Now: @gvljournal, @upstatebiz. Then: @postandcourier, @virginianpilot, @Daily_Press. Editor of stories, writer of words, taker of photos, maker of things.
Greenville, S.C.
Joined January 2008
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Weather keeps getting cooler, which means I have hundreds of green tomatoes to harvest in the next week or two. They'll ripen just fine inside a paper bag.
Been quite a productive season in the sideyard garden. Can't wait to get started all over again in February. – at Powdersville, SC
When your garden is still cranking out tomatoes and basil in October, just do the obvious thing.
Garden fresh, homemade tomato-basil soup is always the correct answer. – at Powdersville, SC
At an S.C. Land Days event in Spartanburg today - volunteering this time, not reporting. (Though, really, everything is background for a writer.)
We're pulling invasive species - privet, multiflora rose, etc. - at Upper Chinquapin Greenway. – at Spartanburg, SC
As you heard first in the @gvljournal, VisitGreenvilleSC (@Greenville_SC) is unveiling a rebranding tonight. Here's the preview. Stay tuned for what's new.
greenvillejournal.com/commun… – at Greenville, SC
New logo. Hints of a new slogan after 10 years of #yeahTHATgreenville. More to come in the near future. – at Greenville, SC
We've reached "hot dogs and s'mores over the Friday night backyard campfire" season. – at Powdersville, SC
If tobacco hornworms make it to this size, they're welcome to a bit of the late-season harvest. I've picked several hundreds of tomatoes, with many more on the vine. Plenty to share.
They will become huge Carolina sphinx moths, which pollinate native plants. Hungry friends. – at Powdersville, SC
Come work with me! This is a good job on a great team in a beautiful place.
Reporters, apply quickly. We'll be moving fast.
journalismjobs.com/1678047-s… – at Greenville, SC
Photoshoot with my favorite garden visitors. Less frequent this year than I'd like. – at Powdersville, SC
The Aug. 4 editions of @gvljournal and @UpstateBiz are a strong 1-2 punch. Available Friday in Greenville County and around the Upstate. Check us out. – at Greenville, SC
A look at one of the most underrated things about the Upstate ...
The latest edition of the Greenville Journal (@gvljournal) is out now, in print and online. – at Greenville, SC
While the water supply is the obvious focal point of the watersheds, the protection of the surrounding landscape is vital to protecting the reservoirs. greenvillejournal.com/commun…
When Fourth of July ends with a rainout, but you built your fire properly.
(And I will absolutely stand in the rain to enjoy a good fire.) – at Powdersville, SC
This exhibit at @UpcountryMuseum sounds fascinating. It opened July 1.
Artists may find inspiration in unexpected places. For photographer Kari Greer of Idaho, a summer job in college as a firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service opened the door to a more than 25-year career as a wildfire photographer. greenvillejournal.com/arts-c…
Shannon Lavrin's first big move as Greenville's city manager? Convincing the retiring police chief to stick around a little longer – at Greenville, SC
Thompson's last day as chief of police was planned for June 30 after 29 years in law enforcement. greenvillejournal.com/commun…
BMW's big-deal battery plant in Spartanburg County is officially under construction. – at Greenville, SC
State and local officials joined company leaders for a #BMW groundbreaking ceremony June 27 at the 315-acre site on S.C. Highway 101 in Woodruff. Read more bit.ly/3JAlW1d.
Ryan Gilchrest retweeted
Just announced from @CityGreenville
Greenville’s City Council appointed former assistant city manager Shannon Lavrin as the first female city manager on June 26. She will start her new role immediately.
Read more: bit.ly/46oAtXx #communitynews @gvltoday
Ryan Gilchrest retweeted
The @coastalcrustgvl made the announcement on social media and said the new eatery is set to open some time in September, barring any delays. upstatebusinessjournal.com/e…
On Friday afternoon, Greenville County Council passed the same budget that failed a third reading on Tuesday. The budget includes a 7-mill tax increase, which is about $28 per $100k of property value.
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