Living Here

Each year brings new stories and ideas to share, and 2015 was no different.
Whether it be a unique event, an encouraging story or a celebratory moment,
Greer has had plenty to share over the last 12 months.

Here are a few highlights from 2015.

Friday afternoon, the Christmas spirit was all around at Victor Gym as Creative Advancement Centers students participated in their annual Christmas program.

Students performed a skit, read Christmas poems and sang Christmas classics, all the while eyeing a pile of presents donated to the center.

A long list of injuries and surgeries led rodeo enthusiasts to call Barry Brown “The Bionic Bullrider.” And a life filled with interesting stories led him to write a book.

It might sound like a simple Christmas carol to you, but for dozens of hospice patients at Midway Residential, the sound of singing students in the hallway marks one of the most pleasant visits of the year.

The first intermission has commenced at a Greenville Swamp Rabbits game, but the enthusiasm from the fans hasn’t waned. On the contrary, some fans descend to the rink’s boards, anticipating a regular but nonetheless fascinating occurrence.

Riverside High senior Lydia Elsey initially wanted to travel so she could see the world, have a unique experience.

Her options weren’t very limited.

Bob Jones University is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season at the school’s annual Christmas Carol Sing and Lighting Ceremony at the center of campus Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center and many other international venues, but this Saturday, renowned Brazilian pianist Flavio Varani will take the stage at the J. Harley Bonds Center Auditorium in Greer.