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Born 96 Years Ago Today in South Carolina, the Guitar Virtuoso Who Backed Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash—and Sold a Million Records Before He Could Legally Drink

On this day (November 11) in 1930, Walter Louis Garland was born in Cowpens, South Carolina. Known professionally as Hank Garland, he was playing guitar professionally by age 12 and recorded the million-selling “Sugarfoot Rag” at age 18. Deftly navigating across genre lines, Garland contributed his superb picking skills to many an Elvis Presley hit in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Cowpens, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Two prominent figures in Greenville music scene join to buy flagging venue with plans to renovate

GREENVILLE — Wes Gilliam, co-owner of the popular music venue Radio Room, recently bought The Foundry at Judson Mill, with plans to renovate the space. The lease begins on Jan. 1. Gilliam is close friends with John Peters, owner of Mass Concerts — one of the largest independent concert promoters in the country — and they talked about purchasing a venue together. They decided to stay in Greenville, and in October they landed on The Foundry at Judson Mill. “I just kind of mentioned The Foundry to him because I’d done some shows there in the past, but I quit doing shows there because it wasn’t re...

Greenville, SC · 17h

rockdocumented.com

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Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947

Toy Caldwell was born on November 13, 1947, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He became The Marshall Tucker Band’s co-founding lead guitarist and principal songwriter, and his contribution went beyond the guitar parts. On “Can’t You See,” from the group’s 1973 debut, The Marshall Tucker Band, the voice delivering the song belonged to the man who wrote it.

Spartanburg, SC · 2d
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Greenville News

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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 · 2d

Greenville News

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Greenville pastor John Gray appears in Tyler Perry's new Netflix movie

A well-known Greenville pastor joins a star-studded cast in Tyler Perry's new Christmas movie, now streaming on Netflix. John Gray , lead pastor of Love Story Church in Greenville, appears in "Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas," which premiered on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Gray plays Deacon Daniel, an angel who looks after a New York City church until a new pastor and his family arrive. Written and directed by Perry, the film follows a struggling pastor who must rediscover his faith while working to save his family's church and community. The ensemble cast includes Fantasia Barrino, Tank, Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar and Fred Hammond. Gospel musician Kirk Franklin produced the film's music. A special community screening is happening Wednesday, November 11 at Love Story Church, 635 Haywood Road, Greenville. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The church invited families and friends to watch the movie together in its main sanctuary, with concessions available during the event. How to attend the Greenville screening What: "Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas" community screening When: Wednesday, Nov. 11 Doors open: 6 p.m. Movie begins: 7 p.m. Where: Love Story Church, 635 Haywood Road, Greenville Streaming: Available

Greenville, SC · 1d

Greenville News

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Greenville Christmas tree lighting, Poinsettia parade dates set

Mark your calendars, Christmas lovers. The city of Greenville's annual Christmas tree lighting and parade are just around the corner. Greenville will celebrate the start of the Christmas season on the first weekend of December, with their Night of Lights event on Friday, Dec. 4 and the annual Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5. Night of Lights, a tree-lighting event, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4. During the week of Nov. 9, workers were already spotted on Main Street assembling the city's 30-foot Christmas tree. The tree, complete with 25,550 LED lights, will be lit in front of M. Judson Booksellers on South Main Street between 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., according to the city. Night of Lights will also include food trucks, a kids crafting station, Letters to Santa and a visit from Santa. The Poinsettia Christmas Parade on Main Street, a Greenville tradition of more than 75 years, will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Parade participants include local businesses, schools, dance groups, nonprofits and other community organizations. Year after year the parade draws thousands of residents and visitors to downtown to celebrate, according to the city. Ruth Cronin covers

Greenville, SC · 1d

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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 · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Officials: American Legion Post 3 in Greenville moving to Former Blind Horse Saloon site

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — The city of Greenville said American Legion Post 3 is preparing to move its historic facility to a new, more accessible location. The post housed a military museum, hosted community events, celebrated veterans and provided a gathering space for service members and their families, city officials said.

Greenville, SC · 1d

greenvillejournal.com

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Greenville’s History: Why we should preserve and restore historic houses

Editor’s note: This is part of a continuing series of columns, stories and photos by Greenville County Historical Society examining the history of Greenville and the Upstate. I grew up in a Willie Ward house on Sirrine Drive. Today I work in another, the Brockman House at 644 East...

Greenville, SC · 9h

Smoky Mountain News

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A week at Edisto with John Lane

John Lane has done it again. In his new collection of short stories (“Interval Ownership: New Tales From Edisto,” 2026, Mercer University Press, 171 pages) highlighting week-long vacations on Edisto Island on the coast of South Carolina at the Shearwater residency that operates on what is called an “interval ownership,” we get a new genre of fiction that is a kind of “beachfront bingo,” as he calls it, and at the same time is a kind of fictional memoir.

Edisto Island, SC · 1d

wsnwradio.com

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Former Pickens County Library Director Files Lawsuit Over Firing

Former Pickens County Library Director Stephanie Howard has filed a civil lawsuit in the Pickens County Court of Common Pleas against nine defendants—including local activist Johnnelle Raines, Conservatives of the Upstate, five library board members, the Board of Trustees, and Pickens County—alleging she was unjustly fired on February 24 following a multi-year coordinated campaign over book challenges and LGBTQ+ materials. The suit outlines five causes of action, including Freedom of Information Act violations, interference, defamation, civil conspiracy, and emotional distress, and demands a jury trial, damages, and attorney’s fees, while Pickens County stated it is reviewing the allegations with legal counsel.

Pickens County, SC · 1d

golaurens.com

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History beneath our feet: Lander program examines Revolutionary War sites in area

Within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood lie approximately 100 Revolutionary War battlefields and skirmish sites — many of them little known or still waiting to reveal their secrets. That remarkable concentration of Revolutionary War history was among the discoveries shared by historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore during a...

Greenwood, SC · 9h

WSPA 7News

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

WIS-TV

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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 · 2d

greenville.com

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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 · 2d

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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 · 12d

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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 · 5d