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Spartanburg City NewsDuncan Park Lake open to boating and fishing for first time in decadesIt was identified during the Duncan Park Revisioning Plan as a priority by a steering committee of nearby residents and stakeholders, and now for the first time in decades, Duncan Park Lake is open to non-motorized boating and catch and release fishing. The new change comes on the heels of other improvements recently made to the park, including removal of invasive species and trails improvements, also identified in the revisioning plan that was spearheaded by in partnership with the City. Today on the podcast, we're talking with City Parks, Recreation, & Special Events Director Kim Brown and PAL Executive Director Laura...2024-08-1924 min
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Start Your Engines Radio Show PodcastShow Number 182 11-5-2022This Saturday morning at 11 o'clock on SYE our legends guest will be former Cup driver and current NBC broadcaster Kyle Petty. Immediately after Kyle we will have our old pal Mark Hauser's annual visit from the great Northwest. We will also have Deb Williams reporting on the national scene at 10:20 and Allen Hill with the local results and schedules at 10:40. at 10am WSPG fox sports Spartanburg 98.3 FM
SYE2022-11-051h 56Spartanburg City NewsNew trail extensions near completionIf you like to get outdoors to walk, run, or bike in Spartanburg, the coming weeks promise to be an exciting time as two popular local trails are set to see extensions completed soon! First, Spartanburg's most used recreational amenity, the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail, is about to see its long-awaited expansion completed, taking the trail from its current terminus near the intersection of Union and E Henry streets through Downtown Spartanburg and beyond Barnet Park to Daniel Morgan Ave. Not far behind, the River Birch Trail, which currently begins near McCracken Middle School and ends at E Main...2022-10-2019 min
Polk LoreTurning rails to trails: The Future of the Saluda GradeAlmost since the day the last coal train rolled down the Saluda Grade 21 years ago, the idea of converting the rail bed to a bicycle and hiking trail has captured the imagination of Polk County’s leading citizens. At first, the scheme wasn’t much more than a fantasy. The railroad, Norfolk Southern, repeatedly insisted that it had no intention of abandoning its right of way, and there were others who would have liked to see the grade turned into a seasonal excursion line for tourists, like the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad over in Bryson City.
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The Daily RequiredBack to School: the Spartanburg Healthy Schools InitiativeIn this episode, I talk with PAL Schools Coordinator Emi Bautista and Selena Smith, Lead Community Health and Resource Coordinator at the United Way of the Piedmont, about the Spartanburg Healthy Schools Initiative. We talk about the goals of the intitative, about someof the highlights of their work, and about working in schools or not during the pandemic. 2022-09-1227 minThe Daily RequiredPlay and Community: Reminiscences of the Southside with Brenda Lee PryceIn this episode I talk with Brenda Lee Pryce, a life-long resident of Spartanburg's Southside; co-author of South of Main, an oral and photographic history of the Southside; and the first African-American woman to serve in the South Carolina legislature. We talk about play, and we talk about community, and how both can take us into the future. 2022-06-0334 minThe Daily RequiredIn the Burg with Abigail HoffmanIn this episode I talk with Abigail Hoffman, content manager for In the Burg, the Spartanburg-focused e-newsletter aimed at promoting all that is great about Spartanburg. We talk about how In the Burg came to be, how the pandemic affected the roll out, and how trails fit into Spartanburg's development boom. 2022-05-1924 minThe Daily RequiredDuncan Park Stadium, the Negro Leagues and Baseball: A Conversation with Luther NormanIn this episode, I talk with Luther Norman and Todd Stephens. Todd is the Spartanburg County librarian, and Luther is a local businessman whose life's work has centered around at-risk youth and baseball. We talk about Luther's baseball career, the Negro Leagues and the historic Duncan Park Stadium, and why playing baseball and gardening are important. 2022-04-0443 minSpartanburg City NewsCommunity planning process to create vision for Duncan Park improvementsLast month, Spartanburg City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City to pursue $300,000 in federal Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grant for improvements to trails and clearing of invasive species in wooded areas of Duncan Park, an opportunity identified as an early opportunity by a new community steering committee working with the National Park Service, the City, and to create a plan for improvements to the park that will increase its use and provide new recreation opportunities. The City's largest recreational asset at over 100 acres, Duncan Park is home to tennis courts, a playground, two recreational ball fields, historic Du...2022-03-1723 minThe Daily RequiredFood is Medicine: Strengthening the Food System for Community WellnessIn this episode I talk with a remarkable panel of local food activists working to strengthen Spartanburg's food system from multiple angles. From farmer development to access to healthy food to cooking classes and learning kitchens, the Spartanburg Food System Coalition seeks to improve community wellness. We talk about their work, and about how they each learned to cook. Links to things we mentioned: Spartanburg Food Coalition Ruth's Gleanings Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Heart Resource Center Wholespire Spartanburg County2022-03-0333 minThe Daily RequiredSaving the Trees with the Trees CoalitionIn this epsiode, we talk with Susan Dunlap, chair of the Board of Directors of the Trees Coalition, a Spartanburg non-profit dedicated to saving native trees and eradicating invasive plant species. We talk about why it's important to plant native plants and how to get involved with the Trees Coalition. And did I mention the goats?2022-01-3122 minThe Daily RequiredA Deeper Dive into the Spartanburg Parks Equity Study: Wade Wood and Drew Wilson Talk About Their ExperienceIn this episode, I talk with Wofford College students Drew Wilson and Wade Wood about their experiences gathering data for the Spartanburg Parks Equity Study, and what they found by looking at our trail count data. Drew and Wade talk about why they think their work is important, and about the value of outdoor recreation. Listen to episode 35 for more information about the Spartanburg Parks Equity Study.2021-12-1315 minThe Daily RequiredEverybody Plays: The Spartanburg Parks Equity StudyIn this episode I talk with Dr. Jennifer Bradham and Dr. Laura Barbas Rhoden of Wofford College about their study of park use in Spartanburg. Combining qualitative and quantitative data approaches, the research team looked at both use and users of all of Spartanburg's parks in the City and County. We talk about what they discovered, and how the pandemic prompted their work. Find out more on the Digital Commons @ Wofford and in this interview Dr. Bradham and Dr. Barbas Rhoden with Upstate Forever. 2021-11-1724 minThe Daily RequiredThe Bridge to Everywhere: The Story of the Glendale BridgeIn this episode we talk with Todd Stephens, Spartanburg County Librarian, about the effort to save the old iron bridge at Glendale. Along with his father BG Stephens, Todd spearheaded the campaign to raise the necessary funding to renovate the bridge, and in the process discovered the importance of bridges and community. 2021-10-2636 minThe Daily RequiredFollowing the Fairforest Creek Through Spartanburg's History with Brad SteineckeIn this episode, I talk with local historian Brad Steinecke about the role that the Fairforest Creek has played in Spartanburg's history, from before Europeans to the present. Join us as we "float" downstream in anticipation of trail being developed there, highlighting particular places that help us understand our place in time. 2021-06-2442 minThe Daily RequiredTen Years On: Spartanburg BCycle Celebrates Ten Years in OperationIn this episode I try to tell the story of Spartanburg BCycle, the PAL bike-share initiative that launched in 2011 and celebrate ten years in operation this year. I talk with some of those who were involved in the launch, and those who are still with the program as we look back and look forward at Spartanburg BCycle. 2021-05-0526 minThe Daily RequiredLet's Talk Trash: The Litter Free Digital Journal and Why It's Important to Keep Track of Your TrashIn this episode, I talk with Kelly Thorvalson and Joyce Harrison of the South Carolina Aquarium about the Aquarium's Litter Free Digital Journal, an app being used statewide to allow volunteers to keep track of what kinds of trash they are picking up. There are all kinds of uses of the data, including influencing policies around plastic. And of course we talk about how you can get involved. Litter Free Digital Journal South Carolina Aquarium Contact Joyce Harrison: joyceh332@gmail.com Keep One Spartanburg Beautiful2021-04-0522 minThe Daily RequiredWorld Water Day and the Spartanburg CommunityIn this episode I talk with Jennifer Candler and Tariq Caudle. Jennifer is the Communication Manager at Spartanburg Water. We talk about World Water Day and all the reasons why water is such an important part of any community. Tariq teaches Physical Education at Dawkins Middle School in District 6. He is also the Health Coordinator at Dawkins. We talk their Rethink Your Drink campaign, an initiative of the Eat Smart Move More Spartanburg chapter, and how they replaced all their conventional water fountains with bottle fillers as a result of its success. We talk about the ways in which...2021-03-1928 minThe Daily RequiredCome on in My Kitchen: The Spartanburg Community Kitchen InventoryIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Alyssa Handelsman of Wofford College, and Tonja Smith and Channing Houser of Ruth's Gleanings and Foodshare Spartanburg, about a project undertaken by one of Dr. Handelsman's classes to inventory kitchens in Spartanburg that are available to the community. We talk about the importance of the project notably for cooking, but for community building. Find out more about PAL's work with the Spartanburg Food Coalition by emailing Alissa Duncan here,Find more about Ruth's Gleanings and Foodshare Spartanburg here. 2021-03-1528 minThe Daily RequiredI Ran Past Your House: Ned Barrett talks about running every street in SpartanburgIn this episode, PAL Executive Director Laura Ringo interviews our usual host, me, Ned Barrett, about his 2020 running project where he ran every street in the city of Spartanburg. We talk about why I decided to do it, some of the things I learned about the city, and how others might undertake the same or a similar project to get to know where they live. You can find photos and text on Instagram @15minutesfromhome. 2020-12-2233 minThe Daily RequiredThat Kinda Guy: Remembering Newt HardieIn this episode, I talk with several volunteers at the Newt Hardie Birthday Bash, celebrating the birthday of Newt Hardie by clearing invasive species from the Converse Heights ravine. Many thanks to the Trees Coalition and to Keep One Spartanburg Beautiful for their partnerships. 2020-12-1518 minThe Daily RequiredWalking into Spartanburg's History with Brad SteineckeIn this episode, I talk with Brad Steinecke, assistant director of local history at the Spartanburg County Public Library. Brad has a wealth of knowledge of Spartanburg's many layers of history; we talked about the development of the community that the Mary H. Wright Greenway passes through, and an interesting connection it has to the area around the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail. We also hit on the story of Vanderbilt Road, along which the new Three Creeks Trail passes. Let's consider this the first of a periodic series delving into Spartanburg's rich history. 2020-11-1325 min
Kindness Makes the World a Better PlaceKindness in a Box of Sunshine, Saving the Bay, So Much MoreStories and segment time stamps in this episode include:
:00:00: - Overview of stories;
:00:41: - Host and show information;
:01:09: - Surprising reason 65-year old man picks up trash;
:03:57: - St. Mary's County police officer lauded for act of kindness;
:05:55: - How to find references for each story;
:06:12: - Honoring Vets in hospice care with Operation Holiday Salute;
:09:09: - Celebrating Life of Brad Giesting With Boxes of Sunshine;
:10:57: - Week of Kindness with North Carolina high school seniors:
:13:18: How to share your stories...2020-10-2315 minThe Daily RequiredCoronavirus Check-in: Amanda Mathis, new Executive Director of SPACEIn this episode, I talk with Amanda Mathis, newly named executive director of the Spartanburg Area Conservancy, better known as SPACE. SPACE is our local land trust, and owners and operators of the Cottonwood Trail Preserve, the Glendale Preserve and the Chinquapin Preserve. After Amanda introduces herself, we talk about SPACE's 30th anniversary celebration, why 31 is just as important, and what's in store for SPACE for the next 30 years. 2020-10-2117 minThe Daily RequiredWe Think Big: BCycle, the Dan Trail System and BeyondIn this episode, I talk with Jean Crowther and John Cock of Alta Planning and Design, the firm we hired to write Spartanburg County's application for $19.4 million from the Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) program for expansion of the Dan. John and Jean talk about their Spartanburg roots, what the BUILD program entails and the impact on the Daniel Morgan Trail System. 2020-06-0331 minThe Daily RequiredEmergency Food Providers and the Corona Virus CrisisIn this episode, we talk with PAL colleagues Alissa Duncan and Liz Perry about their work with Spartanburg's Food System Coalition and emergency food providers before and during the corona virus crisis. We also talk about how some of the measures are informing their work moving forward. 2020-05-2525 min
Upstate Mobility AlliancePartners for Active LivingToday, we speak with Laura Ringo, Executive Director of PAL, about how they are supporting and growing the active living community in Spartanburg.2020-05-1514 minThe Daily RequiredCatching up with Wanda Cheeks-HolmesIn this episode we talk with Wanda Cheeks-Holmes, a long-time community activist in Spartanburg. Currently Wanda works for the City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation Department as director of the Northwest Community Center. She will be the director of the new Dr. T.K. Gregg Center. She is also a Northside Voyager and a board member at Partners for Active Living. We talk about how the coronavirus has affected her work and her personal life.2020-05-0420 minThe Daily RequiredCorona Virus Check-Ins: Tim Ritter (Croft State Park), Tonja Smith (Ruth's Gleanings, Sarah Kate Abee and Katie Burnett (Hub City Kids)In this episode we check in with three past podcast guests to find out what and how they are doing these days. We talk with Tim Ritter, Croft State Park Manager, about the park's closure and how it is impacting their work. We call Tonja Smith, Executive Director of Ruth's Gleanings about increases in the Foodshare program and how they have changed protocols. Finally, we visit with Sarah Kate Abee and Katie Burnett of the Hub City Kids to get some tips about keeping things interesting and fun for your kids. Lots of links here: C...2020-04-1534 minSpartanburg City NewsLooking back on 10 years of public, private recreation investment in SpartanburgWith Spartanburg's explosive growth across every sector over the past decade, it's probably not surprising to anyone paying attention that the number and variety of ways for residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and get active has also grown exponentially. Whether it's the City's $2.5 million neighborhood parks improvement plan that touched all corners of our City, or the addition of new parks at the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport and Denny's Plaza, or the new Butterfly Branch Greenway on the Northside, or the public-private partnership led by Partners for Active Living that has seen more than $1.7 million i...2020-01-2233 minThe Daily RequiredA Walk in the (Croft State) Park with Park Manager Tim RitterIn this episode, I walk with Tim Ritter, Croft State Park Manager. We talk about all the things that make Croft State Park unique, from the recreational activities to the cultural and natural resources the park protects. Links to things we talked about: Croft State Park official site hikecroft.com hiking trails The Friends of Croft Spartanburg Horseman's Association holds horse shows every third Saturday January to November. The Spartanburg Area Mountain Bike Association holds regular events to maintain trails at Croft.2019-11-0729 minThe Daily RequiredTouring the Bike Park with Ride GardenIn this episode we tour the Bike Park, Spartanburg's newest recreational facility. Located on the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail, the Bike Yard will feature a number of fun and dynamic elements to inspire cyclists of all ages and abilities. We walk the emerging flow tracks, rideable berms and innovative skills structures with Matt McClain, president and Chief Stoke Officer of Ride Garden, along with his son Jack and Richard Guilmette, and PAL colleagues Alissa Duncan and Lindsey Graham. Find out more about Ride Garden here.2019-08-1331 minThe Daily RequiredRuth's Gleanings: Addressing Food Insecurity and Nutritional Poverty in SpartanburgIn this episode, we talk with Tonja Smith, Executive Director of Ruth's Gleanings, a non-profit focused on reducing food waste by gleaning healthy, nutritious food that would normally be thrown away and distributing it to shelters and other facilities. Ruth's Gleanings also operates Foodshare Spartanburg, a program where customers buy boxes of mostly local, fresh produce at reduced rates. Click here to find out more about Ruth's Gleanings, and to sign up to volunteer or donate food or funds. 2019-07-3126 minThe Daily RequiredHot Fun in the SummertimeIn this episode we talk with Katie Burnett and Sarah Kate Abee, founders of the Hub City Kids, at the NFL Play 60 playground on the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail. Hub City Kids is a resource for families looking for fun, healthy activities to do with their kids. We talk about what they look for in a park, where they go in bad weather, and what places around Spartanburg are the most fun. We also talk with PAL staff Laura Ringo, Alyssa Duncan and Siobhan Saul about what their kids are doing this summer. Here...2019-07-1630 minThe Daily RequiredWalking on the WestsideIn this episode we visit two new recreational facilities on the west side of Spartanburg County. The Westview Extension of the Wadsworth Trail held an opening ceremony on May 18.We walk the trail with one of the creative forces behind the Wadsworth Trail and a donor to the Westview Extension, Laura Henthorn. We also visit the trail with Dr. Lindi Metcalf, principal at Westview Elementary. Tyger Berry Landing is a new non-motorized boat launch on the Tyger River, one of two handicapped accessible put-ins in Spartanburg County. We visit the site with Monty Mullen and Kody Crawford...2019-05-2324 minThe Daily RequiredMore Cowbell: Inside the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium 2019In this episode we take a look into the planning and history of the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium 2019, the fifteenth and largest edition of this Spartanburg favorite. We sit in on a staff meeting and talk with PAL ED Laura Ringo and PAL Resource Development Coordinator Lindsey Graham. For more information about the Crit, click here. 2019-04-2215 minThe Daily RequiredOakland Elementary and the Spartanburg Healthy Schools InitiativeIn this episode we talk with Siobhan Saul, Healthy Kids Coordinator at Partners for Active Living, about her work with the Spartanburg Healthy Schools Initiative in coordination with the Mary Black Foundation and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. We also visit with the Oakland Elementary School's Wellness Committee, led by Carolina Cabe, and go for a walk on their new fitness trail.2019-03-2230 minThe Daily RequiredHistory and Active Living: a Panel DiscussionThis episode of the Daily Required is a live recording of a panel discussion that was part of the Spartanburg County Historical Association's Annual Meeting entitled History and Active Living. With PAL's Ned Barrett, the Spartanburg Area Conservancy's (SPACE) Executive Director Andrew Waters and Monty Mullen and Julian Hankinson who founded the Tyger River Foundation (follow the links to find out more about each organization). We talk about our favorite places in the County, ways in which each organization is making the connections between history and active living, and even why we might want to teach our children how t...2019-02-0137 minThe Daily RequiredOver 100,000 Uses on the MBF Rail TrailIn this episode, we focus on the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail, which surpassed 100,000 annual uses in 2018, up 38% over 2017. We interview volunteers at a trail work day, and talk with Mitch Kennedy, Community Services Director at the City of Spartanburg, about the role the trail plays in Spartanburg's growth.2019-01-2310 minSpartanburg City NewsBike Month events and an update on trails with Ned Barrett of Partners for Active LivingMay is , celebrated in cities around the country including right here in Spartanburg. Events like "" on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m., with valet parking and giveaways for cyclists who ride to the event, and a "," a family friendly ride promoting bicycle safety on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. Today on the podcast we're talking with Ned Barrett of Partners for Active Living about some of these great events. Along the way, we get an update on PAL's work to both establish new trails in Spartanburg as well as connect those trails to existing ones in our community.2015-05-1422 min
"Rejoice Musical Soul Food "“2009 How Sweet the Sound Seeks America’s Best Church Choir”2009 HOW SWEET THE SOUND™SEEKS AMERICA’S BEST CHURCH CHOIR Radio Interview with Cedric Bailey on "Rejoice Musical Soul Food"Grammy-winning producer, composer and recording artist Donald Lawrence is one of the most influential figures in modern gospel music. After a stint as music director for soul legend Stephanie Mills, Lawrence made a splash in the gospel world by reshaping the regional Tri-City Singers in the 1990s and transforming them into an internationally acclaimed choir. As a producer, Lawrence has collaborated with artists as diverse as Mary J. Blige and jazz pian...2009-03-3108 min