The Post and Courier Greenville

Influential Women 2025 Recognizes Wendy Green

Greenville, SC – Influential Women 2025 is proud to recognize Wendy Green,72, an accomplished podcast host and transition coach, for her significant contribution to the complexities and opportunities of aging well.
With a conversational style that feels like a heartfelt chat between friends, Wendy brings together experts and everyday individuals to discuss topics ranging from family dynamics and caregiving to health, finances, and technology. Her work encourages older adults to embrace life after 0 with curiosity, purpose, and joy, challenging the notion that aging means slowing down.

With over a decade of experience as a life transition coach, Wendy specializes in helping people navigate transitions, retirement, and personal reinvention. She combines professional training, personal insight, and a structured coaching process to guide clients from uncertainty to clarity. Through her programs, including her popular

Learn more about Wendy Green
Through her Influential Women profile: https://influentialwomen.com/connect/wendy-green
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E-bikes are now a common sight across the Upstate, from the Swamp Rabbit Trail to downtown Greenville, and their popularity keeps accelerating. The Wall Street Journal recently noted that more e-bikes are sold nationwide than electric cars.

But this rise brings new confusion about how accidents are classified and who is responsible when someone gets hurt.

E-bikes can reach speeds up to 28 mph, and collisions at those speeds can cause serious injuries, including fractures and head or spinal trauma. Determining fault depends on the circumstances, and classification plays a major role. Auto insurance usually excludes e-bikes, while homeowners’ or renters’ policies may only cover lower-powered models, leaving victims with uncertain protection.

In SC, an electric-assist bicycle must have pedals, a motor under 750 watts, and a top assisted speed below 20 mph to be treated like a traditional bicycle. If an e-bike exceeds those limits or has been modified, it may be treated as a motor vehicle for liability and insurance purposes.

Local rules add another layer. Portions of the SRT restrict higher-speed or throttle-only e-bikes to protect pedestrians and slower riders. When an e-bike violates these rules or state limits, the legal analysis changes, and liability risks increase for the rider or the business that supplied the bike.

These distinctions matter. They influence how fault is assigned and what coverage is available. A pedestrian injured by an e-bike rider can pursue a negligence claim, but classification, speed, and power level often shape the outcome.

If you’ve been injured in an e-bike accident, the key is understanding who had the duty to act safely and how that duty was breached. With laws and insurance policies still catching up to new technology, legal guidance can make a meaningful difference.
Alex Stalvey leads the personal injury practice group at Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey. He can be reached at 864.298.0084 or online at www.bannisterandwyatt.com.

GREENVILLE, SC (December 1, 2025) – Don’t miss your chance to save on tickets for Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, Greenville’s largest winter festival, running from Thursday, December 4th through Sunday, December 7th. Early bird pricing ends soon; starting on December 4th, all ticket prices will increase by $5.

The holiday extravaganza will attract thousands of local and out-of-town visitors and will build on holiday traditions of the past while offering new elements that create memories for the future. Attendees will enjoy more than 500 vendor booths, featuring one-of-a-kind gifts, decorations, accessories and more, an indoor snowball arena, SC’s largest modular train layout, North Pole kid’s play area, visits with Santa and tastings from local favorites Six & Twenty Distillery and Methodical Coffee.

Proceeds of Holiday Fair benefit Rotary Charities, the philanthropic arm of the Rotary Club of Greenville, which seeks ways to make meaningful, sustained differences in the quality of life of the citizens of Greenville County.

Early bird tickets are available for $10 for adults and $9 for seniors (60+) through December 3rd. Beginning December 4th, ticket prices will rise to $15 and $14. Children two and under are free.

“Each year, the Holiday Fair brings the community together to share in the joy of the season, create traditions and support one another,” says Stephanie Goodale, Director of Sales, Greenville Convention Center. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of early bird pricing and join us for this magical event.”

Tickets and full event details are available at meetgcc.com.

Show Dates and Times:

• Thursday, December 4 10am – 6pm
• Friday, December 5 10am – 7pm
• Saturday, December 6 10am – 7pm
• Sunday, December 7 11am – 6pm

Cost:

• Tickets:
o $10 for adults ($15 starting 12/4)
o $9 for seniors (60+) ($14 starting 12/4)
o Free for children two and under
• Parking:
o $10 per vehicle

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Toates Law Firm Welcomes Attorneys Jan Horton & Lauren Wagner to Its Real Estate Practice
Toates Law Firm is pleased to announce that Jan Horton, Esq. & Lauren Wagner, Esq. have joined the Firm, further strengthening the growing Firm & expanding the Commercial Real Estate practice.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jan &Lauren to the team,” said Annah Toates. “Both bring exceptional experience, deep industry knowledge, & a strong commitment to client service. Their additions support our firm’s mission to provide notably different service, & we’re excited about their ability to bolster our residential and commercial teams, with their emphasis on our commercial real estate clients.”
Jan Horton joins Toates Law Firm with extensive experience representing buyers & sellers for residential & commercial transactions. Her background includes twenty-five years of experience, including owning & managing a law practice. What Jan enjoys most about her work is getting to know her clients — learning their stories, understanding their goals, & being part of such an important chapter in their lives. Her experience and level of service set her apart in Greenville’s legal market.
Lauren Wagner brings a strong track record in estate planning and residential real estate transactions with an emphasis on curative title and abstracting. With eight years of experience, Lauren has honed a craft of analyzing and curing title defects. She’s also meticulous and determined, which will make her an asset to Toates’ commercial practice.
Toates Law Firm is a boutique law firm based in Downtown Greenville. The firm provides top-notch legal representation in the arena of residential and commercial real estate law, estate planning, & business formation. They aim to be “notably different,” impacting those they interact with through impeccable service & forging lasting relationships along the way, & the firm continues to expand its team to meet the evolving needs of its clients and community.

Everything Belongs: Josh Jensen Solo Exhibition
January 6 – 31, 2026

[GREENVILLE, S.C.] – Art & Light Gallery is happy to present “Everything Belongs”, an exhibition of work by Josh Jensen (Charlotte, N.C.) launching on the Art & Light website and in the gallery at 10:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, January 6 with an opening reception on Friday, January 9 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

Josh Jensen is an abstract painter whose work has evolved from figurative oil to mixed media painting focused on color and movement, informed by his career as a marriage and family therapist. Jensen finds that his work as a psychotherapist influences his artistic process by making him focus on a balance between chaos and order, spontaneity and intention. His painting involves a balance of intuitive exploration and intentional application as he aims to create pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and meaningful. In his current painting practice Josh favors work with acrylics for their vibrant colors and versatile flow.

In Everything Belongs, Jensen invites viewers to see beauty in the process of accepting imperfection. He states, “Drawing on both jazz improvisation and biblical imagery, my work suggests that our mistakes are raw material for grace. My creative goal is to embrace the inevitability of error and transform it, trusting that what is most human in art is often what is most flawed and also most alive. Each piece captures the quiet revelation that nothing, no color, no moment, no story, is ever truly wasted.”

Once the predominant color relationships and overall composition of a painting begin to emerge, Jensen interacts with the medium more intentionally and with more control while trying to remain faithful to the spontaneous beginning stages of the work. As a painter, Josh seeks to strike a balance between open ended exploration, allowing accidents to emerge, while using formal technique and design elements to find command in the process.

Greenville, S.C. — Dr. Luke Henry, the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ 4th Congressional District Representative, recently traveled to the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, to serve as an examiner for Part IV of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE).
In this national role, Dr. Henry assisted in evaluating senior chiropractic students and recent graduates who are working towards professional licensure. This practical examination includes history and physical examination and chiropractic technique. Dr. Henry was proud to serve in public protection and was honored to represent South Carolina on the national stage, promoting excellence in patient care for future chiropractic physicians.
Dr. Henry is recognized nationwide for his expertise in nonsurgical spinal decompression and frequently speaks at professional conferences and educational events. His final speaking engagement of the year will take place on December 4, 2025 in Nashville, where he will continue sharing insights on evidence-based approaches to spinal decompression and cold laser therapy. Dr. Henry practices at 1314 Pelham Road in Greenville, with practice emphasis on acute and chronic spine pain.

Photo: Dr. Luke Henry, Member of the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners, recipient of the FCLB Outstanding Board Award 2025.

CALABASH, NC – A new chapter for luxury apartment living opened this week along Ocean Highway.
The View at Crow Creek features spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments that are designed with modern amenities and upscale finishes to elevate life. Premium features include a resort-style pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and meticulously landscaped grounds that offer the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation. Learn more at www.theviewatcrowcreeknc.com.
Nestled in the scenic Crow Creek Golf Club, The View at Crow Creek was brought to life by the Carolinas- based Olympus Development Company.
“Olympus Development Company is proud to introduce The View at Crow Creek, a 120-unit luxury apartment community offering refined coastal living in Calabash,” said Will Block, a Partner with Olympus Development Company. “With spacious two- and three-bedroom residences, high-end finishes, and resort-style amenities overlooking the scenic Crow Creek Golf Club, The View at Crow Creek combines modern comfort with the relaxed charm of coastal Carolina.
NHE, Inc., is the property management firm. With more than 50 years of professional property management, NHE provides highly experienced and educated individuals with the capability to maintain physical assets resulting in improved asset preservation for its communities.

Greenville, S.C. (November 19, 2025) – Hughes Agency, a leading full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to welcome Merritt Fish as Account Executive and Mattie Blake Ramseur as Event Coordinator.

Fish is responsible for account services for clients across multiple industries, including those in the commercial real estate and professional sports sectors. Bringing more than three years of experience in marketing, project management and event execution, Fish has developed a diverse portfolio of print, digital and experiential campaigns.

Before joining Hughes Agency, Fish worked as the Associate Integrated Marketing Manager for Garden & Gun Magazine in Charleston. She is a graduate of University of Texas at Austin where she earned her degree in Interpersonal Communication Studies with a Business minor.

Mattie Blake Ramseur will be responsible for supporting the Hughes Agency events team with day-to-day activities, including planning and executing large and small events for both corporate and non-profit clients.

Ramseur previously worked in multiple high-pressure environments in hospitality and law. She interned for the Hughes Agency for two months prior to being offered a full-time position. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

At Hughes Agency, Fish and Ramseur will leverage their expertise to deliver exceptional results for the firm.

To learn more about Hughes Agency, please visit www.hughes-agency.com.

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About Hughes Agency
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