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Toccoa, GA · Arts & Culture
FOX Carolina
Second annual Fall Harvest festival held at Bridgeway Station
"It's amazing that I get to help children and families. I don't know them but we don't need to know them."
FOX Carolina
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Crowd Enjoys Belton Standpipe Festival
BELTON — Cloudy skies didn’t stop large crowds from enjoying the 38th Annual Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival held on Oct. 3 at Belton City Square. In the morning, entertainment began with an amazing recital by young dancers from the Flourish Creative Arts Studio. Afterwords, visitors were able to eat the amazing food, visit the heritage skills artisans, view the antique and vintage autos, shop crafters’ booths, listen to the various bands on stage, peek inside the historic Standpipe, and learn about South Carolina’s importance to the American Revolution.
designboom.com
undulating plywood layers form stratum parametric public seating sculpture
Not just a bench. This is STRATUM — a sculptural parametric art installation that transforms ordinary public spaces into unforgettable destinations. Every layer is precisely engineered to create a flowing architectural form that invites people to sit, explore, interact, and take photos. Designed and handcrafted in the USA by Zorka Furniture. #DesignTok #Architecture #InteriorDesign #FurnitureDesign #Woodworking.
thelocalpalate.com
Monuments to Visit in the South Carolina Mountains
Nestled in the pine-hardwoods forest of Clemson University, the Old Stone Church, built in 1802, was home to many infamous parishioners, such as Revolutionary War heroes Andrew Pickens and Robert Anderson, who are still remembered in their eponymous counties. Its cemetery contains the grave of Osenappa, a Cherokee who assisted the patriots.
wgog.com
Another large Oktoberfest luncheon crowd
Gates open for the three-day Oktoberfest weekend in Walhalla at 6 o’clock tonight. A large luncheon crowd under the big Sertoma Field tent revved up enthusiasm for Walhalla’s annual celebration featuring crafts, food, carnival rides, music, beer sales, and fireworks. Mayor Hall extended a welcome. The luncheon was arranged by the Rotary Club, whose new president, Susie Graves, welcomed the diners, as many of them still stood in the food line. Two products of public schools keynoted the event. First, District Superintendent Andy Smith stressed the importance for the future that today’s young take advantage of the best education they can. Smith was followed by one of the district’s impressive students – Walhalla High FFA leader Luke Duncan.
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Kids Art Club Ready for Honey Soppin’
HONEA PATH — In celebration of the upcoming Honey Soppin’ Festival, the Honea Path Arts Center hosted a special art competition on Oct. 1 challenging young artists to create an original work of art inspired by and honoring the honey bee. The competition gave local young artists an...
The Post and Courier
‘Pure political ideology’: SC Arts Commission denies funds to emerging artist under new rules
COLUMBIA — In the South Carolina Arts Commission’s first meeting since denying grant funding to two LGBTQ+ organizations earlier this month, the board denied funding to an artist who was also being considered for grants. Objections to artwork by Shakira Olivera-Bautista arose during the board’s consideration of prospective recipients of the state’s Emerging Artist Grant, where artists in the first five years of their careers can receive up to $1,800 to encourage career growth, relevance and sustainability. Olivera-Bautista was one of two potential grantees who came up for discussion in the mee...
greenvillejournal.com
Radio Room booker and The Foundry at Judson Mill join forces: Upstate Beat
Wes Gilliam, co-owner and artist booker for Greenville’s Radio Room venue, clearly dislikes having free time. That might be bad for his stress levels, but it’s pretty good news for Upstate music fans. That’s because after 15 or so years running the Radio Room in three increasingly large locations, Gilliam has taken on another role with another Greenville venue.
Daily Illini
‘You don’t need superpowers to be a hero’: Downtown Batman brings superhero flair to local activism
The Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader. The Gotham Guardian. His iconic spotlight strikes fear into the hearts of Gotham’s villains — and hope into the hearts of Champaign-Urbana’s residents. Originally from South Carolina, Downtown Batman — a “real-life superhero” — moved to C-U in March, where he...
gofountaininn.com
Prisma Health to host women’s health film screenings; expert panel discussions
Prisma Health is inviting the community to attend two educational women's health events this October. The events will feature documentary film screenings, expert-led panel discussions and networking receptions, with proceeds benefiting Prisma Health foundations that support community health initiatives. Perimenopause event scheduled in Greenville. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Prisma Health...
Four States News
‘It Sounded Like an Apocalypse’: Woman Terrified as Flood Sirens Blare at Midnight at Her Lake Lure Cabin — 27 Million Views Later
Imagine settling into a quiet cabin in the North Carolina mountains — then, near midnight, emergency sirens start blaring through the woods. That's what happened to hiking creator Laura, and her video of the terrifying moment has now been watched 27 million times. Laura, who…
thetigercu.com
‘The Music Man’ was an impressive spectacle for the Brooks Center
After the show’s cancellation due to inclement weather back in January, Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” finally played at the Brooks Center on Oct. 13. The show was preceded by an introduction by Catherine Hughes, the executive director of the Brooks Center, acknowledging the cancellation of the original showtime and the joy of the production’s return to Clemson.
amateurgolf.com
Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate: Clemson duo shares lead as Tigers top Round 1
Clemson owns both leaderboards after the opening round of the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational at The Golf Club of Georgia's Creekside Course in Alpharetta, Georgia. Round 1 final: Clemson pair sets the pace. Oscar Holm-Bredkjaer and Gabriel Holtz each shot 5-under on Friday to share the individual lead....
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Tamika Huston was a 24 year old nursing student and aspiring singer from Spartanburg, South Carolina. #CaughtOnCamera
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DRB Homes Celebrates Grand Opening of New Greenville Townhomes
DRB Homes’ Traynham Place is the closest community to Downtown Greenville with convenient major interstate access featuring modern townhomes, smart home technology, and proven included features from the mid $300s. Enjoy a lifestyle that puts the best of Greenville within easy reach, from Falls Park on the Reedy and...