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John Jeter, Handlebar founder who shaped Greenville music scene, dies

The Upstate has lost a music business trailblazer who put Greenville on the map as a destination for nationally touring performers and their fans. John Jeter died on Nov. 9 after a period of declining health. He was 66. During a 20-year run, his music venue, the Handlebar , showcased Grammy-winning folk artists, blues and rock legends, regional up-and-comers and local favorites. “The Handlebar hosted so many amazing concerts that we all got to enjoy,” said Gene Berger, owner of Horizon Records in Greenville. Berger noted that Jeter put on concerts that drew large crowds and were successful from a business standpoint while also making room for “passion gigs” – smaller concerts “for the cultural good.” Jeter opened the Handlebar in 1994 with his wife, Kathy Laughlin, and his late brother, Stephen. They weren't experienced in the music business, and they knew they were taking a leap of faith. The club’s first location was in a former textile mill building on Mills Avenue (now the Lofts at Mills Mill ). It was billed as a “listening room,” with Jeter focused on booking acoustic acts. It didn’t take long for the Handlebar’s calendar to expand to include full bands and louder

Greenville, SC · 4d

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Sparkle City Roadshow Brings Susto and an Evening of Music to Chapman

Sparkle City Roadshow will bring Susto, the Abbey Elmore Band, Clay Johnson and the Hard Promises, and Janeen Scott to Spartanburg on Tuesday, November 17th. Our Town Collective presents the evening at Chapman Cultural Center Theater. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. with an acoustic set and a visual artist...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d
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PHOTOS: PLANTING a new tradition

Laurens residents and visitors to Wednesday's Veterans Day program in Little River Park participated in the first-ever Poppy Seed Scattering Ceremony, to bring patches of red into the park in time for Memorial Day. Poppies are considered symbolic flowers of war-sacrifice and the desire for world peace, so the scattering...

Laurens, SC · 2d

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Upstate pastor featured in Tyler Perry’s new Netflix movie

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — A familiar face from the Upstate is featured in a new holiday movie from filmmaker Tyler Perry. Pastor John Gray of Greenville is part of the cast of The Gospel of Christmas, a new film that brings together several major names in entertainment and gospel music. The cast includes Fantasia Barrino […]

Greenville, SC · 3d

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South Carolina’s Former Courthouse Now Houses a Bookstore Filled With Books, Coffee, and Unexpected Gifts

Once a place for court proceedings, this historic building now welcomes visitors searching for books, coffee, and a quiet afternoon. In South Carolina, a former family courthouse has found an entirely different purpose as an independent bookstore filled with stories. The shelves hold novels, children’s books, puzzles, and gifts, while...

Greenville, SC · 4d

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Dirty Dancing Swings Into Greenville, With One Star Skipping Her Big Number

Johnny Castle is lifting Baby Houseman over his head on a Greenville stage this week, as Dirty Dancing: The Musical settles in at the Peace Center for a six-day run through Nov. 15. The stage version leans on the same soundtrack that made the 1987 film a phenomenon, including “(I've Had) The Time of My Life,” “Hungry Eyes” and “Do You Love Me?”

Greenville, SC · 5d

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Revolutionary South Carolina exhibit connects fairgoers with state’s history

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Revolutionary South Carolina exhibit at the State Fairgrounds gave fairgoers a glimpse into the state’s role in the American Revolution — a history that is personal for Will Wise. Wise is a Greenville member of the Sons of the American Revolution. “I have...

South Carolina · 4d

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Winter at the Well Brings Holiday Concerts and Family Shows to Greenville

Holiday concerts and family shows will fill Bon Secours Wellness Arena’s Winter at the Well calendar in Greenville, beginning with for KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas on November 19th. The season also includes Greenville Swamp Rabbits theme nights and continues through December 31st, 2026. Disney on...

Greenville, SC · 4d

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The Enormous South Carolina Bookstore Where You Can Fill An Entire Bag Of Books For Less Than $20

Somewhere in Easley, South Carolina, there’s a place that will make every book lover’s jaw drop straight to the floor. Book Warehouse Outlet is that place, and once you walk through its doors, you’ll understand why people drive from all over the state just to spend an afternoon there.

Easley, SC · 14d

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Fall festivals bring families together

BELTON-HONEA PATH — Fall festival season kept area churches busy this October, as congregations opened their parking lots and fellowship halls to families with games, food and plenty of candy for costumed children. Friendship Baptist Church in Honea Path got the season started early with its fall festival Oct....

Belton, SC · 6d

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American Legion plans Veterans Day celebration

BELTON — American Legion Post 51 and the Belton Veterans Park Committee invite the public to join them as they celebrate Veterans Day at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Belton Veterans Park. In case of bad weather, the celebration will be held at American Legion Post 51 on Campbell Street in Belton.

Belton, SC · 7d

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New Details Emerge In Death Of Hudson Valley Native Hayden Panettiere

There's been an official ruling on the death of Hudson Valley native actress Hayden Panettiere.

Rockland County, NY · 11d

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Laurens County Museum gears up for festive holiday season

There’s only a couple of spots left for participants to host a Christmas tree at the Laurens County Museum’s second annual Festival of Trees. School groups, churches, nonprofits, local businesses and families can decorate a tree and join dozens of others to celebrate the season and share their passions at the same time.

Laurens, SC · 8d

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Veterans Day tributes and celebrations set for Nov. 10-11

FOOTHILLS—On Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, Polk County and Landrum will host school programs, community ceremonies, and special gatherings to honor those who have served in the U.S. […]

Polk County, NC · 8d

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This Historic South Carolina Factory Has Been Transformed Into A Thriving Artisan Village

A two-story bank vault sits inside an old South Carolina textile mill. Today, couples celebrate weddings and big parties right beside its heavy doors. That vault still shows off its original brick and steel, which feels delightfully dramatic for a party. It shares the property with a rage room, artist studios, creative workshops, and a model train station.

Taylors, SC · 18d

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Stopping Clocks: Meet your new favorite Clemson band

Any music aficionado could tell you that attending local DIY shows will have you seeing bands play in the most bizarre of places. I’ve seen people play in living rooms, restaurants, parks, fields and backyards, but not until last Friday had I seen a band play a drive-through. That’s...

Clemson, SC · 10d

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Sparkle City Pride March and Festival Set for Nov. 7th

Sparkle City Pride will bring a march, performances and community activities to Spartanburg on Saturday, Nov. 7th. The Spartanburg Pride Coalition’s event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg, 210 East Henry Place. The march starts at the church at 11 a.m.,...

Spartanburg, SC · 10d

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Rugby Middle School Band Selected for State Music Educators Conference

Rugby Middle School’s eighth-grade band will perform for music educators from across North Carolina on Sunday, November 8th, in Winston-Salem. The Henderson County students’ 1 p.m. appearance is part of the North Carolina Music Educators Association’s annual in-service conference. Rugby is the only North Carolina middle school...

Henderson County, NC · 10d

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Eddie Martin Classic brings old friends together at Saluda Valley

Golf tournaments can be played for competition, for an audience, to raise money – or for no particular reason at all. At Saluda Valley Country Club, the reason was clear: to bring Eddie Martin together again with the golfers he served for so many years. The golf club in...

Williamston, SC · 12d