county to 147 counties in the Carolinas. “CCP is able to come alongside these hurting families and offer the critical support they need and opportunities for them to connect with others who

GET YOUR SKIN IN THE GAME When was your last skin check?

>>

Provided by CCP

STOREWIDE SALE f

f 20%to ire

En Store

July 28 August 4

Dr. John Korman,

50% off

Super Fun Toys

South Carolina native, founder and Harvard-trained dermatologist, is now accepting new patients.

420 The Parkway, Suite M, Greer upstatedermatology.com | 864-877-0776

Augusta Commons 2222 Augusta St, Greenville 864.232.4731 www.elephantstrunktoys.com *Some exclusions apply.

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 15

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

>>

are fighting cancer,” Allen says. “This helps them to overcome their sense of isolation and that feeling of being completely overwhelmed.”

Financial support takes on many forms — paying for airfare, Uber rides, hotels, meals, utility bills. But outside of travel,

summer event, allows the children to take a break and enjoy time with one another.

“The impact is tremendous,” Allen says of CCP’s programs. The partnership of CCP with hospital social workers gives families the necessary means to provide their children with the best available care.

“We need the people of the Carolinas to help the children of the Carolinas,” Allen says.

Eight-year-old Peyton Gesing was also diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Diagnosed at age 5, Peyton – Kate Tollison and his family were among the first in the Upstate to food, and lodging, CCP aids families in receive assistance from CCP. managing all the stressful details and tasks “We would’ve been lost if we didn’t associated with pediatric cancer care. have them,” says mother Suzanne Gesing.

Most parents of children with cancer Peyton received treatment at Greenville are not prepared for the disease's finan- Hospital System and also traveled to New cial challenges. So, CCP provides financial York's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cenliteracy training for them to better cope. ter for a trial. Traveling to and from New York For the children, many hospital vis- for the past two years, the Gesings were supits include chemotherapy, ports, and ported financially and emotionally by CCP. other unpleasantries. To alleviate To help children like Flash and Peyton some of the pain and lift their spirits, and support CCP’s efforts, visit www.chilCCP hosts fun events and activities drenscancerpartners.org to donate money that bring families together. or contact CCP to supply items needed by Camp Victory, an annual three-day the families.

“Every cent that goes to [CCP] goes straight to making the lives of the children better.”

COMING SOON TO GREENVILLE

THERAPY FOR EVERYBODY We’ve Got Your Back –Literally!

Did you know…

• Half of all working Americans suffer from back pain.

• About 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point.

• Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide.

While there are a plethora of treatment methods for back pain, consider physical therapy as the first line of defense. Now more than ever, in the midst of rising healthcare costs and an ongoing opioid epidemic, physical therapy provides a safe and affordable solution to back pain in a comprehensive approach that addresses not only the symptoms but also the the root cause of the problem.

Often, back pain can stem from a variety different diagnoses, including the following: muscle or ligament strains, bulging or ruptured discs, arthritis, skeletal irregularities or posture, just to name a few. In an initial physical therapy evaluation, a full assessment is made to determine the cause of back pain before moving forward with the treatment. From there, an individualized plan is built to address specific needs of the patient. Treatment plans can vary and may incorporate a combination of approaches, such as manual therapy, strengthening exercises, flexibility exercises, education, home exercise programs, modalities, or equipment based therapy (such as dry needling, for example).

While results are unique to each individual undergoing physical therapy, medical research shows earlier treatment equals faster results, which drives down healthcare costs in the long run. Even better, in the state of South Carolina, most patients can see a physical therapist for up to 30 days without a physician’s referral, making it easier to be seen and address any issues quickly.

“Extremely kind and motivated therapists! I could barely get out of my car and walk in because of low back pain, and within 3 weeks I was almost back to 100%, and in 2 months I was in better shape than I've been in years. Colby and the crew are fantastic.” -Google review At Elite, it is part of our mission to accommodate any patients within 24-48 hours, as we understand the urgency of starting the recovery process as soon as possible. If you suffer from back pain, don’t hesitate to give us a call!

2171 Ridge Road, by Conestee Park DOG DAYCARE • DOG & CAT BOARDING • GROOMING • TRAINING • RETAIL

ANDERSON | BOILING SPRINGS | GREENVILLE | SIMPSONVILLE | SENECA

With 7 convenient locations... No Referral Required OFFICE HOURS: 7:00am to 6:00pm

www.reedyrover.com

In In In In

the Anderson area, call: Greenville/Simpsonville, call: the Seneca area, call: the Spartanburg area, call:

elitetherapycenters.com

864-964-0505 864-233-5128 864-886-0007 864-641-0175

16 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

FLUOR FIELD EVENT HOPES TO CHANGE IMAGE OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING ANDREW MOORE | STAFF

amoore@communityjournals.com

Love Your Smile At Meyer Dentistry we offer you our years of experience along with progressive technology and techniques in a calm relaxed atmosphere.

Dr. James Meyer emphasizes overall dental health as prevention for the longevity of your smile. Offering comprehensive dental services from a regular check up to veneers, crowns, whitening or a full smile makeover; we will help you maintain or create a smile you love

ONE APPOINTMENT CROWNS, VENEERS, FILLINGS ORTHODONTICS FOR ALL AGES – WHITENING

1212 HAYWOOD RD. SUITE 300, GREENVILLE 864-213-4442

W W W. M E Y E R D E N T I S T R Y. C O M

Local business leaders and educators hope to bring awareness to the Upstate’s growing skills gap with the help of one of America’s favorite pastimes — baseball.

BMW Manufacturing, Hubbell Lighting, and Greenville Technical College have teamed up with the Greenville Drive to host the third annual celebration of “Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night” at Fluor Field on Monday, July 30.

The event is designed to show local students — and their parents — how careers in advanced manufacturing and engineering have evolved from the massproduction assembly lines of the past, according to Greenville Drive owner Craig Brown.

“Our goal with this event is to gradually change the image of advanced manufacturing in our community,” Brown said. “It wasn’t always such an appealing career option for kids to consider. But it has evolved over the years to become one of the hallmarks of what makes the Upstate a great place to do business. We need to support it.”

More than 1,800 manufacturers, including more than 400 foreign companies, call the Upstate home, according to Upstate SC Alliance, an economic-development organization representing the 10-county region.

As the Upstate Business Journal reported, the region’s increasing proficiency in several subsectors — advanced materials, aerospace, automotive, bioscience, and energy — continues to attract investment and jobs from new and expanding companies.

But the skills gap is widening, and over the next decade, 2 million of the projected 3.4 million manufacturing jobs expected to come online will be unfilled, according to the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Brown said the skills gap is compounded as baby boomers retire in record numbers, with no qualified workforce to replace them.

In a united effort to combat that problem, the Greenville Drive teamed up with several companies and organizations in 2016 to launch “Advanced Manufacturing Night,” according to Brown. Last year’s event saw the addition of engineering.

The event has since become a favorite

among locals, and participating companies and organizations are scaling up their efforts this year to bring awareness to the growing skills gap and its impact on the region’s manufacturing industry.

This year’s event will once again feature a number of exhibits and special activities in the ballpark that help “tell the story” of advanced manufacturing and engineering in the Upstate, according to a news release.

Students will be able to visit each exhibit and complete tasks to join the “Young Innovators Club” and be entered for a chance to a win a drone at the game.

Representatives from BMW, Hubbell Lighting, GE, Michelin, Clemson University, Greenville Technical College, and the S.C. Manufacturers Alliance will be on hand at this year’s event to answer questions.

This year’s event will also include the debut of a video message featuring the CEOs from BMW, Michelin, Hubbell Lighting, GE, the Greenville Chamber, Greenville Tech, and Clemson University, who appeal to parents, influencers, and decision makers that manufacturing is an attractive and viable career option, according to the release.

Garth Warner, vice president for human resources at Hubbell, said his company is supporting the event because, like many employers throughout the Upstate, skilled labor is a “priority for our business and critical to the success of our company.”

“It makes good business sense for us to encourage and inspire the next generation of engineers,” he said. “By pooling our resources, perspectives, and expertise, this campaign effectively gets to the heart of the matter.”

To encourage student participation at this year’s event, the Greenville Drive is providing tickets and T-shirts to all K-12 students at no cost, according to Brown. Tickets for the event and baseball game start at $8.

A portion of the proceeds from group tickets sold will be used to support a scholarship fund for Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation.

WHEN Monday, July 30, Pregame activities begin at 6 p.m.

First pitch is at 7:05 p.m.

TICKETS $8 INFO www.greenvilledrive.com

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 17

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

Grand Opening!

15°/o Off Entire Purchase When You Mention This Ad 18 S Main St, Greenville, SC I 864.775.5693

www.comerstoneminerals.com @comerstoneminerals

*Expires 8/31/18. Cannot be combined with other sales or discounts, & excludes consignment items.

Clemson University’s annual in-state tuition will now cost $14,970.

CLEMSON RAISES ITS UNDERGRADUATE TUITION ARIEL GILREATH | STAFF

agilreath@communityjournals.com

In-state Clemson University students will see a $258 increase in tuition next year after the university’s board unanimously approved a 1.75 percent hike for undergraduate students on Friday, July 20.

The cost of tuition for out-of-state undergraduate students increased by 3 percent, or $1,070 per year.

Student housing went up between 1.7 and 4.7 percent for first-year students and increased between 4.2 and 4.5 percent for continuing students, which amounts to an increase between $96 and $342 yearly for students, depending on the residence halls.

The university said the cost of dining plans will also increase between 2.9 and 4 percent.

Along with being the second-largest public higher education institution in South Carolina, Clemson is also the second most expensive in-state school, falling behind Winthrop University.

Before the increase, Clemson’s annual instate tuition sat at $14,712 — $158 cheaper than Winthrop’s yearly tuition. For comparison, the University of South Carolina’s 2018 annual spring tuition was $12,262.

Now, Clemson’s in-state undergraduate cost is $14,970. Winthrop, which increased its tuition earlier this summer, is at $15,230. The University of South Carolina’s 2018-19 yearly undergraduate tuition increased to $12,616.

Clemson has followed a string of public institutions in South Carolina to raise tuition this summer.

The increases come on the heels of harsh criticism from the state’s Commission on Higher Education on rising tuition in South Carolina.

Tim Hofferth, chairman of the commission, said South Carolina leads the nation for the cost of tuition and fees relative to household incomes.

“If that’s not a clear signal that the families and the students of our state are hurting, I don’t know what is,” Hofferth said. “When over the last 30 years, food costs are up 200 percent [and] health care costs are up 600 percent, higher education costs are up 1,120 percent. It’s unsustainable, and it’s pricing too many families out of the market for higher education.”

The university attributed the hikes to unfunded state mandates regarding retirement contributions and health care — the legislature has been steadily increasing the state’s retirement contributions over the past two years.

But Jim Clements, president of Clemson, said the legislature has been good to the school this year.

“There are always things that come up that cost us as an institution,” Clements said. “And we have to find a way to support those things.”

Hofferth said the commission acknowledges the rising costs universities have to deal with from the state.

“As much as we understand some of the challenges that universities face, it pales in comparison in regards to those challenges that families and students are having to pay, and [it’s] creating some liabilities that they’re going to be paying back until retirement,” Hofferth said.

The university’s board also passed its $1.25 billion 2018-19 budget at Friday’s meeting — a $95 million increase from last year.

ECO FRIENDLY

REMOVAL 1-888-576-JUNK greenville.junkrecyclers.net

“We remove ANYTHING”

BECAUSE ANYBODY CAN SAVE A LIFE. We can’t all be doctors or emergency professionals but we can still save lives. By donating blood, you too can be a life saver.

At The Blood Connection, we need approximately 500 units of blood per day to meet the needs of the hospitals we serve. However, less than 10% of the population eligible to donate blood does so annually. In less than an hour, you can donate 1 pint of blood and save 3 lives. #idonateblood #isavelives #givelife

Sharing Life, Saving Lives | 864.255.5000 | TheBloodConnection.org

18 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

Our Community

Community news, events, and happenings

ENVIRONMENT

Upstate Forever receives $75,000 grant from Hollingsworth Funds Hollingsworth Funds has awarded Upstate Forever a $75,000 grant to “empower and equip Greenville’s community leaders, citizens, and quality-of-life stakeholders with landuse solutions to help address the most urgent issues facing our community,” according to a media release. The grant follows the release of a study commissioned by Upstate Forever and its partners that shows development trends in Greenville County becoming unsustainable from an environmental and economic standpoint. The study also illustrates the connections between land use, affordable housing, and public transportation. “Our sprawling pattern of growth, in addition to being exorbitantly expensive to serve, also is effectively limiting housing diversity, public transportation viability, and the potential for mixedincome neighborhoods,” said Lisa Hallo, land policy director at Upstate Forever, according to the release. “With generous support from Hollingsworth Funds, we will help community leaders understand how land use regulation and zoning influence nearly every aspect of our daily lives — expanding, or drastically limiting” opportunities for local residents.

PHILANTHROPY

Drive announce Stewart Spinks as 13th Annual Green Day honoree The Greenville Drive has announced that Stewart Spinks, chairman of The Spinx Company, has been selected as the honoree for the team’s annual Green Day event.

The 13th annual Green Day celebration presented by TD Bank will be held beginning at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 1 at Fluor Field. The evening’s game will pit the Drive again the Asheville Tourists. Each year, the Drive pays tribute to an individual who has helped make Greenville what it is today. Spinks has been chosen as the 2018 honoree because of his commitment to serving the Greenville community through his role as the founder of The Spinx Company, which is the largest privately owned retail company headquartered in South Carolina, with 81 locations and more than 1,400 associates. Spinks also has a great presence in the Greenville community. He has been inducted into the Convenience Store News Hall of Fame and is an American Cancer Society’s Susan Eison Award recipient, Greenville Tech Foundation’s Workforce Development honoree, Greenville Tech Entrepreneur Award recipient, Furman University Riley Institute diversity fellow, and Boy Scout-Blue Ridge Council Outstanding Leadership Award recipient. Spinks also served as the chairman of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce in 2005 after chairing the Small Business Committee for three years. “Stewart has devoted his life to serving others, both as a family man and a businessman, and he is undoubtedly deserving of recognition for his leadership in the Upstate community,” said Craig Brown, Drive owner and team president, according to a media release. “Stewart welcomed me to Greenville with open arms when the Drive arrived in 2005 and we are thrilled to celebrate his leadership and dedication as part of our Green Day celebration on August first.”

Spinks joins an acclaimed group of Green Day honorees, including former Greenville mayor Max Heller and his wife, Trudy (2006); Greenville City Councilwoman Lillian Brock Flemming and Greenville County Councilwoman Xanthene Norris (2007); former Greenville Technical College President Dr. Tom Barton (2008); businessman and philanthropist C. Dan Joyner (2009); civic leader, judge, and attorney Merl Code (2010); former S.C.

WE MEAN BUSINESS. TM

MBA AT ANDERSON UNIVERSITY When you earn your MBA at Anderson University, you can gain an edge over other job seekers with MBAs. By taking three, six-week online courses, you can focus your MBA with one of the following concentrations:

Human Resources | Healthcare Leadership | Supply Chain | Marketing

MBA

www.andersonuniversity.edu/mba

Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley (2011); South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Founder Dr. Virginia Uldrick (2012); environmentalist and attorney Tommy Wyche (2013); philanthropists Hayne and Anna Kate Hipp (2014); Centennial American Properties CEO David Glenn (2015); Erwin Penland co-founder Joe Erwin (2016); and Hughes Development Corporation Chairman Bob Hughes (2017).

In honor of Greenville’s 187th birthday, Drive players will wear special green uniforms and caps on Green Day, and fans are encouraged to create a “green out” by sporting green as well. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m., and the first 2,000 adults who enter when the gates open at 6 p.m. will receive a commemorative Green Day T-shirt, while the first 1,000 kids at Fluor Field will receive a commemorative Green Day superhero cape, all courtesy of TD Bank. Following the game, fans are invited to stick around for a fireworks show in celebration of Greenville.

NONPROFIT

A Child’s Haven receives $750,000 grant from The Duke Endowment A Child’s Haven has received a $750,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to support the integration of behavioral-health treatment and therapeutic child-care services. The Duke Endowment award will help ACH’s program model secure scientific evidence required to become a leading early-intervention therapeutic child-care provider that delivers a holistic approach to rehabilitating children and their families.

This support will allow ACH to grow and expand its reach to more families in need of its services. Ultimately, ACH’s program model will be positioned to be replicated by other organizations with similar missions. The award, $250,000 annually for three years, aligns with ACH’s efforts to diversify public/private sources.

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Grants from SC INBRE support biomedical research on campus Three Furman University Department of Biology faculty members have received research grants of $72,000 from the S.C. IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE) program for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Biology professors Adi Dubash (“Desmoplakin Harnesses Rho GTPase and p38 MAPK Signaling to Coordinate Cell Migration”); Linnea Freeman (“Sex Differences in Microgliosis: The Role of Gut Microbes”); and Alison Roark (“Interspecific Communication Between Anemones and Their Algal Symbionts”); each received funding from the SC INBRE Developmental Research Program. The awards were applied on July 1 to conduct biomedical investigations with undergraduate researchers on the Furman campus. Dubash was renewed for a second year of funding while Freeman and Roark received funding for the first time. The SC INBRE DRP has committed more than $730,000 in competitive research funding to Furman faculty since 2015. Additionally, Furman will receive $1.3 million via the INBRE mechanism supporting undergraduate research access across all departments engaged in biomedical research between 2015 and 2020. SC INBRE is funded by the National Institutes of Health with the goal of increasing the biomedical research capacity of the state.

Submit community news items to www.greenvillejournal.com/submit.

WWW.LEGACY.COM/OBITUARIES/GREENVILLEJOURNAL

OBITUARIES & MEMORIALS

Submit to: obits@communityjournals.com

James Marshall Shoemaker, Jr. August 25, 1932 – July 14, 2018

James Marshall Shoemaker, Jr. died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home.

He was 85. Mr. Shoemaker was a Greenville attorney with Wyche, P.A. for more than 50 years, a community leader who chaired numerous government and nonprofit boards and a U.S. Marine. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and the Men’s Bible Class led by Tom France.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mary Hunter “Polly” Shoemaker, of the home; three sons, James Marshall Shoemaker III of Atlanta, Georgia; Edward Sloan Shoemaker and his wife Elizabeth Evans Shoemaker, of Carbondale, Colorado; and Jonathan Evans Shoemaker and his wife Diane Grimm Shoemaker, of New York City; his former daughter-inlaw, Amelie von Fluegge of Atlanta; and six grandchildren, Mary Caroline Shoemaker of Washington, DC and Peter Henning Shoemaker of Savannah, Georgia; Stella Elizabeth and Sadie Adair Sloan Shoemaker of Carbondale, Colorado; and Evan Thomas and Alexander James Shoemaker of New York City. He is also survived by a brother, Thomas Coe Shoemaker, of Norfolk, Virginia and a sister, Katya Shoemaker Spicuzza and her husband Col. William Spicuzza (ret.), of Crozet, Virginia.

Mr. Shoemaker was born on August 25, 1932 in La Jolla, California, the son of the late Rear Admiral James M. Shoemaker, Sr. and Frances Little Shoemaker. He lived with his parents and brother while his father was in Navy service before, during, and after World War II, including a stint in Paris, France, while his father was the U.S. Navy Air Attaché. As a nine-year-

MACKEY Funerals & cremations century Drive 311 CENTURY DRIVE (291 BYPASS @ 1-385) GREENVILLE 864-232-6706

old boy, he survived the s u r p r i s e Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. At that time, his father was a Captain and Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station on Ford Island, in the center of the harbor, and the family lived less than a hundred yards from the USS Arizona.

Following the war, Mr. Shoemaker attended schools in Norfolk, Virginia, and graduated from the Norfolk Academy. He attended the University of Virginia on a Naval ROTC scholarship, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and played varsity lacrosse, graduating in 1955. He then served in the U.S. Marine Corps on active duty for three years. He continued his service in the Marine Corps Reserve, retiring as a Major in 1974. On January 3, 1959, Mr. Shoemaker married the former Mary Hunter Sloan of Greenville, and the couple made their home in Alexandria, Virginia, and Tokyo, Japan, while he worked for the U.S. State Department.

He returned to the U.S. in 1962 to enter the University of Virginia Law School, from which he graduated in 1965, serving on the Virginia Law Review and winning the William Minor Lile Moot Court competition as a senior.

The Shoemakers moved to Greenville in 1965 when Mr. Shoemaker accepted an associate position with the Wyche law firm. He built a successful corporate law practice there, managing the first public stock offering in Greenville and serving as a trusted legal advisor and

corporate director for Ryan’s Restaurant Group, Span-America Medical Systems, The Palmetto Bank and several closely-held corporations.

His public service in Greenville included a term on the Greenville City Council (1971-73) and leadership roles with the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce (president, 1979), S.C. Chamber of Commerce (president, 1988), Urban League (president, 1983-84), Greenville Civil Service Commission (chairman, 1978), Greenville Water Commission (1999-2010; chairman 2005-2009) and University Center of Greenville (2000-2011). He was a director of numerous cultural organizations, including the Greenville Museum Association, and Greenville Symphony Association, and was appointed by the Greenville County Council to the Greenville County Museum Commission. Having worked from an office overlooking the Reedy River since joining Wyche, Mr. Shoemaker was very supportive of the development of Falls Park on the Reedy, a collaborative effort of city, private and nonprofit partners, including the Carolina Foothills Garden Club of which his wife Polly belonged.

Active in Republican politics, Mr. Shoemaker was involved with early efforts to energize the party in South Carolina, eventually helping it become the dominant party in Upstate and statewide politics. He was delighted to have met Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.

Mr. Shoemaker enjoyed team sports in high school and college and was a lifelong enthusiast of outdoor pursuits such as skiing, sailing, scuba diving, whitewater canoeing, tennis and horseback riding. He was an active member of the Greenville County and Tryon Hounds for many years. His other interests included his Scottish heritage, leading to membership in the St. Andrews Society (of which he served as president 2000-2001), as well as military history and economics. He was a member of the Greenville Military History Club and the Piedmont Economics Club and was a member of the Poinsett Club and Cotillion Club.

The Memorial Service for Mr. Shoemaker was held Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ Church. Memorials may be made to Christ Church, 10 North Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601 or to the University of Virginia Law School Foundation, UVA School of Law, 580 Massie Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22903.

DEATH NOTICES FOR JULY 17 - JULY 22 2018 Helen Riley Hunt II “Honey” Yates, 79, of Greenville, passed away July 22, 2018. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, DT, is assisting the family.

Eric Bradley “Brad” Thomas, of Greenville, passed away on July 19, 2018. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, NW, is assisting the family.

Mary Ann “Macy” Davis Fowler, 74, of Piedmont, passed away on July 21, 2018. Gray Mortuary is assisting the family.

Anna Michelle Ferguson, 37, of Easley, passed away on July 18, 2018. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, NW, is assisting the family.

Iler Jane Watson, 71, of Pelzer, passed away on July 21, 2018. Gray Mortuary is assisting the family.

Donald Arvid Geib, 83, of Greer, passed away on July 17, 2018. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, DT, is assisting the family.

Samuel Ralph Finley, 86, of Greenville, passed away on July 20, 2018. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, NW, is assisting the family

Andrew Stephen Middlebrough, 35, of Mauldin, passed away July 17, 2018. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, SE, is assisting the family.

Dewey Weaver Laws, Jr., 67, passed away on July 20, 2018. Mackey Mortuary is assisting the family.

Danita Ann Alexander, 45, of Travelers Rest, passed away July 17, 2018. Westville Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Experience, expertise, & compassion… for over 147 years. now in two locations.

MACKEY at

Funerals & cremations wooDlawn memorial Park 1 PINE KNOLL DRIVE (OFF WADE HAMPTON) GREENVILLE 864-244-0978

Just 1 inch of water can cause $25,000 of damage to your home.

As floodwaters rise, so do the costs of repairing your home and replacing the things inside of it. This summer, when heavy rains lead to flash flooding, make sure you’re covered—invest in a flood insurance policy.

Call your insurance agent today, or learn more at FloodSmart.gov/investnow.

This Week

PLACE TO CALL HOME Real-estate-loving Greenvillians featured on new season of HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’

22 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

WANT TO WATCH? View the full “Old vs. New in Greenville, South Carolina” episode online at www.bit.ly/2uLBDw9 or catch “House Hunters” on HGTV at 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

REAL-ESTATE-LOVING GREENVILLIANS FEATURED ON NEW SEASON OF HGTV’S ‘HOUSE HUNTERS’ words by Emily Neal | photography by Chelsey Ashford What started as a friendly dare soon turned into a Greenville family landing on HGTV’s cornerstone show, “House Hunters.”

After deciding to move back to Greenville from Atlanta, Grace and Ryan Loveless found themselves moving into Grace’s parents’ home with their baby daughter, Carson.

During Grace Loveless’ maternity leave, these first-time parents often left “House Hunters” playing in the background on the TV. Grace Loveless’ mother, Joan Herlong of Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby's International Realty, would tease the couple about their obsession with the show and dared them to apply. Grace and Ryan submitted an audition tape and a few weeks later surprised Herlong by asking her to film with them as their real estate agent on air.

The HGTV production team was immediately sold on Herlong and Loveless’ banter as mother and daughter and their natural ease on camera, not surprisingly since Loveless is also the director of operations for her mother’s company.

The majority of “House Hunters” clients and real estate agents are unrelated, so to have a mother-daughter dynamic and a couple who had been living with their real estate agent for the past several months created a bit of television magic. They provided entertainment on and off screen, whether it was Loveless’ oversold blue-door obsession or

the trio whispering jokes into their microphones that only the sound crew could hear between takes.

The show follows the trio considering three homes in the Augusta Road area. The couple knew it was the neighborhood they wanted for their young family and was grateful for the properties they got to consider on air.

The HGTV production team was immediately sold on Herlong and Loveless’ banter as mother and daughter and their natural ease on camera.

Grace Loveless remembered how much she loved growing up on East Tallulah Drive and wanted the same neighborhood for her daughter.

“Augusta Road is also a great fit for them because everything is within walking distance — Carson’s preschool, their church, shops, restaurants, and the school they want Carson to attend for its foreign-language immersion program, Blythe Academy,” Herlong says.

The couple loves the area so much that Ryan Loveless’ parents have also decided to move to the Augusta Road area.

The Lovelesses decided to buy house No. 2, named in the episode “Old vs. New in Greenville, South Carolina.” They loved it for its bedrooms on the same floor, proximity to the Greenville Country Club, and the serendipitous blue door, but it needed a kitchen redo.

Lucky enough, one of the homes they considered had everything they wanted in a kitchen. Grace got all the details from home designer Jade Mountain LLC, down to the shade of white of the cabinets and the tiles used for the backsplash, which she switched out for a beautiful light blue. By opening up the kitchen to the dining room, it’s apparent why this house is the perfect home for the Loveless family. It now has every requirement that the couple were looking for, right down to the blue door.

When asked whether she would do it again, Herlong says, “Absolutely!”

Loveless agrees. They’ve even kept in touch with the director, who loves Greenville.

And as for Ryan? Grace says he earns a good sport award — and got a kick out of being recognized in the airport the Monday after the episode aired.

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 23

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

Featured Home

Five Forks

140 Cooper Lake Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681

Home Info Price: $1,174,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3/2 Lot Size: 5 - 10 Acres

MLS#: 1366133 Sq. Ft: 5800-5999 Year Built: 2013

Schools: Bells Crossing Elementary, Hillcrest Middle, and Hillcrest High Agent: Ashley Steigerwald | 864-907-0601 ashley@wilsonassociates.net wilsonassociates.net

Simple elegance and masterful design abound in this stunning Estate built by First Choice Custom Homes on over 6 acres of unrestricted land. Hardwood floors, exposed beams, and extra tall ceilings greet you upon entering the foyer. The open floor plan brings together the living room, kitchen, and dining room creating the perfect gathering area for family and friends. Kitchen features well-appointed appliances, granite countertops, and bountiful cabinets. The master on the main has a luxurious bath with dual granite vanities, deep tiled shower, and walk in closet. Main level also includes two additional bedrooms and Jack and Jill bath with separate vanities. Extra wide sliders open the great room to the

grilling deck and spacious screened porch. Large, yet inviting terrace level den with stone fireplace and wet bar open to the expansive covered patio. Terrace level also includes an additional bedroom, Jack and Jill bath, exercise room, extra-large game room, safe room or wine cellar, clean storage, additional office, pool changing room and a half bath. The glistening pool with brand new liner views the extensive, mature, and lush landscaping surrounding the home and the supporting acreage is partially fenced. Three-bay garage features epoxy flooring, cabinetry and expansive storage in the attic. Come admire the carefully selected details and exquisite craftsmanship of this rare Estate.

24 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

On the market River Walk • Open Sun. 2-4 p.m.

Tuscany Falls • Open Sat. 1-4 p.m.

Holly Tree Plantation • Open Sun. 2-4 p.m.

Sherwood Forest • Open Sun. 2-4 p.m.

202 Walnut Trace Ct · $520,000 · MLS# 1372309

213 Montalcino Way · $394,500 · MLS# 1372410

111 Country Side Lane · $319,500 · MLS# 1371081

303 Scarlett Street · $269,000 · MLS# 1370770

4BR/3.5BA W/O basement home backs to river and trail! MBR and 2 more bedrooms on split main level. Stunning remodeled kitchen! L River Walk Drive, Left Wolf Run, Left Walnut Trace

5BR/4BA Immaculate and spacious two-story house with beautiful finishes throughout. Enjoy the large backyard with an extended patio, perfect for entertaining! Woodruff Road/Five Forks: Right on Scuffletown. Right on Tuscany Falls.

4BR/2.5BA Fabulous home on .64 acre level lot!

Spacious and perfect for entertaining with bonus room, back deck & fenced yard! Adams Mill road, right on Eastcrest, right on Country Side.

3BR/2BA Completely updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the highly sought after Sherwood Forest area. Pleasantburg towards Greenville Tech.

Left on Scarlett, home on right

Contact: Pam McCartney 630-7844 BHHS C Dan Joyner

Contact: Mark Martin 907-8449 The Marchant Company

Contact: Barb Riggs 423-2783 The Marchant Company

Contact: Angela Rodriguez 609-7219 Wilson Associates

River Oaks

North Main Area

Coopers Lake

Advertise your home with us Contact:

Caroline Spivey 864-679-1229 501 Peppercorn Ct · $464,000 · MLS# 1367362

233 Mohawk Drive · $275,000 · MLS# 1372275

131 Dove Haven Drive · $218,000 · MLS# 1366272

4BR/3.5BA Custom brick, three bedrooms on main, huge laundry, hardwoods beautiful moldings, 20X20 workshop, greenhouse, screen porch, 3 closets in master, deck, fenced back, oversized garage. Bedroom (bonus) bath, walk-in attic

3BR/2BA Fully renovated home in North Main! Walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, Community Tap brewery & soon...Harris Teeter grocery store. Open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings. Kitchen w/ brushed-granite countertops/tile backsplash/farmhouse sink.

3BR/3.5BA Beautifully maintained brick townhome with two bedrooms two baths down, glass porch, patio. Bedroom, bath, computer room and bonus up. Ample storage with walk- in attic and garage

Contact: Virginia Abrams 270-3329 Coldwell Banker Caine

Contact: Maggie Aiken 616-4280 BHHS C Dan Joyner REALTORS

Contact: Virginia Abrams 270-3329 Coldwell Banker Caine

cspivey@communityjournals.com

PUT OUR EXPERTS TO WORK ON YOUR NEXT REMODELING PROJECT

DESIGN / BUILD • KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODELING AND CONSTRUCTION • ADDITIONS BASEMENTS • ELECTRICAL • CARPENTRY • PAINTING • PLUMBING • ROOFING AND ROOF REPAIR If you are looking for experienced home remodeling, look no further. With over 20 years experience in roofing, electrical, plumbing and general home repairs, Decker Home Improvement performs the ultimate in professional service, while giving our customers the finest quality workmanship.

864-416-1620 | deckerhomeimprovement.com |

HOME IMPROVEMENT

LICENSED BUILDER • FULLY INSURED • FAMILY OWNED • UNIFORMS AND MARKED COMPANY VEHICLES • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE • LIFETIME WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 25

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

Featured Home

Cobblestone

125 Ramsford Lane, Simpsonville, SC 29681

Home Info Price: $1,425,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4/2 Lot Size: 0.82 Acres

MLS#: 1371510 Sq. Ft: 6,997 Built: 2005

Schools: Oakview Elementary, Beck Middle, and J.L.Mann High Agent: Ty Savage | 864.444.7399 ty@tysavagehomes.com

*Cobblestone Masterpiece, Fully Renovated and Updated** No expense was spared taking this Magnificent home to a “WHOLE NEW” level.

This 5BR, 5BA, basement home, and its “Backyard Oasis” are nestled on .82 private acres in the highly sought after gated community of Cobblestone. From the moment you enter the “Grand Entrance”, you realize this home is “One of A Kind.” From the brand new Wraparound Staircase, Bright new Hardwoods, Updated Kitchen & amazing new light fixtures. The 2 Story Foyer is flanked by a Large Office/Study & Formal Dining Room, giving way to the “Grand Coffered Ceiling” in the parlor area of the

home, with loads of Natural Light overlooking the Grounds from the Triple Bay Window! The Main Level Entertaining area, with its updated Gourmet Kitchen, is any cooks Dream, with new Gas Cook Top and updated Cabinetry, Large Breakfast Room again with TONS of Natural light from the wraparound windows, giving way to the cozy Keeping Room and Screened in Porch with a soaring Cathedral Ceiling, perfect for entertaining friends and family by the fire inside or out. The Main Level Master suite is to die for with another amazing view, His and Her Closets & Vanities, Updated Cabinetry, Granite Countertops, Jacuzzi and Large walk in shower. Call Ty Today for a private Tour!

Real Estate News

LeeAnn Regna joins Coldwell Banker Caine Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed to its Greenville office LeeAnn Regna as a residential sales agent. Regna joins Coldwell Banker Caine from another Upstate firm.

After teaching for 13 years, Regna decided to pursue a career in real estate.

Regna In her first few years in the industry, she found great success, closing $3 million in 2016, $4 million in 2017, and receiving multiple awards celebrating her accomplishments.

Regna’s personality and drive allow her to connect with her clients as she helps them reach their goals.

Her experience in the education field helped her develop excellent communication skills and attention to detail, which she strives to bring to each client interaction.

Originally from Pensacola, Fla., Regna moved to the Upstate in 1998. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, who is headed to college at the University of South Carolina in the fall. Regna said she is excited to bring her passion and excitement for the industry to Caine.

“We are thankful to extend a warm, Caine welcome to LeeAnn,” said Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “Our team only becomes stronger as we grow with talented and driven individuals.”

Jennifer Hicks named broker-in-charge of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Easley office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors recently announced that Jennifer Hicks has been named broker-in-charge of the company’s Easley office.

Hicks brings a strong background in real estate, IT, and accounting to her Hicks management position, making her an excellent resource for the latest technology tools and market trends in the industry. Her 16-year real estate career has spanned the roles of agent, team leader, and continued on PAGE 27

26 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

SOLD: Greenville Transactions For the week of June 25 – 29 SUBD.

PRICE SELLER

$19,000,000 CAP CAMPERDOWN $9,216,000

$4,100,000

$2,899,568

$1,100,000 BRAYDON@HOLLINGSWORTH PARK $1,070,000 COBBLESTONE $950,800 THORNTON HALL $845,000

$833,000

$800,000

$794,000 THORNBLADE $793,000 CLAREMONT $785,000 KINGSBRIDGE $780,000 CLAREMONT $758,000 PARK HILL $750,000 HIGHLAND TERRACE $675,000 HIGHLAND TERRACE $675,000 SPAULDING FARMS $672,000

$664,769 CLIFFS AT GLASSY $615,000 SPAULDING FARMS $600,000 HOLLINGSWORTH PARK@VERDAE $590,000 VILLAGGIO DI MONTEBELLO $560,000 PEBBLECREEK $528,000 ASHETON $520,000 GOWER ESTATES $519,607 HIGHGROVE $511,000 CARILION $502,165

$500,000 LINKSIDE $499,000 SUGAR MILL $498,000 MARKLEY ACRES $481,000 NORTHGATE $480,000 HOLLY HILL ESTATES $480,000 BENNETTS CROSSING $480,000

$465,000 CARILION $452,603 ASHETON $450,000 TINSLEY PLACE $450,000 BRIARWOOD MEADOWS $447,250 KILGORE FARMS $435,153 NORTH HILLS $430,000 TUSCANY FALLS $429,900 SHANNON CREEK $425,000 MCBEE MILL $425,000 EAST HIGHLANDS ESTATES $425,000 RIVERBEND ESTATES $415,000 CURETON TOWNHOMES $405,000 PLANTATION GREENE $403,900 RICELAN CREEK $402,500 RIDGEWATER $398,000 VALLEY AT TANNER ESTATES $397,000

$395,000 COVENTRY $382,002

$375,000 BELL’S GRANT $369,900 HERITAGE POINT $360,000 BENNETTS GROVE $360,000

$358,500 WATERSTONE COTTAGES $357,500 TUSCANY FALLS $352,500 PARKERS LANDING $351,398 GOODWIN FARMS $344,000

AZALEA HILL APARTMENTS L CAP CAMPERDOWN LLC CAP CAMPERDOWN LLC HILL THORNTON H FAMILY T CEBE V H LIVING TRUST VERDAE DEVELOPMENT INC HARRIS MARTYN OWENS BENJAMIN T (JTWROS ORDERS WILLIAM H REVOCAB SHIPPEY HEATHER ALENE HOLOMBO DEAN C (JTWROS) WHARTON JEFFREY C LEE LEAU WILSON JR YEARWOOD CHARLES SCOTT HILL MICHELLE RACICOT ROBINSON GEORGE S JR (JT CHOI YOUNG JOON (JTWROS) STONE FINANCING LLC TERRELL CATHERINE ANNE WEST GEORGIA ROAD DENTAL LARSON CYNTHIA M LBB & HHV II LLC CHRISTOFFERSON ALEX L (J DAUPHINAIS BEVERLY L LANDOLT AARON P (JTWROS) DEYOUNG STACEY M NOCKS LAURIN M (JTWROS) COYLE JAMES L SABAL HOMES AT CARILION KEENAN WITT PROPERTIES L VISSER LORI MUNDY MOBBS KENNETH R WELLS ELAINE M TRUSTEE SEC DEVELOPMENT LLC DOOLITTLE BRUCE M (JTWRO BEATTY PATRICIA J MCDONALD CAROLINE B (JTW SABAL HOMES AT CARILION EVERMAN DAVID B GREENE JENNIFER L FREELIN JAMIE D (JTWROS) MERITAGE HOMES OF S C IN SMITH DANIELLE W STAUDT DANNY T (JTWROS) DONN TERESA A THOMPSON ELLEN L BARBER KENT (JTWROS) PAUDLER CAREY (JTWROS) SCR GREENVILLE CURETON L LIU JUN CHAO REX AMY S MERITAGE HOMES OF SOUTH WALTER MARK (JTWROS) GILSTRAP THOMAS REVOC TR MARK III PROPERTIES INC GURICH RICHARD WILLIAM J CHAMBERS JANE K (JTWROS) DUNESKE KENNETH JOSEPH J QIN WEI TOLEDO BENITA CHARLTON CINDY (JTWROS) ANDERSON RICHARD JR (JTW ESSEX HOMES SOUTHEAST IN SCHOEPPNER KEVIN D (SURV

BUYER

ADDRESS

SUBD.

AZALEA HILL APTS LLC CAMPERDOWN APARTMENTS LL GREENVILLE CAMPERDOWN HO 4115 OLD WOODLAWN LLC MSM HOLDINGS LLC LS PARTNERS LLC SHEN LIANG (JTWROS) BAKER DIANE M (JTWROS) HANEY STARLET HAMMER (JT HOWARD PHILIP E (JTWROS) CARTER MARK E (JTWROS) PEDERSEN DEREK D (JTWROS JONES ASHLEY KARNS BEZANSON BART (JTWROS) DONAN JESSICA E (JTWROS) MITCHELL CHARLES COLEY ( STONE FINANCING LLC BARP MEGHAN HADDAD GEORGE C JR (JTWR MCCOY MARK LANDI DONNA D JAB INVESTMENTS LLC HIGHLANDS OPPORTUNITY FU DYE BARBARA TERESA TODD LINDSAY H (JTWROS) SHEN-WAGNER SIJIE (JTWRO DRAY ELIZABETH V (JTWROS LEE JAMES JR (JTWROS) BRIGANTI JOSEPH E (JTWRO BOWES PROPERTIES LLC BROWN PATRICK MACKENZIE WOODS ERIN L MEINIG JOHN (JTWROS) OWENS BENJAMIN T (JTWROS SCHWIGEL ANTHONY J (JTWR MARLER KAREN KONDRA THOMPSON JENNIFER KATHLE BLACK CANDRA S (JTWROS) FAGAN ANDREW CHRISTOPHER HENDRICKSON JOHN LAURENC CONGER BRENDA (JTWROS) DEL PILAR GARCIA ALVAREZ LJP EQUITY LLC HUNKINS DAVID B (JTWROS) DAVIS DALE J (JTWROS) BEGLEY R JESSEE (JTWROS) MUIRHEAD JOHN CLAYTON (J ROPER DAVID (JTWROS) HUFFORD JONATHAN DOUGLAS WAMSER JOSHUA CALL MARK MOTHERSHEAD JOHN L (JTWR WANG YU BIN FIRST PALMETTO INVESTMEN DAN RYAN BUILDERS S C LL WINDLEY ELIZABETH SENEY CLIFFORD W (JTWROS PATEL DARSHANA (JTWROS) KAKKAR GUNIT VELLUCCI AUDRA (JTWROS) GROFF GARY L (JTWROS) COTTO KAREAN P (JTWROS) THACKSTON BRIAN SCOTT (J MALANDRINO JOHN (JTWROS)

1760 RESTON PKWY STE 302 505 20TH STREET N STE 1000 206 S MAIN ST PO BOX 897 531 S MAIN ST STE 207 PO BOX 5539 2 GATWICK LN 15045 SW 37TH ST 9 MOUNT VERE DR 1809 CLEVELAND STREET EXT 6208 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD 106 GOLDEN WINGS WAY 16 ROLLESTON DR 5 ROSEBERRY LN 5 SABLE GLEN DR 122 ABERDEEN DR 16260 N 71ST ST 20 E MONTCLAIR AVE 510 SPAULDING FARM RD 201 RONNIE CT 381 HEIGHTS RD 2 BARONNE CT PO BOX 1180 716 VILLAGGIO DR 6 TERRAPIN TRL 207 HUDDERSFIELD DR 306 WEMBLEY RD 4 GLENGROVE DR 608 CARILION LN 6 S BUNCOMBE RD 106 RAES CREEK DR 705 SUGAR MILL RD 14 FLICKER DR 14 PARKSIDE DR 100 MERRITT VIEW TER 13 RENE CT 19 ALAN KENT LN 6 BOUCHER ST 103 BRANDON WAY 12 CALISTON CT 1 THORNBRIAR CT 36 QUIET CREEK CT 2116 BOHICKET WAY 344 MONTALCINO WAY 30 SHANNON RIDGE CT 14 CRABAPPLE CT 216 CAROLINA AVE 5 RIVER FERN CT 15 CURETON ST UNIT F 19 POND BUFF LANE 209 RICELAN DR 27 RIDGEWATER CT 5 ALLWOOD CT 1255 RUTHERFORD RD 211 CENTURY DR STE 100C 5 CAMMER AVE 313 NEWFORT PL 337 HERITAGE POINT DR 30 HYDRANGEA WAY 335 CLUB DR 325 OWASSO DR 9 VIA ROMA CT 103 LAKEWAY PL 16 GOODWIN FARMS CT

SUMMIT AT CHEROKEE VALLEY $342,800

$342,500 COPPER CREEK $342,122 BELMONT HEIGHTS $342,000 VICTORIA PARK $340,000 THE RESERVE AT RICHGLEN $340,000 COOPER RIDGE $340,000 PLEASANT MEADOWS $338,315 CARSON’S POND $338,000 VICTORIA PARK $332,500 COVENTRY $331,485 FOXCROFT $330,000 HEARTHSTONE@RIVER SHOALS $330,000

$330,000 RICHLAND CREEK@N. MAIN $330,000 KILGORE FARMS $321,177 CROSSGATE AT REMINGTON $320,000 CARRINGTON GREEN $320,000 THE RESERVE AT RICHGLEN $319,990 CARRONBRIDGE $319,780 TUSCANY FALLS $317,000 KINGS CROSSING $316,130 ASHCROFT $315,000 RICHWOOD $315,000

$315,000 THE VILLAGE AT FOUNTAIN INN $311,423 LINDEN PARK $309,900 VERDMONT $309,900 BRIDGEWATER $309,288 COTTAGES@HARRISON BRIDGE $305,410 SHELLBROOK PLANTATION $302,500

$300,000

$300,000 CAMERON CREEK $299,900 SHERWOOD FOREST $298,000 LINKSIDE $297,500 WELLINGTON GREEN $297,000 EAGLES GLEN AT KIMBRELL $295,696 BROOKWOOD $295,000 LANNEAU DRIVE HIGHLANDS $292,000 EAGLES GLEN AT KIMBRELL $290,678 KELLEY FARMS $290,000 FLAGSTONE VILLAGE $290,000 MILL POND AT RIVER SHOALS $290,000 COVE AT SAVANNAH POINTE $290,000 AVONWOOD $289,900 EAGLES GLEN AT KIMBRELL $289,511 SADDLEHORN $285,000 REDFEARN $285,000 LONGLEAF $283,533 WOODLANDS AT WALNUT COVE $283,500

$280,000 ARBOR WOODS $279,000 THE TOWNES AT FIVE FORKS $275,408 HOLLINGSWORTH PARK@VERDAE MANOR $275,000 WATERS RUN $274,795 WINDY RIDGE $271,774 PLANTATION GREENE $270,000 BUCKFIELD $268,000 BELSHIRE $267,600 LOST RIVER $267,000 HOLLY TREE PLANTATION $263,500 STONEWYCK $262,900 CEDAR COVE $262,500

PRICE SELLER SK BUILDERS INC JONES ALICE T MUNGO HOMES INC WATERS GWYNETH SILVER (J MERITAGE HOMES OF SOUTH DAN RYAN BUILDERS SOUTH YOUNG FAMILY LIVING TRUS MCGEE PROPERTIES OF GREE OLDROYD MALCOLM TRUSTEE VICTORIA PROPERTIES LLC MARK III PROPERTIES INC WILBER ALLIE S INGLE DENIS (JTWROS) HUMMEL PHYLLIS ANN BOONE FELICIA E MERITAGE HOMES OF SOUTH REDING-CADENA JUDIT A HUCKS JASON DAN RYAN BUILDERS SOUTH NVR INC ROLFS ERIK R (JTWROS) D R HORTON-CROWN LLC D R HORTON INC MARZOLF SUE L U R HOME TRUST NVR INC LINDEN PARK LLC SNOW ANNA ELIZABETH MERITAGE HOMES OF SOUTH DWELLING GROUP LLC MEDLIN DEEANN T (JTWROS) CALL DECI L JONES WILLIAM H HILL DOUGLAS LONG IAN S BARTON MARY KATHLEEN STE WELLS ELIJAH G D R HORTON INC HIX J LEON TICE SARAH C D R HORTON INC DISTINGUISHED DESIGN LLC ENCHANTED CONSTRUCTION L DONNALLEY MEGAN RAE (JTW LANCASTER DREW T CANOSA AMY D R HORTON INC TYREE RALPH W (JTWROS) SPEED SUSAN LIVING TRUST D R HORTON INC WOODCRAFTERS OF SC LLC ASPEN COMMERCIAL LLC MARK III PROPERTIES INC MARK III PROPERTIES INC VERDAE DEVELOPMENT INC NVR INC ESSEX HOMES SOUTHEAST IN LUKKER TRACEY J COGGINS JANET H NVR INC ROBERTS RANDY WAYNE STEPHEN A STORINO ANA MARIA A ALEWINE CAROL E (JTWROS)

BUYER

ADDRESS

COHEN MICHAEL A (JTWROS) FINNEY TONY J (JTWROS) VILE SHAWN BROZYNA LEE (JTWROS) PANZETTA FRANCES G (JTWR GUERNSEY BRIAN E (JTWROS BROADUS SHARON W (JTWROS COLSON JACALYN (JTWROS) WICKLER MARK VAN GREAT SOUTHERN HOMES INC SK BUILDERS INC BAILEY MAXWELL CHARLES ( DURWIN JOSEPH (JTWROS) NANCE AMANDA BOYD (JTWRO STRATTON JEANINE (JTWROS BENITEZ HUGO MORALES WARREN LISA (JTWROS) NOWAK ADAM E BELK FRANCIS NORMAN BUMGARNER JAMES (JTWROS) BOPP CHERYL T (JTWROS) BAILEY NICOLE A (JTWROS) VIPPERMAN C JASON (JTWRO FEENY CHRISTINA A (JTWRO MANNION ELIZABETH MARIE HOWARD DOUGLAS (JTWROS) STAUDT DANNY T (JTWROS) MCCORMACK MICHAEL PATRIC HAN HARRISON B (JTWROS) PAGAN ANGELA B (JTWROS) HOLMES CHERYL F (JTWROS) CUMMINGS SARAH MATTHEWS TR MAIN STREET LLC CONCEPCION JESUS MARTIN RACHEL (JTWROS) SAMMONS SYLVIA LONG IAN S FASS ABBE LEE REVOCABLE MONENTE MARGARET KILCOYNE MICHELLE C GREEN AMANDA S WITTING DARLENE S KELLOGG DANIEL R JARDIN CLAUDIA GRAY ANDREW BLAKE (JTWRO SWEARINGTON CHARLES (JTW DRISCOLL KIMBERLY MATTHEWS BRITT L (JTWROS GLENN SHARON LAMBERT KAREN MICHELE (J TROTTIER JEFFREY (JTWROS BRYON GWINN LLC CRESCENT HOMES SC LLC NVR INC BETHI NAVEEN KIM TAEHO NAPOLITANO BRANDON L (JT STAMP GWENDOLYN JEAN SCOLARI ANTHONY CHUKRI ALAA STADELBERGER NANCY (JTWR SHIRATORI HISAE (JTWROS) HAMSTEAD ALLIE SANSBURY FORRESTER JOEL (JTWROS)

26 TEE BOX LN 615 MCKITTRICK BRIDGE RD 132 LEIGH CREEK DR 210 SHEFFIELD RD 10 STONEBURY DR 211 CENTURY DR STE C100 217 COOPER OAKS CT 14 ANA ROSE CT 23102 REDBERRY LN 90 N ROYAL TOWER DR 955 W WADE HAMPTON BLVD STE 7 314 CONTINENTAL DR 15 SANDUSKY LN 108 DELLWOOD DR 4 CREEKSTONE CT 207 PETERS GLENN CT 213 KINGS HEATH LN 306 CHENOWETH DR 102 QUAIL CREEK DR 105 CARRONBRIDGE WAY 213 DANTE LN 204 GREENGATE WAY 1371 DOGWOOD DR SW 43 RICHWOOD DR 23 SULLIVAN ST 117 VILLAGE VISTA DR 201 WEDDINGTON LN 17 MARQUETTE RD 50 GRAND RIVER LN 102 SUNLIT DR 9 STAR FISH CT 23 GLENN ST 120 JERVEY RD 10 HOWDEN PL 130 LEGRAND BLVD 3 COUPLES CT 206 MELBOURNE LN 223 TALON CT 101 BROOKWOOD DR 138 MOUNT VISTA AVE 224 TALON CT 129 JONES KELLEY RD 73 LEBANON CT 203 SANDUSKY LN 312 SABIN CT 3 ALEX CT 127 CROWNED EAGLE DR 306 SADDLEBRED DR 403 ROSINGS ALY 608 TROUTDALE LN 26 ARBOLADO WAY 1028 ANSEL SCHOOL RD 572 SAVANNAH HWY 651 BROOKFIELD PKWY STE 200 118 FATHER HUGO DR 832 SILVERWOOD WAY 16 FOWLER OAKS LN 12 WESTON BROOK WAY 17 BUCKFIELD CT 43 LOVVORN CT 405 WINDWOOD ST 1402 PLANTATION DR 610 BUTTERMILK CT 116 BANBURY CIR

Now with two locations to serve our clients!

Simpsonville/Five Forks 100 Batesville Road Simpsonville, SC 29681 864.520.1000

Downtown Greer 116 Trade Street Greer, SC 29651 864.520.1001

GREENVILLEMOVES.COM

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 27

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

Featured Home

Kingsbridge

6 White Crescent Lane, Simpsonville, SC 29681

Home Info Price: $1,425,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4/2 Lot Size: 1.8 Acres

MLS#: 1371760 Sq. Ft: 6,500 Built: 2000

Schools: Oakview Elementary, Beck Middle, and J.L.Mann High Agent: Ty Savage | 864.444.7399 ty@tysavagehomes.com

**TIMELESS KINGSBRIDGE ESTATE HOME** ON 1.8 ACRES of perfectly manicured grounds! This meticulously maintained 5BR/4BA home is nestled behind the gates of Kingsbridge on one of the most pristine “park like” homesites we have seen to date. The “QUALITY of CRAFTMANSHIP” is of the highest standard and on full display as you enter the MARBLE FOYER to be greeted by the Grand Staircase and Chandelier, flanked by the “Stately Study” boasting Hardwood bookcases/ cozy Gas Log Fireplace, adjoining Sunroom, and of course, the Formal Dining Area with Hammered Tin Ceiling, Amazing Chandelier, and a freshly updated Butlers Pantry/Wet Bar. Step through the Archway down to the gleaming CHERRY hardwoods of the Main Parlor/Great Room, With LOADS of NATURAL LIGHT

from the Double Cathedral Windows, Custom Bookcases and Gas Fireplace, perfect for entertaining family and friends! The UPDATED KITCHEN is a Chefs DREAM with new GE Monogram appliances, including Gas stove with Griddle, Double Ovens with French Doors, Dishwasher and Microwave. This amazing 2 Story Kitchen has been recently restored and updated by “Savage Cabinet Co.” Greenville’s oldest and most highly regarded custom cabinet makers since the 70’s. New Quartzite countertops, refinished and new cabinetry both in the Kitchen, and one of a kind corner unit for Breakfast Room, with Triple Pendants chandeliers, just give the kitchen that extra uniqueness in a home of this quality!

Real Estate News cont. broker, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience from which she will draw. Being a non-competitive broker-in-charge will afford her the opportunity to focus on developing agents’ talents and propelling their individual and collective success.

“My goal is to have a positive culture within the Easley office, where team members help each other become the best in the real estate industry while living the lifestyle they desire through helping others,” Hicks said.

As a mother of four children in a blended family, Hicks understands the importance of balancing personal and career goals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her grandmother in assisted living or combing antique shops and art festivals with her family.

“I am delighted to welcome Jennifer to our leader-

ship team,” said Danny Joyner, president and CEO. “She is a talented broker that brings experience, integrity, and local expertise to her role with us.”

Jason Brackins joins Coldwell Banker Caine Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jason Brackins to its Spartanburg office as a residential sales agent.

Jason joins Coldwell Banker Caine with previous management experience and a degree in engineering. He credits his people skills and customer Brackins service to his background in bartending and the food industry. He is thankful for the opportunity real estate provides to meet new people and guide them

through the process of buying or selling a home.

Having lived in the Upstate most of his life, Brackins said his favorite thing about his hometown of Spartanburg is the people. He followed in the footsteps of his wife, who is a real estate assistant, to pursue a career in the industry. He hopes to use his business to help others find the blessing of a community like he has.

In his free time, Brackins enjoys exploring the Upstate with his kids and his wife. Brackins is also known for his love of card games – especially poker.

“I am glad Jason has taken the leap to pursue a career in real estate,” said Stephen Edgerton, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Caine. “Our offices, composed of over 180 Realtors, continue to grow as a team that is committed to the highest professional standards.”

MAC invites you to

GET CARDED

for buy-one-get-one-free tickets to the best shows in town.

Greenville Little Theatre

With a donation of $50+ to the Metropolitan Arts Council you will receive an ArtCard entitling you to buy-one-get-one free tickets for one show at each of the following venues.

Valid for one full year!

*select shows only

Get your ArtCard today:

16 Augusta Street | Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 467-3132 | greenvilleARTS.com/donate @MACartscouncil | #GVLarts

ARTS & CULTURE KENNY GEORGE BAND GETS BACK ON TRACK page

BACKSTAGE: A Q&A WITH THOMAS AZAR page

30

36

GLOW STAGES BEETHOVEN’S ONLY OPERA page

38

Thomas Azar Will Crooks/Greenville Journal COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 29

30 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

BACKSTAGE WORDS BY SARA PEARCE PHOTO BY WILL CROOKS

Q&A

WITH ACTOR THOMAS AZAR

When did you first become involved in acting, and when did you know this is something you wanted to do long term?

In ninth grade, I signed up for a theater class in high school because I thought it was an easy A. The unintended consequence of that, is that I found out I really enjoy working on scenes — and the one that really stands out to me was Hamlet’s “to be or not to be.”

My theater teacher, Lonny Harrison — who will always be Mr. Harrison to me — asked me to perform it at our school’s Renaissance fair that spring. That was my first public performance. And then, the next year, I signed up for Theatre II because I had such a great time in Theatre I.

What has been your most challenging role and why?

Prior Walter in “Angels in America.” I think that’s likely to be the answer to that question for the rest of my life. As I became more acquainted with the play, I knew the burden of playing that role would be a lot for someone to shoulder, both from an acting perspective but also from a psychological, real-world [perspective]. He is especially important within the LGBT community. His life and his struggle through two parts of this epic play touch so many people who see it. I wasn’t sure if I was up to the task. It was a solemn responsibility.

What has been your most enjoyable role and why?

Oh, wow. A lot. I enjoyed the hell out of playing Mercutio [in “Romeo and Juliet”].

Paul Savas, the director, really pushed me on figuring out this guy. My first role at the Warehouse, “Stones in His Pockets” with Jason Shipman and Anne Tromsness, that was a lot of fun. I got to play several characters. Third role I enjoyed: Will Shakespeare in “Shakespeare in Love” [at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta]. I got to play the guy that I went to school to study and play him as an actual living human being and not the practical god that I sometimes think of him as.

What’s your favorite play?

“Richard III.” I have loved that play for so long. Richard is such an anti-hero. The more despicable he is, the more of an uphill climb it is to make the audience like him. But if an actor can do both, be absolutely despicable and be utterly charming, then I just think it makes for such a captivating performance and a really awesome evening of theater.

Hysterically funny and gut-wrenchingly tragic.

What actors inspire you?

My teachers. Every now and then, I run through a list of names, and I try to recall all of my teachers, starting with Mr. Harrison. And all of the ones that have helped me get to where I am today and get to where I’m going tomorrow. I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be half the artist that I am now without my teachers.

What do you most enjoy about Greenville’s theater scene?

The people. The Warehouse Theatre is the first place that I have called my artistic home. After moving to Greenville and getting to know the people that make art here and seeing how passionate and determined they are to make that art excellent, I realized that I had found a home. As my graduate-school experience was coming to a close, and my teachers started asking me, “So what are you planning to do after finish? Are you going to stay in D.C.?” I’d say, “No, I’m going back to Greenville, South Carolina.” Because I believe communities like Greenville deserve excellent art that cities like D.C. and New York and Chicago take for granted.

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

Thomas Azar’s acting career began when he was simply trying to earn an easy A in high school and now has taken him across the country following his love of Shakespeare and other classic shows.

Azar attended the University of Alabama, then moved to California’s San Francisco Bay Area, where he performed at the California Shakespeare Theatre in Berkley and TheatreWorks in Mountain View. He knew he wanted to return to Greenville to continue his career in acting and pursue his passion for local theater, and now Azar is a regular at The Warehouse Theatre and has also performed at Centre Stage. In the upcoming season, he will appear in The Warehouse Theatre’s production of “Glass Menagerie” and as Mr. Darcy in “Pride and Prejudice.”

The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I think that the theater scene as a whole is starting to take more risks than it did before, both in the scale of productions and the choice of material presented to Greenville audiences. We’re exposing audiences to a wider range, a greater diversity of life experience and worldviews. I feel like theaters are willing to take risks, and perhaps more importantly, audiences are willing to show up for those risks.

What is your hope for the future of theater in Greenville?

I would love for Greenville to become known for excellent art. When we moved here, shortly thereafter I started seeing articles about the “hidden gem of the South,” and Greenville was showing up on lists of the “best Southern cities you’ve never heard of.” I think it’s safe to say the secret is out, but I think the secret of how great theater can be here is still in.

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 31

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

‘BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO’ CHRONICLES MISSED CONNECTIONS AND ROMANCE VINCENT HARRIS | ARTS & CULTURE WRITER

A R T S C A LE N DA R JUL . 27- AUG. 2

Main Street Friday

vharris@communityjournals.com

The Mug Jul. 27 ~ 232-2273

The musical “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” which opened Thursday night at Greenville’s Centre Stage theater, spins a tale of jilted lovers, showbiz wannabes, missed connections, and new chances at romance, all set to the tunes of one of pop music’s best-known singer-songwriters, Neil Sedaka.

As the performers deliver classic hits all written by or associated with Sedaka — songs like the show’s title tune, “Stupid Cupid,” “Oh! Carol,” “Calendar Girl,” “Solitaire,” and more — the plot centers on two female protagonists: Lois (played in the Centre Stage production by Charly AnneRoper) and Marge (played by Mariel Zmarzly).

As the show begins, Lois and Marge arrive at an ever-so-slightly shabby resort in the Catskills vacation getaway called Esther’s Paradise Resort. This was supposed to be Marge’s honeymoon trip, but she’s just been jilted at the altar, and her irrepressibly optimistic friend Lois has tagged along for the already-paid-for trip.

The two women quickly meet up with the resident Esther’s Paradise lounge singer, the dashing Del Delmonaco; schtickladen Catskills comedian Harvey; lonely handyman Gabe; and Esther the resort owner. A series of missed connections, romantic fakeouts, and stolen moments stack on top of one another while Sedaka’s timeless hits provide the soundtrack.

“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” is part of a genre called the “jukebox musical,” which the show’s director Reed Halvorson explains thusly: “A jukebox musical is basically a show that showcases popular songs from a specific time period, genre, or, in this case, a particular artist. It takes their catalog [and] places the songs within a show in order to shape it and tell a story.”

The show features 18 Sedaka-related tunes and the breezy plot takes place over one weekend, so there’s a lot going on, but few people were better prepared to take on the task of directing this particular show than Halvorson. He already had a love of musical comedies, but the Sedaka factor was a strong draw because it reminded him of his father.

“I remember way back in season two of ‘American Idol,’ my dad went on a massive rant when Clay Aiken sang the Neil Sedaka song ‘Solitaire,’ which is

Metropolitan Arts Council

Greenville Woodworkers Guild Exhibit Jul. 27-Sep. 7 ~ 467-3132 Carolina Music Museum

Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival Jul. 30 ~ 520-8807 Centre Stage

I’m Every Woman Jul. 31 ~ 233-6733 Downtown Alive

Kenny George Band Aug. 2 ~ 232-2273 Furman Music by the Lake

The Steve Watson Band Aug. 2 ~ 294-2086

Josh Thomason, Mariel Zmarzly, Sterling Street, and Charly Anne Roper in “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.” Photo by Escobar Photography

in this show,” he says. “Simon Cowell didn’t like the performance, and my dad said, ‘Clay sang it exactly how Neil would have,’ and that Simon Cowell didn’t know what he was talking about!

After that, I went and researched a lot of Neil Sedaka music, so I was already familiar with the songs. I thought my dad would love this music, and when I saw how sweet and fast-paced and accessible it was, I thought it was the perfect summer show. It was just serendipitous that I wound up being available.”

Halvorson knew it was going to take the right cast to deliver the performances, though, particularly the roles of Marge and Lois. These characters anchor the show and appear in the majority of the scenes. It wasn’t just about the actors having the right voices to deliver the songs; they had to make the characters work, too.

And he found two performers who were the perfect fit.

“Marge is the person the audience is going to identify with the most,” he says.

“She’s gone through a personal struggle and is trying to deal with it. She’s also

slightly awkward, and when she crosses paths with this handsome, sophisticated crooner, that awkwardness can’t help but reveal itself. I think that Mariel was really comfortable embracing that awkwardness, because you have to be non-self-conscious about putting that side of you on display. And she’s fearless in that capacity.

She knows what those awkward moments are and how to play them for laughs. And she has this incredible voice.”

The role of Lois was a little harder for Halvorson to pin down, because the original actor in the role had to be replaced when she took another job. Luckily Roper, an experienced Upstate performer and singer, happened to be in town for the summer on her break from school in Jacksonville.

"We took a little journey to get to Charly Anne,” Halvorson says. “We reached out to her when we needed to replace a cast member, but she’s got incredible energy and charm. And again, her vocal ability really shines. It was wonderful that she was available, and they had great chemistry. It was like the stars aligned.”

“BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO”

Peace Center

John Lennon, The Mobster & The Lawyer Aug. 2 ~ 467-3000 GLOW Lyric Theatre

2018 Summer Festival Through Aug. 5 ~ 558-4569 RIVERWORKS Gallery

Jewelry by Katy Cassell Through Aug. 5 ~ 271-0679 Centre Stage

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do Through Aug. 18 ~ 233-6733 Greenville Chamber of Commerce

Works by Meg Groat & Marcy Yerkes Through Aug. 24 ~ 242-1050 Metro Arts. Council @ Centre Stage

Works by Starr Haney Through Sep. 9 ~ 233-6733 Greenville County Museum of Art

Expressionism and the South Through Sep. 16 ~ 271-7570 Main Street Real Estate Gallery

Works by Kate Furman Through Sep. 30 ~ 250-2850 Greenville County Museum of Art

Bob Jones Museum Highlights Through Dec. 30 ~ 271-7570

WHERE Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville WHEN Thursday, July 26–Friday, Aug. 18 (shows run Thursdays-Sundays); 8 p.m. (Thursdays-Saturdays), 3 p.m. (Sundays) TICKETS $17-$38.50 INFO 864-233-6733, www.centrestage.org

Keeping our ARTbeat strong w w w.greenvillearts.com

16 Augusta Street

864. 467.3132

32 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

The Kenny George Band.

Photo by Philip Douglas

THE KENNY GEORGE BAND REGROUPS AFTER THEIR DRUMMER’S SUDDEN PASSING VINCENT HARRIS | ARTS & CULTURE WRITER

vharris@communityjournals.com

It’s not easy being an independent band trying to make a living and make good music, but the Aiken quintet known as the Kenny George Band seemed to be doing both pretty well by 2017.

Their newest album, “Borrowed Trouble,” was released in April of last year, and it was the best-yet representation of the roughhewn, Southern-tinged rock ’n’ roll that the band had been creating at hundreds of live gigs since 2007. The band, led by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Kenny George, came up with 12 tracks of Drive-By Truckers- or American Aquarium-style gritty guitar rock, with just a touch more country heartache than either of those bands.

As promising as that album — the band’s fourth counting two live releases — turned out to be, however, there were some hard times waiting down the line.

That summer, with a tour to support the album already in progress, drummer Bucky Brown, who’d anchored the band since the beginning, died suddenly, shocking his bandmates and nearly causing them to throw in the towel after being together for a decade.

“There was a period right after he died where I didn’t even know if I wanted to keep playing music,” George says. “I’d been playing with Bucky for 10 years with this band, and seven before that, so it was really strange to think about someone else behind the drums.”

Lead guitarist Scott Rankin has a similar sentiment.

“I think everyone’s still reeling from it a little bit,” he says.

The band, which also includes pedalsteel player C. Marshall Ely and bassist Brooks Andrews, eventually regrouped with Dave Mercer, one of the members’ close friends who fit the bill better than they could’ve hoped.

“He’s super talented, and it clicked really fast,” George says. “After I decided that we should try to keep going and do something, Dave was the first person I thought to ask if they wanted to do it. He’s really an excellent drummer, and he was able to come in and learn all the parts. But he can also sing really well, and his personality was such a good fit. He brought a lot of the joy back to being on the road.”

The Kenny George Band, which will play at Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive next Thursday, wasn’t quite done with Bucky Brown’s drumming yet, though. A few years ago, thanks to a songwriting contest that George won, the band scored some recording time at Southern Ground, country star Zac Brown’s recording studio in Atlanta. The band received even more time when an ice storm trapped them in town for another day. The recordings were never released because the band members thought the tracks needed more work, but Brown kept nagging George and Rankin about finishing the songs from those sessions.

“Bucky would talk to me and Kenny about doing something with these tracks,” Rankin says. “He always said we should do something with them.”

The band recently returned to those tracks while going through older material in the wake of Brown’s death.

“We were going through this old stuff, trying to process Bucky’s death in our own way,” Rankin says. “We took Bucky’s drums and the bass guitar and brought the tracks to Digital Halo [a recording studio in Aiken] and redid everything else on the songs. It was cool to be able to put out one last album with him. It was such an awesome experience.”

The resulting EP, which combines Brown’s original drum tracks with newly added music, is called “Silent Saint: The Stoneground Sessions,” and will be released this fall.

“It was really surreal going back and listening to those rough mixes and figuring out what we wanted to do,” George says.

“We went back and did things differently than we would have four or five years ago, but Bucky’s foundation is still there.”

THE KENNY GEORGE BAND WHERE Downtown Alive, NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St. WHEN Thursday, Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m.

TICKETS FREE INFO www.greenvillesc.gov/1321/PNGDowntown-Alive

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 33

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

GLOW LYRIC THEATRE’S ‘FIDELIO’ INSPIRES AUDIENCES WITH ‘WONDER WOMAN’ HEROINE

Yikes!CALL IKE’S

MELODY WRIGHT | CONTRIBUTOR

mwright@communityjournals.com

You don’t have to be a connoisseur of classical symphonic music to know Ludwig van Beethoven. He is widely regarded as the greatest composer to ever live.

But in 1803, he crafted a different kind of masterpiece — an opera. “Fidelio” is Beethoven’s first and only opera.

With heart-racing scenes, “Fidelio” captures audiences with the story of a brave wife on a mission to save the love of her life from death. Beethoven flipped the script by having a female protagonist in his opera, unlike the common “damsel in distress” stories of the 19th century.

Glow Lyric Theatre chose to set the opera in 1945 Nazi Germany, right before the end of World War II. The heroine, Leonore, disguises herself as a man, Fidelio, to work in the jail where her husband Florestan has been imprisoned for two years

by Don Pizarro.

Fidelio works alongside the jailer Rocco, whose daughter Marzelline falls in love with Fidelio. Not knowing Fidelio’s true identity, Rocco gives his blessing for the marriage. But Marzelline’s hopes of marriage are soon dashed.

Glow artistic director and “Fidelio” stage director Jenna Tamisiea explains that the production was chosen particularly because of the female heroine. As part of “Demand the Right to Dream” summer festival season, “Fidelio” presents the characters’ dreams of a different, better world.

“I love the fact that [Leonore] is super Wonder Woman-ish … she’s just really strong,” Tamisiea says. “I think in our current climate that really means something now, to be able to have such a fabulous role model and such a strength of character in a lead role, particularly in opera.”

Opera, just as all art, reflects what is happening in the world around it, Tamisiea says. “Fidelio” contains an important message — it just takes one person to make a difference, she explains.

“The love and the faith and the strength of one woman can change the world,” she says.

In addition to the female protagonist, “Fidelio” contains other rarities in opera, such as spoken dialogue.

While the spoken text was updated to fit the WWII time period and translated into English, the singing will be performed in

We’re here to handle your smallest or biggest problems.

864-232-9015 ikescarpet.com 128 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville

CARPET • RUG UPHOLSTERY CLEANING —— RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL ——

Jeremiah Johnson as Pizzaro and Jessica Luffey as Leonore in Glow Lyric Theatre’s “Fidelio.” Will Crooks/Greenville Journal

the original German. Supertitles will be displayed for the audience to follow along with the Germanic sung numbers.

“It’s such an enduring — and I hate to daresay timely — piece of an oppressive regime unfairly treating those who would speak out against them, and the repercussions thereof,” says Christian Elser, Glow Lyric Theatre’s executive director and “Fidelio” conductor.

“Fidelio” is unlike many serious operas, having a more triumphant, hope-filled ending than most, he says.

“You’re going to be on the edge of your seat; you don’t have to know a darn note of opera to enjoy this,” Elser says. “It is going to keep you rapt the entire time.”

Both exciting and inspiring, “Fidelio” will also move audiences, says Ryan Allen, who is playing the role of Rocco. “I think people will cry,” Allen says.

Normally sung in a large opera house, Glow chose a more intimate venue for “Fidelio” — The Warehouse Theatre.

Jeremiah Johnson, who plays Pizarro, the villain, says the closeness compels people to pay attention.

“There's something almost physically

arresting about being 10 feet away from someone who is doing something with their voice that is not normal,” he says.

Another unusual feature of “Fidelio” is the length: At about two hours, it is much shorter than the typical three-plus hours of an opera.

Audiences should expect to be captivated by the heroic, hopeful story as well as music from one of the greatest composers of all time. The story transcends time and place to fit into a setting that speaks to people today.

"I think that’s one of the qualities that makes this work, even though it's not very often performed. [It's] such a wonderful piece of art … that you can move it around in times,” Johnson says.

Crossword puzzle: page 42

GLOW LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS “FIDELIO” WHEN July 27-Aug. 4; times vary WHERE The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville TICKETS $38-$48 INFO www.glowlyric.com/event/fidelio/

Sudoku puzzle: page 42

AMAZING GRACE

David Drake, circa 1800 to circa 1870 storage vessel, 1857 alkaline-glazed stoneware inscribed: Aug 16, 1857, Dave I wonder where is all my relation Friendship to all and every nation

I wonder where is all my relation Friendship to all and every nation Experience the powerful story of David Drake, an enslaved African-American who worked as a “turner” in several pottery manufacturing facilities in South Carolina’s Edgefield District. Drake, who was known only as “Dave” before 1865, learned to both read and write, dangerous and even illegal skills for a slave to possess. Drake openly expressed his literacy by inscribing original poems on many of the utilitarian works he created.

The identities of millions of enslaved African-Americans, whose talents and labor supported the development of American culture, were overlooked or disregarded by recorded history. Through the modest wares handcrafted and inscribed by David Drake, at least one remarkable voice remains to speak on behalf of the lives and stories irretrievably lost.

The GCMA is home to the largest institutional collection of pottery vessels by David Drake, including single-handle jugs, storage jars, pitchers, a syrup jug, and a rare butter churn.

Journal FP Amazing Grace 4.20.18.indd 1

Greenville County Museum of Art

420 College Street on Heritage Green 864.271.7570 gcma.org Wed - Sat 10 am - 5 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm

admission free

4/23/18 10:41 AM

feast

small plates

feast

FOOD NEWS & EVENTS

BY ARIEL TURNER

What did I even eat?

To be clear, the small bites, such as tacos, sliders, meatballs, and a whole table of charcuterie and salad options at Euphoria’s Tapas & Tinis last Friday night, were tasty, but the overshadowing stars of the evening, per a very unofficial poll, were the Herban Bourbon cocktail (featuring Larceny Bourbon, Elderflower syrup, and ginger ale) and local band Steel Toe Stiletto, who legitimately rocked the dance floor at Zen. And that’s the beauty of Euphoria as a whole — come for the food, and stay for the drinks and music.

See ya in September.

Affogatos made with Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream and Methodical Coffee will be available at the new Stone's Point location this fall. Photo by Will Crooks / Greenville Journal

ONE SCOOP OR TWO?

WORDS BY ARIEL TURNER PHOTO BY WILL CROOKS

Methodical Coffee teams up with The Landmark Project for new Stone’s Point location The beverage lineup available at Stone’s Point retail center, which is anchored by The Community Tap beer and wine bar, will get a little bit sweeter and more caffeinated this fall.

Announced just last week, Methodical Coffee is teaming up with The Landmark Project to open its second Greenville location called Methodical in Landmark in the former Dapper Ink and Landmark storefront at 207 Wade Hampton Blvd. between Billiam Jeans and Urban Digs.

“We’ve been eyeing Stone Avenue for a year and half now,” says Marco Suarez, one of three Methodical co-owners. “It’s a great part of town where there’s a large artery into Greenville, great residential within walking distance, and a lot of new development. It seemed like the right mix.”

The collaboration between the two hometown brands, both of which have achieved national reach and recognition, will result in a 1,700-square-foot shared space featuring a café able to seat about 30 customers and a well-merchandised retail concept with an outdoor-inspired look and color palette.

“We won’t be replicating our downtown location,” Suarez says. “This is just another expression of our brand.”

Methodical will provide their full coffee and tea service including espressos and cold brew on tap, in addition to serving pastries, sandwiches, and gourmet milkshakes featuring cult ice cream brand, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream. Methodical’s Main Street location is already serving Jeni’s Vanilla Bean ice cream in their version of an affogato, a riff on a latte that combines espresso and ice cream.

Methodical’s branded products such as their coffee beans, Tshirts, hats, tumblers, stickers, and pins will also be available in COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

addition to outdoor-themed products co-created with Landmark.

Landmark, which is widely known for their graphic tees featuring iconic locations like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Rocky Mountain national parks, will retail their line of T-shirts, hats, patches, and stationery, in addition to a selection of curated outdoor lifestyle products like pocket knives, grooming kits and soaps, plus top-quality outdoor merchandise like Tenkara flyfishing rods and thermoses from heritage brand Stanley.

Landmark and Dapper Ink co-owner Matt Moreau says construction is underway, with permits pulled and everything squared away with the city, so that a September or October opening is realistic.

“Fourth quarter is really important for retail,” he says.

The Stone’s Point storefront was originally opened as Dapper Ink’s retail and T-shirt production facility, which has since moved to Hampton Station. As The Landmark Project was launched and the national retail demand required much more space, that success also pulled Moreau away from his local customer base. This new partnership with Methodical is a way of reconnecting.

“The Greenville community got us started in the right direction,” Moreau says. “We lost touch with the people who got us started in the first place.”

He says this official partnership on paper, while the two companies share leadership members who have been friends for years, fulfills the dream of reconnecting back to Dapper Ink’s and Landmark’s original roots.

“They’re going to create a stop-and-stay-for-a-while atmosphere,” he says of the food and drink element’s purpose inside the new retail shop.

The Few, the proud The Nomadik Few shaved ice hut has opened a second permanent location, this time at 6035 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Taylors, in addition to the weekend cart near Grill Marks on South Main Street, downtown Greenville, and their Powdersville home.

Seems like they’re poised to conquer the rest of the Upstate with snobowls, and that sounds lovely right about now in this heat. When they announced the new spot, they challenged their Facebook fans to share the post 200 times in order to win free ice. The fans stepped up, so all day July 24, at the Taylors location they gave away free snobowls to every single customer who stopped by.

Pie day It’ll be like an old-fashioned pie contest at the county fair down at Grits and Groceries, 2440 Due West Highway in Belton, at 2 p.m. Aug. 11. Pies in four categories will be awarded first place: custard, fruit, chess, and retro apron. That last one is based on the nostalgia of the multifunction “Grandma’s apron” from days past.

Read the blog post on Grits and Groceries’ Facebook event page for more inspiration, and get baking.

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 35

36 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

27-28

COMMUNITY

Art for Paws

Nuance Pop Up Gallery 1239 Pendleton St. | FREE Nuance Galleries, featuring an exclusive traveling Cuban Museum Collection, proudly presents Arts for Paws, a dynamic art show and community fundraiser showcasing the amazing Clyde Hensley Collection featuring 15 exciting Cuban artists.

This first-of-its-kind event in Greenville will feature the works of 15 Cuban artists with 25 percent of proceeds from sales going to benefit Greenville County Animal Care’s mission of building a no-kill community. On July 27 from 6-9 p.m., all artwork sales will benefit Animal Care and then on July 29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. adoptable pets will be on site. www.nuancegalleries.com THRU SAT

28

FAMILY & EDUCATION

Laser Light Show

Roper Mountain Science Center 402 Roper Mountain Road $4/member, $8/nonmember Chart-topping musical artists and genres that appeal to all musical tastes will be featured, including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, U2, The Beatles, electro pop, country hits, and more. The Laser Light Show is the only indoor experience in South Carolina that offers the variety to satisfy everyone in your family or friend group in a cool place to escape the summer heat. Roper Mountain’s recently renovated T.C. Hooper Planetarium features a new 360-degree full immersion dome, state-ofthe-art lighting, and dynamic 5.1 surround sound. www.ropermountain.org/laserlights

JUL. 27

Heidi Holton

participating dog plus Guinness-record T-shirt for humans and a dog bandana. Pre-pay at Bathe to Save website or day of event. Dogs must be on Singer/guitarist Heidi Holton’s new album, “Why leash and washed by owners. All breeds welcome.

Mama Cries,” is a dazzling collection of acoustic-slide- 864-430-1142 | www.bathetosave.com guitar-based blues songs, both original and tradition- www.speakforanimals.com al. On her own songs, like the stunning, slow-grinding news@speakforanimals.com “The Hardest Card to Play” and the swaggering “Just THRU MUSIC Swannanoa Chamber Music MON Like You” and covers like “You Got to Move” and

Smiley’s Acoustic Café | 111 Augusta St. | 6:30 p.m. | Free

CONCERT

FRI-SAT

“Savannah Mama,” she recasts well-worn blues song structures into new, unexpected shapes.

Holton recorded the album with acclaimed blues singer/guitarist Rory Block handling production, a collaboration that almost didn’t happen.

Courtesy of Facebook “I had an opportunity back in October to attend a guitar workshop with Rory,” Holton says. “But I loved her music so much and she was such an inspiration to me that I almost didn’t take the workshop because I was so nervous. But I went, and we hit it off immediately. We had a lot in common musically and personality-wise.”

After the two women established a rapport, Holton decided to take a chance and ask Block to produce her next album.

“I love her production style, so I threw it out there that if she was interested in producing my album, I would love it,” Holton says. “She thought about it and said she’d love to do it. It was a life-changing experience.” —Vincent Harris THRU SUN

29

PERFORMING ARTS

“The Taming of the Shrew”

Upstate Shakespeare Festival Falls Park | 601 S. Main St. 7 p.m. | FREE This energetic comedy is suitable for all ages.

Bring a picnic, lawn chair, and/or blanket. Donations are appreciated. www.warehousetheatre.com

SUN

29

COMMUNITY

Bathe to Save

Pup in a Tub 435 The Parkway Suite, Greer 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | $10 - $20 Join CCA and Speak for Animals to help set a world record for most dogs bathed in one day.

Proceeds support homeless animals and low cost spay/neuter. $20 for self service dog wash for

30

Festival

THRU TUE

MUSIC

Warren Wilson College Carolina Music Museum | 516 Buncombe St. 7:30-9 p.m. | Mondays $150 which includes a complimentary “Duet” membership at the Carolina Music Museum– $25 At The Box Office The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival, now in its 48th year, will celebrate its fourth year in Greenville and will feature two world premieres, a world-renowned countertenor, three awardwinning string quartets, and artistic director Inessa Zaretsky.

828-771-3050 | www.scm-festival.com chamber@warren-wilson.edu

31

Live Music on the Green

The Village Green at Courtyard Greenville Downtown | 50 W. Broad St. 6-9 p.m. | Tuesdays | FREE TUE

31

PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

I’m Every Woman: A Celebration of Diva Hits

Centre Stage | 501 River St. 7-9:15 p.m. | $50 Get ready for an evening of powerhouse women

WIT H

GARRETT’S GOLF CAR S & S P ECIALT Y VEH ICLES Augusta Grill

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 37

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM singing the songs of the most iconic female artists of all time. With hits like “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “Proud Mary,” “Because You Loved Me,” “Jolene,” and “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” I’m Every Woman spans generations and celebrates the strong women who have paved the way for female artists of today. At intermission, enjoy champagne and desserts from Greenville’s finest dining spots, all included in the price of your ticket. www.centrestage.org

AUG THRU THU

02

03

MUSIC

Furman Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series Celebrates 50 Years

02

PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

“John Lennon, the Mobster, & the Lawyer”

Peace Center Gunter Theatre | 300 S. Main St. 7 p.m. | $20 Saluda, N.C., resident Jay Bergen offers an intimate evening of storytelling with “John

ON SALE NOW!

CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

FRI

Furman University Amphitheater 3300 Poinsett Highway 7:30 p.m. | Thursdays | FREE A Greenville tradition since 1968, Furman University’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series celebrates its 50th anniversary. Opening the 11-concert series for this golden anniversary is “The Kings of Swing” performed by the Lakeside Concert Band.

864-294-2086 | www.bit.ly/2FenOc6 furmanmusic@furman.edu THU

Lennon, the Mobster, & the Lawyer.” Bergen was a New York trial lawyer for 45 years. He represented John Lennon, most notably in his protracted court battle with Morris Levy, a notorious Mafia frontman working in the New York City music industry in the 1970s. Over the course of the trial, Lennon and Bergen became friends.

864-467-3000 | 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org

Golf Tournament to help the children of Nepal and Africa

Global Action Coalition Pebble Creek Golf Course 101 Pebble Creek Drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | $60 Play Pebble Creek Golf Course backwards for a fun morning with lots of challenges and prizes.

Shotgun start at 9 a.m. www.globalactioncoalition.org globalaction@earthlink.net MUSIC

Corona Concert Series

Peace Center | TD Stage | 300 S. Main St. | 8 p.m.

The Genevieve’s package includes exclusive access to the balcony overlooking the Reedy River and the TD Stage, a complimentary small-bites spread, a full cash bar, the air-conditioned lounge, Genevieve’s restrooms, and lawn seating. Aug. 3 will feature Sister Hazel. Admission is $35 for lawn seating and $65 for the Genevieve’s package.

864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org

JOHN LENNON

THE MOBSTER, & THE LAWYER

AUGUST 2 GUNTER THEATRE

AUG UST 3

ART FOR PAWS!

JUST ADDED!

NUANCE GALLERIES & GREENVILLE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE Fundraiser and Canine Adoptions

Friday, July 27th 6-9 PM 1239 Pendleton St Greenville, SC

Join us for a fun night to raise

25 % of all sales from this evenings

money for the animals at Animal

event go directly to helping the animals.

large collection of Cuban Art. Meet

the exciting things happening at

Care, Enjoy the art, including a

dogs available for adoption, make

Nuance: 813-546-9819

NOVEMBER 14

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Raffle, food and drinks. Learn about all Greenville Animal Care.

a donation.

Greenville County Animal Care: 864-467-3986

GROUPS

38 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

August 10 • Friday Shop For Books Before the General Public Does— and Enjoy Wine, Beer & Light Hors d’oeuvres

Doors Open @ 5:30PM Shopping Ends @ 8:00PM $35/person • $60/couple

A u g u s t 1 1 • S at u r d ay 8 : 3 0 - 4 A u g u s t 1 2 • S u n d ay 1 - 4

· McAlister Square ·

Greenville Literacy Association’s mission is to enrich our community by increasing the literacy and employability of our citizens.

McAlister Square, Main Entrance 225 South Pleasantburg Drive GREENVILLE Business Casual Attire Questions? Call 864.467.3456

Visit www.greenvilleliteracy.org to purchase your tickets today.

Congratulations!

John McManus Winner of a $300 gift card from the North Greenville Rotary Club

Pictured are club president Randy Vogenberg and weekly SuperRaffle winner John McManus.

North Greenville Rotary Club

E L F F A R R E P 2018 SU P U R C H A S E YO U R T I C K E T AT

www.RotaryRaffle.org

.

Shades, with Tsuruda and Murkury

The Firmament | 5 Market Point Drive | 8:30 p.m. | $20-$25

Shades is a collaboration between two dynamic drum-and-bass music producers and DJs, Alix Perez and EPROM. On their new album, “In Praise of Darkness,” the duo indeed take electronic music into some seriously dark territory, unleashing floor-rumbling bass as a foundation for jagged shards of noise, occasional washes of ambient, synthesized sounds, and unexpected tonal shifts that keep the listener off-guard but compelled to hear what’s next. The roots of this collaboration are in dance music, but on this album, that connection is tangential at best. The 12 tracks on “In Praise of Darkness” aren’t danceable in the traditional sense; the aural architecture here is meant to be experienced more than danced to. That’s not to say it isn’t attractive music; it’s just a lot closer to a work of haunted art than it is to generic, mindless EDM thumping. Think of it as a musical strobe light that creates as many solid images as it does mysterious shadows. —Vincent Harris

CONCERT

Preview Party

JUL. 27

CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds

Gateway | 7-11 p.m. | $75 The Old Cigar Warehouse | 912 S. Main St. Live Music by Steel Toe Stiletto, silent and live auctions, beer, wine, wonderful food, great time. www.gateway-sc.org THRU SAT

04

MUSIC

Lunch, Listen & Learn with Maria Parrini

Carolina Music Museum 516 Buncombe St. noon-1 p.m. | $5 | Wednesdays and Saturdays Only 26 seats. Call 864-520-8807 to make your reservations. You bring your lunch. Maria brings the music and the charm. If you just want to hear Maria, it’s $5 but, if after Maria you wish to stay and tour the incredible museum, we merely add the museum fee (M + M) to your Maria fee–$6 adults, $5 seniors (65 and over)/ military, $4 students, under 6, free. Come to the Green and have lunch with Maria.

864-520-8807 www.carolinamusicmuseum.org info@carolinamusicmuseum.org SAT

04

COMMUNITY

Festival of Kites Summer Carnival

India Association of Greenville Discovery Island Water Park at Southside Park 417 Baldwin Road, Simpsonville 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | $3 There will be food, music, shopping, custommade Indian kites, rides, games, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family. Come and join us to have a unique kite-flying experience. www.myiag.org SUN

05

MUSIC

Gabe Smallwood Concert at the Carolina Music Museum

Carolina Music Museum 516 Buncombe St. (at Heritage Green) 3-4:30 p.m. | $10/adult, $5/student Twenty-year-old Gabriel Smallwood began playing piano at the age 3 and, now, the Columbia native lives in Leipzig, Germany, where he studies under the tutelage of Alexander Meinel at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater “Felix

Mendelssohn Bartholdy.” There are only 50 seats available.

864-520-8807 | www.carolinamusicmuseum.org info@carolinamusicmuseum.org THRU WED

08

FAMILY & EDUCATION

Outshine Summer Reading

Center for Developmental Services 29 N. Academy St. 12:30-2 p.m. | Wednesdays | FREE Join us this summer for Summer Reading at CDS on Wednesdays this summer. All rising first- through sixth-graders in the Upstate are welcome. The Greenville County Schools Food and Nutrition Services Summer Meals program will also be there, so we encourage families to arrive at CDS at noon to receive a free lunch for all school-aged children. www.cdservices.org/event/outshine-summer-reading-program-2018/ WED-SUN

08-12

PERFORMING ARTS

Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal”

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St. Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal” explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company’s 34-year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination.

800-745-3000 | www.ticketmaster.com THU

09

MUSIC

Jorge Garcia Trio, Wheel Session 49

The Wheel Sessions Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1135 State Park Road 7-9:30 p.m. | $15 World-class guitarist Jorge Garcia has performed with Tony Bennett, Richie Cole, Patti Page, Andrea Bocelli, and a host of others. He has appeared on recordings featuring Eddie Gomez, Mitchell Camilo Ignacio Berroa, and Giovani Hidalgo. Now splitting his time between the Upstate and Southern Florida, Garcia is a tremendous addition to the Greenville Jazz scene. The Wheel Sessions is excited that he will return with his quartet for session 49. The

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 39

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash with The Grateful Brothers, Charles Hedgepath, and George Colyer

Gottrocks 200 Eisenhower Drive 8 p.m. $10 adv., $15 door

CONCERT

AUG. 1

It’s not as if the Upstate sextet The Grateful Brothers don’t typically play a fair amount of Jerry Garcia-related tunes in their set. After all, singer/guitarists Zach Thigpen and Brad Crowe formed the band two years ago to pay tribute J. Scott Shrader to two of their favorite groups: The Allman Brothers Band and The Grateful Dead. But in their second set at Gottrocks, the group will eschew the Allman Brothers entirely in order to pay tribute to the Dead’s beloved singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

“The second set will be all Jerry Garcia-Grateful Dead songs, songs that he wrote or sang,” Thigpen says, though the audience can expect a lot of improvisation, as well. “That keeps with the spirit of the bands. You want to stay faithful to the form, but you certainly want to put your own stamp on it, which keeps with the ideals of both those bands alive.”

In fact, Thigpen says that flair for improvisation might be why The Grateful Brothers have routinely been able to draw crowds in the hundreds since their first show. “We’re not just playing the same old tunes,” he says. “I think people recognize we’re doing something different.” —Vincent Harris “Wheel Sessions” is a jazz performance series hosted in Greenville South Carolina. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and are held in front of an intimate listening audience. There is a $15 entrance fee, which includes two sets of music.

Attendees may BYOB. To reserve a seat phone or text (312) 520-2760 or email Kevin Korschgen at kmkorschgen@gmail.com. www.wheelsessions.com MUSIC

Callisto Quartet

Carolina Music Museum 516 Buncombe St. (at Heritage Green) 7:30-9 p.m. $20/adult, $10/student Fresh from winning third place and the $10,000 Laura Brown prize at the Melbourne Australia International Chamber Music Competition, the Callisto Quartet returns to its home, the Carolina Music Museum on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville, for a chamber music concert on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 7:30 p.m. This talented quartet will play a program that includes selections not only from their Australian win, but also from the Wigmore Hall competition, in London where they were awarded the Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland prize and a week of study in Weikersheim, Germany, at one of their most renowned music academies.

With only 80 seats available, we urge everyone to make their reservations early. $20 for adults, $10 for students with IDs. Call 520-8807 to make your reservations.

864-520-8807 www.carolinamusicmuseum.org info@carolinamusicmuseum.org

THRU FRI

10

FAMILY & EDUCATION

Call Before You Dig Day

Greer Commission of Public Works 301 McCall St., Greer | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | FREE Learn more about the importance of calling 8-1-1 before any digging project. There will be a bounce house all day, gift card giveaways, free Sno Hut sno-cones from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the chance to interact with CPW gas employees and have your digging questions answered. www.greercpw.com/news THRU SAT

HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST

11

Summer Model Train Extravaganza

SAT

CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

Model Trains Station 250 Mill St., Suite BL1250, Taylors 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; open Fri. til 8 p.m. | $6/adult, $4child Model Trains Station is celebrating our expanded train displays and expanded children’s area. A new multipurpose room is available for birthdays, meetings, and classes with accommodations for up to 45 people.

864-605-7979 | www.modeltrainsstation.com modeltrainsstation@gmail.com

11

Superhero 5K and Fun Run

The Salvation Army of Greenville The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center | 424 Westfield St. 8-10:15 a.m. $35/adult; $25/teen; $15/youth; $10/fun run Haven’t you always dreamed of being a superhero? Help The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club take local youth in Greenville to great futures &

beyond. Run as Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, or any hero. Race packet includes a Tshirt and other great items. Prizes given for best times and best costumes in adult and youth categories. Each participant receives a medal and free Kilwins ice cream after the run. Parents and guardians are invited to participate with child during Fun Run at no additional cost. https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/ BGCSuperhero5K SUN

12

CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

Kylie Odetta Summer Benefit Concert For The Salvation Army

The Rutherford | 520 Rutherford Road 6-9 p.m. | $15/adult, $10/18-23 year old, $5/youth Join Kylie Odetta, a Greenville singer-songwriter and pianist, as she takes the stage acoustic for one night only. Kylie and two specials guests will be sharing personal stories and raw new music in hopes to raise money for the Salvation Army Greenville Chapter. All donations and ticket sales go directly to the Salvation Army Greenville Chapter. www.kylieodetta.com/store THRU MON

13

CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

Bachelor Nation Nights

Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown | 50 W. Broad St. 7-9 p.m. | Mondays | FREE The Courtyard will play host to a viewing party for ABC’s “The Bachelorette” Mondays. The show will be broadcasted in the renovated lobby and will feature nonprofit organizations with guest bartenders. In addition, we’ll have

SUMMER CAMP

Summer Art Camp

Greenville Center for Creative Arts 25 Draper St., Suite A 9 a.m.-noon | $205/week, $185/member Instructors facilitate immersive experiences in visual art, for children ages 5-8 and 9-12. Sessions are designed to explore diverse materials, mediums, and themes, making each day of Summer Art Camp a new and exciting creative adventure.

864-735-3948 www.artcentergreenville.org LESSONS & TRAINING

2018 Summer Foreign Language Classes Upstate International 9 S. Memminger St. $60-$240 Classes meet either once or twice a week. Class size is cozy, three to 15 people, native instructors teach to the interests of the students, and fun is part of the curriculum. All students must be members of Upstate International (memberships start at $50/year.) www.upstateinternational.org/language-classes/ info@upstateinternational.org FRI

10

CAUSES & FUNDRAISING

Casino Night Benefiting SYNNEX Share the Magic

Armada Analytics, Inc. Old Cigar Warehouse 912 S. Main St. 7-11 p.m. | $110 Greenville Business Networking Casino Night benefiting SYNNEX Share the Magic Children’s Charities. http://fnd.us/a1LCU6?ref=sh_37Cy18

Massage. Facials. Stretch.

40 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM guest speakers prior to the show to discuss a range of topics, with a focus on dating tips, love language, and style advice. www.facebook.com/pg/CourtyardGville/events/ FRI

17

COMMUNITY

Fresh Fridays on the Grand Lawn

Hartness | 3500 S. Highway 14 6-8 p.m. | FREE Fresh Fridays on the Grand Lawn will be recurring the third Friday of each month, where local farmers and artisans will display and sell an assortment of products. Guests can enjoy family-friendly entertainment and activities with no admission fee. The first 50 guests at the first event will receive a free Hartness tote bag. www.hartnessliving.com/fresh/ SAT

18

COMMUNITY

5th Annual Green Avenue Community Cookout Reunion

Lakeside Park | 1500 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont | 2-6 p.m. | $20/person If you live or grew up in the Green Avenue area surrounding communities, please come out and join us for a day of fun, good food, live music, prizes, games, and fellowship. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Alonzo “Mutt” McGreer at 864-2712426 or alonzo.mcgreer@yahoo.com by Aug. 5.

THRU FRI

24

FAMILY & EDUCATION

SAT Prep Camp

Academic Coach 225 Halton Road, Suite C The upcoming Aug. 25 SAT is just around the corner. Is your child prepared? If their last SAT

score didn’t reflect their capabilities, give Academic Coach a call. Our one-on-one tutoring designed for each student will target the weaknesses and build up their strengths. The sooner you sign up, the better the outcome. Don’t look back and wish you should have done more. Give us a call today to join our program.

864-520-0052 www.academictutoringgreenville.com tutoring@academiccoachsuccess.com SAT

25

PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

“Shrek: The Musical Jr.” Open Auditions

Mauldin Youth Theatre Mauldin Cultural Center 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | FREE Mauldin Youth Theatre is holding open auditions for its fall production, “Shrek: The Musical Jr.” open auditions are open for youth in fourth through 12th grades. This production has 35 principle roles and numerous ensemble roles. No prior experience is necessary to audition, and there is no fee to participate in this audition or production. Rehearsal dates TBD. Production dates are Nov. 2-4, 2018 and Nov. 9-11, 2018 (six shows total); actors must be available for ALL shows. Auditions will begin no later than 9 a.m. Auditioners should arrive between 8:30 and 9 a.m. to ensure a smooth schedule.

864-335-4862 www.mauldinculturalcenter.org/auditions/ events@mauldinculturalcenter.org

All Adoptions

SUN

26

PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

Greenville Jewish Film Festival Kickoff Event

Greenville ONE Center 2 W. Washington St. 5-8 p.m. | $25 Greenville Jewish Film Festival invites you to our kickoff event. Israeli food, refreshments, and desserts. Screening of “In Search of Israeli Cuisine,” a film that paints a portrait of Israel told through food. greenvillejewishfilmfestival@gmail.com THU

30

MUSIC

Corona Concert Series

Peace Center TD Stage 300 S. Main St. 8 p.m.

The Peace Center’s outdoor concert series, now called Corona Concert Series, will bring an exciting lineup to the TD Stage. Available again this year is the Genevieve’s package, which includes a show ticket and offers entry to Genevieve’s Theatre Lounge. The package includes exclusive access to the balcony overlooking the Reedy River and the TD Stage, a complimentary small bites spread, a full cash bar, the airconditioned lounge and Genevieve’s restrooms.

The package also gives access to lawn seating.

Aug. 30 will feature The Marshall Tucker Band.

Admission is $45 for lawn seating and $75 for the Genevieve’s package.

864-467-3000 or 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org

COMMUNITY

Greenville Heroes: Serve and Protect Luncheon

Auro Hotels Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main St. noon-1:30 p.m. $75 This community event supports our city police officers and firefighters. The Hero Among Heroes award will be given to one police officer and one firefighter in recognition of their dedication and service to the Greenville community. All proceeds go to scholarships for children of our public-safety officers. www.greenvilleheroes.org FRI-SUN

31-02

MUSIC

Ballet Manden West African Drum and Dance Performance and Workshops Greenville Shrine Club 19 Beverly Road 7 p.m.

It’s the biggest West African Grandmaster ballet in U.S. history. Bolokada Conde has united 15 of the foremost Guinean djembefolas and dancers from the last five decades for an epic performance. In addition to the performance, there will be a two-day workshop with djembe, balafon, kora, flute, and dance classes. https://sewaba.ticketleap.com/sewaba/

GATEWAY’S 7TH ANNUAL

“Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds”

Friday, August 3, 2018 | 7 pm-11 pm The Old Cigar Warehouse • 912 South Main Street Featuring Music by Steel Toe Stiletto Please join us! Silent & Live Auction, Beer, Wine, Food and so much more! This beautiful evening furthers the mission of

$75 - online tickets available at: gateway-sc.org Gateway is the premier adult mental health resource for the Greenville community.

The unique Clubhouse Model offers the greatest hope for long-term success, because it provides members with a sense of hope, confidence and belonging.

07.27.2018 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 41

COMMUNITYJOURNALS.COM

SEP SAT

01

MUSIC

Music in the Park

City of Travelers Rest Trailblazer Park 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest 6-9 p.m. | FREE Come enjoy free, live music in our open-air amphitheater during the pleasant South Carolina spring and summer seasons. This week features country with the Eric Scott Band. www.TrailblazerPark.com info@TrailblazerPark.com MON

03

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Logos Theatre Labor Day 5k

The Logos Theatre 80 School St., Taylors | 8-10 a.m.

Run historic Main Street Taylors and the Taylors Mill. Start your Labor Day morning off on the right foot with our traditional 5K at 8 a.m. and our 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. followed by refreshments and great family-friendly activities. www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/logostheatre-labor-day-5k TUE

BOOK SIGNING/READING

Your Lunch with Karen 04 Book White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig

Fiction Addiction | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | $55 Greenville Country Club | 239 Byrd Blvd.

New York Times best-selling authors Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig will discuss the novel that they have written together, “The Glass Ocean.” Each ticket admits one and includes lunch and a book copy, which we will have at the event for you since it releases that day. You will have the choice of an Asian wrap sandwich, Carolina blend salad with grilled chicken, or a Brooklyn Style Deli Sandwich.

Please specify your entree choice in the comments box during checkout.Ticket sales end Aug. 29.

864-675-0540 | www.fiction-addiction.com info@fiction-addiction.com FRI-JUN

07-19

PERFORMING ARTS

Greenville Little Theatre’s 2018-2019 Season

Greenville Little Theatre | 444 College St. Greenville Little Theatre’s 2018-2019 season will feature six MainStage productions, two shows in the concert series, and two shows in the Theatre for Young Audiences. MainStage productions are “Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Wait Until Dark,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “Oliver!,” “Leaving Iowa,” and “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical.” The concert series includes The Sounds Of Summer and Let’s Hang On. The Theatre For Young Audiences shows include “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth,”

by Catherine Bush and “Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook” by Allison Gregory.

864-233-6238 | www.greenvillelittletheatre.org FRI

21

COMMUNITY

Fresh Fridays on the Grand Lawn

Hartness | 3500 South Highway 14 6-8 p.m. | FREE Fresh Fridays on the Grand Lawn will be recurring the third Friday of each month, where local farmers and artisans will display and sell an assortment of products. Guests can enjoy

family-friendly entertainment and activities with no admission fee. The first 50 guests at the first event will receive a free Hartness tote bag. www.hartnessliving.com/fresh/ SAT

22

COMMUNITY

United Ministries’ Transformation Walk and Run

United Ministries First Baptist Greenville | 847 Cleveland St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | walk is free | run is $30 One of Greenville’s longstanding community-wide events, United Ministries’ Transformation Walk celebrates the lives being transformed right here in Greenville. Beginning at First Baptist Church, participants have the option to register to walk or run the certified 5K route. All proceeds benefit United Ministries’ programs in education and employment, crisis assistance, and homeless services. https://united-ministries.org/transformation-walk/ SUN

23

HOBBIES & SPECIAL INTEREST

Golf Tournament Benefiting United Way

Greer Commission of Public Works Village Greens Golf Club 13921 Asheville Highway, Inman noon-4:30 p.m. | $250/team of 4 Prizes: 1st place - $200 cash and 4 Yeti Rambler tumblers; 2nd place - $100 cash; 3rd place round of golf per player at Village Greens Golf Club. Includes mulligan and red tee. Lunch at noon. Shotgun at 1:30 p.m.

864-449-2587 | www.greercpw.com/news Rex.Roberson@greercpw.com MON

24

PERFORMING ARTS

Astronaut and National Geographic Author Terry Virts

Peace Center | 300 S. Main St. 6 p.m. | $20 National Geographic Live, National Geographic’s touring speaker series, and the Peace Center are proud to announce “View From Above” with Terry Virts, a celebrated NASA astronaut and National Geographic author. Virts will share his unique stories and stunning photographs taken from a place many will never visit – space.

864-467-3000 | 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org TUE

25

PERFORMING ARTS

Brandi Carlile

Peace Center | 300 S. Main St. 7:30 p.m. | $55-$85 Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is coming to Greenville. Carlile’s current tour celebrates her acclaimed new album “By The Way, I Forgive You.” 864-467-3000 | 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL

2018 Upstate Regional Summit

Ten at the Top TD Convention Center | 1 Exposition Drive 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | $60 Held every other year, the Upstate Regional Summit is an opportunity for leaders and interested stakeholders from across the Upstate to gather together in one location to reaffirm the value of “thinking regionally” as a component of community success while learning more about and discussing some of the key issues facing the region. The theme for 2018 is “Winning the Future” and the entire event is themed around

how to ensure the Upstate is best positioned for future success. Program overview: 7:308:40 a.m. – networking and sponsor expo; 8:45-9:55 a.m. – opening session; 10:05-10:50 a.m. – breakout session one; 11-11:45 a.m. – breakout session two; noon-1:30 p.m. – keynote luncheon featuring Polly Labarre.

864-283-2317 | info@tenatthetop.org www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-upstate-summit-tickets-47305820984 FRI

28

MUSIC

Buddy Guy

Peace Concert Hall | 300 S. Main St. 8 p.m. | $45-$65 Buddy Guy is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound and a living link to the city’s golden days of electric blues. Guy has received seven Grammy awards and 37 Blues Music awards – more than any other artist. He has been honored with the Billboard Magazine Century award, a Kennedy Center Honor and the Presidential National Medal of Arts. Rolling Stone magazine ranks him No. 23 in its “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” The legendary blues artist’s 18th solo LP, The Blues Is Alive and Well, is the latest triumph in an already-legendary career.

864-467-3000 | 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org SAT-SUN

29-30

VISUAL ARTS

Art on Main Fine Art / Fine Craft Festival

Arts Council of Henderson County Historic Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | FREE The Arts Council of Henderson County presents the 59th annual Art on Main, a fine art and fine craft festival. Meet around 100 juried fine artists who will show and sell their work. See live artist demonstrations, and enjoy charming and historic Main Street Hendersonville. www.acofhc.org/art-on-main

OCT TUE-JUL

02-07

PERFORMING ARTS

Peace Center announces 2018-2019 Broadway Season

The Peace Center | 300 S Main St. The 2018-2019 Broadway season at the Peace Center offers timeless stories of hope and history, a celebration of the undying human spirit, and moments of uproarious laughter. The productions in the nine-show season all come straight from Broadway and boast a combined 32 Tony Awards, including the 2017 winner for Best Musical, “Dear Evan Hansen,” and the 2017 winner for Best Musical Revival, “Hello, Dolly!” The season also includes two previous Best Musical Tony Award winners, including the South Carolina premiere of “Hamilton.” The 2018-2019 Broadway season includes “The Play That Goes Wrong,” “Anastasia,” “Hamilton,” “Miss Saigon,” “A Bronx Tale,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Come From Away,” “Hello, Dolly!,” and “Dear Evan Hansen.” www.peacecenter.org THU

04

COMMUNITY

2018 Eggs Benefit

Center for Developmental Services The Poinsett Club | 807 E. Washington St. 7:30-9 a.m. | FREE Join us for the seventh annual Eggs Benefit fundraiser. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m., and

the program will begin at 8 a.m. All of the money raised goes straight back to helping more than 7,600 children with developmental delays and disabilities that CDS serves each year. www.eggsbenefit.com THU-SAT

04-06

FOOD & DRINK

Oktoberfest @NOMA Square

NOMA Square | 220 N. Main St. FREE NOMA Square, beside Hyatt, will be transformed into a Bavarian biergarten during a three-day community celebration. Don your lederhosen or dirndl and join us for delicious German food featuring grilled bratwurst, pretzels with beer cheese and mustard, sauerbraten, and more. The festival will include a selection of brews from Paulaner, such as Munich Lager, Hefe-Weizen, or Paulaner’s Oktoberfest. Other activities will include live entertainment, games, and contests, including cornhole, Jenga, the chicken dance, a stein-holding competition, and a bratwurst-eating contest. https://nomasquare.com/oktoberfest/ SUN

07

PERFORMING ARTS

NEEDTOBREATHE Forever On Your Side Tour

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St. 7-10 p.m. | $45.50, $55.50, $65.50 + fees With a brand-new track, “Bridges Burn” from their forthcoming collection of songs, “Forever On Your Side” (Niles City Sound Sessions), slated for release on July 13, South Carolina rock band NEEDTOBREATHE is doing what they do best—taking their music to their fans with the Forever On Your Side Tour. www.bonsecoursarena.com COMEDY

The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 North Academy St. 7 p.m. | $135, $88.50, $57.50, $40 The widely successful and massively hysterical ‘The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour’ stops at The Well.

864-241-3800 | info@bswarena.com www.bonsecoursarena.com TUE

09

MUSIC

Ranky Tanky

Peace Center Gunter Theatre | 300 S. Main St. 7 p.m. | $35 The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by this band of native South Carolinians who mix Lowcountry traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B. Ranky Tanky released their self-titled debut last October. By December, the group had been profiled on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, and their album soared to the No. 1 position on the Billboard, iTunes and Amazon Jazz Charts.

864-467-3000 | 800-888-7768 www.peacecenter.org

WANT TO SEE YOUR EVENT HERE? Enter your event information at www.bit.ly/ GreenvilleJournalCalendarOfEvents

by Wednesday at 5 p.m. to be considered for publication in the following week’s Journal.

42 | GREENVILLE JOURNAL | 07.27.2018 GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM

FIGURE. THIS. OUT.

Good-looking Beginners 60 Rented living spaces: Abbr.

64 Screening airport org.

65 Appear to be 67 Fit snugly 68 Target rival 69 Notions that an imp might get 72 Habanero, for one 74 Pays mind to 75 Infant bed 79 Brand of nonstick cookware 80 Org. for drs.

81 Admin. aide 82 Like rhythmic verse 84 Mag bigwigs 85 Thither 86 Victory sign 88 Big sum given for finding a lost pet, perhaps 91 Conan’s TV home 94 Understood by very few 96 Roth — 97 Uvea’s organ 98 Granola tidbit 99 “Law & Order” spinoff, informally 100 Italian port 102 Low pair in poker 106 It’s painted to make something seem better than it is 111 A Stooge 114 Inclined (to) 115 Oscar winner Helen

ACROSS

1 Farm output 5 Mosey along 10 Father 14 Verbal tests 19 Despise 20 Slow — (Asian primate) 21 Spoil 22 Bo of “Bolero” 23 Magnetic pull 26 Certain Arab 27 Place for online small talk 28 Author Dinesen 29 One of Nixon’s daughters 30 Hack down 31 Crow cry 32 Clear skies and 70 degrees, say 35 Smell — (suspect something) 37 Novelist Zora — Hurston 39 Stopover site 40 Santa Fe-to-Denver dir.

41 Horned viper 44 Annex 45 Sanctify with oil 48 SFO posting 49 What a happy couple makes together 54 Suffix with journal 56 Liberal arts subj.

57 With 90-Down, totally mistaken 58 Creepy quality

By Frank Longo

116 Emu relative 117 Food symbolizing America 119 Ed with Emmys 120 Equitable market practices 123 Thieve 124 News bit 125 Brother, in Paris 126 Slaving away 127 Not on time 128 Shot callers 129 Mended 130 Pot tops DOWN

1 Ballroom dance 2 Quite 3 Ontario city 4 Saucy 5 Big maker of food cans 6 Label for the Jackson 5 7 Hat’s edge 8 Actress Tyler 9 Suffix with journal 10 Non-poetry 11 Of hearing 12 Finicky 13 Ending for meth14 Scenting substances 15 Send, as payment 16 Weaver of mythology 17 Lax 18 Place for downhillers 24 Oval part 25 Bill depicting Lincoln

Free

Admission

Individuals consuming alcohol must purchase a $1 wristband

Sudoku

Reedy River CONCERTS

ys a d s e n ed W Pe

a

ce

Ce

nt

A er

mpi

theat

u nt 9p m

il

re

th

e

m

7

p

at

29 Lendl’s sport 93 Less lax 110 Tenures 32 Soup scoop 95 Quart fourth 112 Decided 33 Fathers, informally 100 Avocado dip, for short 113 Part of REO 34 Nintendo console 101 Measure of current flow 117 Highest point 36 Greek “T” 103 American elk 118 Plus others: Abbr.

38 Water, to Yves 104 Sedating substance 120 Pine relative 42 Condition of equilibrium 105 Blood vessel openers 121 A bit askew 43 Heaped up 107 Walk (on) 122 Hosp. body scan 45 Sale proviso 108 Furious 46 Fraction of about 11% 109 Part of CEO Crossword answers: page 33 47 Forest cat 49 “You —!” (“Oh yeah!”)

50 Comes after as a

by Myles Mellor and Susan Flannigan result 51 Swirly marbles 52 Shorn wool 53 Suffix with script 55 Pack tightly 59 Fixed price 61 Tropical fruit 62 Aftershock 63 Hair bit 66 Actress Plimpton 68 Actor Grammer 70 1999 Ron Howard satire 71 Clear kitchen wrap 73 Father, in Madrid 76 Have supper 77 PC readout of a sort 78 Not as tough 82 “Quo Vadis” director — LeRoy 83 TV producer Michaels 87 Like trade winds 89 China’s — Zedong 90 See 57-Across 91 Certain rigging support 92 Coffee shop Sudoku answers: page 33 employee Easy

WWW.GVILLEEVENTS.COM

THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

LEGAL NOTICE RATES ABC Notices

$165

Summons, Notices, Foreclosures, etc.

$1.20 per line

864.679.1205

email: aharley@communityjournals.com

Sweet

Man of

NEIL FERRIER TURNS DESIGN ON ITS HEAD WITH HIS FIRM, DISCOMMON

Steel

Chin Up: Neil wears a vintage Heuer Autavia that he redesigned; for more, see page 88.

AU GU S T 2 018 TOWNCAROLINA.COM

AUGUST TOWN HAS ARRIVED! AVAILABLE IN GREENVILLE: Barnes & Noble - 735 Haywood Rd. • Barnes & Noble - 1125 Woodruff Rd. Community Journals - 581 Perry Ave., Village of West Greenville

OR ONLINE: towncarolina.com

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2018-CP-23-02653 DEFICIENCY WAIVED PNC Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF, vs. Barbara R. Feazell aka Barbara Ruth Feazell aka B. Ruth Feazell; Kenneth Feazell aka Kenneth Wade Feazell, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul Joseph Feazell, Sr. aka Paul J. Feazell, Sr. aka Paul J. Feazell; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DEFENDANT(S) TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity for Greenville County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity

is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on May 2, 2018.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter “Order”), you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention.

To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call 803726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice.

You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/ AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. NOTICE TO APPOINT ATTORNEY FOR DEFENANT(S) IN MILITARY SERVICE TO UNKNOWN OR KNOWN DEFENDANTS THAT MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALL BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED that Plaintiff’s attorney has applied for the appointment of an attorney to represent you. If you fail to apply for the appointment of an attorney to represent you within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you Plaintiff’s appointment will be made absolute with no further action from Plaintiff.

SOLICITATION NOTICE Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601, will accept responses for the following: • Restroom Renovations, RFP #10-08/16/18, until 3:00 PM EDT, Thursday, August 16, 2018; a Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM EDT, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Monaghan Park, 1 Thomas St, Greenville, SC 29611.

• Fishing Pond Construction, RFP #11-08/23/18, until 3:00 PM EDT, Thursday, August 23, 2018; a Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM EDT, Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center, 4232 Hwy 11, Marietta, SC 29661.

• 2050 Comprehensive Plan, RFP #12-09/17/18, until 3:00 PM EDT, Monday, September 17, 2018; a Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held at 9:00 AM EDT, Monday, August 27, 2018 at Greenville County’s Procurement Services Division, 301 University Ridge, Suite 100; Greenville, SC 29601.

Solicitations may be found at http://www.greenvillecounty. org/procurement/ or by calling (864) 467-7200.

NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS

BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CABARRUS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN RE: EA 18 JA 79 To: Ashley Adams, mother of the minor juvenile, and Timothy Ashley, father of the minor juvenile, DOB: 05/10/2002.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Petition alleging Neglect You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days after the first date of publication, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights.

You are entitled to have counsel appointed by the Court if you are indigent. If you desire counsel, you must appear in court to request an attorney and submit information for consideration of your request for counsel.

This the day of July, 2018.

H. Jay White, Sr. / Elizabeth B. Brown Attorney for CABARRUS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/CPS NC State Bar No.: 18043 NC State Bar No.: 44196 1303 S. Canon Boulevard Kannapolis, NC 28081 704 920 1400/704 786 5161

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that El Rancho Grande, Inc. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 570 N. Highway 25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-9363. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 5, 2018. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL; P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Tomo International Inc. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 8590 Pelham Road Suite 7, Greenville SC 29615. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than August 12, 2018. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL; P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

When you finish reading this paper, please recycle it.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2018-CP-23-01592 DEFICIENCY WAIVED US Bank, National Association, as Trustee for HomeGold Home Equity Loan Trust 19991, PLAINTIFF, vs. James L. Dawkins; Mary A. Dawkins; LVNV Funding, LLC; CACH LLC; Carolina Investors, Inc., DEFENDANT(S) TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity for Greenville County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such

appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Greenville County, South Carolina, on March 15, 2018.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter “Order”), you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention.

To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call 803726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice.

You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/ AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

t GIVE RIDE to G led Reschedu

r! e h t a e w f ecause o

b

LLaurens Electric Cooperative’s 2018 Annual Charity Event benefitting our community NEW DATE:

Saturday, August 11, 2018

•• Best Hand $2000 • Worst Hand $250 • Door Prize Drawings Registration 8 A.M. First Bike out 9 A.M. Last Bike out 10 A.M.

Dual Starting Locations: Laurens Electric Cooperative, 2254 Hwy. 14, Laurens, SC or Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Drive, Greenville, SC Ride Will End At: Harley-Davidson of Greenville

Registration fee $25

(includes a FREE t-shirt)

Ride with us August 11

FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE from Quaker Steak & Lube

Contact: David Hammond at 864-683-1667 PO Box 700

•

Laurens, SC 29360

•

LaurensElectric.com