The Stories of the Upstate

Bonus story: "Rassling Made The Party"

On this episode, it's time for education. Check out the Campus Director for Webster University, Mary Grimes-McGreer's story complete with being born in Los Angeles; being a gifted reader; watching Kung Fu and Scandal; listening to Barbara Streisand and Prince; loving the Peace Center and having a passion for helping people reach their goals in life.

On the second Wednesday of each month on “Stories Of The Upstate™ we launch a free concert, the Downtown Jam™, for your smartphone, computer or tablet with local singer-songwriters and their original songs.  #gvlmusic

Earth FM producer and on-air personality, Tim Holland shares a story of him at 12 yrs old fixing brand new radios for Radio Shack.

On this episode, we listen to the radio. Check out Earth FM producer and on-air personality, Tim Holland's story complete with riding his bike on the Interstate as a kid; watching Batman and Deadliest Catch; listening to The Monkeys; enjoying the movie Sully; reading manuals, esp. technical and auto ones; built a Lamborghini Kutash out of a Pontiac Fiero; loving dogs and having a passion for everything radio.

Amanda Mathis, the Executive Director of Christmas In Action Spartanburg shares a story about how talking to a stranger had a profound impact on her life.

On this episode, it's time for Christmas. Check out the Ex. Director of Christmas In Action Spartanburg, Amanda Mathis's Story complete with growing up the oldest of 4 daughters; watching 20/20; listening to The Dave Matthews Band; being a big sports fan, loving the Cottonwood Trails and having a passion for hleping out folks in need.

Greenville singer-songwriter shares one of his earliest songs inspired by a girlfriend.

On this episode, we hear the music. Check out Greenville singer-songwriter, Alex Hunnicutt's story complete with playing many different instruments growing up; watching Blue's Clues; listening to Deangelo and John Mayer; loving tacos and gardening and having a passion for music.

Conceptual artist, filmmaker, and creator of About Face, Jeff Sumerel shares a story about an encounter with Woody Allen.

On today's episode, entertainment is the name of the game. Check out conceptual artist, filmmaker and creator of About Face Jeff Sumerel's stoty complete with growing up in Greenville; being the class clown in high school; watching The Tonight Show, listening to Peter Gabriel and Bjork; being a good whistler; loving entertaining and having a passion for storytelling.

On this episode we're all about fake news. Check out About Face's new anchor, Dean Kay's story complete with an idyllic Indiana childhood, serving in the navy, being in radio, watching Kukla, Fran and Ollie, listening to The Mammas and the Pappas and Tony Bennett, loving Tiny Town and having a passion for fake news. Oh and being a puppet.

Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location 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

Margaret Burnquist with the Vittl Restaurant App shares a story about how she met her husband.

On this episode, we go high tech. Check out one of the partners with the Vittl Restaurant App, Margaret Burnquist's story complete with her mom owning a cookie shop in Brazil; watching The Facts of Life and Shark Tank; listening to Snoop Dog and Luke Bryan; making the best football food; former TV news personality; loving Downtown Greenville and having a passion for connecting hungry people with tasty food choices.