The Stories of the Upstate
Summary: Telling the stories of the unique individuals who make Upstate South Carolina the great place it is to live, work and visit.
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On this episode, we bring out the fire engines. Check out the city of Greenville's fire chief, Steve Kovalcik's story complete with growing up in a tight knit community, loving hockey and Greenville.
On this episode, crank up the country music. Check out Upstate country music radio personality, John Crenshaw's story complete with growing up the son of a Methodist preacher, being the youngest by 9 years, hiking and other outdoor activities, country music and sad stories.
On this episode, we talk marketing. Check out the owner of Velocity Printing, Danielle Cuddie's story complete with playfullu terrorizing her sister with snakes and worms, growing up in a house of pranksters, being kicked out of college but returning to finish her degree, and helping companies with all their marketing needs,
Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters meet at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe’ in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™ and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic
On this episode, it's coffee and sodas in the office. Listen here the CEO of Merus Refreshment Services, Steve Bailey's story complete with being raised on a Boy Scout Camp, being involved in community planning, being an entrepreneur.
On this episode, Tech time. Check out Tech After Five, Greenville, Phil Yanov's story complete with growing up on a farm in the middle of nowhere, raised trying to save folks from going to Hell. a lover and promoter of technology.
Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters meet at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe’ in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic
On this episode, we turn on the radio. Listen here to local radio legend, Bill Love's story complete with growing up in Germany, dreaming of being a baseball star, spending the better part of his adult years in radio.
On this episode, it's about the children in need. Check out the executive director of Pendleton Place, Laurie Roven's story complete with selling ice cream and fried chicken; working at a Red Cross summer camp, working with deaf and hearing impaired children, and helping children in need due to neglect and abuse.
Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters meet at Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe’ in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic
On this episode, let's record a little music. Check out musician and Sit and Spin Recording Studio owner Matt Morgan's story complete with a musician father, band geek, playing music in local bars, recording and producing music.
On this episode, we do some yoga. Check out ANEW Natural Health and Yoga's Brenda Verdone's story complete with being bullied as a child, triathlons, and yoga.
Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters meet at Smiley's Acoustic Cafe' in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic
On this episode, we crunch numbers. Check SwaimBrown accountant and shareholder, Eddie Brown's story complete with being the son of a career U.S. Navy man, serving in the Air Force, learning Vietnamese, being an accountant, church leader and family man.
On this episode, it's podcast time. Check out the host of Another Voice with Eric and Friends, Eric Wood's story complete with going to an one room, Christian school, having his future father-in-law teach him to drive when he was in college, watching Mr. Roger's Neighborhood and Dr. Who,, listening to the Blues, loving food and having a passion for ending domestic violence and helping folks with mental illness.
