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Photos: 2026 National Cancer Survivors Day

Guest Contributor — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:30:39 +0000

The Cancer Survivors Park Alliance hosted a celebration of International Cancer Survivors Day on June 7 at Cancer Survivors Park in Greenville.

The 39th celebration featured refreshments and activities designed to celebrate survivors and share resources. Among the activities and features were reiki, yoga, fly fishing lessons, therapy dogs, survivor ribbons and children’s princess visits.

Photos provided by Sliced Tomato Productions via Cancer Survivors Park.

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Photos: Legacy Early College Class of 2026 graduation

Guest Contributor — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:58:52 +0000

Legacy Early College held its Class of 2026 commencement May 21 at Bob Jones University.

Of 89 graduates, 81 accepted college offers at institutions including Davidson, Clemson, Furman and the University of South Carolina.

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Photos: Memorial Day 2026 in Greenville

John Olson — Mon, 25 May 2026 23:15:26 +0000

A Greenville County Memorial Day Observation was held at 10 a.m. May 25. The event, moved inside, included a Revolutionary War Patriots dedication.⁠
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The guest speakers: Historian Durant Ashmore and others to include federal, state and local officials. A wreath ceremony was scheduled by DAR, Behethland Butler Chapter.⁠
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The observation was sponsored by Greenville County Veterans Affairs, Sons of the American Revolution, Upcountry History Museum of Greenville County and Greenville County.

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Photos: 2026 Take Flight 5K Memorial Day weekend at Greenville Downtown Airport

John Olson — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:15:49 +0000

The 2026 Take Flight 5K to benefit Runway Park at Greenville Downtown Airport was held May 23, 2026. The pre-race event included a Memorial Day weekend ceremony. Proceeds will help with the purchasing of future playground equipment at Runway Park. The yearly run raised $48,000, according to event organizers.

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Photos: 2026 Greek Festival in Greenville

Guest Contributor — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:35 +0000

The Greenville Greek Festival was held for the 40th year May 15-17 at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Greenville. Photos provided.

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Photos: Law enforcement memorial service in Greenville

Guest Contributor — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:11 +0000

A law enforcement memorial service was held May 12, 2026 at the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center to remember fallen law enforcement officers who served citizens of Greenville County. Local, state and federal law enforcement officers were in attendance, along with area residents.

Photos provided by Greenville County Sheriff’s Office

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Photos: 2026 Artisphere in Greenville

Ryan Gilchrest — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:45:19 +0000

The 22nd annual Artisphere festival was held along South Main Street in downtown Greenville May 8-10, 2026 featuring more than 600 visual, culinary and performing artists.

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Photos: 2026 Hands on Greenville Day

Guest Contributor — Wed, 06 May 2026 20:03:12 +0000

United Way of Greenville County’s Hands On Greenville Day was May 2. An afterparty was held at Fluor Field.

2026 Hands on Greenville Day by the numbers

1,900 plus volunteers
50 plus projects
7,600 service hours
$275,000 estimated community value

Photos provided by United Way of Greenville County.

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Photos: 2026 Greenville Cycling Classic

Guest Contributor — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:26 +0000

The Greenville Cycling Classic was held April 30 in downtown Greenville for the third year. The free event, presented by Prisma Health, is part of USA CRITS, an eight-race series of criteriums across the Southeast. Eight cycling races were held. Photo by Jay Baker/Greenville Cycling Classic

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Milestone: Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio celebrates 25 years in Greenville

Guest Contributor — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:39 +0000

Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio celebrated 25 years with an event with the unveiling of a custom-designed pendant created in collaboration with customers.

“For us, 25 years is less about a milestone and more about the people who have trusted us with some of the most meaningful moments in their lives,” said founder Mike Ponthieux in a statement. “This celebration is an opportunity to reflect on that and to say thank you in a way that brings everyone together.”

Ponthieux, founded in 2001, offers a full range of services, including custom jewelry design, repairs, appraisals and restorations. The studio is located at 1922 Augusta Street, Suite 103 in Greenville.

The pendant will be auctioned at the 16th annual TD Synnex Share the Magic celebration Oct. 10 at the Greenville Convention Center. TD Synnex Share the Magic benefits Make-A-Wish South Carolina, A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Pendleton Place and this year’s President’s Choice Charity, The Meyers Center.

For more information visit, ponthieuxs.com.

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Photos: 2026 Reedy River Duck Derby

Ryan Gilchrest — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:48 +0000

The 22nd annual Reedy River Duck Derby was held May 2, 2026 at Falls Park in downtown Greenville. The event is hosted by the Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville.

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Photos: 2026 United Community Reedy River Run

Guest Contributor — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:08 +0000

The Greenville Track Club hosted the 48th running of the United Community Reedy River Run April 18. Greenville’s James Quattlebaum won the 10K race for the sixth time in 29:05. Noah Fisher (29:29) was second and Eduardo Garcia (30:47) third. Emma Russum won the women’s 10K title with a time of 36:23. In the 5K, Joel Barnett was the overall winner in 16:10. Alicia Rohan of was the women’s 5K champion with a time of 19:24.

The 10K and 5K had a combined 1,888 finishers.

Photos by Moore Gems of You Photography for The Greenville Track Club.

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Photos: Renovated Lily Pad space opens in Greenville County DSS Office

John Olson — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:56 +0000

Greenville County’s Department of Social Services office held a ribbon cutting for its refreshed Lily Pad space April 14.

Lily Pad: A Soft Place to Land is in partnership with South Carolina Department of Social Services. It was created to provide a place to rest, play, do homework and regain a sense of calm for children who have experienced trauma.

Greenville County DSS is located at at 352 Halton Road. The Greenville County Lily Pad was originally opened in 2022. For more information visit lilypadinc.org.

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Photos: Greenville Heart Walk 2026

Guest Contributor — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:00:50 +0000

The American Heart Association hosted the 2026 Greenville Heart Walk April 11. An estimated 2,000 people attended the event.

The event started at District 356 and Fluor Field and focuses equipping the community with hands-only CPR skills to help turn bystanders into lifesavers, according to event organizers. Event organizers said $250,000 has been raised of a $350,000 goal. The Spartanburg Heart Walk is April 17 at Fifth Third Park. Fundraising efforts continue through June.

For more information go to upstateheartwalk.org.

Photos provided by American Heart Association

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Photos: 2026 Tunnels to Towers 5K

John Olson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:00:29 +0000

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Greenville was held April 11 in Greenville. Zachary Ford of Greenville was the overall winner in 17 minutes, two seconds. Sophia Brown of Pleasanton, CA won the female title in 23 minutes, 20 seconds. The event had 237 finishers.

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