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Upcountry History Museum

Traverse the Marvel Universe through a unique experience that explores the fourth installment of the Avengers saga in “Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition,” a first-of-its-kind showcase opening at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

“Avengers: Endgame” became the highest-grossing film of all time after it debuted in 2019. Now, the Upcountry History Museum will present an exclusive 2,000-square-foot display of original costumes, including Black Panther, select movie props, and other notable memorabilia centered around the film’s principles of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance.

For more than 85 years, creating independent yet deeply connected stories has been the foundation of the Marvel Universe. Conceived from a simple idea of strange tales and journeys in 1939 with the publication of Marvel Comics #1, Marvel began to create a world with visual and cultural impact that has continued to influence readers and viewers today.

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, new characters in different genres expanded the growing repertoire of these stories which furthered the narratives of heroes and villains. In 1963, Marvel created a team of superheroes including Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Thor, Hawkeye, Hulk, and Black Panther. Named The Avengers, their mission was to stand as Earth’s first line of defense against the most powerful threats in the universe.

“Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition” will be on display from June 7, 2025, through January 18, 2026. It is being presented in partnership with The Walt Disney Company’s Marvel Studios and private collectors.

The Upcountry History Museum is located at 540 Buncombe St., in Greenville, S.C. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 864-467-3100 or visit www.upcountryhistory.org.

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The Riley at Overbrook brings 88 affordable housing units to Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Today’s grand opening of the Riley at Overbrook Apartments marked an exciting milestone in local efforts to increase and enhance the number of affordable housing options available to Greenville residents.

The new apartment community will feature 88 modern, affordable one, two, and three-bedroom units, strategically located just off Interstate 385 near vibrant downtown Greenville.

This brand-new affordable housing development, a partnership between Schaumber Development, Holliday Development, and the Greenville Housing Fund, serves families in Greenville with incomes ranging from 20% to 60% of the area median income.

Bryan Brown, President & CEO of the Greenville Housing Fund, said, “GHF is proud to be part of such a catalytic affordable housing development, partnering with Schaumber Development, the Greenville Housing Authority, the City of Greenville and the funding partners to deliver housing attainable to those with 20-60% of area median income. This is a real achievement and demonstrates the impact of public-private partnerships.”

Holly Douglas with Schaumber Development noted, “This project was a struggle to deliver as it was impacted by the pandemic, but all of our partners, including our financing partners, kept faith with the promise of the project and supported us to a successful outcome as you can see here today.”

Additionally, SC Housing played a crucial role by providing essential financing for Riley at Overbrook through its highly competitive 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.

“The Riley at Overbrook exemplifies the City’s commitment to affordable housing,” said Mayor Knox White. “The City provided the subordinate funding that leveraged the housing tax credits and other sources of funding, while also supporting the development throughout the process.”

The Greenville Housing Authority awarded 19 housing vouchers, enabling families with limited income to reside at the Riley.

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TGHA to provide vouchers for Greenville Together’s Housing Surge

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Housing Authority will be providing seven Mainstream vouchers to a program aimed at reducing homelessness in our communities.

Greenville Together’s Housing Surge, which is coordinated through Triune Mercy Center, aims to rapidly rehouse those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, with a goal of rehousing 80 households by the end of 2025. The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) is a partner in the initial launch of this endeavor. The vouchers will permit the applicants to select a unit on the private market that meets established payment and inspection standards. The Mainstream Program is separately funded and targeted specifically to non-elderly disabled persons.

“The TGHA is proud to be at the forefront of this effort,” said Terril Bates, Chief Executive Officer of the agency. “Our goal is to help support the efforts of the important initiative being managed by Greenville Together.

Launched this March, Greenville Together stems from a community task force established in 2024 that recognized the need for new, bold, and innovative approaches to homelessness. The Housing Surge has three main initiatives: Street to Home, which provides long-term housing solutions for people with the longest histories of unsheltered homelessness, including those who are medically fragile; Rapid Exit, a program to quickly transition the unhoused to stable housing and Community Care, which links people to temporary housing and other community resources.

In Greenville, 75% of extremely low-income renters spend more than half of their income on housing. This puts many families at risk of losing their homes even when they have jobs.

About TGHA:

The Greenville Housing Authority administers federal funds and provides vouchers for 3000 households which serve nearly 9,000 members including the elderly, disabled, veterans and children disabled households. TGHA issues payments of $30 million to private property owners annually.

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Hog & Barrel ticket sales starts this Monday

Greenville, SC – A true Southern tradition returns this fall as Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, Bacon, & BBQ Festival rolls back into Greenville.

Being held October 24 to 26, 2025 at the historic Events at Judson Mill near downtown Greenville, tickets for this unforgettable weekend of flavor, fun, and Southern hospitality go on sale Monday, June 2 at HogAndBarrelFestival.com.

Back for another epic year, Hog & Barrel celebrates the best trio of Southern indulgence — bourbon, bacon, and BBQ — with three days of delicious experiences, talented chefs, craft cocktails, and live entertainment.

Highlights of the weekend include:

Friday, October 24 – Taste of the Barrel

The weekend starts with Taste of the Barrel, an elegant five-course bourbon dinner led by Chef Dayna Lee-Márquez of Comal 864, a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist and Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay alum. Each course is expertly paired with cocktails created by Tammy Johnson of High Spirits Hospitality, a powerhouse in the Upstate’s hospitality scene.

Saturday, October 25 – Bourbonpalooza

The heart of the festival, Bourbonpalooza, brings together more than 25 of the most talented chefs and bartenders in the Upstate, all competing to craft the most creative bourbon-, bacon-, and BBQ-inspired bites and drinks. Attendees enjoy unlimited tastings, live music, tailgate games and photo ops throughout the day. VIP and Super VIP tickets offer early access and exclusive perks. Add-on entry to The Bourbon Experience includes an intimate guided tasting of premium bourbons.

Sunday, October 26 – Makin’ Bacon Bourbon Brunch

End the weekend on a high note with the Makin’ Bacon Bourbon Brunch, where local chefs create savory brunch bites alongside bourbon cocktails and craft beer. A live band sets the tone for a laid-back Southern send-off.

Tickets range from $50 to $295, with all tiers including unlimited food and drink tastings.

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Stokes & Company CPAs

Greenville, SC – Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to welcome Dawn Cheves as the newest Administrative Assistant!
With over 16 years of experience, Dawn brings strong organization, communication, and time management skills to the team. She enjoys keeping the office running smoothly and connecting with people daily. Outside work, she and her husband spend time with their four children and families, train their dog Harrison, and enjoy evenings at the Peace Center or painting classes. She is also a commissioned Notary Public.
About Stokes & Company, CPAs
For over 25 years, Stokes & Company, CPAs has been a trusted partner for businesses and individuals, delivering expert accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to their unique needs.
Media Contact:
Brad Detandt
Director of Business Development
brad@stokescpas.com
864.242.1418

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Bank of America dedicates home with Habitat Greenville

GREER, S.C. – The Dendy family has a new home today thanks to the efforts of Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County.

Located in Habitat Greenville’s latest community on Ruddy Creek Circle, the Dendy family was joined for the dedication ceremony by many of the volunteers who helped build their new home in the past few months. Camilia Dendy and her family also worked on the home with the volunteers.

“This means so much to us,” Dendy said. “My advice to anyone doing this. Be patient, take time to pursue your dreams and keep pushing.”

Stacy Brandon, president, Bank of America Upstate South Carolina says the bank has long supported Habitat affiliates locally and across the country. BofA has sponsored numerous home builds and projects in Greenville and other communities within the Upstate.

“Bank of America has a longstanding partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville, through financial support and the ongoing efforts of our employee volunteers from across the Upstate,” said Brandon. “We are excited to assist the Dendy family and others through various Habitat efforts that help make affordable housing more accessible in our community.”

As part of Wednesday’s dedication, Dendy and her children each received a custom quilt from Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild; a painting from artist Carol Hoffman and a framed photo from a 2025 SC State Parks Artist in Residence Greg Hammond. Other partners and donors on this project included The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, Publix, and Complete PR.

LaTonya Phillips, President and CEO of Habitat Greenville, said the support from Bank of America is almost beyond words.

“Bank of America has helped families build and improve places to call home for decades now,” Phillips said. “This home today is more than one home. It is a connection to something greater. It is a connection to be shared between Bank of America and our families.”

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St. Joseph’s Catholic School

The 2025-2026 academic year will be marked by change at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in the way of the opening of a new building and the introduction of a new bell schedule.

The St. Joseph’s Way Center will offer numerous benefits to students, beginning with a large meeting room for Campus Ministry, House meetings and other events. The meeting room will be called McGrath Hall after Founder and former Admissions Director Barbara McGrath, who retired from full-time employment following the 2022-2023 school year after three decades of dedicated service.

The building also will have: four theology classrooms; student support services; college guidance; the school store; and outdoor space for lunch, events and classes.

Through the You Belong Capital Campaign, $6 million was raised to fund the building. Groundbreaking was held on May 1, 2024, the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker.

St. Joseph’s also will introduce a new schedule, one created in response to extensive feedback from students, parents and faculty over the last two years and backed by research from Independent School Management (ISM) on how students learn best.

The schedule was constructed in order to: reduce the academic pressure on students; embody administration’s support for student well-being and academic excellence; ease the burden on teachers; and add time daily for community building.

Click the link below for details on the new schedule, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. An artist’s rendering of the new building also is being submitted.

https://www.sjcatholicschool.org/publications/2025-2026-school-day-schedule

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For more information, please contact Bob Castello at 864-434-0497 or bcastello@sjcatholicschool.org.

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NOAH Property Management to partner with Greenville Together

NOAH Property Management will be partnering with Greenville Together and Triune Mercy Center to provide at least five rental units at Vista West I for the next two years as part of the first wave of Greenville Together’s Housing Surge project.

“We were first approached about this project in March and have been working non-stop to make it happen for the past two months,” said Matt Foster, CEO of NOAH Property Management, which provides services to 23 communities across the region. “This is just the start, and we hope to be able to increase the number of units in the future.”

Greenville Together’s Housing Surge, which is coordinated through Triune Mercy Center, aims to rapidly rehouse those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, with a goal of rehousing 80 households by the end of 2025. As the Housing Surge Lead Provider, Triune Mercy Center is working to develop a comprehensive training and onboarding process to ensure our team and community partners are fully prepared to engage meaningfully with participants.

“Greenville Together envisions achieving ‘functional zero’ for unsheltered homelessness—a milestone that ensures systems are in place to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring,” said Cody Carver, Director of Greenville Together. “We know, unfortunately, that people will always face homelessness. Our mission is to guarantee that those who do will be quickly rehoused, and prevention systems will reduce the likelihood of it happening again.”

According to Greenville Together data, 75% of extremely low-income renters spend more than half of their income on housing in Greenville County. This puts many families at risk of losing their homes even when they have jobs.”

“The NOAH Property Management team is excited to be part of this effort to help end chronic homelessness in the communities we serve,” Foster said.

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SJWD Water District

Spartanburg, South Carolina – SJWD Water District (SJWD) is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Water Quality Report, which provides customers with detailed information about the safety, quality, and source of their drinking water.

The report highlights that SJWD continues not only to meet but exceed all state and federal drinking water standards, reaffirming the company’s commitment to delivering clean, safe, and reliable water to the communities it serves.

“At SJWD Water District, our dedicated team of water professionals takes our mission of delivering affordable, high-quality water service to our growing community seriously,” said Billy Cothran, CEO of SJWD. “We recognize that our commitment to protecting our water resources and investing in our treatment and distribution infrastructure is vital for reliable service to our current and future customers.”

Customers can access the full report on SJWD’s website at https://www.sjwd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2024-CCR.pdf or request a printed copy by visiting the SJWD Administration Campus, located at 198 Watershed Way in Spartanburg.

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About SJWD
Originally established in 1956, Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD), with its team of dedicated professionals, is committed to providing the highest-quality water services to the rapidly growing western portion of Spartanburg County. For more information, please visit SJWD.com

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Upcountry History Museum

Travel back in time to the world of “Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice,” the newest exhibition now open at the Upcountry History Museum-Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate and on display through September 21, 2025.

As visitors cross the threshold into the prehistoric land of the dinosaurs, they will be immersed in an interactive journey that opens up the world of dinosaur habitats to better understand how these mysterious animals lived. In addition, this bilingual experience features three distinctive sections which allow visitors to explore the steamy Land of Fire and the chilly Land of Ice, as well as don goggles and research vests as they uncover dinosaur bones in a dig site and examine fossils in the Field Research Station.

The Land of Fire connects visitors with the prehistoric home of the Triceratops and T-Rex. Children can circle the land in insect costumes, buzz through a volcano with oozing lava, and work through a swampy bog and identify an ecosystem of animals and plants. No coats are needed for a trip across the “land of Ice” where visitors meet two dinosaurs, a Troodon and Edmontosaurus, who made their homes in the cold climate of Alaska. Activities include climbing rocky steps, breezing down an icy slide, and hopping across stepping stones in an icy river.

Young explorers will be fascinated with sculpted, touchable life-sized models that feature the most recent scientific discoveries about dinosaurs’ colors, textures and structural forms – all while investigating clues these prehistoric creatures left behind.

The Upcountry History Museum is located at 540 Buncombe St., in Greenville, S.C. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 864-467-3100 or visit www.upcountryhistory.org.