The funds will be used to support GCCA’s 12-month Brandon Fellowship program. Fellows receive studio space, mentorship, professional development and access to GCCA’s resources.

“We are honored to receive our first-ever grant from the National Endowment for the Arts,” said Jess Abbott, chief executive officer of GCCA. “This award is a testament to the impact of the Brandon Fellowship program and its role in fostering emerging talent from historically underrepresented communities. Receiving NEA funding validates the work we are doing at GCCA and elevates the visibility of our mission on a national level. This support allows us to expand opportunities for our Fellows and highlights the importance of investing in inclusive programs that strengthen the cultural fabric of our community. We are excited to continue making a difference with the support of such a renowned organization.”

For more information, visit artcentergreenville.org.

Meet the 2024-25 Brandon Fellows at Greenville Center for Creative Arts

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Hosted in collaboration with the University of South Carolina’s Anne Frank Center, the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust will host the memorial at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia at 10:30 a.m.

The event will feature guest speakers including NBC’s Chuck Todd and Gov. Henry McMaster, a candle-lighting ceremony with Holocaust survivors’ children and spiritual reflections by Rev. Eric Manning of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, Rabbi Erik Uriate of Tree of Life Reform Congregation in Columbia and Rabbi Sam Rose of Temple of Israel Congregation in Greenville.

The memorial will also include the Fort Jackson Color Guard and 282nd Army Band with the national anthem and colors presentation, and music performances by Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim and the University of South Carolina School of Music.

The event will be live-streamed by SCETV at scetv.org/80thliberation.

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Kicking off at 7 p.m., the event will feature a screening of the complete film with composer John Williams’ Oscar-winning score performed live to the film.

GSO held a similar performance in May 2024 featuring “Star Wars: A New Hope.”

Tickets start at $29.50. For more information, visit bonsecourswellnessarena.com or ticketmaster.com.

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Garner will assume the role Jan. 15 after having served as Limestone University’s offensive line coach since 2022.

Garner has coached at high school, college, and professional levels since 2018 following a seven-year career with the Miami Dolphins. 

He takes over from long-time NGU Head Coach Jeff Farrington, who stepped away from the program in early December after 12 years at the helm.

Following Farrington’s departure, NGU Athletic Director Will Lowrey worked with a search committee of athletics staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni to narrow the field of candidates for the position with the NCAA Division II program.

Garner will lead NGU into the first season of Conference Carolinas competition, as the football team completes a move from the Gulf South Conference. The Trailblazers’ 2025 season begins at Delta State University on Sept. 6, with a home opener against conference foe Barton College on Sept. 13.

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Snowfall in Unity Park

Photos of Unity Park by Megan Fitzgerald

Snowfall in downtown Greenville

Snow in Northern Greenville-Lake Robinson

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Running from 5 to 7 p.m. at 115 Haywood Road, the event will feature local authors like Goodwill associate Rhonda Spearman Sims, John Jeter and Liz Williams.

“SecondStory is more than a bookstore; it’s a place where stories come alive and connections are made,” said Chunsta Miller, Goodwill’s VP of communication and public engagement. “This book signing event is our way of celebrating the creativity and contributions of Upstate writers while fostering a love for reading and community engagement.”

The event is free and open to the public. During the book signing, attendees may purchase signed copies of “A Slight Interruption” by Spearman Sims, “Rockin’ A Hard Place,” “The Plunder Room” and “The Lucifer Genome: A Conspiracy Thriller” by Jeter and “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” by Williams.

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The organization’s disaster relief grant program provides financial assistance to community partners, like Converse, who have played a vital role in helping those affected by Hurricane Helene.

“In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our campus community has been eager to direct its energy into a place of service,” said Rev. Eliza Smith DeBevoise, who oversees Converse’s Valkyrie Supply basic needs hub. “As we work to repair the damage on campus, we cannot thank the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation enough for committing their support to Converse and our students experiencing food insecurity.”

Converse also received a $1,500 donation from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation in 2023.

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Upstate South Carolina remains under a winter storm warning until 7 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Between 1 and 3 inches of wintry mix was expected to fall Jan. 10. Chances of snow and sleet continue through early morning on Jan. 11.

Heavy accumulation is not expected south of the mountains, but freezing temperatures could create hazardous road conditions. Accumulating ice could also bring down trees and limbs, leading to the possibility of power outages.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the winter weather moving across the state. The executive order issued Friday supports the state’s ongoing response efforts to the snow, sleet and ice predicted to impact many areas in South Carolina.

Publix changes hours

Publix Super Markets in the Upstate will close on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. and will reopen pending weather conditions at 8 a.m. Jan. 11.

Schedule changes and cancellations

Greenville County Schools shifted to eLearning on Friday, with all activities canceled and facilities closed.

The city of Greenville and Greenville County offices are closed Friday. Greenville Municipal Court sessions for Friday have been canceled.

Greenlink will end services at 12:30 p.m. on Friday due to the winter weather. The last bus will depart from the transit center at 11:30 a.m. There will also be no bus services on Saturday.

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits rescheduled both weekend games. The Jan. 10 game will be made up on April 13, and the Jan. 11 game will be played Feb. 15.

Several Prisma Health locations have altered their schedule Friday due to the weather. All AnMed practices will remain open until noon and any closures will be shared later today.

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The exhibition is available virtually on the gallery’s website and through April 8 at The Anchorage restaurant at 586 Perry Ave.

For each of his works, Jensen works to strike a balance between exploration of accidental movements and planned technique and outcomes, said the gallery in a news release.

Art & Light will also host a ticketed artist meet and greet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Admission is $20 per person and may be purchased online.

For more information, visit artandlightgallery.com.

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The Rangers unveiled field staff picks for their minor league affiliates this week including coaching staff for their newest High-A club in Spartanburg.

Comer comes to the Spartanburgers after spending the past two seasons with the Rangers’ High-A Hickory Crawdads.

Rounding out the Spartanburgers coaching staff are:

• Julio Valdez — pitching coach
• Drew Sannes — hitting coach
• Jay Sullenger — development coach
• Elevys Gonzalez – development coach
• Kiley Brown — athletic trainer
• Bryce Gist — strength and conditioning coach
• Pete Stasio — clubhouse manager

The Hub City Spartanburgers 2025 season begins April 4 on the road in Aberdeen, Maryland, before the home opener at Fifth Third Park April 15 in downtown Spartanburg.

Read more about the Hub City Spartanburgers

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Snow, freezing rain and sleet is likely across the Upstate beginning Friday morning, Jan. 10, according to the National Weather Service.

According the latest hazardous weather bulletin, a wintry mix is ice and snow is expected with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

The forecast currently calls for snow during the morning and midday on Friday with a high near 35 degrees, then snow and sleet after 2 p.m. Additional snow and sleet is possible into early Saturday morning with the temperatures dipping into the high 20s.

Chances of snow and sleet should pass shortly after sunrise on Saturday, with clouds clearing later in the day and a high near 40.

eLearning for schools

Greenville County Schools announced it will have an eLearning day on Jan. 10. Schools and office buildings will be closed and all extracurricular activities are canceled on Friday and Saturday.

According to GCS, the district’s Inclement Conditions Evaluation Team determined from expected forecasts that the predictions and timing for the winter storm may result in unsafe road conditions, downed power lines and loss of electricity.

Instruction on Friday will be provided through Google Classroom. According to the district, the school day will not have to be made up due to GCS being an approved eLearning district. Students unable to participate in instruction due to power outages or other barriers will complete assignments later. Schools will be in contact with eLearning process specifics.

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The grant will create scholarships for rising sixth through 10th graders attending the school’s 2025 GoSciTech Summer Camps. The Spinks Family Foundation’s money helps remove economic barriers for students who may otherwise have the means to attend camp. 

Students participating in the residential, day or virtual summer camps receive unique, hands-on STEM education. Beth Dinndorf, executive director of the GSSM Foundation, said the Spinks Family Foundation’s donation helps the school provide leading-edge summer camps in science, technology engineering and mathematics to children in South Carolina.

“We are grateful to the Spinks Family Foundation and the entire Spinx team for their commitment to supporting GSSM and these students; they are the future innovators and leaders for South Carolina and our world,” Dinndorf said. 

The Spinks Family Foundation was established in 2016 to serve as the charitable arm of The Spinx Company. The foundation focuses on supporting education, children, food security, substance misuse and mental health. 

Read more about the Spinks Family Foundation’s recent charitable donations.

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Mohawk Drive, Gallivan Street, Cary Street and Chicks Springs Road will receive 5,600 feet of new sidewalk, storm drain upgrades and streetscape improvements. A raised intersection will also be installed at Mohawk Drive and Cary Street.

Construction is expected to take a year to complete and will cause periodic lane closures. Work will begin on Mohawk Drive off Wade Hampton Boulevard and finish on Chick Springs Road at Lotus Court. According to the city, a full closure and detour will also be required during the construction of the raised intersection. 

The project will be funded through the city’s Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond. For more information, visit recycle.greenvillesc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=15088&month=9&year=2026&day=16&calType=0.

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The exhibition, which features works by artist Glory Day Loflin and painter Bella Wattles, will be on display virtually on the gallery’s website and in person at 16 Aiken St. in Greenville through Feb. 1.

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The collaborative exhibit features works by painters Becca Splawn and Shelley Cade, and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Feb. 1.

Splawn is a mixed-media artist who creates landscapes on canvas, while Cade uses acrylic and oil paints to create her impressionist skies and expressionist portraits. Both artists created piece for “Nature Deconstructed” to serve as a meditation on nature’s and an individual’s resilience and vulnerability, the gallery said in a news release.

Spoonbill Gallery will hold a First Friday reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 10 to celebrate the new collection.

For more information, visit spoonbillgallery.com.

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