Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Taylors board
Anissa Starnes
Man left Swingbridge Consulting
Owens
Authorities are inves- involved in Taylors Town- “I will hold second inter-
tigating the “suspicious Square from the organiza- views next week,” Starnes
death” of 20-year-old Ar- tion’s inception. said, “The third week of
departure
mani Laquell Wilson, who Cobb currently works January, we will hold final
was dropped off at Greer for the Upcountry History interviews with the top
Memorial Hospital last Museum in an administra- candidates.”
Saturday. BY KAELYN CASHMAN tive role and she has pre- Some key criteria for the
The Greenville County STAFF WRITER viously worked for the Bob next President/CEO are:
Coroner’s Office said Wil- Jones Museum & Gallery. experience in nonprofit
son was left at the emer- The Board of Directors “We look for Taylors management, strong polit-
gency room by an uniden- for Taylors TownSquare is residents and/or business ical acumen, strong com-
tified male and female, welcoming two new mem- owners who are actively munication skills, man-
who did not stay at the bers in 2018, following the engaged in their commu- agement of people/teams
hospital or identify them- departure of former Greer nity that bring skills and experience, presentation
selves. Chamber President Mark abilities to advance the or- skills, relationship build-
The two were driving a PHOTO | SUBMITTED Owens, who gave up his ganization and the Taylors ing abilities, demonstrat-
dar, late model vehcile, seat in December. community to the table,” ed success in developing
according to the coroner’s
office.
The Greer Police Depart-
Key to the city The board will add Re-
bekah Cobb and Todd
Bennett, according to Tay-
Reynolds said.
Current members of the
board also include Reyn-
non-dues programming,
multi-tasking of multiple
projects, issues and initia-
ment is investigating, and Jonathan Lovegrove received an honorary key to the city, lors TownSquare Presi- olds; Chip Bentley, vice tives, and economic devel-
those with information are presented by Mayor Rick Danner, during his 13th birthday dent Alex Reynolds president, who works with opment knowledge.
asked to call 23-CRIME. at Greer City Hall. See the full story on page B4. Bennet is the owner of SEE TAYLORS | A6 SEE CHAMBER | A6
News News
Blvd. in Duncan.
For more information,
call 765-914-7496.
Proceeds will benefit the
church.
STAMMTISCH SET PRAYER BREAKFAST
FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 5 ON MONDAY, JAN. 8 GOLDEN HEARTS TO HOLD
The German-American A Pastor’s Prayer Break- COVERED DISH SUPPER
Club of the Carolinas will fast is set for Monday, Jan. The Golden Hearts of
have its monthly Stam- 8, at 8 a.m. at the Three Apalache Baptist Church
mtisch on Friday, Jan. 5, Rivers Baptist Association are beginning 2018 senior
at 6 p.m. at Bangkok 2 (TRBA) Mission Center. activities with a covered
Restaurant, 1398 Boiling Rick Fisher with Blacka- dish supper in the Chris-
Springs Road, Spartan- by Ministries will focus on tian Life Center at 6 p.m.
burg. Anyone who is inter- the adjustments pastors on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
ested in German culture and church leaders must Guest speaker will be
and language may attend. make in their prayer life Spartanburg County Sher-
in order to see a rebirth of iff Chuck Wright.
SSI TO HOLD ANNUAL God-honoring, world-im- A “Souper Bowl” supper
OPEN HOUSE JAN. 6 pacting churches across is on the calendar for the
SSI Health Club is host- PHOTO | SUBMITTED the nation. seniors in the CLC at 6
ing their annual Open p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25.
House on Saturday, Jan. 6,
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Five generations TRUE LIFE TABERNACLE
TO HOLD INDOOR SALE
Soup/Stews and corn-
bread are on the menu for
Join the club for their True Life Tabernacle will this meal.
annual open house event Five generations pictured (left to right): Davis Gosnell, Pete Gosnell, William Rhodes, hold a large indoor church The senior adults will go
to take advantage of free Whitley McCormick and the twins, Alden Blake McCormick and Emma Elizabeth sale on Friday, Jan. 5, and bowling in the CLC.
orientations for the full McCormick. Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9
service health club. a.m.-until both days.
Each joining member and Wine Bar. aged to bring their lunch- and coolers are prohibit-
will be entered to win a Enjoy a coffee, wine, es while drinks and snacks ed.
free one-year member- or beer while listening to will be provided on site. Children under 16 must
ship. Matt perform songs from This seminar can be be accompanied by an
There will also be raffle his new album and more. counted toward SHRM re- adult.
prize drawings, meetings certification credit. Anyone who requires
with their physical thera- HANDSHAKES WITH RSVP at maria.kithcart@ an auxiliary aid or service
pists, refreshments as well SPARTANBURG REGIONAL ngu.edu or call 663-7522. for effective communica-
as free community docu- Handshakes and Hash- tion or a modification of
ment shredding by ShredIt browns with Spartanburg PUBLIC POLICY BREAKFAST policies or procedures to
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Regional Healthcare Sys- RETURNING JAN. 19 participate in a program,
A blood drive will take tem will take place on The second annual Pub- service, activity or pub-
place with the Blood Wednesday, Jan. 17, from lic Policy Breakfast is set lic meeting of the City of
Connection, and visitors 8-9 a.m. at Spartanburg for Friday, Jan. 19, from Greer should contact 864-
may earn a free 15 min- Regional Healthcare Sys- 7:30-9:30 a.m. at The Dav- 968-7008 as soon as pos-
ute stretching session tem-Sports Medicine In- enport, located at 230 sible, but no later than 48
with the donation of five stitute, located inside the Trade Street, Greer. hours prior to the sched-
canned goods or winter Upward Star Center at This is an opportunity uled event.
clothing items (new socks, 9768 Warren H Abernathy to connect with elected
hats, gloves, scarves, etc). Hwy in Spartanburg. officials and discuss im- BRIDAL SHOWCASE BRINGS
For more information, The event is present- portant issues facing the WEDDING VENDORS FEB. 10
visit www.ssi-physical- ed by Greenville Federal General Assembly in 2018. The second annual
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feature Representative case is coming to Greer Dave Ramsey’s Recommended Investing
POWER BREAKFAST NGU HIRING HEROES HR Rita Allison, Senator Tom City Hall on Saturday, Feb. Professionals since 2001.
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ropractic will take place man Resource Lunch and and Senator Scott Talley. as the Upstate’s best wed-
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Pelham Falls, located at roes: Recruiting and Re- RETURNS JAN. 19 light local vendors and
996 Batesville Road #7, taining Veterans. The City of Greer is their talents, including
Greer. Presented by Dr. Ed hosting its quarterly Food décor, food, and entertain-
The event is presented Sherbert, the Lunch and Truck Rollout once again ment in a “mock recep-
by Entegra Bank. Learn is set for Wednes- on Friday, Jan. 19, from tion” style. SKFS-1002-Green Citizen Ad-3.2x4_11.1.indd 1 12/5/1
To register, visit greer- day, Jan. 17, from 11:30 5-8 p.m., at Greer City Meet face to face with
chamber.com. a.m. to 1 p.m. on the NGU Park. musicians, photographers,
Greer Campus, located Celebrate the start of wedding planners, and
STOMPING GROUNDS at 405 Lancaster Avenue, the weekend with food, more.
TO HOST MATT CLYBURN Greer. drinks, trucks, tailgating Brides, grooms, family,
An evening with Matt Networking opportuni- games, and music. and friends are invited.
Clyburn is taking place ties are available begin- Food and beverages will Tickets include entry
on Saturday, Jan. 13, from ning at 11:30 A.M., and the be available onsite. Valid into the showcase, a light
7-10 p.m., at Stomping seminar begins at noon. ID is required to purchase brunch, and local vendor
Grounds Coffee House Participants are encour- alcohol. Outside alcohol information.
HELLO, Greer .
We’ve always been your neighbor . . .
Now, we’re family.
As a locally owned community bank, Countybank is proud to celebrate 85 years with you.
accepting nominations
on the state. It wasn’t until Dec. 12 – high stakes dictate keep-
Untimely financial more than two months ing an attentive eye on
statements sometimes late – that the statements SCSU administrators. We
raise red flags about an were turned in. must remind them we’re
agency’s accounting and All who care about watching and what’s ex-
BY KAELYN CASHMAN encompasses the entre- volunteer spirit–J.S. “Sud” record-keeping. In the SCSU’s future should be pected of them. Failure to
STAFF WRITER preneurial spirit of Stor- Paget, the founder of the recent past, they’ve led concerned. Timely finan- meet minimum standards
rie by being an active and organization and the first to discovery of serious cial disclosures are crucial isn’t acceptable.
The Greater Greer engaged member of the volunteer Chairman of the deficiencies – such as for keeping the univer- And there’s a cautionary
Chamber of Commerce Greater Greer Chamber of Board and President for failure to reconcile bank sity healthy and solvent. tale here for governmen-
is accepting nominations Commerce and operating the newly formed Greer statements regularly, or a And again, late financial tal bodies at all levels.
for entrepreneurs and a business that makes the Chamber of Commerce lack of CPAs in crucial ac- statements can portend While not a sensational
citizens to be recognized community a better place. in 1937. Please nominate counting positions. Even broader issues. topic, oversight measures
during its 80th Annual an individual who encom- worse, they can indicate While its fiscal woes such as financial report-
Celebration on Feb. 15. DUKE ENERGY CITIZENSHIP passes the volunteer spirit indifference toward the only became known to the ing requirements are
Awards to be given in- & SERVICE AWARD of Paget by being an active importance of financial public in 2014, The alarm fundamental to an institu-
clude: Ryan Storrie Entre- Each year, Duke Ener- and engaged member of reporting. had begun sounding years tion’s well-being.
preneur Award, Duke En- gy presents a Citizenship the Greater Greer Cham- South Carolina State earlier -- after growing
ergy Citizenship & Service and Service Award to an ber of Commerce and University boasts a loyal
Award and Volunteer of individual that makes a volunteering to make the student body and faith-
the Year Award. difference in his/her com- Greer community a better ful alumni, yet its gov- The City of Greer Planning Commission will hold a Public
munities or places of work place. ernance -- particularly Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Greer City
RYAN STORRIE ENTREPRE- by using time, talents and its financial leadership Hall located at 301 E. Poinsett Street on the following:
NEUR AWARD compassion to positively Last February, at the -- has often fallen short.
The Ryan Storrie Entre- impact the lives of others. Embassy Suites in Green- In 2014, its troubles came DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2018-01
preneur Award is given Recipients of the award ville, Brent Garrett of Cit- into the open: out of APPLICANT: Don Foster / All Star Storage
to a person who embod- help foster a culture of cit- izens Building & Loan took control spending, large ADDRESS: Main St, Greer
ies the entrepreneurial izenship and service that home the J.S. “Sud” Pag- budget deficits, about PARCEL ID NUMBERS: G002000302100, G002000302101,
spirit and follows his/her acts as a catalyst for oth- et Volunteer of the Year $10 million in unpaid G002000305500, G002000302105,
dream in the greater Greer ers to become involved in award; James Carter of vendor bills, mismanaged G002000302106, G002000306100,
community. This award is civic and social activities. Empire LTD took home the funds, and improperly G002000306000
named in honor of an indi- Ryan Storrie Entrepeneur recorded transactions EXISTING ZONING: C-2, Commercial District
vidual who shared in that J.S. “SUD” PAGET VOLUN- Award; and Allen Cullum -- all of which resulted in REQUEST: Rezone to C-3,
entrepreneurial dream– TEER OF THE YEAR AWARD took home the Duke Citi- a two-year probation by Highway Commercial District
Ryan Storrie, the founder This award is given to zenship & Service Award. the regional accreditation
of Ember restaurant. Ryan a person who contributes To nominate some- agency. (Losing its accred- DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2018-02
passed away unexpectedly an extraordinary amount one, visit https://goo.gl/ itation would have been APPLICANT: B. Scott Streetman
after the opening of his of time and expertise for forms/Jrn4K8xUzhNnLZ- disastrous, as it would ADDRESS: Ridgecrest Cir, Greer
dream restaurant. This the purpose of helping the hz2. Please include the have meant its students PARCEL ID NUMBER: G019000122100, G019000122000
award has been estab- Chamber and community nominee’s name and com- were no longer eligible for EXISTING ZONING: O-D, Office District
lished with the blessing to grow and prosper. This pany with each nomina- federal aid and may well REQUEST: Rezone to R-7.5,
of his parents to honor an award is named in hon- tion. have caused SCSU to close Single-Family Residential District
entrepreneur. Please nom- or of an individual who its doors).
inate an individual who exemplified the ideals of kaelyn@greercitizen.com | 877-2076 Since then, much money DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2018-03
and effort have gone APPLICANT: Cambridge Club I, LLC
into putting SCSU on ADDRESS: Henderson Gap Road
PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0535030101001
Benson nominated
EXISTING ZONING: R-15, Single Family
Residential District
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT SPECIAL REQUEST: Rezone to DRD,
1.50
Design Review District
%
Local business owner for my paper route and
Jim Benson, of Benson eventually a scooter,” he DOCKET NUMBER: RZ 2018-04
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram remembered. Benson also APPLICANT: CCAD (Jamie McCutchen)
in Greer, is one of 47 deal- worked for his dad install- ADDRESS: 937 Abner Creek Road
er nominees from across ing television antennas, as PARCEL ID NUMBER: 9-06-00-006.00
the country who will be well as at a local service
APY* EXISTING ZONING: C-3, Highway Commercial District
FOR 15 MONTHS
honored at the National station and at a mill, and REQUEST: Rezone to R-7.5. Single-Family
Residential District
1.75
Automobile Dealers Asso- he served in the United
%
ciation’s 2018 NADA Show States Army Reserve.
in Las Vegas, Nevada, on In August of 1956, he DOCKET NUMBER: AN 2018-01
March 23. married his wife, Evelyn, APPLICANT: Tracy A. White
Benson is nominated and he decided to leave ADDRESS: 847 Harvey Rd, Greer
for the TIME Dealer of the the road behind and open PARCEL ID NUMBER: Portion of 5-23-00-003.01
Year award. a used-car lot in Greer. APY* EXISTING ZONING: Unzoned Spartanburg County
“We salute this excep- Benson started selling FOR 25 MONTHS REQUEST: Annexation and zoning to I-1,
tional group of nominees new Chrysler and Plym- Industrial District
for the 2018 TIME Dealer outh models at the lot in
of the Year award,” said 1964 at the urging of an PRELIMINARY
Tim Russi, president of open-point manager from PLAT REVIEW: Lismore Village Ph 2
auto finance for Ally Fi- Chrysler. “I sold 300 cars APPLICANT: Fant, Reichert, & Fogleman Inc.
nancial, the award’s spon- during that first year and ADDRESS: Suber Road
sor. “These dealers are in June of 1965, I opened PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0535030100500
local pillars of strength, a new store location,” he EXISTING ZONING: R-M1, Multi-Family
leadership and giving, and said. “Over my 52 years Residential District
Ally is proud to celebrate as a Chrysler dealer, our REQUEST: Preliminary Plat
their stories and recog- store has consistently Review for Townhomes
nize them for their com- been number one in the
Visit our convenient locations
mitment to ‘do it right’ in state.” 871 S. Buncombe Rd., Greer, SC 29650 STREET RENAMING: Ryan’s Corporate Way
1111 W. Poinsett St., Greer, SC 29650
their communities.” Today, Benson owns REQUEST: Renaming of Ryan’s Corporate Way
601 N. Main St., Greer, SC 29650
Benson, who attended multiple dealerships in 3317 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors, SC 29687
to Walter Brashier Drive
Greer High School in Greer Greer and Easley, South
until the 11th grade, has Carolina, representing 855-CRESCOM (273-7266) • haveanicebank.com
STREET ANNEXATION: James Road
always had an entrepre- brands Alfa Romeo, Chrys- REQUEST: Annex James Road from Brushy
neurial spirit. At age 12, ler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Jeep, *The annual percentage yield (APY) assumes that interest remains Creek Road to West Road
on deposit until maturity. APY accurate as of 1/1/18 and is subject
he financed a new bike at Nissan and Ram. His son, to change at any time and without notice. Personal accounts only. from Greenville County
his local hardware store, daughter, son-in-law and Deposit limited to $230,000. Penalty for early withdrawal. $5,000
which he used to deliver three of his five grandchil- minimum balance to open. This is a limited-time offer. Documents related to the requests are available for public
newspapers. “Once I paid dren all work for the com- Effective Date: January 1, 2018 inspection in the Planning and Zoning Office located at 301 E.
off the bicycle, I bought pany. Member FDIC
Poinsett Street.
a new Whizzer motorbike
Opinion
The Greer Citizen
Cat nap
W
hen Paul declared he had experi- I’M JUST er and eat or chew through any wrapped was the outline of a Jack Russell, which
enced not so much a sign, but an
actual visit from a cherished pet, I
SAYING food. He once found a vet’s wrapped deli
sandwich she had put in the tackroom of
could only have been Bonnie, and several
cats behind them. They were all purring
looked up with a start. the barn to eat after seeing to one of the and rubbing their heads together, and
You have to understand that in the horses. When she went to retrieve it, she Bonnie was rubbing her head against
twenty seven years we have been togeth-
PAM STONE found Buster, having chewed through them…” he paused for a moment and
er Paul has only recalled two dreams and the aluminum foil, devouring it. smiled. “Honestly, if they could have had
he didn’t actually recall them, but leapt “Hey!” she yelled. noisemakers, they would all have been
to his feet on the bed in a panic during very much a detail oriented and orga- Without missing a beat Buster turned blowing them. The only way I can put it
the middle of them. nized chap. I’ve been known to jokingly to look at her and burped. was that they were grinning—big happy
‘What’s going on?!’ I had cried in refer to him as ‘Ward Cleaver,’ from the He was a naughty cat, Paul adored him, faces, everyone of them”
alarm. ancient ‘Leave it to Beaver,’ complete and quietly grieved the loss. “Buster came to say goodbye.” I said,
‘OJ Simpson’s climbing through the with cardigan, the only feature missing “It was about 2:00 a.m, “ Paul began, believing it all wholeheartedly.
window!’ he yelled, then immediately being his contentedly puffing away on a “and a cat jumped on my legs and for “Buster came to say goodbye,” Paul
realized that while the trial was being pipe. a second, inserted its claws on my legs echoed, “and to tell me he was alright.
broadcast non-stop on television, that So when Paul announced, “I had some- to wake me up. I thought it was Duke or Happy. Throwing a party!”
particular night in our West Hollywood thing really weird happen last night,” it Mia but they were asleep on either side Perhaps it was merely a dream, but it
home was relatively quiet and safe. had to be significant. of me.” really doesn’t matter because the com-
His second nightmare also included And it was. A week before Christmas, (It should be inserted here that Paul forting emanation was like a balm for
people climbing through the window, Paul had lost the love of his life, Buster. was sleeping downstairs in the guest Paul’s grief and a warm wave of affection
all armed with cameras and snapping Buster was more dog than cat as he room as he had had his knee scoped the seemed to settle over what had felt like a
photographs. would come running up to greet him as Friday before and couldn’t yet manage rather empty house as we had mourned
In the twenty five years that followed, soon as he heard his car come down our the stairs to the master bedroom.) Buster’s larger than life presence.
nothing. Paul is the deepest sleeper I’ve long, traveled drive, yowling excitedly by “You never wake up,” I said. Do all cats go to heaven? I suppose
ever known and falls into REM sleep as the door. He was also inherently disobe- “I know,” Paul nodded, “But a cat that remains to be debated. But Paul will
soon as his head hits the pillow. If he dient. Regardless of how many times he jumped on my legs, woke me up, and I tell you he knows for a fact that they all
indeed dreams he has no memory. And was ordered, or squirt with a water bot- saw Buster sitting on the end of the bed. come to the foot of your bed.
being a rather methodical Virgo, he is tle, he would jump on the kitchen count- I saw him as clear as day. And to the left
I
t’s our first paper of the year, of a new year is the fresh
and although this section is start.
usually reserved for ques- A new beginning offers
tions from the readers, we have chances to start out on the
one to we’d like to ask. right foot, to make lasting
Who should be our 2017 changes and to refocus on
Citizen of the Year? what matters most.
The award is given each year For those who believe, we get
to a person displaying extraor- a fresh start every single day.
dinary character and consistent As sinners, we all fall short
community involvement. of the glory of God each day,
yet His mercies are new every
morning.
Nominations must Lamentations 3:19-20 says,
“Remember my affliction and
include the person’s my wanderings, the wormwood
and the gall! My soul continu-
name and why they are ally remembers it and is bowed
down within me.”
deserving of the honor. Looking back at 2017, I
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remember many good times
They are due by Friday, GUEST EDITORIAL but also many times where I
fell short or got upset or was
Jan. 5.
T
he Greer Citizen accepts Let- graduates should equal a more educated work- So while educators, politicians and commu- rather than just thinking about
ters to the Editor. Letters force, which should then translate into better nity members look for ways to improve the my own personal schedule.
should be 125 words or less economic outcomes. But it’s not that simple be- graduation rate, they should remember the This is my prayer for the new
and include a name and a phone cause it doesn’t take into account the one thing ultimate goal is to make certain that students year and always: to follow the
number for verification. that matters most — the quality of education. are prepared for college or the workforce. That example of my Lord and Savior
The Greer Citizen reserves the The reality is that some schools are better than will ensure diplomas are more than just pieces Jesus Christ in Philippians 2 as
right to edit any content. others at educating students. Some schools are of paper. Or in part a consequence of dumbing He did not consider equality
Letters to the Editor can be better equipped to help students succeed. And down the education process. with God a thing to be grasped
mailed to 317 Trade St., Greer there are concerns about the methods used to but made Himself nothing, tak-
29651. increase graduation rates. For example, South This guest editorial was written and published by the Post and Courier on Dec. 31. ing the form of a servant.
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SCSO charged Greer couple
Wolf in sheep’s With strong The vehicle was con- high at the same time.”
clothing
firmed stolen. He was placed under
armed
Jones admitted to driv- arrest for Public Disorder-
ing the car to QT but said ly Conduct and taken to
that he was not the indi- Greer City Jail.
robbery
BY BILL ROGERS must tell the public how vidual that had stolen it.
FOR THE GREER CITIZEN money is spent. The FOIA He was placed under DISORDERLY CONDUCT
says any entity “support- arrest for Possession of a Robert Stephen Mathis,
There is a wolf in ed in whole or in part by Stolen Vehicle. 62, of 675 Sloan Rd. in
sheep’s clothing working public funds” is subject to According to a Spar- Lyman has been charged
its way through our state the provisions of the act. tanburg County Sheriff’s DISORDERLY CONDUCT with Disorderly Conduct.
legislature. This means their meet- Office report, at approxi- Hermes Antonio Navar- According to an incident
The bill purports to be a ings are open to the public mately 6:15 p.m. Saturday ro, 26, of 603 Sunnyside report supplied by Greer
transparency bill, but it is and their records must be evening, numerous depu- Drive in Greer has been Police, officers responded
anything but… and it will available to the public. ties responded to Target charged with Disorderly to Speedwash Coin Laun-
hide how millions of tax- The Hilton Head Cham- at 8199 Warren H. Aber- Danny Joe Cline Conduct. dry, where several people
payer dollars are spent. ber of Commerce chal- nathy Hwy., Spartanburg, According to the inci- had complained of a drunk
The wording begins say- lenged this law about their SC, 29301, in regards to a dent report filed by Greer man stumbling around
ing any non-profit entity being subject to the FOIA. strong armed robbery. Police, officers arrived at with a bottle of vodka.
that “received more than A Circuit Court ruled they According to the Spar- Sunnyside Grocery after a Police arrived there to
one hundred dollars in were indeed subject to the tanburg County Sheriff’s complaint was called in. find Mathis drunk inside,
public funds from a state law and that ruling was lat- Office, A female custom- There, the complainant passed out in a chair. In
agency or political subdi- er appealed to the S.C. Su- er’s purse was stolen by said that Navarro had his hand was a brown-
vision in the previous cal- preme Court, which heard force as she was attempt- threatened him while un- bagged bottle of Taaka
endar year or the current arguments in this case in ing to load her purchases der the influence of alco- Vodka.
calendar year, must sub- October and is presently into her vehicle. The vic- hol. After awaking, Mathis
mit a quarterly expendi- considering the case be- tim also suffered minor in- A few moments later, was asked about a lacera-
ture report to the jurisdic- fore issuing its ruling. juries as she tried to main- Navarro came into the tion on his head. He ad-
tion awarding the funds.” We hope the current Su- tain control of her purse. store. Police asked him mitted he had fallen out-
That sounds great. preme Court case will re- There were four wit- to come outside and then side on the sidewalk and
But the final section of affirm openness. nesses to the incident, one checked him for weapons. injured himself, but de-
the bill, H. 3931, drops a A cynic might say this which rendered aid to the He smelled heavily of al- clined medical assistance.
bombshell on openness. bill is in response to that victim, and another who cohol and was slurring his He was transported to
It says that an entity fil- suit and is a desperate way was able to get the tag Tonya Darlene Turner speech. Greer City Jail and issued
ing such a form is exempt to keep secret how cham- number of the suspect’s Navarro admitted he had a citation for Public Disor-
from disclosure provi- bers spend their public vehicle. All of them gave the car yielded a glass become “twisted,” a slang derly Conduct.
sions of the Freedom of money. a good description of the pipe and a .75-liter bottle term meaning “drunk and
Information Act. Also note that the pro- white male that robbed of SC Select Club Whiskey.
Crime
When the responding
It was a packed church officer turned on his blue
during the funeral, every lights, the driver of the
Report
seat taken. One after an- vehicle pulled into a park-
other, family members ing lot at Highway 29 and
were choking back tears O’Neil Road.
as they got up to share
their favorite memories of
16-year-old Quess Rivera. (Note: All information
Everyone said they can’t contained in the following
believe he’s gone. Their was taken directly from
light, their hero, taken too the official incident reports
soon. filed by the Greer Police
“It hurt me to the core,” Quess Rivera Department. All suspects
said Aunt Mayra Rive- are to be considered inno-
ra. “That was my baby, I him,” said Watts. “There’d cent until proven guilty in
saw him being born and be some words that I’d the court of law.)
watched him grow right love to say.”
before my eyes. To have Quess’s brother said he POSSESSION
him just snatched away just wants his brother to Zachary Eric Thompson,
from me, I’m hurt, I’m an- be remembered. 25, of 120 Jordan Road in
gry.” “Don’t forget about Lyman has been charged
It was a shooting that my little brother Quess,” with Speeding, Open Con-
claimed his life, but those said Brother J’Uan Rivera. tainer and Simple Posses-
who knew him best said “Because I’m pretty sure sion of Marijuana.
he was always smiling, Quess wouldn’t forget According to an incident
always happy and able about anybody that he report supplied by Greer
to brighten up any room. loved dearly.” Police, an officer was con-
That’s how they want him The coroner and the ducting speed enforce-
to be remembered. Spartanburg County Sher- ment around West Wade
“He would never quit iff’s Office are both inves- Hampton and Middleton
smiling,” said Friend Na- tigating the case. The cor- Way. He clocked Thomp-
than Fulbright. “He’d be oner said detectives were son’s white SUV going 62
mad at you and he’d still initially told the shooting in a 45 mph zone.
be smiling.” was accidental, but the After conducting a traf-
His sisters said Quess manner of death has not fic stop of the vehicle, the
would drop anything to been determined and the officer smelled marijuana
help them. case is still open. and spotted a green leafy
“He was sweet, he al- Now, the Rivera family substance on the center
ways was there for you,” now asking for answers so console.
said Synni and Raqu Ri- they can get closure. Further inspection of
vera. “I’ll miss everything
about him.”
A family heartbroken,
without answers. They
said they keep reliving
the pain of the phone
calls that tore their family
apart.
“I’ve never heard my
mother cry the way she
did after that,” said Cous-
in Hillip Bloomer. “It was
new to me and when I
witnessed her crying that
way, I broke down and
started crying too.”
For one high school
friend, it wasn’t a phone
call. He said he was there
in Quess’s final moments.
“I just happened to pull
up on the scene and I ran
inside and went straight
to Quess and I took off my
hoodie and my shirt and
I picked him up and tried
to hold him,” said friend
Kameron Watts. “That was
my best friend, that was
like my little brother.”
As the service went
on, there was a common
theme. Everybody wishing
they had more time.
“I wish that every day
and I wish I could have
five more minutes with
Sports
The Greer Citizen B
Eastside BLAME
CANNADA
takes BILLY
CANNADA
two Be humble
wins H
ey, Clemson fans.
How’s it going?
Don’t worry, I’m
A SPORTING VIEW |
NGU Lady Crusaders fall to Newberry
The The North Greenville
women’s basketball team
dropped a non-conference Sports
3 pm ET. The annual pre-
season race will be run in
two segments, with a com-
A
s a student at Harvard cent of their chances com- The Wolves had four by the non-points race sets
University, a young pared to just 26 percent players in double-figures a tone for the season, pro-
Theodore Roosevelt for Newberry. led by Meg Essex who had viding a strong preview of
championed “the vigorous The first half was an 19-points to go along with the competition we expect
life,” and the burgeon- even playing field as nei- 10-rebounds. will be a mainstay all year
ing sport of American ther team led by more Shelby Britten and Sa- long.”
football was something he than five points. North mara Hill finished with “For four decades, the
clearly supported. When Greenville trailed in the fi- 13-points each. Advance Auto Parts Clash
he became president, the nal minutes of the second Hannah Lepaio had has been a staple of the
game often figured in his period but closed the half 10-points and a game-high Speedweeks lineup,” Day-
landmark speeches. on an 8-3 run to take a 29- 13-rebounds. tona International Speed-
“In life, as in a football 28 before halftime. way President Chip Wile
game, the principle to Kathleen Rodgers put NORTH GREENVILLE LAX said. “The event has a
follow is: hit the line hard; the exclamation point of TO HOST PROSPECT CAMP rich history and serves as
don’t foul and don’t shirk, the half for North Green- The North Greenville PHOTO | SUBMITTED a preview to the Can-Am
but hit the line hard!” ville with a triple, three of men’s lacrosse team will Duel qualifying races and
His mood changed a her six points. offer the chance to partic- The Lady Crusaders fell to Newberry over the weekend. the DAYTONA 500. Com-
few years later, howev- The Wolves opened the ipate in a prospect camp bining the Advance Auto
er, when his young son second half with a quick on Jan. 13, 2018 at 10 Parts Clash and DAYTO-
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. run to take a 37-30 lead a.m. The camp is designed NA 500 Qualifying on the
enrolled at Harvard and but NGU battled back, eve- to provide high school event is of particular sig- phasis will placed on a same day will deliver race
joined the football team. ning the score at 43-43 players in ninth through nificance since 2018 is spirit of unity, sportsman- fans a full day of NASCAR
The annual Harvard-Yale with 35-seconds on Rod- twelfth grade to learn the 50th anniversary of ship, teamwork, and re- action.”
game had become the na- gers’ second three-ball of from North Greenville the untimely death of Dr. spect for each other while Consistent with the
tion’s top sporting event the game. University men’s lacrosse King. promoting the principles eligibility criteria used
by this time, and football The Crusaders would coaches. Keynote speaker for the of brotherhood, tolerance, to determine last year’s
had become far more vio- turn it into a five-point Participants also have program is District 25 and peace that Dr. King Clash field, there is no
lent than the “masculine edge later in the period the option of showing up Greenville County Coun- preached throughout his pre-determined number
game” Roosevelt knew when Cameron Carter’s early to view an 8 a.m. cilman Ennis Fant. The lifetime. of cars. The exclusive field
from his time in college. jumper made it 48-43 with NGU men’s lacrosse prac- program will feature spo- If you have questions is limited to drivers who
This was the era of the 7:55 left in the game. tice. Also afforded to ken word performances by or need further informa- were 2017 Coors Light
“flying wedge.” NGU maintained a slight those that participate in Glenis Redmond and Mir- tion please contact me at Pole Award winners, for-
A Harvard alumnus edge until the 6:51 mark the three-hour camp is a iam Muriith. Glenis is the hiramspringle519@gmail. mer Clash race winners,
and war historian noted when a three-pointer from chance to visit and tour Poet in residence at the com or 864-484-1009. former Daytona 500 pole
that the game’s strategy Regan McCarty made it 53- North Greenville’s cam- Peace Center for the Per- winners who competed
closely mirrored military 51 in favor of Newberry. pus as well as listen to forming Arts in Greenville, FIELD SET FOR ‘THE CLASH’ full-time in 2017 and driv-
maneuvers. Even though The Newberry lead bal- presentation from North S.C. and the State Theatre AT DAYTONA ers who qualified for the
he never played a down of looned to seven points Greenville admissions. in New Brunswick, New NASCAR fans get a dou- 2017 Monster Energy NA-
football, he designed the with 4:11 left when an- The camp will last around Jersey, Miriam is a fresh- ble-dose of racing action SCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
flying wedge -- a play that other three made it 60-53 three hours with registra- man at Wade Hampton to open the 2018 season Eligible drivers are:
mimicked the tactics of with 4:11 left. tion beginning at 10 a.m. High School and is study- on Sunday, February 11, Ryan Blaney, Kurt Bus-
Karen Donehew main- ing at the Fine Arts Center. with The Advance Auto ch, Kyle Busch, Dale Earn-
In 1905 alone, tained her spot as North SOCCER CLUB TO HOST The day will conclude Parts Clash at Daytona In- hardt Jr., Chase Elliott,
Greenville’s biggest of- MLK PROGRAM at the Joan & Ray Kroc ternational Speedway cap- Denny Hamlin, Kevin
the ‘flying wedge’ fensive threat, scoring Unity Sports Soccer Club Corps Community Cen- ping a day that starts with Harvick, Erik Jones, Matt
17-points on six of 18 will host its 24th annual ter with friendly soc- Coors Light Pole Award Kenseth, Brad Keselowski,
play resulted in shooting. She also led the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. cer matches between qualifying for the 60th An- Kyle Larson, Joey Logano,
Crusaders with seven re- breakfast and program at teams from diverse back- nual Daytona 500. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Mar-
22 deaths and bounds. the historic Sterling Com- grounds. Games featuring A star-studded lineup tin Truex Jr., Austin Dil-
Cameron Carter finished munity Center located at players from the Atlanta of elite drivers will battle lon, Jimmie Johnson, Dan-
an estimated 149 the evening with 12-points 113 Minus Street, Green- Soccer in The Streets pro- in the 75-lap event which ica Patrick, Kasey Kahne,
with five rebounds and ville on Monday, Jan. 15, gram and the local area airs live on FS1, MRN and Jamie McMurray and Ryan
‘serious’ injuries. two assists. at 8:30 a.m. This year’s will begin 11:30 AM. Em- SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at Newman
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20TH CENTURY FOX f all the great film-
makers who started
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Emma Stone, Steve Carrell their careers in the Italian bandits. Knowing
in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ 1970s, only Stephen that his grandfather is the
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behind the controls of a Hawk Down” (2002) and most of the film’s narra-
plane as Barry Seal, TWA “American Gangster” tive.
pilot turned CIA mapmak- (2007) for instance, are Like a lot of Scott’s
er turned drug runner. It’s fact-based masterpieces work, “All the Money in
PHOTO | COURTESY TRISTAR PICTURES
no surprise that Cruise that rank up there with the World” feels grand in
shines in the role of his best sci-fi work. scope. The veteran direc-
characters that are larger Though it may not be as tor masterfully recreates Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg star in the true-story based ‘All the Money.’
than life, and his pure memorable as those two the look and feel of ‘70s
energy and charisma are classics,“ All the Money Europe, all the while using man frantically trying to ty’s character. The deci- pa’s screenplay suffers
on full display. Domhnall in the World” nonetheless brief flashbacks to fill us keep the boy alive. The sion wrought production from tonal problems and
Gleeson plays CIA agent marks another superb in on the past. Cinema- most memorable perfor- panic, studio stress and inadequate development
Monty, who approaches entry for Scott in the tographer Dariusz Adam mances, however, belong cost millions to execute, of young Paul’s char-
Seal, then a low-level non-fiction department. Walski provides some to Plummer and French but boy was it a good one. acter, the screenwriter
pilot, to conduct a little His newest film benefits stunning visuals, while actor Romain Duris, who Though he seems a bit should be commended
extracurricular surveil- from stellar performanc- Academy Award-winning plays the terrorist group’s too old in a Saudi Arabian for condensing such a
lance “for his country.” es, a gripping true life sto- editor Claire Simpson slic- main negotiator. flashback sequence (he is long complex story to 133
Seal’s drug contacts take ry and strong command es the shots for maximum Most of you already 88, after all), the former minutes. Of course, Scott
advantage by using him of the subject matter. visceral impact. The mu- know that Scott original- Oscar winner plays Getty and everyone who worked
to mule ever more drugs, That tale is the 1973 sic, comprised mostly of ly shot “All the Money with icy candor. on the project were
then guns, etc. It’s a wild kidnapping of 16-year-old classical Italian opera, re- in the World” starring He is the personification clearly determined to give
and dangerous ride, but Paul Getty in Rome. For minded me a lot of Scott’s Kevin Spacey as Getty. of the American dream this bizarre true story the
somehow it all just seems the uninformed, the teen 1999 film “Hannibal.” Amid all the misconduct run amuck, a billionaire cinematic treatment it
crazy and harmless in the was the grandson of J. The cast is uniformly allegations facing Spacey, more concerned with add- deserved.
light of that megawatt Paul Getty, America’s first strong, with Williams the producers made the call ing to his art collection The result is a fascinat-
smile. billionaire. Late one hot film’s emotional anchor to recast Plummer in the than saving his grandson ing and thrilling drama.
European night, Paul is and Whalberg convincing part and reshoot all 22 from torture and death.
“Battle of the Sexes” abducted by a van full of enough as the middle scenes that feature Get- Though David Scar-
(PG-13) -- It’s 1973. Social
upheaval and the sexual
Things
revolution brought us a
combination for the ages: the work of American po-
colorful male chauvinist ets Mark Strand, James
To Do
and former men’s champi- Merrill, Linda Pastan, Eri-
on Bobby Riggs (Steve ca Funkhouser and Nancy
Carrell) versus the then Willard.
No. 1 women’s player Black Grollemund re-
Billie Jean King (Emma ceived degrees in vocal
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Stone). The match was performance and opera at
billed as the Battle of the NEW LISTINGS Furman and Maryland Op-
Sexes, and this movie era Studio. She won first
was well-done start to GSO TO PRESENT prize at the Aiken Per-
finish. It would be easy SPOTLIGHT SERIES forming Arts Masterclass
to make a comedy in this The Greenville Sympho- Competition where she
framework, but with both ny Orchestra will present appeared in concert with
players struggling with its second Spotlight Se- Frederica von Stade. Black
personal issues off court ries concert of the 2017- Grollemund garnered top
(Riggs’ gambling addiction 18 season, “On and Off honors when she compet-
and King’s sexual pref- the Beaten Path," in the ed in Vivonne’s interna-
erence), director Simon Fellowship Hall of First tional singing competition
Beaufoy brings out the Baptist Greenville on Sat- upon her arrival in France
humanity point for point. urday, Jan. 6. in 2013.
Two performances will In addition to operatic
“Rebel in the Rye” (PG- be offered at 2 p.m. and 7 roles as Mimi in Puccini’s
13) -- Based on the book p.m. Each concert runs ap- La Bohème and Fiordiligi
“J.D. Salinger: A Life,” proximately 60 minutes. in Mozart’s Così fan tutte,
director Danny Strong Enjoy a chamber concert she has appeared as solo-
tells the story of the writ- featuring the Principal Mu- ist in Mozart’s Requiem,
er behind an American sicians in four unique se- Brahms’ A German Requi-
masterpiece: “Catcher in lections as they take you em, Pergolesi’s Stabat Ma-
the Rye,” starring Nich- on a musical journey...on ter, Rossini’s Petite Messe
olas Hoult as Salinger in and off the beaten path. Solennelle and Handel’s
a strong performance. The program includes: Messiah. In 2017, she re-
Victor Garber plays Salin- Johan Halvorsen: Passa- corded two albums, most
ger’s unsupportive father, caglia for Violin and Viola notably 22 Verlaine songs
and Zoey Deutch portrays Ferenc Farkas: Five An- set to music by the com-
Oona O’Neill, Salinger’s tique Hungarian Dances poser Poldowski with Par-
college love interest. Gene Koshinski: PHOTO | SUBMITTED is-based Ensemble 1904.
Kevin Spacey commands "Swerve" for Solo Snare For more information,
as Salinger’s mentor, Drum Donna Rosser’s ‘Elvis Has Left the Building’ is among photographs on display at Greenville contact the Furman Uni-
famed editor/publisher Antonin Dvorak: String Technical College’s ‘Southern Icons, A to Z’ exhibit through Feb. 23. versity Music Department
and Columbia University Quintet in G major, Op. 77 at 294-2086 or email the
teacher Whit Burnett, The Spotlight Series of- by a written response. ed the opportunity to con- sic Foundation of Harvard department at FurmanMu-
credited with inordinate fers a unique opportunity “Southern Icons, A to Z” sider the image and the University. sic@furman.edu. Tickets
influence on the young for attendees to meet and was conceived and cu- response both conceived The work features po- may be purchased at the
writer. A man who told listen to the Principal Mu- rated by Rob McDonald, by artists within their own ems that reference the door or online at www.fur-
stories but who had no sicians perform in an in- Donna Rosser, and Meryl medium. color white and includes man.edu.
love for film chronicled in timate and casual setting. Truett of SlowExposures. The Benson Campus
a feature film? The result Guests can enjoy compli- The exhibition presents Galleries are operated by
is surprisingly watchable. mentary "lite bites" before images from 2017 in the and for the faculty and
the concert, which they form of the medieval students of the Depart-
“Love Beats Rhymes” are welcome to bring into abecedary. The abecedary ment of Visual Arts at
(PG-13) -- Azaleia stars in the Fellowship Hall during has morphed into our con- Greenville Technical Col-
the RZA-directed story the performance at a re- temporary ABC books for lege. The galleries are
of Coco, a young rapper served, cafe style table. pre-school children. located on the Benson
on the verge of finding Beer, wine, and soft drinks According to McDonald, Campus, 2522 Locust Hill
her voice. With her group are also available for pur- Rosser, and Truett, “This Road (Hwy 290) in Tay-
going nowhere, Coco chase. collection is intended to lors, SC. Gallery hours are
enrolls in a college poetry First Baptist Greenville propose a visual catalogue Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5
class. Jill Scott plays her is located at 847 Cleveland of the contemporary South p.m.
college professor, who Street in Greenville. as it is being lived and ex- For more information,
both walls up the worlds For tickets or more in- perienced in the second visit www.gvltec.edu/dva.
between poetry and rap formation, call 232-0344 decade of the twenty-first
music while challenging ext. 118 or visit www. century. Twenty-six pho- BLACK GROLLEMUND
Coco to find her voice and greenvillesymphony.org. tographers were invited TO PERFORM JAN. 12
dig deeper into her own to contribute images in re- Furman University
expression. There is a TECH GALLERY TO SHOW sponse to a list of “icons” alumna and soprano
nicely developing love sto- ‘SOUTHERN ICONS, A TO Z’ of Southernness, with in- Jazmin Black Grollemund
ry between Coco and TA Greenville Technical structions to avoid, at all will perform Friday, Jan.
Derek (Lucien Laviscount). College’s Benson Cam- cost, the cliché or stereo- 12, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Re-
Common cameos as an pus Galleries will display type in favor of presenting cital Hall on campus.
influential and inspiring “Southern Icons, A to Z” a fresh insight into a given Her performance is
underground slam poetry Jan.8-Feb. 23. aspect of the region… The open to the public and is
rap guru. If you really “Southern Icons, A to Z” exhibition might be said part of the Faculty Cham-
can’t tolerate slam poetry is an exhibition of photo- to function as a primer to ber Music Series.
or rap battles, you can graphs each accompanied show in pictures what we Performing for the first
skip this one. talk about when we talk time on campus since her
about the South.” graduation in 2010, Black
NEW TV RELEASES “Southern Icons, A to Grollemund will give the
“Death Valley Days Z” is a unique collection South Carolina premiere
-- The Complete 14th Sea- of contemporary imag- of The White Album, a
son: The Ronald Reagan es of curator-prescribed song cycle by Mark Kil-
Years” Southern icons by South- stofte, Furman professor
“Last Tango in Halifax” ern photographers from of music composition and
Holiday Special (AKA several generations. Af- theory. With its premiere
Season 4) ter the photographs were in Houston January 2017,
“Ten Days in the Valley: created, influential South- The White Album is a
A 10-Part Limited Series” ern writers responded to work for voice, flute, clar-
individual images giving inet, violin, cello, piano
(c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. us two distinct views of and percussion commis-
each icon. We are afford- sioned by the Fromm Mu-
B6 THE GREER CITIZEN LIVING HERE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018
NOUVEAU 9
West Main Artists Co-op
exhibits newest members
Nine of the newest
members at Spartanburg’s
West Main Artists Co-op
will showcase their work
in the collective exhibit
“Nouveau 9” Jan. 18-Feb.
10, 2018. The opening re- FILE PHOTO | THE GREER CITIZEN
ception will be Thursday,
Jan. 18, during the city’s
monthly ArtWalk. All of
The WinterSkunk Music Festival will return to The Spinning Jenny on Feb. 10.
the work can be view at no
TA C T U S T O D
New York City and reared
in southeastern Massa-
chusetts. After attending
Black, Hal Holbrook, Mar-
ga Gomez, Director Julie
Taymor, and many oth-
for the people.” For more
information, visit online
WestMainArtists.org or
ican Magic Tricks) and
has toured continuously
across the United States,
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college in Philadelphia, ers. Locally, Staggs has call 804 - 6501. playing for an ever-in- SP45692
he moved to Boston and been published in the creasing group of appre-
began a career in bank- Greenville News, Spartan- ciative fans. In 2015, For- 803-734-JOBS • www.doc.sc.gov
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018 FUN AND GAMES THE GREER CITIZEN B7
Soap Updates
BY DANA BLOCK Anna paid a visit to the
ICU. Amy hoped to have
THE BOLD AND good news for Nathan.
THE BEAUTIFUL Lulu’s attempts fell flat.
Liam figured out that Jason called on Spinelli.
something was wrong Maxie overshared with
when Steffy went to the Obrecht. Nathan jumped
doctor for a paternity test. to conclusions. Carly was
Carter dropped a bomb on forced to face the music.
Maya when he told her his Nelle was nervous about
true feelings. Justin pres- her first day. Kiki probed
sured Bill into telling him Griffin for answers. Ava
the truth about his affair. dismissed her insecurities.
The weight of Steffy and Wait to See: Maxie has a
Bill’s betrayal weighed ABC | CRAIG SJODIN horrible nightmare.
heavily on Liam, who an-
grily demanded the details
Finola Hughes stars as THE YOUNG AND
of their dalliance. Wyatt
‘Anna’ on ‘General Hospital’
THE RESTLESS
told his father that he was At the GCAC, J.T. con-
gifting the Spencer cliff fronted Billy and implied
house to Liam and Steffy. Brady about his true feel- that he was a negative
Katie arrived at Steffy’s to ings for Eve. Chad accused influence on Reed. Their
congratulate her on the Stefan of sabotaging his conversation was cut
baby news but quickly re- company. Ciara made a short when Jill arrived to
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alized that something was big confession. Rafe real- chat with Billy. Jill was im-
terribly amiss when Steffy ized that Ciara must know pressed with Billy’s recent THE SPATS by Jeff Pickering
broke down in her arms. about his dalliance with behavior and suggested
Liam unleashed his fury Sami. Abe and Theo got he take over Chancellor to
on Bill when he prevented some unexpected news further her legacy. Mean-
him from leaving the of- about Theo’s medical sit- while, Lily and J.T. bonded
fice for his own good. Wait uation. Chad and Abigail over the drama of raising
to See: A beloved family plotted to thwart Stefan. teenagers. Later, Cane
member returns to Los Wait to See: Eric is stunned offered J.T. a job and a
Angeles to stay. to learn the identity of Ro- room at the mansion. Dina
man’s New Year’s Eve date. caused chaos at the office
DAYS OF OUR LIVES until Jack hired a caregiv-
Eve demanded to know GENERAL HOSPITAL er. Ashley retained a hot-
if Brady was playing her. Anna found herself in shot lawyer named Tony
Vivian had some shocking a bind. Nina grew more and met with him at the
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news for everyone at the and more anxious. Jason Abbotts’ estate. Michael
party. A drunken Ciara confronted Carly. Griffin privately informed Jack RFD by Mike Marland
was determined to expose called Ava. Jordan tracked that Tony was a shark and
Rafe’s secret. Vivian and down Anna. Franco’s con- would play dirty to win a
Kate faced off. Stefan had fusion continued to plague case. Wait to See: A shock-
some surprising news for him. Michael and Ned met ing secret is revealed
Chad and Abigail. Will de- up. Julian made an emo- during the Abbotts’ day in
cided to end things with tional plea to Olivia. Molly court with Graham.
Sonny. Chloe questioned turned to Alexis for help.
School
PTA Reflections is a pus in Greer located at
nationally acclaimed stu- 405 Lancaster Avenue.
dent recognition program Dr. Ed Sherbert will
News
which encourages artistic present his seminar titled
creativity in the classroom “Hiring Heroes: Recruit-
and at home. ing and Retaining Vet-
erans.” In this engaging
GMC COLLECTING presentation, open to HR
GREENVILLE COUNTY | CHILDREN’S BOOKS
The Greer Middle Col-
managers, veterans, local
business owners, adminis-
lege service learning class trators, as well as students
EASTSIDE STUDENTS WIN is asking for donations of and alumni, Sherbert will
REFLECTIONS AWARDS children’s books to supply address relevant topics
Several Eastside High two Little Free Libraries. including strategies for
students received awards Books can be hardcover creating veteran-friendly
in the annual PTA Reflec- or softcover and new or organizations, recognition
tions contest. These par- gently used. No oversized of veteran skill-sets, and
ticipants will have their books since they will not the veteran-employee val-
work included in the Dis- fit on the bookshelves. ue proposition.
trict competition. The seminar has been
Literature STUDENTS INVITED approved for one Human
1st: Audrianna Fox TO ICE SKATE FOR FREE Resources Certification
2nd: Kate Burns United Community Institute (HRCI) credit and
3rd: Isabel Sherrill Bank Ice on Main will host one Society for Human
Photography “Skate for STEM” night ev- Resource Management
1st: Justin Baustert ery Wednesday through- (SHRM) credit.
2nd: Justin Baustert out the holiday season. Sherbert is an accom-
3rd: Justin Baustert The first 50 students PHOTO | SUBMITTED plished HR practitioner
Visual Arts who show their recent with over 35 years of in-
1st: Abigail Moore
Riley Geddings was the
progress report or report
card with a B or higher Plastic project dustry experience includ-
ing numerous managerial
winner of a $50 gift card. in math and science can and executive level posi-
skate for free at Ice on Riverside Middle 7th grade science students had a visit from PlastiVan, a national tions, culminating in the
FREE ACT AND SAT TEST Main in Greenville cour- program educating students on current research and innovations and research in plastics, development of his own
PREP OFFERED tesy of the Duke Energy
recently. Students learned about the presence of different types of plastics in their lives HR consulting firm. A U.S.
High school students in Foundation. Navy veteran of the Viet-
Greenville County Schools Remaining “Skate for and conducted an experiment where they learned more about the properties of plastics. nam War, he possesses a
have access to free SAT STEM” nights is Jan. 10. It deeply personal under-
and ACT Test Prep mod- is open to K-12 students in high academic achieve- versity’s Office of Adult School of Christian Minis- standing and connection
ules through Naviance, Greenville, Oconee, Pick- ment during the Fall 2017 and Graduate Admissions try, will also share a spe- to other combat veterans.
a comprehensive college ens and Anderson County semester. and the Graduate School cial message of encourage- Moreover, he possesses
and career readiness tool schools. To qualify for the Presi- of Christian Ministry are ment titled “Ministry for extensive “hands on” HR
that helps districts and For more information, dent's List, students must hosting an alumni gather- the Marathon.” experience in union and
schools align student see the Special Events earn a 3.75 or higher grade ing to be held on Tuesday, To register for the event, non-union environments,
strengths and interests to page at iceonmain.com. point average for the se- Jan. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 contact Maria Kithcart at both domestically and in-
postsecondary goals. mester. p.m. at the Tim Brashier 663-7522 or via email at ternationally, as a practi-
GCS students have ac- GMC CLASSES ACCEPTING Duncan Campus in Greer located maria.kithcart@ngu.edu. tioner and consultant.
cess to Naviance through LEAVES Michael Russell at 405 Lancaster Avenue. Participants are encour-
Backpack, formerly known Greer Middle College Savannah Seiber Graduate Christian min- NGU GRAD SCHOOL TO HOST aged to bring their lunch.
as the student portal. High environmental sci- Greer istry alumni are invited to LUNCH & LEARN Drinks and snacks will be
Naviance provides full ence classes are accept- Anna Casillas network and enjoy a “Pas- North Greenville Uni- provided. Networking op-
service test prep including ing donations of bagged Joshua Casillas tries with the President” versity’s Office of Adult portunities are available
an analysis of each stu- leaves for use in the school Matthew Hopkins time with NGU President and Graduate Admissions beginning at 11:30 a.m.
dent’s current standing, garden. Abigail Joy Marasigan Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. at and Greenville Society for and the seminar will begin
a pacing guide based on Bags can be dropped off Maki Okada 11:30 a.m. Human Resource Manage- promptly at noon.
self-identified test dates, at the front of the school Lydia Petersen Campus staff will be ment (GSHRM) are pleased To register for this
and personalized study daily. Julia Pridgeon conducting tours of the to co-sponsor a free hu- event, contact Maria Kith-
guides to assist in enhanc- Daniel Smitley Greer campus as alumni man resources lunch and cart at 663-7522 or via
ing test scores. Naviance MISS GMC PAGEANT Laura Davis enjoy heavy hors d’oeu- learn seminar to be held email at maria.kithcart@
Test Prep enables students IS FEB. 24 Joshua Floyd vres during a time of fel- on Wednesday, Jan. 17, ngu.edu.
to determine and strate- The Miss Greer Middle Anna Fraley lowship. Dr. Larry McDon- from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
gize test readiness, review College pageant will be Evelyn Jean Haasbroek ald, Dean of the Graduate at the Tim Brashier Cam-
necessary information for held on Saturday, Feb. 24, Alison Heape
each exam through les- at 7 p.m. at Bonds Career Noel Monroe
sons, flashcards, practice Center. Taylors
questions and tests, and An informational meet- Joanna Abraham
boost test-taking strat- ing for all girls interested Joshua Barr
egies through the Game in participating was held Emily Behymer
Center. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at Haley Brammer
For more information or 3:05 p.m. Nathaniel Carpenter
step by step instructions Samuel Carter
on navigating the Test Prep
modules, visit https://vi- DISTRICT FIVE | Nathan Collins
Alex Davis
meo.com/135289887. Erin Estelle
HILL WINS BERRY SHOALS Cameron Fordham
BUENA VISTA ANNOUNCES SPELLING BEE Emma Fordham
REFLECTIONS WINNERS Garrett Hill was the win- Lyndsie Gray
Buena Vista Elementary ner of this year’s Spelling Christina Hallas
had several students place Bee at Berry Shoals Inter- Anna Herr
in this year’s PTA Reflec- mediate. Ashlyn Huffman
tions contest. This year's Samantha Peacock fin- Austin Kaser
theme was "Within Reach.” ished as first runner-up. Kristiann Knudsen
• Reilly Smith - 1st Place Benjamin Lewandowski
in Dance Choreography In- BYRNES TO HOLD Nicholas Marks
termediate CWEA COMPETITION Seth McMaster
• Jayda Demirel - 1st Byrnes High will hold Benjamin Nazaruk
Place in Music Composi- the 2018 Carolina Win- Daniel Nazaruk
tion Primary ter Ensemble Association Anne Nguyen
• Nirvan Gupta - 2nd (CWEA) Color Guard, Per- Matthew Parker
Place in Music Composi- cussion and Winds Com- Cameron Pawson
tion Primary petition at the school on Benjamin Phillips
• Zoe Horton - 1st Place Saturday, March 10, from Hannah Phillips
in Music Composition In- 8-10 a.m. Gabrielle Prairie
termediate All tickets are general Zachary Provenzano
• Eliza Larsen - 2nd admission. Abigail Risser
place in Music Composi- For more information, Rebecca Spencer
tion Intermediate visit the school’s facebook Emily Swager
• Sally Anderson - 3rd page. David Thompson
place in Music Composi- Kathleen Walker
tion Intermediate BYRNES CLOTHING CLOSET Briana Whatley
• Syon Patel - 1st & 2nd COLLECTING HANGERS Emma Younce
place in Photography Pri- The Byrnes High Cloth- Located in Greenville,
mary ing Closet is still in need Bob Jones University pro-
• Bennett Larsen - 1st, of regular and pant/skirt vides a regionally accred-
2nd & 3rd in Photography hangers and grocery bags ited Christian liberal arts
Intermediate as they continue to stock education purposely de-
• Maclane New - 1st the stores. signed to inspire a lifelong
place in Visual Arts Pri- The school will also ac- pursuit of learning, loving
mary cept extra coats, warm and leading.
• Sarah Brockman - 2nd hats and gloves during the BJU offers over 100 un-
place in Visual Arts Prima- season. dergraduate and gradu-
ry ate programs in religion,
HIGHER EDUCATION |
• Manav Bajaj - 3rd place education, fine arts and
in Visual Arts Primary communication, arts and
• Gibson New - 1st place science, and business.
in Visual Arts Intermedi- BJU has nearly 3,000
ate BJU STUDENTS NAMED students from nearly ev-
• Mae Belflower - 2nd TO PRESIDENT'S LIST ery state and more than
place in Visual Arts Inter- The following area stu- 40 countries.
mediate dents are among approxi-
• Kieran Bindra - 3rd mately 540 Bob Jones Uni- NGU GRADUATE SCHOOL TO
place in Visual Arts Inter- versity students named HOST ALUMNI GATHERING
mediate to the President's List for North Greenville Uni-
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